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The Language of Flowers - the secret Victorian love code

For Victorians, flowers were the language of love. Proclaiming feelings in public was considered socially taboo, so the …

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

During the 18th century, a marked change occurred in European royal architecture. The need for austere fortified …

"Queen of the Adriatic", "City of Bridges", "City of Canals"—whatever you call this beautiful city, you can be sure to …

This is the story of how a series of exquisite handmade dolls, representing the history of French haute couture made …

Unspoiled beaches, enchanting seaside villages, and idyllic countryside make Cornwall a special place to live and visit. …

Helen Allingham (1848 – 1926) was an English watercolour painter and illustrator of the Victorian era. Displaying a …

The medieval walled city of Carcassonne sits in the luscious valley of the Aude river—the gap between the Pyrenees and …

From the Middle Ages until the advent of the skyscraper, Cathedrals were often the world's tallest buildings. In 1311, …

Within a single generation, the Victorians built a vast railway network connecting nearly every town in Scotland. …

It was 1858, Paris, France. English fashion designer Charles Frederick Worth "the father of haute couture" had opened …

Redlands, in San Bernardino County, is one of the oldest cities in California. Named for its rich, red soil, it sits …