In this segment writer Caroline Norton and philanthropist Angela Burdett-Coutts share reforms they inspired on behalf of Victorian women.
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In this segment writer Caroline Norton and philanthropist Angela Burdett-Coutts share reforms they inspired on behalf of Victorian women.
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Florence Nightingale’s understanding of Joseph Lister’s germ theory, along with her tireless work at Scutari during the Crimean War, would bring the nursing profession into the modern era.
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Darwin’s evolutionary theories were not only controversial in the Victorian era—they still are.
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Dawn Evers Corley says, “Owning a piece of antique silver is like owning a moment in time.” Watch the video to learn about one such “moment.”
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In our next few segments we’ll explore how Dickens’ imaginative creations helped alter the Victorian landscape, beginning with Oliver Twist and Britain’s poor laws.
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In this segment M&G Director Erin Jones continues exploring the theme of redemption through three Victorian portraits.
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We conclude our exploration of The Continuing Victorian Narrative with one of Dickens’ most beloved tales, A Christmas Carol.
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Even in a digital age, we still love sending and receiving Christmas Cards, but what is the origin of this popular tradition?
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