Articles related to "The Victorian Era"
Victorian Design
During Victorian era mass production and transportation facilities made it possible for decorating to reach masses.
victorian era • design • victorian design • queen victoria • industrial revolution
During Victorian era mass production and transportation facilities made it possible for decorating to reach masses.
victorian era • design • victorian design • queen victoria • industrial revolution
A Little Yuletide History
The holiday season is about doing the same things as the year before - that's tradition. But how old are today's Christmas practices? Explore a little Yuletide history.
christmas • holiday • tradition • yuletide • history
The holiday season is about doing the same things as the year before - that's tradition. But how old are today's Christmas practices? Explore a little Yuletide history.
christmas • holiday • tradition • yuletide • history
La Vida Victorian
What do wassailing, a mongoose, tea parties, and the Salvation Army have in common? Your students will enjoy finding out through these tips for bringing the rich Victorian era into your classroom. Pick and choose from the many activities listed to enrich a British literature class or a history class's venture into Victorian England. <i> Article features links to specific sites for online texts, social customs, Queen Victoria, and other historical research. </i>
queen victoria • charles dickens • rudyard kipling • teaching • teaching tips
What do wassailing, a mongoose, tea parties, and the Salvation Army have in common? Your students will enjoy finding out through these tips for bringing the rich Victorian era into your classroom. Pick and choose from the many activities listed to enrich a British literature class or a history class's venture into Victorian England. <i> Article features links to specific sites for online texts, social customs, Queen Victoria, and other historical research. </i>
queen victoria • charles dickens • rudyard kipling • teaching • teaching tips
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
The Cockney Sparrow
The Cockney Sparrow, by prolific UK novelist, Dilly Court will transport readers into the underworld of East End London at the turn of the Twentieth century.
dilly court • cockney sparrow • uk fiction • historical fiction • bestseller
The Cockney Sparrow, by prolific UK novelist, Dilly Court will transport readers into the underworld of East End London at the turn of the Twentieth century.
dilly court • cockney sparrow • uk fiction • historical fiction • bestseller
The Modern Era versus Past Charms
A growing sector of people seem to be turning to past eras in preference to modern culture. How might Critical Theory explain what people seek in the charms of the past?
the frankfurt school • critical theory • anti-modernity • vintage • past charms
A growing sector of people seem to be turning to past eras in preference to modern culture. How might Critical Theory explain what people seek in the charms of the past?
the frankfurt school • critical theory • anti-modernity • vintage • past charms
The Victoria Regina Tarot
The Victoria Regina Tarot Deck details the scope of Victorian history and gives a new twist to traditional Tarot card meanings.
victoria regina tarot • queen victoria • prince albert • tarot decks • the victorian era
The Victoria Regina Tarot Deck details the scope of Victorian history and gives a new twist to traditional Tarot card meanings.
victoria regina tarot • queen victoria • prince albert • tarot decks • the victorian era
Attractions in Nottingham, England
Whether the history of the British judicial system, Maid Marian, World War II bomb shelters or Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem, this East Midlands city keeps visitors happy.
nottingham england • tales of robin hood • ye olde trip to jerusalem • nottingham castle • galleries of justice
Whether the history of the British judicial system, Maid Marian, World War II bomb shelters or Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem, this East Midlands city keeps visitors happy.
nottingham england • tales of robin hood • ye olde trip to jerusalem • nottingham castle • galleries of justice
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens was born on February 7, 1812. One of his best known writings, "A Christmas Carol," has been adapted to film several times over the years. Be sure to pick up a copy this Holiday Season.
charles dickens • dickens • biographies • biography • london
Charles Dickens was born on February 7, 1812. One of his best known writings, "A Christmas Carol," has been adapted to film several times over the years. Be sure to pick up a copy this Holiday Season.
charles dickens • dickens • biographies • biography • london
Writing Boxes
Called Jefferson Boxes in America, the writing box was a staple piece of furniture of the wealthy in Georgian and Victorian Britain.
writing box • writing boxes • portable writing desk • jefferson box • travelling desk
Called Jefferson Boxes in America, the writing box was a staple piece of furniture of the wealthy in Georgian and Victorian Britain.
writing box • writing boxes • portable writing desk • jefferson box • travelling desk
At Some Disputed Barricade
"At Some Disputed Barricade" is the fourth book of Anne Perry's historical World War I series. The murder mystery unfolds with an intriguing cast of characters.
anne perry • world war 1 • mystery • novel • series
"At Some Disputed Barricade" is the fourth book of Anne Perry's historical World War I series. The murder mystery unfolds with an intriguing cast of characters.
