Articles related to "Late Nineteenth Century"
Fin-de-Seicle Fashion
The article this month is for the Fin-de-Seicle event. I am interested in the fashions of the time.
fin-de-siecle • fashion • late nineteenth century • history • women's fashion
The article this month is for the Fin-de-Seicle event. I am interested in the fashions of the time.
fin-de-siecle • fashion • late nineteenth century • history • women's fashion
Overcoming Obstacles in Late Nineteenth-Century France: Part I, Berthe Morisot
The restrictions of the lives of late nineteenth-century French women and how Berthe Morisot circumvented them.
morisot • impressionism
The restrictions of the lives of late nineteenth-century French women and how Berthe Morisot circumvented them.
morisot • impressionism
Overcoming Obstacles in Late Nineteenth-Century France: Part II, Mary Cassatt
Marry Cassatt's beating the odds of 19th-century patriarchy and offering visual critiques of it in her work.
mary cassatt • impressionism • 19th century art • female painters • female artists
Marry Cassatt's beating the odds of 19th-century patriarchy and offering visual critiques of it in her work.
mary cassatt • impressionism • 19th century art • female painters • female artists
Imperlialism and Christian Missions
Coinciding with Imperialism, Christian missionary activities of the late nineteenth century attempted to convert the "heathen" and usher in the Kingdom of God.
imperialism and christian missions • missionary movement of the late 19th century • protestant missions and imperialism • motives of christian missions • missionary hymns
Coinciding with Imperialism, Christian missionary activities of the late nineteenth century attempted to convert the "heathen" and usher in the Kingdom of God.
imperialism and christian missions • missionary movement of the late 19th century • protestant missions and imperialism • motives of christian missions • missionary hymns
Charles Parkhurst, Vice Cop
How a Presbyterian minister won the battle over prostitution and police corruption in the late nineteenth century.
prostitution in the gilded age • gilded age new york • prostitution's foe in gilded age new york • dr. charles parkhurst • presbyterian minister charles parkhurst
How a Presbyterian minister won the battle over prostitution and police corruption in the late nineteenth century.
prostitution in the gilded age • gilded age new york • prostitution's foe in gilded age new york • dr. charles parkhurst • presbyterian minister charles parkhurst
Vintage Perfume - Jicky by Guerlain
Advances in chemistry heralded advances in creativity in late nineteenth century France. Jicky was one result of such endeavours.
history of jicky by guerlain • vintage perfume history • the impact of synthetic organic chemistry on perfu • late nineteenth century perfume • story behind jicky
Advances in chemistry heralded advances in creativity in late nineteenth century France. Jicky was one result of such endeavours.
history of jicky by guerlain • vintage perfume history • the impact of synthetic organic chemistry on perfu • late nineteenth century perfume • story behind jicky
Violence Against Women in Europe and America, Part II
Part II of a 4-part series exploring recent scholarship on the history of rape and spousal murder in France, England, and the United States.
Part II of a 4-part series exploring recent scholarship on the history of rape and spousal murder in France, England, and the United States.
CONSUELO VANDERBILT
Consuelo Vanderbilt was one of the beautiful and wealthy American women who married English noblemen in the late nineteenth century. More community minded than most, she devoted much of her time to 'good causes'.
consuelo vanderbilt • duchess of marlborough • blenheim palace • american heiresses • english noblemen
Consuelo Vanderbilt was one of the beautiful and wealthy American women who married English noblemen in the late nineteenth century. More community minded than most, she devoted much of her time to 'good causes'.
consuelo vanderbilt • duchess of marlborough • blenheim palace • american heiresses • english noblemen
Artistic Endeavour versus Decency: Women Art Students and the Male Nude Model in Early Nineteenth-Century Paris
Were women art students in Paris allowed to study from the live nude model before the late nineteenth century? Why was the issue so controversial?
nude study • life drawing • women's art education
Were women art students in Paris allowed to study from the live nude model before the late nineteenth century? Why was the issue so controversial?
nude study • life drawing • women's art education
Chinese-Canadian Dreams and Disillusions: 'Tales from Gold Mountain'
<u>Tales from Gold Mountain</u> is a picture book for readers of all ages who are interested in, or would like to learn, about the history of the first Chinese immigrants to Canada's west coast.
chinese • canadian • history • chinese-american • chinese-canadian
<u>Tales from Gold Mountain</u> is a picture book for readers of all ages who are interested in, or would like to learn, about the history of the first Chinese immigrants to Canada's west coast.
