Victorian gentlemen had a “vested” interest in these garments. Why? Unless he was an athlete, engaged in rigorous labor, or heading off to bed, a man wasn’t considered fully dressed without ...

But even so, I have signed up to learn bartitsu, the esoteric and gentlemanly Victorian art of self defense. Before I chicken out I spot my instructor, Matt Franta, a dapper gentleman in a three ...

For gentlemen staying around too long could be offensive as well according to The Gentlemen’s Book of Etiquette and Manual of ...

Edward Lear is the other great master of Victorian nonsense. Admittedly, Lear (1812-1888) lacks the universal appeal of his contemporary Lewis Carroll, but his longer poems — such as “The ...

Painter, 24, who lives as a Victorian gentleman has found his perfect match in a 'delicate flower' who shares his passion for the past (but they met in a rather modern way by DMing on Instagram) ...

Father’s Day is a time to treat Dad to the finer things in life. What could be finer than accessories for a Victorian gentleman? Maybe the box that holds them.

The British monarchy has twice been rescued by Germans. First, at the start of the 18th century, when the House of Hanover supplied the Protestant succession to the throne, ensuring the banishment ...

From The New York Herald, Feb. 24, 1884. VALENTINE’S DAY 2010: Singles search for love by creating profiles on dating Web sites or posting ads on Craigslist or connecting to a far-flung network ...

Remember Michael Koropisz, one of England’s most eligible bachelors?. He’s quite memorable. The 24-year-old artist, from Stockport, Greater Manchester, lives as though he’s in the Victorian ...