However, others lagged behind. The late 19th century had seen great strides in public health provision and hygiene. However, there was still a lot of ill health. In 1900, average life expectancy ...

During the 19th century, the idea that the individual was responsible for their own health was widely accepted. Under this approach, politicians believed that the state only had limited ...

Context: The photo was part of a set of late 19th century magic lantern (slide projector) images depicting staged scenes from ...

The 19th century was certainly a time of peculiarities. From babies being suspended in cages outside windows to doctors prescribing cocaine and opium, as well as people wearing clothing laced with ...