chinese • canadian • history • chinese-american • chinese-canadian
Gallery Hop on Newbury Street
Picture this; it's a perfect autumn day, not a cloud in the sky, a great day to gallery hop on Newbury Street, Boston's answer to Los Angeles's Rodeo Drive.
art galleries on newbury street • newbury street league • gallery hop on newbury street • shopping on newbury street • vose gallery
Picture this; it's a perfect autumn day, not a cloud in the sky, a great day to gallery hop on Newbury Street, Boston's answer to Los Angeles's Rodeo Drive.
art galleries on newbury street • newbury street league • gallery hop on newbury street • shopping on newbury street • vose gallery
Chi Omega Fraternity
Chi Omega, founded by four women and a dentist at the University of Arkansas in 1895, has become the largest sorority or women's fraternity in America and the world.
chi omega • sorority • women's fraternity • greek sorority • chi omega sorority
Chi Omega, founded by four women and a dentist at the University of Arkansas in 1895, has become the largest sorority or women's fraternity in America and the world.
chi omega • sorority • women's fraternity • greek sorority • chi omega sorority
Evidence of the Green Man in Europe
The Green Man has become popular in the West since environmental awareness grew in the 1960s, and this article documents the pagan symbol's earliest evidence in Europe.
green man in europe • pagan symbols • fertility aids • european religion • environmental campaigners
The Green Man has become popular in the West since environmental awareness grew in the 1960s, and this article documents the pagan symbol's earliest evidence in Europe.
green man in europe • pagan symbols • fertility aids • european religion • environmental campaigners
Karl Marx And His Theory Of Alienation
The theory of alienation were often used to understand as well as to evaluate economic, historical, and political developments.
karl marx • economic change • industrial revolution • communists • alienation
The theory of alienation were often used to understand as well as to evaluate economic, historical, and political developments.
karl marx • economic change • industrial revolution • communists • alienation
Palouse Giant Earthworm
Spitting worm suffering habitat loss and competition from invasive species.
palouse giant earthworm • tumbler compost bin of the prairies • competition from european earthworms • endangered status • remaining pelouse bunchgrass prairies
Spitting worm suffering habitat loss and competition from invasive species.
palouse giant earthworm • tumbler compost bin of the prairies • competition from european earthworms • endangered status • remaining pelouse bunchgrass prairies
Review of Kate Mosse's Sepulchre
Kate Mosse's most recent novel is a thrilling tale of murder, ghosts, and ill-fated love in nineteenth-century France.
book review sepulchre kate mosse • novels by kate mosse labyrinth sepulchre • kate mosse labyrinth richard and judy • plot of sepulchre by kate mosse • historical fiction by kate mosse
Kate Mosse's most recent novel is a thrilling tale of murder, ghosts, and ill-fated love in nineteenth-century France.
book review sepulchre kate mosse • novels by kate mosse labyrinth sepulchre • kate mosse labyrinth richard and judy • plot of sepulchre by kate mosse • historical fiction by kate mosse
Roman History of Chester for Visitors
Tourists come from all over the world to visit this historic gem. Chester was established by the Romans and has a wealth of history for visitors to explore.
roman history in chester • visit chester • uk top tourist destinations • roman remains in chester • chester saturnalia festival
Tourists come from all over the world to visit this historic gem. Chester was established by the Romans and has a wealth of history for visitors to explore.
roman history in chester • visit chester • uk top tourist destinations • roman remains in chester • chester saturnalia festival
The American Railroad Network Book Review
George Taylor and Irene Neu write out of need to construct a more meaningful railroad map. Taylor focuses on the historical areas and Neu on the economic areas.
american railroad network • civil war maps • transportation problems in the nineteenth century • manufactured goods in europe & united states • movement of united states trade
George Taylor and Irene Neu write out of need to construct a more meaningful railroad map. Taylor focuses on the historical areas and Neu on the economic areas.
american railroad network • civil war maps • transportation problems in the nineteenth century • manufactured goods in europe & united states • movement of united states trade
The Myths Surrounding Famous Inventions
Allocating credit to the correct person responsible for an invention is often not straightforward. Find out how some famous inventions are as much myth as fact.
the myths surrounding famous inventions • truth behind famous inventions • who invented flushing toilet • crapper flushing toilet • history of guillotine
Allocating credit to the correct person responsible for an invention is often not straightforward. Find out how some famous inventions are as much myth as fact.
the myths surrounding famous inventions • truth behind famous inventions • who invented flushing toilet • crapper flushing toilet • history of guillotine
Why does the devil have all the good tunes?
