#victorianera — Public Fediverse posts
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💁🏻♀️ TIL: 🔍🏛️ A #study from the University of #Exeter shows that as early as the 1830s, a #London #realestate firm called Brooks and Hedger used cosmoramas to sell high-end estates.
A #cosmorama was a gallery of #paintings viewed through a magnifying lens, giving the illusion of depth and depth of field. Artists hand-painted bird’s-eye views of each listing, offering buyers an early “virtual tour” more than a century before the #internet.
👉 https://www.popsci.com/technology/19th-century-real-estate-peeopshow-preview/
#history #1800s #19thcentury #tech #technology #innovation #culture #victorianera #art #science #zillow
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The scandalous reason Americans say ‘Merry Christmas’ while Brits say ‘Happy Christmas’
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/merry-christmas-vs-happy-christmas-ex1/
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ICYMI:India Black by Carol K Carr
#BookReview #SundaySeries #3.5Hearts #Prostitute #Spies #VictorianEra
https://booksofmyheart.net/2025/07/13/india-black-by-carol-k-carr/?fsp_sid=11990 -
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 -
ICYMI:India Black and the Widow of Windsor by Carol K Carr
#BookReview #SundaySeries #4Hearts #Prostitute #Spies #VictorianEra
https://booksofmyheart.net/2025/08/03/india-black-and-the-widow-of-windsor-by-carol-k-carr/?fsp_sid=7887 -
ICYMI:India Black and the Shadows of Anarchy by Carol K Carr
#BookReview #SundaySeries #4Hearts #Prostitute #Spies #VictorianEra
https://booksofmyheart.net/2025/08/17/india-black-and-the-shadows-of-anarchy-by-carol-k-carr/?fsp_sid=7302 -
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, […] -
📗 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
#Histodons #Botany #Plants #Historiography #Victorians #VictorianEra #VictorianBotany #EconomicBotany #Ethnobotany #HistoryOfPlants #SocialHistory #HistoryOfScience #SciHist
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📗 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
#Histodons #Botany #Plants #Historiography #Victorians #VictorianEra #VictorianBotany #EconomicBotany #Ethnobotany #HistoryOfPlants #SocialHistory #HistoryOfScience #SciHist
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📗 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
#Histodons #Botany #Plants #Historiography #Victorians #VictorianEra #VictorianBotany #EconomicBotany #Ethnobotany #HistoryOfPlants #SocialHistory #HistoryOfScience #SciHist
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📗 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
#Histodons #Botany #Plants #Historiography #Victorians #VictorianEra #VictorianBotany #EconomicBotany #Ethnobotany #HistoryOfPlants #SocialHistory #HistoryOfScience #SciHist
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📗 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
#Histodons #Botany #Plants #Historiography #Victorians #VictorianEra #VictorianBotany #EconomicBotany #Ethnobotany #HistoryOfPlants #SocialHistory #HistoryOfScience #SciHist