Alienist History

Here you can find general information relating to the real history behind The Alienist and The Angel of Darkness. Included in this section is information on the role of animals in the 19th century, information about clothing of the period, lists of food eaten in the Alienist books, brief biographical information about prominent figures that feature in the Alienist books, and the transport used in the Alienist books. There are also links to multi-part history blogs relating to the Stuyvesant Square area (where Dr. Kreizler lives in the books), women’s education, and the early years of behaviorism in psychology.