The Victorian era may be heavily represented in pop culture, through stately period dramas, rollicking novels, and gritty television series, but it's also one of the most misunderstood periods in ...

The Victorian era took place from June 20, 1837, to January 22, 1901, in the United Kingdom. It got its namesake from the ruler at the time, Queen Victoria. The era is long gone, but modern ...

IN violation of one of the etymologist’s rules, I have made two languages conspire to give name to the age in which we live — the age of the victory over the remote in space and time, the age of the ...

Victorian interior design has proven to have quite the shelf life. Originating in the 19th century, the style that epitomizes opulence stills has plenty of faithfuls, perhaps because it feels slightly ...

Victorian society was full of jobs that feel unbelievable today, yet they were once essential parts of daily life. From rat catchers scrambling through alleyways to pure finders collecting bizarre ...

Marietta’s William Root House is hosting an exhibit this month showcasing the kinds of decor and customs that would have accompanied a funeral during the Victorian era. Visitors to the historic house ...