anne perry • world war 1 • mystery • novel • series
Queen Victoria
May 24th is celebrated in Canada as Victoria Day, to commemorate the life and reign of this commanding British Queen.
queen victoria • queen victoria bio • queen victoria biography • life of queen victoria • british monarch
May 24th is celebrated in Canada as Victoria Day, to commemorate the life and reign of this commanding British Queen.
queen victoria • queen victoria bio • queen victoria biography • life of queen victoria • british monarch
Revealing Men's Underwear
G-string or the thong is the earliest form of men's underwear . It is believed that the Khoisan people of southern Africa wore thong underwear nearly 75,000 years ago.
men's underwear • jockey • thong • boxers • thongs
G-string or the thong is the earliest form of men's underwear . It is believed that the Khoisan people of southern Africa wore thong underwear nearly 75,000 years ago.
men's underwear • jockey • thong • boxers • thongs
Arthur Conan Doyle Life in Letters
Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, was a prolific letter writer. A number of his letters are published in this book giving an illuminating insight.
arthur conan doyle • sherlock holmes • life in letters • victorian crime fiction • uk bestseller
Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, was a prolific letter writer. A number of his letters are published in this book giving an illuminating insight.
arthur conan doyle • sherlock holmes • life in letters • victorian crime fiction • uk bestseller
Making It Home: An Adirondack Dining Room
Adirondack style is a Victorian solution for casual living, and excellent for easing you past bad floors and unfortunate paneling.
victorian • decorating • adirondack • floors • paneling
Adirondack style is a Victorian solution for casual living, and excellent for easing you past bad floors and unfortunate paneling.
victorian • decorating • adirondack • floors • paneling
Questions for Kristol
Solicitation of questions for interview with William Kristol.
william kristol • interview
Solicitation of questions for interview with William Kristol.
william kristol • interview
Overview of Shocking Changes Brought on by Industrial Revolution
The 1900s saw a lot of changes, and the Museum of Modern Art has a beautiful group of concurrently running exhibits on right now regarding some of them. Here is one example...
art • arts • visual arts • 1900s • 20th century
The 1900s saw a lot of changes, and the Museum of Modern Art has a beautiful group of concurrently running exhibits on right now regarding some of them. Here is one example...
art • arts • visual arts • 1900s • 20th century
It's Your World: Setting Your Novel
This article gives tips on choosing an appropriate setting, developing it, and conveying it to your readers.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
This article gives tips on choosing an appropriate setting, developing it, and conveying it to your readers.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
An Introduction to Steampunk
Steampunk is a sub-genre of historical science fiction and fantasy in which the inventions of the future are created using the technologies of the Victorian era.
steampunk • clockpunk • steam • neo-victorian • england
Steampunk is a sub-genre of historical science fiction and fantasy in which the inventions of the future are created using the technologies of the Victorian era.
steampunk • clockpunk • steam • neo-victorian • england
Film Review: Bram Stoker's Dracula
In this version of Dracula, Francis Ford Coppola, Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder put a medieval spin on a 19th century ghost story.
dracula • vampire • bram stoker • wampyr • vampyr
In this version of Dracula, Francis Ford Coppola, Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder put a medieval spin on a 19th century ghost story.
dracula • vampire • bram stoker • wampyr • vampyr
Interview with Tiffany Trent
Hallowmere is a new series of young adult books by Tiffany Trent. The dark fantasy, blended with Civil War history, makes Hallowmere a unique world of mystery.
tiffany trent • interview • young adult books • dark fantasy series • hallowmere
Hallowmere is a new series of young adult books by Tiffany Trent. The dark fantasy, blended with Civil War history, makes Hallowmere a unique world of mystery.
tiffany trent • interview • young adult books • dark fantasy series • hallowmere
Kali's Killers
Reviled as devilish stranglers, the Thugs were in truth brigands suppressed by the British Empire.
opium in the british empire • nature of british empire • religious cults in india • opium in india • orientalism in india
Reviled as devilish stranglers, the Thugs were in truth brigands suppressed by the British Empire.
opium in the british empire • nature of british empire • religious cults in india • opium in india • orientalism in india
Kansas Charlie’s Disease
Kansas Charley is a bed-wetter. He is beaten at the orphanage for this. It is believed that circumcision can cure what he is told is a 'disease.'
kansas charley • charley miller • circumcision • bed-wetting • disease
Kansas Charley is a bed-wetter. He is beaten at the orphanage for this. It is believed that circumcision can cure what he is told is a 'disease.'
