The Victorian era is one of the most famous periods in all of human history, known for its iconic fashion and love of all ...

It’s the era of Jane Austen, empire-waist gowns, and bonnets everywhere. But there’s another era in history that deserves its due as a pitch-perfect setting for romance books : the Victorian era.

According to Victoria-era.org and etiquette expert of the 1870s – 1890s, Professor Thomas E. Hill, there were only four items a lady could accept from a gentleman without causing a stir; books ...

Saucy ‘Escort Cards’ Were a Way to Flirt in the Victorian Era. 19th-century Americans used cheeky cards to stretch social convention and find romance. By Becky Little. January 4, 2016 ...

A handful of esteemed designers have recently been embracing jet, incorporating the featherlight gemstone into fine jewelry pieces stocked by influential stores.

In the Victorian era - before the advent of mass-produced chemical cleaning products and gadgets - people had to rely on their ingenuity to keep their homes clean. While many of these methods and ...

Health experts have issued a warning that “too many” children are not protected against a potentially deadly disease dating back to the Victorian era. It comes amid a surge in cases throughout ...

The Victorian 'lady swindler' with 40 aliases who convinced an admiral to be her sugar daddy and tried to con an island of crofters. By DAN BARKER and HARRY HOWARD, HISTORY EDITOR. Published: 19: ...

The unusual Victorian-era trick that will have your plates gleaming From shining metals to tackling tough stains, this humble pantry staple was once the go-to solution for cleaning.

The latest infectious disease data shows a concerning rise in cases of a Victorian-era disease, with health officials warning that Britain risks losing its "low level" status for the contagious ...

The infectious disease, which was most prominent in the Victorian era, largely affects children aged between two and eight. Today it can be treated with antibiotics.