12 Fabulous Fabergé Eggs — choose your favorite
Between 1885 and 1917, Peter Carl Fabergé created a limited number of exclusive jeweled eggs for the Russian Tsars …
Victorian-Era
A Victorian Easter Diary
26th March, 1874. Dear Diary, It's our Easter Holiday. At last, the long cold winter is over and spring is finally here. …
10 Sublime Springtime Paintings from Claude Monet
Claude Monet loved nature — and what better time to enjoy it than its reawakening after a long, cold winter. He loved to …
The Hustle and Bustle of Victorian Life — A 5-Minute Guide to the Bustle Dress
Following on from our article on corsets, we turn our attention to the bustle. We think the bustle epitomizes Victorian …
30 Beautiful Impressionist Paintings from Frank Myers Boggs "An American in Paris"
The Impressionist painter Frank Myers Boggs loved France. He loved the quays and monuments along the Seine in Paris. He …
40 Stunning Images of Cornwall in 1895
Unspoiled beaches, enchanting seaside villages, and idyllic countryside make Cornwall a special place to live and visit. …
10 Exquisite Victorian Dressing Gowns — Slipping Into Something More Comfortable
After an evening spent at the opera or the ball in a tight-laced corsetted gown, perhaps Victorian ladies were a little …
20 Beautiful Cottage Paintings by Victorian Artist Helen Allingham
Helen Allingham (1848 – 1926) was an English watercolour painter and illustrator of the Victorian era. Displaying a …
10 Fascinating Facts About the Belle Époque
1. The Belle Époque was an era of peace and plenty between wars The French expression Belle Époque was used in …
40 Delightful Images of Devon, England in the 1890s
Devon is a county of England in the south-west corner of the British Isles. The name Devon comes from a Celtic tribe …
30 Beautiful Paintings of the American West by Albert Bierstadt
German-born American artist Albert Bierstadt (1830 - 1902) was best known for his paintings of the American West. A …
The Luxurious Waterfront Mansion of a 19th-Century Russian Banker
Just how wealthy were bankers in the 19th century? Judge for yourself as we look at the waterfront mansion of Baron von …