This is a summary of the history of the English music hall.
music hall • george laybourne • marie lloyd • morality music halls • variety
This is a summary of the history of the English music hall.
music hall • george laybourne • marie lloyd • morality music halls • variety
Alan Pinkerton, Civil War Spy
Almost a century before the CIA was founded, a Scottish immigrant gathered intelligence for the U.S. government. The Pinkerton Agency's peak was during the Civil War.
alan pinkerton • chartists • american civil war • espionage • counterr-espionage
Almost a century before the CIA was founded, a Scottish immigrant gathered intelligence for the U.S. government. The Pinkerton Agency's peak was during the Civil War.
alan pinkerton • chartists • american civil war • espionage • counterr-espionage
Biography of the Russian Artist Ilya Repin
Repin brought the experience of the ordinary Russian into the picture. His work reflects the changing focus of culture in the years leading up to the 1917 revolution.
ilya repin biography • realist russian painting • nineteenth century russian art • rebellion of the fourteen • society of wandering exhibitions
Repin brought the experience of the ordinary Russian into the picture. His work reflects the changing focus of culture in the years leading up to the 1917 revolution.
ilya repin biography • realist russian painting • nineteenth century russian art • rebellion of the fourteen • society of wandering exhibitions
Carlisle Indian School
In Cumberland County, Pennsylvania is a school that changed the lives of many American Indians. Instead of learning the Indian culture the U.S. stripped the culture.
tribes • treaties • geronimo • pratt • carlisle
In Cumberland County, Pennsylvania is a school that changed the lives of many American Indians. Instead of learning the Indian culture the U.S. stripped the culture.
tribes • treaties • geronimo • pratt • carlisle
DNA and Genealogy
DNA studies have developed rapidly to help scientist understand biological systems and disease. Genomics are now being applied to fingerprint criminals and cousins.
dna and genealogy • genealogy research • inherited traits and disease • researching family history • human genome project
DNA studies have developed rapidly to help scientist understand biological systems and disease. Genomics are now being applied to fingerprint criminals and cousins.
dna and genealogy • genealogy research • inherited traits and disease • researching family history • human genome project
Early Women Baseball Players
It may seem hard to believe that women were playing baseball almost as early as men, but they were. It was a crude form of the game, but it would lead to better things.
early women baseball players • vassar baseball • women barnstorming team • philadelphia dolly vardens • first black women baseball team
It may seem hard to believe that women were playing baseball almost as early as men, but they were. It was a crude form of the game, but it would lead to better things.
early women baseball players • vassar baseball • women barnstorming team • philadelphia dolly vardens • first black women baseball team
Istanbul's Pera Palace Hotel
One of the most luxurious hotels of the Gilded Age, the Pera Palace still evokes the opulent atmosphere of its heyday.
the pera palace hotel • istanbul • constantinople • turkey • rococo
One of the most luxurious hotels of the Gilded Age, the Pera Palace still evokes the opulent atmosphere of its heyday.
the pera palace hotel • istanbul • constantinople • turkey • rococo
Labor Movement
Improvements in working conditions began to take shape as more and more workers joined unions. The concerns were long hours, child labor, and safety issues.
labor unions • american federation of labor & african americans • women's suffrage movement • women vote • triangle shirtwaist factory
Improvements in working conditions began to take shape as more and more workers joined unions. The concerns were long hours, child labor, and safety issues.
labor unions • american federation of labor & african americans • women's suffrage movement • women vote • triangle shirtwaist factory
Literature and Drama
A look at the definitions of drama and literature and how it corresponds with Russian Literature.
literature • drama • writers
A look at the definitions of drama and literature and how it corresponds with Russian Literature.
literature • drama • writers
Lost Egyptian Tomb Found by Archaologists
Originally excavated in 1880, this 3,500 year old necropolis was lost beneath the shifting sands of Egypt, but has now been found thanks to Belgian scientists.
discovery of lost tomb of amenhotep • belgian team rediscover ancient burial complex in • 18th dynasty tomb excavation • visiting valley of the kings • tuthmoses iii statue luxor museum
Originally excavated in 1880, this 3,500 year old necropolis was lost beneath the shifting sands of Egypt, but has now been found thanks to Belgian scientists.
discovery of lost tomb of amenhotep • belgian team rediscover ancient burial complex in • 18th dynasty tomb excavation • visiting valley of the kings • tuthmoses iii statue luxor museum
Making Aliyah: A Continuing Trend
The term 'aliyah' (literally 'moving up') is used to describe the repatriation of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel.
