#victorianera — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #victorianera, aggregated by home.social.
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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/
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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 -
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, […] -
The Life and Death of London's Crystal Palace (2021)
https://heritagecalling.com/2021/11/29/picturing-the-crystal-palace/
#HackerNews #CrystalPalace #LondonHistory #HeritageArchitecture #VictorianEra #UrbanExploration
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How was Christmas celebrated in the #VictorianEra and how did #Dickens influence the holiday customs of his time?
Find out in "Dickens' Christmas" by Simon Callow & "The Man Who Invented Christmas" by Les Standiford!https://opac.sub.uni-goettingen.de/DB=1/XMLPRS=N/PPN?PPN=602567475
https://opac.sub.uni-goettingen.de/DB=1/XMLPRS=N/PPN?PPN=563095032
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The Dedication (1908) by Edmund Blair Leighton (English artist, lived 1852–1922). For most of it's existence this was categorised by the art world as a "missing painting" - known to most only by a 1908 black and white photogravure. Sold (I think) in 2013. Arthurian looking scene.
#Arthurian #MiddleAges #art #Architecture #fineart #peacefulart #arthistory #Romanticism #FashionHistory #victorian #victodons #VictorianArt #VictorianEra #Victoriana #FineArt #PreRaphaelite #19thcentury #MissingArt
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The Dedication (1908) by Edmund Blair Leighton (English artist, lived 1852–1922). For most of it's existence this was categorised by the art world as a "missing painting" - known to most only by a 1908 black and white photogravure. Sold (I think) in 2013. Arthurian looking scene.
#Arthurian #MiddleAges #art #Architecture #fineart #peacefulart #arthistory #Romanticism #FashionHistory #victorian #victodons #VictorianArt #VictorianEra #Victoriana #FineArt #PreRaphaelite #19thcentury #MissingArt
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The Dedication (1908) by Edmund Blair Leighton (English artist, lived 1852–1922). For most of it's existence this was categorised by the art world as a "missing painting" - known to most only by a 1908 black and white photogravure. Sold (I think) in 2013. Arthurian looking scene.
#Arthurian #MiddleAges #art #Architecture #fineart #peacefulart #arthistory #Romanticism #FashionHistory #victorian #victodons #VictorianArt #VictorianEra #Victoriana #FineArt #PreRaphaelite #19thcentury #MissingArt