Articles related to "Victorian Era"

Batman vs. the Joker is probably the oldest one in the book, but this time around, it's something fresh thanks to the alternate reality of DC's Elseworlds.

Christmas carols were reinvented in the 19th century, regarded as a Victorian phenomenon. Songs include the famous Silent Night and The First Noel.

"Richard Cory" seduces the reader with its perfectly rhymed verses but ultimately shocks with its pointed concluding lesson.

The Victorian Era (1837-1901) was a time of change. One important change was in the treatment of mental illness.

At last! It's summer on the Great Lakes. This area's thousands of vacation spots are uniformly beautiful, yet boast diverse charms and offer a variety of experiences.

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.

American Girl dolls, now by Mattel Company, are popular toys that portray eras in the history of America through lines of books and historically accurate accessories.

Mary Lamb, raised in London, in austerity battled dark depression. She rose to the status of a brilliant Victorian writer despite the constraints of the era.

Want to know who to thank for that extra long weekend in the spring? Read up on some lesser known details about Queen Victoria and how's she's influenced the world!

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.

England's Great Exhibition included exhibits from all over the world but the building which housed the show drew an equal amount of attention.

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 Victoria Regina Tarot Deck details the scope of Victorian history and gives a new twist to traditional Tarot card meanings.

The White Man's Burden is a layered poem in many ways; it represents numerous elements of late Victorian sensation and hints at the future of the empire.

Published in 1901, The Ruined Maid, like Hardy's novels, comments on the ironies of Victorian morality. This dramatic dialogue points up accepted social mores by way of a

The Victorian era influenced a wide range of design disciplines such as architecture, clothing, exterior and interior decorating.

For anyone who love the traditional aspects of the holiday season, a Victorian style Christmas tree is a must. Here are some helpful hints of how to get the look.

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.

Every year, it's a BBC tradition to do a Doctor Who Christmas special. Last year's "The Next Doctor" has to be one of the best of the lot. Now it's on DVD domestically.

An exhibition of anatomical models and health-related items from the early 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries reveals Victorian attitudes to health, disease, death and morals.

The Flowering Maple, though not related, bears leaves similar to those of the maple tree and flowers resembling those of hibiscus, hollyhock, and mallow.

This small town nestled in the mountains of Upper Austria features charming streets, cafes, and a spa, and was a prime holiday destination for 19th-century Habsburgs.

As the mist of Manannan rolls away from the beautiful Isle of Man, one is treated to a spellbinding view of rolling hills and glorious cliffs, set here in the Irish Sea.

In Bram Stoker's novel Dracula, Lucy Westenra represents the opposite of the ideal Victorian woman, who should be submissive and meek.

In Bram Stoker's Dracula, Mina Harker represents the typical submissive female desired by Victorian era men.

Small town historic charm and abundant outdoor activities make Revelstoke, B.C. attractive to sportsmen and sightseers. Glacier National Park is a 45 minute commute.

Many expressions and great quotes still in use today go back in time to the strict and moralizing Victorians.

Called Jefferson Boxes in America, the writing box was a staple piece of furniture of the wealthy in Georgian and Victorian Britain.

Discover Christmas treasures of the past at flea markets, antique shows and at online auction sites. But do a little homework first!

"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.

Brief historical notes of the most popular Christmas Victorian Carols that include Silent Night, The First Noël, The Wassail Song, and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.

May 24th is celebrated in Canada as Victoria Day, to commemorate the life and reign of this commanding British Queen.

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.

Garden borders have a relatively short history; the origins of today's garden borders were popularized in 19th century England when fragrant plants were common borders.

Participation in leisure activities during Queen Victoria's reign increased as more free time became available due to shortened working hours.

The Barretts of Wimpole Street stars Jennifer Jones as Elizabeth Barrett, who falls in love with John Browning (Bill Travers) in defiance of her father (John Gielgud).

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.

Art quilts are quite a recent development in the centuries-long history of quilting. Here is the story of how quilts went from bed tops to gallery and museum walls.

Drawing inspiration from Dickens' drawing room on display in the Charles Dickens House Museum in London, here is how to recreate a Victorian historic interior.

Beatrix Potter,children's book writer and illustrator and creator of charming Peter Rabbit tales is portrayed in bio-pic by Renee Zellweger, co-staring Ewan McGregor.

Published in 2006, After the Victorians is a sublime follow up to A N Wilson's critically acclaimed portrait of the Victorian age.

A Christmas Carol is possibly the most popular and well known of Charles Dickens novels. It was first published in December 1843.

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.

This collection of essays will appeal to Social Historians, Victorian Studies scholars and those with a general interest in the history of psychiatry.

Chemainus offers a unique outdoor mural display based on authentic life scenes. An easy walk around town offers views of the colorful and historical paintings.

Making your own Christmas cards allows you to give each one its own significance, and your own designs offer much more scope for personalised Christmas messages.

Lake George in the Adirondack Mountains offers a unique opportunity for families to explore an old-fashioned vacation in Upstate NY.

Eggnog is a central part of holiday traditions. Easy to prepare, this is a must have recipe for anyone who loves this rich creamy creation.

In this version of Dracula, Francis Ford Coppola, Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder put a medieval spin on a 19th century ghost story.

Garfield Park and Lincoln Park Conservatories are sister properties that feature changing flower shows throughout the year for a family friendly day among exotic plants.