John William Godward (1861–1922) was a neoclassical painter of the Victorian era. He established a reputation for his careful rendering of details and the ability to convey contrasting textures: flesh, marble, fur, and fabrics. From his London studio, Godward created romantic worlds that featured women bathed in soft light against Mediterranean dreamscapes. At first sight,…

A Florida mom who always loved the Victorian lifestyle decided to live like a Victorian to write a book in the memory of her late son. Raquel Carter, 49, from Brookville, started living in the past two years ago after the passing away of her son, Sawyer, prompted her to write a book set in…

Over the past 12 months of lockdowns and restrictions across the UK, people have distracted themselves and kept busy with all manner of interests and hobbies. But one pastime from a bygone era has had a surprising surge in popularity—the Victorian penny-farthing bicycle. The bicycle—which gets its name from having one large wheel at the…