The custom of mailing printed Christmas cards in the 19th century was a product of the industrial revolution. It was influenced by older British holiday traditions − some entirely fictional.
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If you’re looking to cut down on your consumption this year, you may benefit from recreating some Victorian DIY projects.
In many of the Sherlock Holmes stories, the detective fixes the problems in the home by investigating its architecture.
An expert in the lives and works Brontës argues that it’s time for a radical change in the way we think about Emily Brontë’s death.
For most of the Victorian era, people thought it was normal for men and women to be treated differently, and judged by different standards.
Often referred to as the first modern lesbian, Anne Lister had a lot of political ambition.
The Victorians believed that the shape and size of the skull could reveal details about a person’s demeanour. Now it’s been put to the test.
From turkeys to salmon and brussels sprouts, modern living is putting mounting pressure on the festive feast.
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