“Boy” Jones Stalked Queen Victoria And Stole Her Undies
Edward “Boy” Jones has been called the first celebrity stalker.
Haters Used To Give Out “Vinegar Valentines” To Push People’s Buttons
The whole idea of Valentine's Day is to show a little love, right? Not always. In the old days, some people sent out nasty-grams known as "vinegar valentines" to their least favorite people.
Victorians Made Art Out Of Locks Of Hair
A lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair just sold for $81,000 at auction, a reminder that a) people will pay lots of money for lots of things, and b) hair was a pretty important keepsake in the 19th century - people back then even made it into art.
The Terrifying World Of Victorian-Era Christmas Cards
Santa Claus stuffing a terrified kid into his bag of presents? Creepy monsters chasing people? A Christmas dinner come to life, with utensils as legs? Meet some of the many terrifying designs for Christmas cards back in the Victorian era.