An important facet of queer history in the U.S. partly originated in Boston. The post What is a ‘Boston marriage’? appeared ...

Her brother Fred – that staple of the 19th-century novel, the young man pursued by debtors – has to redeem himself before he is allowed near his potential bride. But the key story is of the ...

In 19th-century Britain and North America, women were regarded as the ‘weaker sex’. Their ability to bear children gave rise to a feminine ideal based on marriage and motherhood, while their ...

In the latter half of the 19th century, the United States and China came into closer ... and what historical strands can still be felt today. When did marriage between Chinese and Americans in the U.S ...

Many attribute the change to Queen Victoria, and it was her marriage to the German-born ... However, during the 19th century there was a revolution in the composition of this festive dish.