kansas charley • charley miller • circumcision • bed-wetting • disease
London's Italian Festival
Visitors to London at the end of July will be able to experience a little bit of Italy, in one of the city's more unsual events.
procession of our lady of mount carmel • st peter's italian church • clerkenwell london • little italy • italian festival
Visitors to London at the end of July will be able to experience a little bit of Italy, in one of the city's more unsual events.
procession of our lady of mount carmel • st peter's italian church • clerkenwell london • little italy • italian festival
My Big Fat Florida Greek Vacation
Near Tampa Bay? Want to experience Greece without traveling there? Dodecanese Boulevard is the place!
florida • tarpon springs • tampa bay • gulf of mexico • greek
Near Tampa Bay? Want to experience Greece without traveling there? Dodecanese Boulevard is the place!
florida • tarpon springs • tampa bay • gulf of mexico • greek
My Favorite Exhibits by Mary Haegele
Mary Haegele shares her favorite sites and exhibits with readers.
local museums • curators • exhibits • jewellery • pottery
Mary Haegele shares her favorite sites and exhibits with readers.
local museums • curators • exhibits • jewellery • pottery
Phrenology Map Craft for Children
Children often need help understanding themselves as individuals that others perceive a certain way. This craft allows them to consider themselves through others eyes.
phrenology map craft • phrenology • what is phrenology • phrenologist • what are phrenologists
Children often need help understanding themselves as individuals that others perceive a certain way. This craft allows them to consider themselves through others eyes.
phrenology map craft • phrenology • what is phrenology • phrenologist • what are phrenologists
Alternative Collecting Growing in Popularity
This introductory article discusses two alternative collecting venues, collecting perfins and precancels.
This introductory article discusses two alternative collecting venues, collecting perfins and precancels.
American Wedding Customs
As with other countries, America has wedding customs that have been passed down through the centuries. Learn about some of these customs to help plan your wedding.
american wedding • wedding customs • something old • wedding planning • june wedding
As with other countries, America has wedding customs that have been passed down through the centuries. Learn about some of these customs to help plan your wedding.
american wedding • wedding customs • something old • wedding planning • june wedding
Bed and Breakfasts, Grand Dames and Ghosts
Haunted Bed and Breakfasts
hotels • ghosts • haunts • bed • breakfasts
Haunted Bed and Breakfasts
hotels • ghosts • haunts • bed • breakfasts
Belly Dancing In the Western World
Ever since Little Egypt performed on the Midway Plaisance at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, North Americans have been enthralled with belly dancing.
belly dance • belly dancing • danse du ventre • counter culture • low impact exercise
Ever since Little Egypt performed on the Midway Plaisance at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, North Americans have been enthralled with belly dancing.
belly dance • belly dancing • danse du ventre • counter culture • low impact exercise
Birth Flower for December
The language, legends and history for the daffodil; the flower for those born in the month of December.
language of flowers • birth month flower • birth month flower for december • what is the birth flower for december daffodil • jonquil
The language, legends and history for the daffodil; the flower for those born in the month of December.
language of flowers • birth month flower • birth month flower for december • what is the birth flower for december daffodil • jonquil
Birth Flower for March
The language, legends and history for the daffodil; the flower for those born in the month of March.
language of flowers • birth month flower • birth month flower for march • what is the birth flower for march • daffodil
The language, legends and history for the daffodil; the flower for those born in the month of March.
language of flowers • birth month flower • birth month flower for march • what is the birth flower for march • daffodil
Book Review - Another First!
Review of the <b>Antique Trader's Comprehensive Guide to American Painted Porcelain, with Values</b>, by Dorothy Kamm, Krause Publications, 1999.
hand-painted china • hand-painted china price guide • dorothy kamm • american porcelain • collecting
Review of the <b>Antique Trader's Comprehensive Guide to American Painted Porcelain, with Values</b>, by Dorothy Kamm, Krause Publications, 1999.
hand-painted china • hand-painted china price guide • dorothy kamm • american porcelain • collecting
Book Review: Rifleman Went to War
The first and some say the most influential book in print about sniping and the art of being a military sniper on the battlefield
u.s. military sniping doctrine • u.s. marine corps sniper school • capt h. w. mcbride • rifleman went to war • 21st battalion
The first and some say the most influential book in print about sniping and the art of being a military sniper on the battlefield
u.s. military sniping doctrine • u.s. marine corps sniper school • capt h. w. mcbride • rifleman went to war • 21st battalion
Classic Fantasy Author William Morris
This week’s article is about classic Fantasy author William Morris.
This week’s article is about classic Fantasy author William Morris.
