Dr. Janssens' quantitative approach, based on Dutch population registers, reveals a new perspective: although family life did go through some changes, early industrialization did not lead to the ...

the lives of nineteenth-century women were deeply shaped by the so-called “cult of true womanhood,” a collection of attitudes that associated “true” womanhood with the home and family.

In this episode, we embark on a thrilling adventure to uncover the secrets of an abandoned 19th-century farmhouse that once belonged to the enigmatic Crowley family. Immerse yourself in the life ...

The Sassoon family’s journey to wealth in China began ... to adapt to changing economic landscapes. By the late 19th century, the original David Sassoon & Sons firm had seen its influence ...