The Language of Flowers - the secret Victorian love code
For Victorians, flowers were the language of love. Proclaiming feelings in public was considered socially taboo, so the …
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A 5-Minute Guide to the House of Worth
Something wonderful happened to the world of fashion during the second half of the 19th century. Beautiful gowns were no …
40 Views Inside the Winter Palace of Imperial Russia
During the 18th century, a marked change occurred in European royal architecture. The need for austere fortified …
How Venice Looked to Victorian Travelers c1890
"Queen of the Adriatic", "City of Bridges", "City of Canals"—whatever you call this beautiful city, you can be sure to …
20 Handmade Dolls Tell the History of Fashion
This is the story of how a series of exquisite handmade dolls, representing the history of French haute couture made …
40 Stunning Images of Cornwall in 1895
Unspoiled beaches, enchanting seaside villages, and idyllic countryside make Cornwall a special place to live and visit. …
20 Beautiful Cottage Paintings by Victorian Artist Helen Allingham
Helen Allingham (1848 – 1926) was an English watercolour painter and illustrator of the Victorian era. Displaying a …
10 Amazing Facts About the French Medieval City of Carcassonne
The medieval walled city of Carcassonne sits in the luscious valley of the Aude river—the gap between the Pyrenees and …
The Pillars of the Earth - Inside England's Medieval Cathedrals
From the Middle Ages until the advent of the skyscraper, Cathedrals were often the world's tallest buildings. In 1311, …
A Tour of Magical Scotland in the Victorian Era
Within a single generation, the Victorians built a vast railway network connecting nearly every town in Scotland. …
25 Victorian Dresses Worth a Fortune
It was 1858, Paris, France. English fashion designer Charles Frederick Worth "the father of haute couture" had opened …
Redlands - A Victorian Jewel of the "Inland Empire"
Redlands, in San Bernardino County, is one of the oldest cities in California. Named for its rich, red soil, it sits …