Step inside a grand Victorian mansion during a harsh winter and experience the cold, candlelit world of the Victorian era.

What is a Christmas cracker? Discover its Victorian origins, what’s inside, and the difference between traditional and luxury Christmas crackers.

Explore the Victorian obsession with death and the resulting spiritual panic - the Age of Doubt. With scientific discoveries like Darwin’s evolution theory shaking the foundations of belief in the afterlife, Victorians sought answers in the macabre.

Sit back, relax, and transport yourself to a Victorian Christmas. Let's make these timeless traditions a part of our celebration, creating powerful moments of unity and joy.

The original English toffee was made by slowly cooking the sugar and butter mixture until it reached the perfect caramelized consistency.

Four professional bakers leave their modern businesses behind to experience what their profession was like in the past as they bake their way through the Victorian era.

Step inside St Giles, Cheadle – Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin’s dazzling Gothic Revival Catholic church that stunned Victorian Britain. Completed in 1846, this “jewel box” interior is one of the most extraordinary expressions of Gothic Revival architectu...

Enjoy a comforting bowl of Palestine soup made with tender Jerusalem artichokes—or substitute globe artichokes if needed. This creamy, flavorful soup with ham, celery, and aromatic spices is perfect for cozy meals and easy to prepare.

Step into the fascinating and eerie world of Victorian mourning traditions. In this unboxing video, Curators Ruth and Lydia reveal a real Victorian mourning outfit, intricate jewelry made from human hair, and haunting postmortem photographs once used to m...

Discover the delicious legacy of Tootsie Rolls, the first individually wrapped penny candy that became a wartime staple and a nostalgic treat for generations.

Ah, fast fashion — the glittering mirage in the desert of consumerism. It looks chic, it feels trendy, it screams “You NEED this now!” — but behind the curtain, it's a different story.

Le Manoir du diable (English: The Haunted Castle) is a three-minute-long French film directed by Georges Méliès. The film contained many traditional pantomime elements and was intentionally meant to amuse people, rather than frighten them. Nonetheless, it...

The oldest surviving film is considered to be "Roundhay Garden Scene" (1888), recorded by French inventor Louis Le Prince. This short silent film, lasting only 2.5 seconds, depicts members of his family in a garden.

A deadly shade of arsenic green silently poisoned consumers around the world.

In the opulent world of Victorian fashion and decor, vibrant colors signified wealth, taste, and modernity.