#19th-century

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fromCN Traveller
1 week 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
4 weeks 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
1 month 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
fromCurbed
1 month 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
2 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.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 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
2 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
2 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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fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
2 months ago
History

1830 condom with erotic print at Rijksmuseum

The Rijksmuseum has acquired an 1830 condom featuring an erotic etching, revealing historical attitudes toward sexuality within art and culture.
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago
Arts

Rijksmuseum to display 200-year-old condom featuring racing etching

The Rijksmuseum acquired an 1830 condom featuring provocative artwork, reflecting historical attitudes toward sexuality and sexual health.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 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
3 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
3 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
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Russophobia-an Epidemic Disease?

19th-century Anglo-Russian rivalry roots lie more in ideological beliefs than in geopolitical strategies.
Boston real estate
fromBrownstoner
3 months ago

A Cottage by Alexander Jackson Davis, Yours for $739K

The Dutchess County cottage boasts a historic design linked to architect Alexander Jackson Davis, despite its modest appearance.
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