The Victorian era formed many funeral customs and traditions. Phrases like "saved by the bell," "graveyard shift" and "dead ringer," as well as words such as "living room" and "undertaker," emerged ...

Source: Carl Rudolph Sohn (1845-1908) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons The Victorian society of the late 1800s was obsessed with death. Queen Victoria set the tone for this after the death of ...

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — One of the gems of Colonial Heights is, no doubt, Violet Bank Museum where you can see exhibits from the periods between 1815 to 1873 including Civil War artifacts, guns, furniture, ...

CHICO — Since the theme of death is central to the Halloween celebration, a local historical group decided it would be interesting to demonstrate to modern folks the customs of mourning during the ...

LECLAIRE, Iowa (KWQC) -Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire has presented several “Women in History Afternoon Tea” fundraisers throughout the season. The next event focusing on Victorian funeral practices ...

The Greenbrier Historical Society has opened its latest exhibit, “The Good Death: Mourning Culture in Victorian America.” This exhibit invites visitors to step back in time and explore the intriguing ...

That’s part of a special tour series running this month and titled “Mourning Moore.” Through Oct. 31, visitors to the 1870s-era mansion may either elect to be told the story of Moore’s life, or hear ...

SIOUX CITY -- Victorian Era mourning practices will be examined at 2 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Betty Strong Encounter Center, 900 Larsen Park Road. Retired Siouxland Public Media station manager Gretchen ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - If you’re looking for a little advanced fright ahead of this year’s Halloween celebrations, the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society has a treat for you — In Memoriam: A ...

Source: Carl Rudolph Sohn (1845-1908) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons The Victorian society of the late 1800s was obsessed with death. Queen Victoria set the tone for this after the death of ...