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These Victorian Era Facts Are Instantly Fascinating

The Victorian era was named so because it was during the British Queen Victoria's reign - 1837 to 1901. It was a time of great social growth in society.

These Facts About the Victorian Era Are Surprising

The Victorian Era was a period of transformation for the English people. They lived a prosperous and innovative life, but they were also subject to rigid social constructs. This era was also a time of discovery, rebellion, and exploration for those who lived through it.

Days Of Future Past: 14 Bizarre Cars From Bygone Eras

Visionary designers and engineers have created and brought to life a plethora of futuristic concept cars over the years, promising a glimpse into what the future of transportation might bring.

6 Depression-Era Criminals You Wouldn't Want to Cross!

Historians have declared the 1930s as the “Public Enemy” era; a time when a small minority of criminals stood out as being particularly notorious and were hunted by the FBI and police.

Disgusting! These Are the Worst Jobs of the Victorian Era

Next time you find yourself complaining about your boring desk job, think back to the Victorian era and count your lucky stars that you weren't alive then.

The Foggiest Era of London In Remarkable Photography

In the first half of the 20th century, London was covered in almost constant “fog” until 1956, when the Clean Air Act was implemented, but the fatalities from the Great Smog in 1952, when the smog was at its highest, are said to have reached 12,000.

These Timeless Campervans Are Classics of Their Era

There are few more iconic vehicles from yesteryear than a vintage campervan and thanks to the love and attention of a number of enthusiasts, there are a number of examples of old classics still on the road today.

These Funny Photos Show Victorian Era in a Different Light!

Why did I ever believe that the 1800s was a grim and serious era, full of people working so hard they didn't even have time to notice the smog encircling their misery? These hilarious photographs prove that it's just a myth; Victorians were hilarious! 

The Exquisite Car Making of Eras Gone By...

Fortunately for all you car aficionados we gathered images of many of the museum's cars so that you can see these incredible masterpieces of mechanical work for yourself. 1902 Rambler Runabout Model C 1917 Willys-Knight Touring Car 1924 Chrysler Model B Phaeton [related_articles] 1928 Chrysler Model

Quiz: Which Era of English Most Influenced Your Speech?

Which Era of English Influenced You? quiz You'll be surprised how much your English is influenced by eras long gone...

Hark Back to Meiji-Era Japan With These Stunning Pictures

I’ve always been fascinated with Japan and Japanese culture, so I was delighted when I came across these photos from the Meiji era, which someone took the time to painstakingly recolor by hand.

These Gorgeous Paintings Are the Soul of the Victorian Era

Yet they also took their themes and characters from what they considered the most important literature in history. Some of these paintings' ideas come from the Bible, Greek myth, folklore, or from the writers Dante, Spenser, Shakespeare, Keats and Scott.