Truth & Tradition

Historical and factual articles in the Victorian and Edwardian eras, here and across the pond.

Fairy Roads and Forgotten Paths: When Victorian Travelers Feared the Otherworld

Pioneers spoke of wandering lights—will-o’-the-wisps—that danced across the plains.

May 30, 20254 min read

Fairy rings have been steeped in myth and legend across various cultures. In European folklore, these rings are often seen as the dancing gr

Apr 23, 20253 min read

What customs did the Victorians follow when courting? What could a woman say with her fan if she didn't want a man to approach?

Mar 26, 20255 min read

A brief history of the wonderful, magical circus.

Mar 19, 20255 min read

The traditions and superstitions of funerals in Victorian England.

Mar 15, 20256 min read

The fascination with floriography was not just limited to England. Victorian women in the American West continued the tradition.

Mar 9, 20255 min read

Despite her eerie presence, the banshee is not an evil spirit. She does not cause death but merely foretells it.

Feb 26, 20254 min read

In the Victorian era, floriography, or the language of flowers, was a nuanced method of communication.

Feb 19, 20253 min read