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This 19th-Century Townhouse in Scotland Was Decked Out by King Charles III’s Go-To Decorator
The Georgian residence in Edinburgh, priced at $3.9 million, was updated under the eye of acclaimed designer Robert Kime.
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This European Capital Is All Grand Palaces, Baroque Beauty, and Classical Music Vibes
There’s a reason this capital city has inspired composers, artists, and royalty for centuries. Vienna is a city that’s ...
John Nelson, Conductor Who Got France to Cherish Berlioz, Dies at 83
He revived interest in a “problem child” in the pantheon of high romantic composers, bringing Berlioz overdue recognition as ...
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19th-century toddler may have died from doctor’s mercury treatment, bones reveal
The bones of a 19th-century toddler show medical experimentation ... Now, researchers analyzing human remains buried in a French cemetery believe it may have also been a time for medical ...
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In ‘The Paris Express,’ ‘Room’ author Emma Donoghue tracks a train disaster in 19th-century France
The world’s first intercity railway opened on Sept. 15, 1830. The prime minister of the United Kingdom was on board for the inaugural trip. At a stop along the way, one of the PM’s rivals ...
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The Secret to Good Lawyering Lies in 19th Century Cryptology
Reichman Jorgensen’s Adam Adler explains how Kerckhoff’s Principle from cryptology can provide an invaluable lesson to practicing lawyers. Ironically, a lawyer’s duty of secrecy is almost always ...
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The Daring 19th-Century Reformers Who Sought to End Prostitution by Offering Financial and Emotional Support to Urban Sex Workers
As a member of the American Female Moral Reform Society (AFMRS), a group dedicated to preventing prostitution in cities in the early and mid-19th century, Prior was uniquely equipped to help women ...