moving to israel • making aliyah • aliyah statistics • reasons for aliyah • why make aliyah
The term 'aliyah' (literally 'moving up') is used to describe the repatriation of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel.
moving to israel • making aliyah • aliyah statistics • reasons for aliyah • why make aliyah
Noctilucent Clouds
Scientists are collecting data on the mesospheric phenomenon that is increasing in frequency and at lower latitudes.
noctilucent clouds • hampton university center for atmospheric sciences • aeronomy of ice in the mesosphere (aim) • how do noctilucent clouds form • clouds and climate change
Scientists are collecting data on the mesospheric phenomenon that is increasing in frequency and at lower latitudes.
noctilucent clouds • hampton university center for atmospheric sciences • aeronomy of ice in the mesosphere (aim) • how do noctilucent clouds form • clouds and climate change
Photography and Art
Principles of composition and studying how famous painters use light and shadow helps fine art photographers improve the results from their digital cameras.
photography • composition • painting techniques • perspective • impressionists
Principles of composition and studying how famous painters use light and shadow helps fine art photographers improve the results from their digital cameras.
photography • composition • painting techniques • perspective • impressionists
Review – A Buffalo in the House by R.D. Rosen
R. D. Rosen writes the remarkable story of a buffalo in need of a home, the humans who take him in, and the extraordinary battle to save the North American bison.
buffalo • bison • american west • montana • santa fe
R. D. Rosen writes the remarkable story of a buffalo in need of a home, the humans who take him in, and the extraordinary battle to save the North American bison.
buffalo • bison • american west • montana • santa fe
See Fortifications in Luxembourg
The fortifications and casemates of Luxembourg were inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List as an outstanding example of European military architecture.
sightseeing in luxembourg • top sights in luxemburg • american military cemetery • bock casemates • unesco world cultural heritage list
The fortifications and casemates of Luxembourg were inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List as an outstanding example of European military architecture.
sightseeing in luxembourg • top sights in luxemburg • american military cemetery • bock casemates • unesco world cultural heritage list
Shifting Images of the Criminal in Victorian England (bk review)
This is a book review of Martin Wiener's book on the shifting image of the criminal from early Victorian England to late Victorian England.
This is a book review of Martin Wiener's book on the shifting image of the criminal from early Victorian England to late Victorian England.
Social Institution of Motherhood
Motherhood is not just a personal experience; it is also a social institution, where certain ideologies, traditions, and laws influence how a woman should mother.
institution of motherhood • history of motherhood • ideologies of motherhood • feminism and motherhood • mothering practices
Motherhood is not just a personal experience; it is also a social institution, where certain ideologies, traditions, and laws influence how a woman should mother.
institution of motherhood • history of motherhood • ideologies of motherhood • feminism and motherhood • mothering practices
Southern Minnesota Historic Hotels
The Saint Paul Hotel in downtown Saint Paul and the St. James Hotel in the picture-pretty town of Red Wing rank high among historical lodging places in North Central U.S.
minnesota's historic hotels • the saint paul hotel • exel center • ordway center for the performing arts • landmark center
The Saint Paul Hotel in downtown Saint Paul and the St. James Hotel in the picture-pretty town of Red Wing rank high among historical lodging places in North Central U.S.
minnesota's historic hotels • the saint paul hotel • exel center • ordway center for the performing arts • landmark center
Texas Strikes Down Ban on Sex Toys
Apropos of Valentine's Day, a federal appeals court has struck down Texas' law against sex toys, using the landmark privacy case Lawrence v. Texas as a precedent.
texas strikes down ban on sex toys • law against sex devices is unconstitutional • federal appeals court has struck down texas law • lawrence v. texas as precedent • morality laws in texas
Apropos of Valentine's Day, a federal appeals court has struck down Texas' law against sex toys, using the landmark privacy case Lawrence v. Texas as a precedent.
texas strikes down ban on sex toys • law against sex devices is unconstitutional • federal appeals court has struck down texas law • lawrence v. texas as precedent • morality laws in texas
The Divine Sarah
The life of the greatest actress in the world, Sarah Bernhardt!
19th century • sarah bernhardt • henriette-rosine bernard • comedie francaise • fin-de-siecle
The life of the greatest actress in the world, Sarah Bernhardt!
