Unearth the forgotten Strange Jobs of History that were once integral to society. Experience the curious world of town criers, leech collectors, and rat catchers, who were once essential figures in their respective communities.
Strange Jobs of History
In more recent times, funeral clown services are making a comeback throughout Europe and the USA.
In ancient Rome, orgies were one of the most popular high-society events. These gatherings required someone to oversee the details : the Orgy Party Planners.
An industry that actively recruited young boys was the British Royal Navy. These children were known as “Powder Monkeys.”
Did you know it was a real job that existed through post-Medieval Europe and not at all a literary invention?
The term “rat-catcher” refers to individuals who are hired to capture and exterminate rats.
Mortsafe became popular in the 18th and 19th century Britain to protect graves from body snatchers.
Triboulet The Jester was a comedically gifted court Jester that lived during the reigns of both Louis XII and Francis I.
Groom of the Stool was a job that existed in England from the medieval period until the reign of King Edward VII in the 19th century.
Parchment has been used as writing material for thousands of years, and Parchmenters were the skilled craftsmen who produced this valuable commodity.
The ancient Greeks were known for their fascination with physical activity. One of the professions that emerged from this culture was that of ‘step counters’.
An old profession that has largely disappeared is that of leech collector, sometimes called leech gatherer or leech finder.
The anus blower had several tasks to make sure the pharaoh was healthy by emptying the bowels of the pharaoh.
The Peregrine Falcon nearly became extinct in America mostly because they were getting destroyed by pesticides. A falconer invented the Fuck Hat, or “copulation hat”
Troops used acoustic mirrors made of concrete and similar listening devices to detect enemy aircraft.
In medieval England, the gong farmer played a crucial role in maintaining the sanitation system of cities and towns.”
Praegustator Job in Ancient Rome
In the heart of ancient Rome, a unique profession thrived: the Praegustator Job, also known Food Tester.
Sin-eaters bore the collective burden of sins from all the individuals whose transgressions they had consumed.
