Some of the most beautiful & well-preserved Medieval Cities in Europe
Remarkable invention: fore-edge, the “disappearing painting” on the edge of a book, now an endangered art form
Women workers of WWI: They were vital part of war effort, with the munitions factories especially hazardous, causing injuries and poisonings
Ancient Roman Ring Found in an English Field Inspired Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings”
Chopines: 16th century platform shoes a challenge even for the bravest fashionistas
Child labor of early 20th century brought to life in colorized images
The Library of Trinity College in Dublin: A 300-year-old institution, home to over 200,000 books
“I see that you have made three spelling mistakes,” remarked Marquis de Favras when he read his death warrant
Steampunk triumphs in the Neverwas Haul, a Victorian house on wheels inspired by science fiction novels
John L. Sullivan was the first gloved-boxing world champion, and saw the world as his Fight Club
