I forget what it's called, but whatever

Go read the article associated with this 1823 print of gentlemen on rollerblades - Two Nerdy History Girls: Skating Away, c. 1760 & 1823

Apr 24

fuckyeahhistorycrushes:

General William Tecumseh Sherman (February 8, 1820 – February 14, 1891). The United State’s first “Modern” General.

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Apr 05

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Mar 24

cordonnierhistorique:

1880s Worth style evening gown from silk satin, chiffon, and gold worked net. Inspired by the celestial theme for ball at Teslacon III. The jewelry is all star styled and the fascinator is shaped like a crescent moon.

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Mar 06

fripperiesandfobs:

Bodices of the Empress Eugenie

From gogmsite

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Jan 31

englandsdreaming:

Wives & Daughters ► Episode 2

∟ “No, I shan’t, and if I’m to kill myself as it were trying to think and behave as other people want me to I feel I might as well never have lived. And as for the happiness you speak of, well I shall never be happy again!”

I loved this miniseries, especially the naturalist geekery.

(Source: motherfuckingriverrun)

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Jan 25

Civil War Camp Scene with officer and family gathered in front of a tent in Hunter’s Chapel, 1861-1865, Virginia. Photographer unknown.

Jan 22

leupagus:

fuckyeahraaarmitage:

“I don’t want to posses you, I wish to marry you because I love you!”

Separately, I FUCKING LOVE MARGARET. She seems like such a wallflower at first, and then she’s like NOOOO FUCK YOU when this hotass guy comes busting up trying to propose. Like, up with your shit she shall not put, Thornton, so you’d best check yourself before you wreck yourself.

(Source: rorykinnears)

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