Medieval costume was a standard feature of U.S. women’s suffrage parades, often with one participant designated as Joan of Arc.

For many science-obsessed Victorians, X-rays were not just a fun novelty, but a potential miracle cure.

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In the early 20th century, the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce started marketing L.A as an earthquake-free alternative to San Francisco.

Alexis Soyer frequently cooked for royalty and dignitaries, but also displayed a healthy social conscience.

How did some of the most illustrious names of fin de siècle French literature  end up in a newspaper battle over witchcraft and evil spirits?

As celebrity culture developed in 19th century England, authors were at turns celebrated and celebrators of artists they admired.