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These Stunning 19th-Century Artworks Reveal the Contradictions of the Modern Woman
A new exhibition spotlights James Tissot, whose paintings and prints reflected women’s ever-evolving roles in Victorian ...
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Incredible Vintage Photos Show Daily Life In 19th-Century Latin America
The 19th century was a time of great change in Latin America. Increased contact with Europe brought growth and innovation to its cities as well as increased competition for its resources ...
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What 19th-Century Jewish Converts Can Teach Us About Today
Mayer’s prominence in public life reflects an often-overlooked reality of 19th-century American Jewish history: significant Jewish leaders and contributions could be found in many small towns ...
Beyond evolution: Alfred Russel Wallace's critique of the 19th century world
Alfred Russel Wallace was a British naturalist renowned for co-developing the theory of evolution alongside Charles Darwin—and for mapping out the biodiversity of the Indonesian Archipelago. However, ...
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A 19th-Century Encyclopedia Gets a Modern Makeover
An early review in the New York Daily Tribune declared it would ... Rougeux has transformed the static pages of a 19th-century book into an interactive resource. Users can browse across ...
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Parties, Gossip and Too Much Brew: How 19th Century Brooklynites Celebrated the New Year
Of course, in the late 19th century, your ability to celebrate depended on your social class. New Year’s was one of the four traditional holidays off, the others being July 4th, Thanksgiving, and ...