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Hace 5 días · They Wore Dangerously Tight Corsets. During the Victorian period, corsets were all the rage among ladies. They provided a way to reduce the size of a woman's waist and hide any unwanted fat and ...
2 de may. de 2024 · Vintage Victorian baby names are currently experiencing a resurgence in popularity, and for good reason. From soft, feminine names for baby girls to traditional, sturdy, occupation-based names for baby boys, there is something for every taste. These classic 1800s baby names have withstood the test of time and have proven their lasting appeal.
15 de may. de 2024 · The history of barbering can be traced back over 5,000 years to ancient Egypt. Egyptians placed great importance on personal grooming and hygiene, and barbers were considered essential members of society. They were responsible for cutting and styling hair, as well as trimming beards and shaving the heads of priests, who were required to ...
Hace 3 días · Clearly, linking the class divisions in Victorian and Edwardian society with the way swimming was provided and governed highlights the divisions that were evident throughout the sport. There is also a large amount of interesting detail about the 'professors', the entertainments, the competitions and the betting on the matches.
Hace 4 días · It is curious that it should have taken imperial proconsul Lord Cromer (1841–1917, Evelyn Baring until 1892) nearly a century to find a scholarly biographer worthy of his centrality to British, imperial and Egyptian history in the Victorian-Edwardian age. The Marquess of Zetland’s now 72-year-old Lord Cromer (London: Hodder & Stoughton ...
Hace 4 días · Women, Gender and Religious Cultures in Britain, 1800-1940. London, Routledge, 2010, ISBN: 9780415232135; 256pp.; Price: £22.99. This volume makes an excellent contribution to the field of religious and gender history, properly marking the revival of interest in religion within British cultural and social history that has been quietly ...
19 de may. de 2024 · Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for valour in the British armed forces, awarded for extreme bravery in the face of the enemy. It was instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria at the request of her consort, Prince Albert. The first crosses were awarded during the Crimean War. In 1858, new statutes.
