Painting of Victoria, Princess Royal, the year after her 16th birthday. By 
Franz Xaver Winterhalter, 1857. Image in the public domain in the UK and US. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

A Victorian Village in 3D: A Conversation with Brian May, Part 3

As Brian May researched T. R. Williams’ stereoscopic photos of a Victorian English village for his book A Village Lost and … Continue reading

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A Victorian Village in 3D: A Conversation with Brian May, Part 2

Brian May’s book A Village Lost and Found is the first time in living memory that the full stereoscopic series of T.R. … Continue reading

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A Victorian Village in 3D: A Conversation with Brian May, Part 1

What does Brian May, astrophysicist and lead guitarist for the legendary rock group Queen, have to do with the Victorian … Continue reading

Easter plate, girl carrying Easter bunny and colored eggs, Vodrey & Brothers, circa 1896-1920. (Photo: Barbara Johnson, Ph.D.)

8 Victorian Easter Collectibles You’ll Love

Collect these now! Here are 8 of our favorite antique collectibles to seek out this spring.     Easter antiques … Continue reading

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Throw a Victorian-style Easter Party

This spring, throw a Victorian-style Easter party for your family. Read on to discover how.     Table decorations Daffodils-fresh … Continue reading

Find style inspiration from a three-dimensional, die-cut Easter card (circa 1900-1910). (Photo: Barbara Johnson, Ph.D.)

Homemade Victorian Easter Crafts

Bright and colorful, springtime Victorian traditions merge into period-style decorations we can enjoy today.     The Victorians were fascinated … Continue reading

Easter card with girl and gnome delivering an Easter egg from "Fairyland," circa 1880s, depicting a wheelbarrow similar to the antique silver-plated version illustrated. (Photo: Barbara Johnson, PhD)

How the Victorians Celebrated Easter

In Victorian times, Easter heralded spring and was a beloved social occasion as well as a religious observance. Contrary to … Continue reading

The Cherry Hill Farmhouse (Photo: Gary Mester)

5 Ideas for a Victorian St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re fresh out of party ideas this year, never fear! Here … Continue reading

The city hall courtyard in Pasadena, California. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Exploring Victorian Neighborhoods: Pasadena, California

In this series, we’ll explore Victorian neighborhoods across the country and around the world to learn about regional period architecture … Continue reading

Originally a modest Georgian house, Adare Manor was rebuilt in the 1850s by architect James Pain into one of Ireland's Neo-Gothic masterpieces. Today, it's a 5-star hotel. To learn more, visit adaremanor.com or pick up our upcoming fall issue. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Victorian B&Bs for an Irish St. Patrick’s Day

Dreaming of a St. Patrick’s Day spent amid the emerald hills of legend and lore? Here are three of our … Continue reading