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London
fromianVisits
20 hours ago

Exhibition charts how the City of London ended up owning Epping Forest

Epping Forest was preserved by the City of London after a series of legal actions and purchases in the 19th century.
Photography
fromYahoo News
4 days ago

50 photos that show what American life looked like from 1855 to 1899

Photographs from the 19th century capture significant moments and emotions, providing insights into American life during that era.
Food & drink
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

How American Kids Got So Picky

American 'kid food' is a modern invention; nineteenth-century children ate varied, adult-like foods and were not naturally picky.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Arctic Fever: new exhibit finds 19th-century parallels to Trump's Greenland obsession

United States interest in Greenland dates back to the 19th century, reflecting strategic, territorial and resource ambitions that parallel today's Arctic scramble.
New York City
fromBrownstoner
2 months ago

Parties, Gossip and Too Much Brew: How 19th-Century Brooklynites Celebrated the New Year

In late 19th-century Brooklyn, New Year celebrations and the ability to participate were determined largely by social class.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
4 months ago

Delve into Some Tales of Brooklyn Thanksgivings

Brooklyn Thanksgiving celebrations evolved from 19th-century harvest-focused charitable feasts to large, food-centered community gatherings featuring parades, costumes, and family traditions.
fromCN Traveller
7 months ago

A Gilded Age guide to New York and Newport

The Lotte New York Palace, recognized for its history with New York's elite, was established in 1882 and features luxury accommodations and personal butlers.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

The City for Incurable Women review riveting history wrings poetry from medical horrors

Dr. Jean-Martin Charcot developed a theory of hysteria, reinterpreting the condition as a neurological disorder and arguing that it could affect men as well as women.
Mental health
fromThe New Yorker
8 months ago

The Extravagant Eye of Charles Frederick Worth

Charles Frederick Worth, the nineteenth-century designer widely credited as the inventor of haute couture, embodied the excesses of his time, attracting an elite clientele with extravagant gowns rich in detail.
Fashion & style
Renovation
fromCurbed
8 months ago

The Gold-Leaf-Wallpaper Feud on East 72nd Street

The Loebs' mansion is a detailed restoration of a Neo-Grec townhouse, integrating 19th-century aesthetics with modern craftsmanship.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
9 months ago

June 28: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

The Central Grammar School admission exam in 1882 revealed a sharp decline in candidate proficiency, with 25% failing compared to 4% the previous year.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
9 months ago

The Remarkable Dr. James Barry - San Francisco Bay Times

Dr. James Barry's gender identity sparked enduring controversy after his death revealed he was biologically female despite living as a male.
fromBrownstoner
9 months ago

Lyndhurst Show Explores Alexander Jackson Davis' Impact

Alexander Jackson Davis's career is marked by his significant influence on American architectural design, particularly in creating homes that harmonized with their landscapes.
Design
philosophy
fromAeon
9 months ago

One woman's nose and two men's hubris: a nasogenital tale | Aeon Essays

The late 19th-century nasogenital reflex theory linked nose surgeries to reproductive health, highlighting early misconceptions in medical science.
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NYC LGBT
fromBrooklyn Eagle
9 months ago

June 4: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Fort Sumter garrison departed for Chambersburg, Pennsylvania; Golf gaining popularity with summer resorts converting land for new golf grounds.
London politics
fromMail Online
10 months ago

Old Leatherman mystery could be solved: experts expose troubling probe

The mysterious identity of 'Old Leatherman,' a 19th-century vagabond, remains unresolved even decades after his remains were excavated.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
10 months ago

May 12: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

The Senate Chamber was hung in black, the atmosphere was solemn, and prominent foreign diplomats attended the funeral, highlighting the Chief Justice's significant impact.
Brooklyn
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