Tucked away in Aurora, Illinois, Thrift & Dollar Inc isn’t just another secondhand store—it’s a treasure hunter’s paradise ...

Part of the essential 'dress code' of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras ... and the larger standing or 'table' vestas made for use at home by the hearth or in the smoking room. But alongside the ...

In a world increasingly dominated by the virtual and the new, C.J.’s stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of the physical and the old—a place where objects tell stories and the past isn’t just ...

“The property itself is unbelievable—and it’s a San Francisco historic landmark,” interior designer Noz Nozawa breathlessly ...

In the 21st century, we are serving a population which is descending into a ‘Victorian-era’ health crisis. While balancing the books is, of course, the right approach to take for the economy ...

By the end of the Victorian era there were still about 3.3 million horses in Britain, one for every 11 people. They were used for hauling and transporting goods, materials, and people in waggons ...

Pyrotechnic chemistry drives the Vatican’s recipes for the black and white smoke used to announce papal election outcomes ...

New Jersey couple Amanda and Vinny were left astounding after they began renovating their Victorian era property and ...

The owners set out to create a resort that would “be the talk of the Western world” — a 750-room Victorian right on ... “In the postwar era, people wanted things clean and smooth.

We most often judge the past through films and fiction. But it is important to remember that their creators don’t always show ...