Victorian slang is weirdly fun. Some of it sounds like total nonsense, but it all had meaning back in the day. In this quiz, you'll get 27 real slang terms from the Victorian era. Your job is to ...

Britain's parliament voted on Tuesday to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales to stop a growing number of women from being investigated by police for terminating pregnancies under ...

Travel-linked cases of typhoid and paratyphoid in 2024 were up 8 per cent ...

The Hague, Netherlands — The Netherlands' national museum has a new object on display that merges art with Amsterdam's infamous Red Light District: a nearly 200-year-old condom, emblazoned with ...

The Alice Austen House Museum in Staten Island is preparing to receive thousands of images and negatives by the iconic artist who defied 19th-century gender norms.

The Victorian era may be heavily represented in pop culture, through stately period dramas, rollicking novels, and gritty television series, but it's also one of the most misunderstood periods in ...

Explore a forgotten Victorian-era house frozen in time, filled with dust-covered antiques and the haunting presence of a long-silent piano. Every room holds a glimpse into a bygone era, echoing ...

Tuberculosis, Once Associated With the Victorian Era, May Be on the Rise Again Although the disease is now treatable, the emergence of drug-resistant strains could complicate care. And millions of ...

A metal detectorist uncovered the mourning ring inscribed with the name of Hugh Miller - a Highland stonemason who went on to be regarded as one of Victorian Britain's greatest minds.

The unusual Victorian-era trick that will have your plates gleaming From shining metals to tackling tough stains, this humble pantry staple was once the go-to solution for cleaning.

Scotland Yard’s Victorian history is a captivating tale of law enforcement evolution and forensic science breakthroughs.