Paralleling the growing popularity of photography and the rise of Spiritualism at the turn of the century, the late 1800’s and early 1900’s saw an explosion of so-called “spirit photography.” Photography enthusiasts ranging from dedicated mediums to well-known charlatans used a… Read More ›
History (Haunted and Otherwise)
First Ladies of Fashion: A Pictorial History of Inaugural Gowns
For the last few hundred years, the gowns of the First Ladies have cemented a moment in time, not only providing a snapshot of evolving fashion, but also acting as a socio-political window to the historical context of their era. From… Read More ›
Circus Circus: Today in History
Darlings, did you know that on this day in history in 1768, the first modern circus was staged in London? Or that the average size of a clown shoe is 28EEEEE? Do you want to know what a straddle whip… Read More ›