Stealing the Duchess of Devonshire
byFor a large part of the late 19th century, one man confounded, outwitted, and bemused the police forces of multiple continents: Adam Worth (1844-1902)….
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WWI Wednesday: The Imperial War Museum
byThe Imperial War Museum was founded in 1917, and opened to the public within the great nave of the Crystal Palace, 9 June 1920….
Fascinating Women: Maud Humphrey
byMaud Humphrey was yet another who took full advantage of the widening opportunities for educated young women at the turn-of-the-century. Though she is now…