A peepshow is a type of entertainment that dates back to the 19th century. It typically involves a viewer looking through a hole or magnifying glass at a series of pictures or images, often in a sequence. The term 'peepshow' comes from the raree show, which was a form of street entertainment popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. Raree shows featured a variety of objects, such as dolls, puppets, and other small items, that were displayed in a box or cabinet. The audience would then be invited to look inside the box and view the objects.