The Clarke Historical Museum, at 240 E St. in Eureka, has decorated its Victorian Room for the holidays, complete with a festive tree, toys of the time and more. “The display right now exhibits a man ...

From 1837 to 1901, Britain was shaped by the reign of Queen Victoria, giving rise to what we now call the Victorian era. Today, many think of it as a dark and mysterious time—sometimes even ...

“Don’t forget to speak scornfully of the Victorian Age, there will be time for meekness when you try to better it.” With that challenging epigraph borrowed from James M. (Peter Pan) Barrie, a ...

Christmas past meets the present in a special holiday display at the Clarke Historical Museum, 240 E St. in Eureka. “It’s always fun to set up Christmas ...

Victorians were anything but shy, retiring, stuffy or conservative, especially when it came to their gardens. Their gardens were colorful, flamboyant and outrageous with eccentric floral displays to ...

Deanna Raybourn takes us back to Victorian times in “Sinister Revenge,” the latest novel in her Veronica Speedwell series. Speedwell, a scientist, lepidopterist or butterfly collector, and lady ...

Victorian interior design has proven to have quite the shelf life. Originating in the 19th century, the style that epitomizes opulence stills has plenty of faithfuls, perhaps because it feels slightly ...

We love Halloween horror. We dress up as rotting zombies or gory murder victims; we tell terrifying tales by a crackling campfire; and we watch slasher flicks with the most gruesome death scenes ever.