Queen Victoria was born on May 24, 1819, at Kensington Palace, instantly becoming fifth in the line of succession after the four eldest sons of King George III: George, the Prince Regent (later George ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. One of history's most iconic Queens, Victoria was an era-defining figure ...

Ruth Goodman is a rare person. She has not just researched the Victorian era, she has lived it. She has sewn its clothes, lived its conditions and done its work. Yes, she has washed floors in an ...

We hope you can join us on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 10:30 a.m. for History Café. This month we will be discussing a slightly spooky subject as we look at the customs and rituals of Victorian mourning and ...