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victorn

Mar 28, 2025

The Guillotine: A "Humane" Execution Machine Born from Revolutionary Ideals

It might sound ironic, but the infamous guillotine was originally introduced as a more humane method of execution. During the chaos of the French Revolution, executions were common—and brutal. Before the guillotine, nobles were typically beheaded with swords or axes, while commoners were hanged. These methods were often messy, slow, and agonizing. Whether a person died quickly often depended... View more

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lunaregina

Feb 20, 2025

The Shameful Truths They Never Spoke Of: What Victorian Mothers Hid from Their Daughters

In the Victorian era, certain topics were simply too awkward to discuss. "What about my wedding night?"—a young girl might ask her mother. "You'll find out on your own,"—her mother would reply, looking down in embarrassment. Victorian views on childbirth may seem strange to modern society. To begin with, freckled girls were advised against having children, as it was considered unsuitable... View more

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victorn

Feb 15, 2025

Why Did Sailors Wear Wide-Leg Pants Instead of Traditional Trousers?

Flared pants became an iconic fashion item of the 1960s and 70s, especially during the disco era. However, few people know that the original design of these pants didn’t come from fashion designers or dancers—it was directly borrowed from sailors in the age of sailing fleets. If you’ve ever seen an old naval uniform, you may have noticed that the trousers flare out in an unusual way. At... View more