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I write dark Victorian fiction and specialize in the long 19th century. She/Her ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธโœก๏ธ (I'm always kind) #writer #historian #Lesbian #Hispanic #feminist #goth #vampires #jpop NO DMs (mutuals) | TerfsDNI

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a man is walking through a field that is sponsored by the national federation of coffee growers ALT: a man is walking through a field that is sponsored by the national federation of coffee growers
10.03.2026 13:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Victorian photos of black subjects! #history #art
Victorian photos of black subjects! #history #art YouTube video by History by Mae

From the photographs most people see, the Victorian era looked very white, but it wasn't. โ˜บ๏ธ

#Victorian #blackhistory #history #historian

youtube.com/shorts/74wAP...

10.03.2026 12:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I remember seeing it in movies too.

10.03.2026 12:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Good morning Tony! I hope you truly enjoy a terrific Tuesday too! โ˜บ๏ธ

10.03.2026 07:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I didn't listen either. ๐Ÿคญ

10.03.2026 07:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Maybe some day ๐Ÿคญ

10.03.2026 07:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Same โ˜บ๏ธ

10.03.2026 07:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Me too ๐Ÿคญ

10.03.2026 07:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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If anyone has ever told you that, you can thank the Victorians. ๐Ÿ˜‰

10.03.2026 02:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a close up of a man wearing a helmet and looking at the camera ALT: a close up of a man wearing a helmet and looking at the camera
10.03.2026 01:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You can thank the Victorians. ๐Ÿคญ

10.03.2026 01:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I just put Puppy on his back and put him in that way. ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ

10.03.2026 01:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜‚

10.03.2026 01:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No, but it began around that time.

10.03.2026 01:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

They said it me too. It was left over from the Victorian era.

10.03.2026 00:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Be careful ๐Ÿ˜‚

10.03.2026 00:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man in red shorts is walking down a hallway with a cat sitting on a couch ALT: a man in red shorts is walking down a hallway with a cat sitting on a couch
10.03.2026 00:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
It shows a photograph of a person making a silly face.

It shows a photograph of a person making a silly face.

Additional Facts:

The threat was not based on science, but it was widely repeated as a way to encourage self-control and proper manners.

Victorian etiquette books frequently scolded children for โ€œmaking faces,โ€ viewing such expressions as signs of poor upbringing.

#Victorian #children #history

10.03.2026 00:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
It shows a photograph of a child making a silly face.

It shows a photograph of a child making a silly face.

Did you know?

In the Victorian era, children were often warned not to make silly faces because adults claimed their features might โ€œstick that way.โ€

Parents would caution children that crossing their eyes or pulling grotesque expressions could permanently distort their faces.

#Victorian #history

10.03.2026 00:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 27 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
How practical were everyday items 100 years ago? #foryou #youtubeshort #vintage #19thcentury
How practical were everyday items 100 years ago? #foryou #youtubeshort #vintage #19thcentury YouTube video by Murphy2024

I like the little walnut thing. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

#Victorian #history #antiques

youtu.be/DlQ6wm82L98?...

09.03.2026 17:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Good morning Tony! I hope you have a marvelous Monday too! โ˜บ๏ธ

09.03.2026 17:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿฉท

08.03.2026 20:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
It shows an illustration of President-elect Abraham Lincoln preparing to board the train to Washington, D.C.

It shows an illustration of President-elect Abraham Lincoln preparing to board the train to Washington, D.C.

Also:

She later played a key role in uncovering the Baltimore Plot and helped protect President-elect Abraham Lincoln during his secret journey to Washington before his inauguration.

#Victorian #WomensDay #women #feminism #Lincoln #history

08.03.2026 19:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 15 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
It shows a photograph of the Pinkerton's National Detective Agency's logo with the motto, "We Never Sleep".

It shows a photograph of the Pinkerton's National Detective Agency's logo with the motto, "We Never Sleep".

Additional Facts:

She argued that women could succeed in investigations because society often underestimated them.

By befriending suspectsโ€™ wives and girlfriends, she could gather information male detectives could not easily obtain.

#Victorian #WomemsDay #feminism #history #women

08.03.2026 19:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 13 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
It shows a photograph of Kate Warne.

It shows a photograph of Kate Warne.

Did you know?

In the Victorian era, the United Statesโ€™ first known female detective was Kate Warne.

She convinced Allan Pinkerton to hire her at the Pinkerton National Detective Agency, not as a secretary...but a detective.

#Victorian #history

08.03.2026 19:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 44 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm glad you found her. โ˜บ๏ธ

08.03.2026 15:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
It shows a photograph of two suffragettes holding a sign that says, "Votes for Women"

It shows a photograph of two suffragettes holding a sign that says, "Votes for Women"

Happy International Women's Day!

Never forget the shoulders on which you stand! ๐Ÿฉท

#womensday #feminism #women #girls #womensrights #womenshistory #suffrage #allwomen

08.03.2026 15:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 35 ๐Ÿ” 10 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

That's the only way to travel. ๐Ÿฅน

08.03.2026 13:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Very nice ๐Ÿฅน

08.03.2026 12:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We can do better. ๐Ÿ˜”

08.03.2026 12:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0