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Alexia Gordon, M.D.'s avatar

I read an article published in the New York Times back in the 1800s about a moirologists’ strike in Paris. This term for a professional mourner seems to be obsolete. What are some other titles for historical occupations that are now obsolete?

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Greg P's avatar

Fun one, there are a lot of historical docuseries coming out lately, Alexander, Cleopatra, Ted Lasso. Who would you love to see highlighted next?

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