Creating a Special Memory Garden
Gardeners can commemorate the birth of a child visually in the garden, honor the loss of a loved one or celebrate a special event or wedding anniversary with plants.
memory garden • memorial day • birth garden • wedding anniversary • wedding garden
Gardeners can commemorate the birth of a child visually in the garden, honor the loss of a loved one or celebrate a special event or wedding anniversary with plants.
memory garden • memorial day • birth garden • wedding anniversary • wedding garden
Doctor Who Series 3: Episode 2
The Doctor and Martha travel back to the sixteenth century and meet the immortal bard, who is manipulated by the sinister Carrionites, an ancient race of word smiths.
the doctor • martha • shakespeare • carrionites • the impossible planet
The Doctor and Martha travel back to the sixteenth century and meet the immortal bard, who is manipulated by the sinister Carrionites, an ancient race of word smiths.
the doctor • martha • shakespeare • carrionites • the impossible planet
Ghosts of Hotel Colorado
Hotel Colorado, in the Rocky Mountain town of Glenwood Springs, is a historic destination with fine amenities, legendary thermal spa treatments and ghosts of the past.
glenwood springs colorado • rocky mountains • ghost stories • historic haunted hotels • healing thermal waters
Hotel Colorado, in the Rocky Mountain town of Glenwood Springs, is a historic destination with fine amenities, legendary thermal spa treatments and ghosts of the past.
glenwood springs colorado • rocky mountains • ghost stories • historic haunted hotels • healing thermal waters
Ghosts of Hotel Del Coronado, CA
Hotel Del is a legendary resort on a peninsula in Southern California. It is said that the Ghost of a young women resides at this beachfront haven.
hotel del coronado • san diego california • historic haunted hotels • ghost stories • oceanfront resort
Hotel Del is a legendary resort on a peninsula in Southern California. It is said that the Ghost of a young women resides at this beachfront haven.
hotel del coronado • san diego california • historic haunted hotels • ghost stories • oceanfront resort
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, 1900-2002
The Queen Mother died March 30, 2002, at age 101.
canada • royal • queen elizabeth • queen mother
The Queen Mother died March 30, 2002, at age 101.
canada • royal • queen elizabeth • queen mother
How to Make Victorian Silhouettes
The classic Victorian shade makes a great gift for grandparents and a fun element in paper collages.
victorian silhouette • victorian shade • how to make a silhouette • how to make a shade • etienne de silhouette
The classic Victorian shade makes a great gift for grandparents and a fun element in paper collages.
victorian silhouette • victorian shade • how to make a silhouette • how to make a shade • etienne de silhouette
Ideas for Home Decor in the Victorian Style
Find out how to create an updated Victorian style decor in your living room. Here are top tips on everything from geometric floor tiles to stained glass windows.
victorian home decor • victorian interior decorating • victorian style • victorian furniture • victorian stained glass
Find out how to create an updated Victorian style decor in your living room. Here are top tips on everything from geometric floor tiles to stained glass windows.
victorian home decor • victorian interior decorating • victorian style • victorian furniture • victorian stained glass
Jewelry for Mothers
From the lockets of the Victorian era to today's sleek, sterling silver pendants, moms have always loved jewelry that carries the names or birthstones of their children.
mom • mother • jewelry • motherhood • gifts
From the lockets of the Victorian era to today's sleek, sterling silver pendants, moms have always loved jewelry that carries the names or birthstones of their children.
mom • mother • jewelry • motherhood • gifts
Loopy Lawn Flamingos, Gaudy Garden Gnomes Mean Spring Has Sprung
Outdoor Ornaments For Your Lawn & Garden
gardening • garden • outdoors • lawn • yard
Outdoor Ornaments For Your Lawn & Garden
gardening • garden • outdoors • lawn • yard
Milwaukee Ballet Nutcracker Suite
The Nutcracker is a holiday fantasy story, told with motion and music. Ballerinas, dancing toys, warring mice and Victorian costuming choreographed by Michael PInk.
nutcracker suite • milwaukee ballet company • holiday lights decoration • christmas trees • marcus center performing arts
The Nutcracker is a holiday fantasy story, told with motion and music. Ballerinas, dancing toys, warring mice and Victorian costuming choreographed by Michael PInk.
nutcracker suite • milwaukee ballet company • holiday lights decoration • christmas trees • marcus center performing arts
Old-fashioned Christmas Collectibles
Family memories are recalled with vintage Christmas decorations for your collection.
christmas • decorations • ornaments • victorian • antiques
Family memories are recalled with vintage Christmas decorations for your collection.
christmas • decorations • ornaments • victorian • antiques
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