The Forgotten Jobs That No Longer Exist

History is filled with strange jobs that no longer exist. In medieval times, people hired knocker-uppers—workers who tapped on windows with sticks to wake people up before alarm clocks.

There were also sin-eaters, who were paid to “absorb” a dead person’s sins by eating bread over their body. As technology and beliefs changed, these jobs disappeared, leaving behind a fascinating glimpse into the past.