19th century • sarah bernhardt • henriette-rosine bernard • comedie francaise • fin-de-siecle
The Ladies Musical Club of Seattle
During the early 1900s, women's music clubs proliferated across the United States. In the Pacific Northwest, women established the Seattle Ladies Musical Club in 1891.
women's music clubs • ladies musical club of seattle • seattle music organizations • mary carr moore and narcissa • women's history and the pacific northwest
During the early 1900s, women's music clubs proliferated across the United States. In the Pacific Northwest, women established the Seattle Ladies Musical Club in 1891.
women's music clubs • ladies musical club of seattle • seattle music organizations • mary carr moore and narcissa • women's history and the pacific northwest
The Victorian Architecture of Chester
Chester is said to have its feet in Roman times, a Medieval heart and a Victorian face.
victorian architecture of chester • chester's black and white revival • browns department store • the harrods of the north • sir george gilbert scott's restoration of chester
Chester is said to have its feet in Roman times, a Medieval heart and a Victorian face.
victorian architecture of chester • chester's black and white revival • browns department store • the harrods of the north • sir george gilbert scott's restoration of chester
Unusual Haunted Places in Scotland
From the top of a mountain to an isolated beach, Scotland has a plethora of ghostly tales. Tourists can explore the country's more unusual haunted places.
haunted scotland • haunted places in scotland • scottish ghosts • scottish ghost stories • unusual scottish ghosts
From the top of a mountain to an isolated beach, Scotland has a plethora of ghostly tales. Tourists can explore the country's more unusual haunted places.
haunted scotland • haunted places in scotland • scottish ghosts • scottish ghost stories • unusual scottish ghosts
VICTORIAN WHITE-WORK
Exploring the lost art of "whitework", a Victorian needlework craft.
fabric • linen • white-work • embroidery • trousseaus
Exploring the lost art of "whitework", a Victorian needlework craft.
fabric • linen • white-work • embroidery • trousseaus
Visit 19 Windmills at Kinderdijk, South Holland
Kinderdijk has the largest collection of historical windmills in the Netherlands. This top free tourist sight in South Holland is a great day-trip tour from Rotterdam.
windmills in holland • top sights in the netherlands • unesco word cultural heritage sites. unesco sites • day trip from rotterdam • day trip from amsterdam
Kinderdijk has the largest collection of historical windmills in the Netherlands. This top free tourist sight in South Holland is a great day-trip tour from Rotterdam.
windmills in holland • top sights in the netherlands • unesco word cultural heritage sites. unesco sites • day trip from rotterdam • day trip from amsterdam
What About the Workers? Part One: Pioneers
The workers' Esperanto movement, 1905-1914
george orwell • uea • universala esperanto asocio • australian esperanto association • titanic
The workers' Esperanto movement, 1905-1914
george orwell • uea • universala esperanto asocio • australian esperanto association • titanic
"Pleasure Gardens"
Millions of Americans will be flocking to one of the many amusement parks found in the United States. Read on and learn about the orgins of one of today's most popular forms of entertainment.
amusement park history • pleasure parks • prater • jenny's whim • ranelaugh gardens
Millions of Americans will be flocking to one of the many amusement parks found in the United States. Read on and learn about the orgins of one of today's most popular forms of entertainment.
amusement park history • pleasure parks • prater • jenny's whim • ranelaugh gardens
A Writer's Tour of Cornwall
The novelist Wilkie Collins walked around Cornwall in 1850 and his vivid descriptions can still guide the modern visitor.
rambles beyond railways • wilkie collins • bodmin moor • looe island • liskeard
The novelist Wilkie Collins walked around Cornwall in 1850 and his vivid descriptions can still guide the modern visitor.
rambles beyond railways • wilkie collins • bodmin moor • looe island • liskeard
An Ancient Wonder Made of Ivory and Gold - Part 2
An article that discusses what happened to the statue of Zeus, the mythology behind the beginning of the Olympic Games and ancient Greek painting.
zeus • olympia • olympic games • constantinople • theodosius
An article that discusses what happened to the statue of Zeus, the mythology behind the beginning of the Olympic Games and ancient Greek painting.
zeus • olympia • olympic games • constantinople • theodosius
Anthony Comstock, Moral Crusader
Anthony Comstock's early life experiences fueled his fight against immorality in the 19th century, and his efforts can still be seen today.
anthony comstock • white sex slave trade • sexual purity in the gilded age • gilded age new york • prostitution in the gilded age
Anthony Comstock's early life experiences fueled his fight against immorality in the 19th century, and his efforts can still be seen today.
anthony comstock • white sex slave trade • sexual purity in the gilded age • gilded age new york • prostitution in the gilded age
Arthur Rackham's World: An Exercise in Imagination
Explores the style of the illustrator, Arthur Rackham.
arthur rackham • illustration • art • books
Explores the style of the illustrator, Arthur Rackham.
arthur rackham • illustration • art • books
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