As we scroll through our social media feeds today, we’re bombarded with countless images enhanced by modern photo editing tools. But the desire to perfect one’s appearance isn’t new. In the past, ...
The 19th century was an era of both romanticism and rapid change. It was a time when the public's perception of power and beauty was shaped by the masterful brushstrokes of a portrait artist. Yet, as ...
Willimantic's Textile and History Museum will reopen with a new senior curator and a new exhibit on women's undergarments in ...
You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. At Bethel’s 1874 Centennial celebration on Bethel Common are, “16 young ...
“Americans never move until the fifty-ninth minute of the eleventh hour. The fifty-ninth minute is now upon us.“ —Matilda Joslyn Gage, “The Dangers of the Hour” (1890) From her first public speech, at ...
How a women-led newsroom blazed a trail for women's rights. In 1850s America, one women-led newsroom blazed a trail for women's rights, shifting the media landscape and ultimately affecting how we see ...
A book offering a captivating account of the often-ignored and moving story of how Irish women dominated North American prisons in the 19th century is the perfect read this St. Brigid's Day Bank ...