Mr Darcy's Shirt
In the 1995 BBC rendition of Pride and Prejudice, Colin Firth's portrayal of Mr. Darcy includes a notable cream linen …
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20 Enchanting Paintings of Regency England by Edmund Blair Leighton
Perhaps no painter captures the romance of the English Regency better than Edmund Blair Leighton. Just as we, today, are …
The 17th-Century Hampton Court Beauties
Depicting the most glamorous ladies from the court of King William III and Queen Mary II, the Hampton Court Beauties are …
Mucha Do About Art Nouveau
The rags to riches story of Czech Art Nouveau artist Alphonse Mucha. Living alone in Paris in 1894, Alphonse Mucha …
12 Dashing Men of the Regency Era
The Regency (1795–1837) was a period when King George III of England was deemed unfit to rule and his son, the Prince of …
10 Fascinating Facts About Chinoiserie
1. Chinoiserie was once the most coveted fashion of the aristocracy During the 17th and 18th centuries, Europeans became …
30 Glorious Paintings of 19th-Century Europe
Have you ever considered taking up painting as a hobby? What would inspire you? How about hiking through the Austrian …
The History of Handbags — a 5-Minute Guide
Today's designer handbags have a long and storied history. Early Europeans used handbags just as we do today—to store …
How the Power of Pictures Helped End Child Labor in the United States
During the early decades of the twentieth century, child labor reached a peak in the United States. American children …
How Venice Looked to Victorian Travelers c1890
"Queen of the Adriatic", "City of Bridges", "City of Canals"—whatever you call this beautiful city, you can be sure to …
The "Beau Monde" High Fashion of the 18th Century
On August 1, 1714, Queen Anne of Great Britain drew her last breath, and the first of a series of Georges ascended to …
Victorian Artist Charles Burton Barber Captures the Special Bond Between Children and Pets
Growing up in the popular Victorian family seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, England, it might have been happy childhood …