Victorian parasols were objects of function that evolved into an art form in the 19th century. Light and elegant, they were made from every color in silk, taffeta, chiffon and satin. They were simple or adorned with lace, fringes and embroidery. Their handles could be simple, carved or
Inventions and Discoveries of the Industrial Revolution defined today’s world.
Strange nineteenth-century customs, holidays and events echo in today’s world.
Victorian Age fashion pushed forward into greater freedom.
Advances in the Industrial Era spawned secret places, many of which you can still visit.
Nellie Bly and other Victorian Era visionaries blazed trails to your future.
Explore pets, plants and other 19th century natural wonders and people who protected them.
Rival journalists Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland raced around the world in 1889. Facing treacherous…
