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Messenger was a Thoroughbred, but he would stride into a trot on his own when given his choice. His blood traces to Man o' War and to Little Brown Jug.

Lingerie has evolved from practical or restrictive undergarments into symbols which define the feminine ideal of an era.

Soft adventure travel begins when you cruise along Baffin Island, Nunavut in Canada's arctic north.

The most indispensable item on a rainy day is the trusty umbrella. Now available in all colours and sizes, it has an interesting history that began in warm climates.

The Northwest Coastal Native American tribes are famous for the totem poles they created. In this Ketchikan museum, totems preserved from the 19th century are on display.

In the past whalers often scratched designs onto the teeth of Sperm Whales. Modern scrimshanders now use a variety of other materials to continue this tradition.

North Carolina has eight lighthouses offering insight to the NC coast's past and present. Be sure to take some to visit these beautiful locations.

Paul Poiret nicknamed himself the 'King of Fashion'. This was the title of his autobiography.

An umbrella began as a fashion statement and way to protect women from the sun, but it eventually evolved its uses as an inexpensive way to protect anyone from the rain.

How Lady Florence Dixie, Scottish aristocrat, writer and sister of the Marquis of Queensberry, "killed" John Brown and became a vegetarian.

Public opinion has turned against commercial whaling, and keeping them in captivity is being called into question.

In the dogged pursuit of an hourglass figure, people have subjected themselves to many extreme undergarments.

A visit to the Orkney islands north of Scotland is incomplete without a visit to some of the major archaeological wonders of our Neolithic past.

Although only a small fishing town, Whitby has a fascinating history. Visit Whitby Abbey, wander the shops, and stroll along the stunning local sea cliffs.

Humpback whales are among the largest of the rorqual whales. These mammals derived their name due to their dorsal fins, which can be swelled into humps by fat deposits

Renaissance women's clothing is defined by regions and time periods. The historical costumes of Western Europe during the Renaissance are beautiful and richly detailed.

The village of Skara Brae on the shores of Sandwick in the Orkney Islands housed around one hundred people and could fairly be described as up-market for Neolithic times.

Beautiful, heart-striking native art, works of Aboriginal painters and sculptor composed a small series of postage stamps for Canada Post, issued Christmas 2002.

Wedding themes are increasingly popular, and having a Victorian-themed wedding may be of interest to some couples. This article offers ideas for a Victorian wedding.