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Peleș and Pelișor – Castles of the Romanian Royal Family

Flanked and backed by majestic fir trees, Peleș Castle, sits atop a rise in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains

Britain’s heritage of piers dates from the boom in seaside resorts during the Victorian era. The first seaside piers were

From Christian martyrs to Chaucer to Shakespeare, Valentine’s Day can be traced back to Ancient Rome, but it is the

Today, waistcoats, or vests, are the essential third piece in the traditional three-piece male business suit. Historians can precisely date

Designed to slip into the pocket of the new waistcoats introduced by King Charles II of England, pocket watches became

Victoria is a British drama television series created by Daisy Goodwin and starring Jenna Coleman and Rufus Sewell. There are

William Merritt Chase was an American painter who thrived during America’s Gilded Age. He is best known for his portraits

Something wonderful happened to the world of fashion during the second half of the 19th century. Beautiful gowns were no

What impression do you have of winter? Perhaps you’re a snowbird who escapes the cold for warmer climes. Perhaps you’re

It was the winter of 1843. Long after the sober folks had gone to bed, Charles Dickens paced the streets of