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Front Page [Unofficial] @[email protected] · 2026-07-04 · 00:48 UTC

Historians explain why everyone was so darn pale in those Victorian-era portraits

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/victorian-era-pale-portraits-ex1/

#culture #generations #arsenicpoisoning #beautystandards #fashion #historians

N-gated Hacker News @[email protected] · 2025-12-26 · 19:12 UTC

In a shocking turn of events, it turns out Lewis Carroll wasn't just about rabbits and tea parties—he was actually crunching #determinants like a Victorian spreadsheet wizard. 🤔🔢 Apparently, when not busy writing about mad hatters, he was busy inventing math tricks that no one asked for! 🐇✍️
https://www.johndcook.com/blog/2023/07/10/lewis-carroll-determinants/ #LewisCarroll #MathGenius #VictorianEra #MathTricks #UnexpectedConnections #HackerNews #ngated

#determinants #lewiscarroll #mathgenius #victorianera #mathtricks #unexpectedconnections

India Safaris @indiasafaristrends.wordpress.com@indiasafaristrends.wordpress.com · 2025-08-25 · 12:01 UTC

Indian Towns with a European Vibe: Explore Charm, Luxury, and Culture in 2026–2027

India is a land of diversity, from bustling metropolises to serene villages. Yet, tucked away in certain corners are towns that exude a distinctly European vibe, cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, quaint cafes, and misty hilltops reminiscent of the Alps. These towns are perfect for travelers seeking luxury India tours, offbeat experiences, and scenic escapes. Whether you’re planning a Golden Triangle tour in India, a wildlife holiday in India, or an immersive India tour package, […]

https://indiasafaristrends.wordpress.com/2025/08/25/indian-towns-with-a-european-vibe-explore-charm-luxury-and-culture-in-2025-2026/

#abbeyfalls #accommodations #adventure #adventuretours #beaches #boating

IHC @[email protected] · 2025-07-30 · 16:10 UTC

📗 Luís Mendonça de Carvalho edited the book ‘The Victorians: A Botanical Perspective. Volume 1’ (Springer), which provides us with a 'unique re-evaluation of the Victorian Age and presents a new historiography based on plants'.

👉 https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-68759-4

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#Histodons #Botany #Plants #Historiography #Victorians #VictorianEra #VictorianBotany #EconomicBotany #Ethnobotany #HistoryOfPlants #SocialHistory #HistoryOfScience #SciHist