Fashion
How an Engraving of Queen Victoria Ushered in the Era of the Bouquet Holder in England
The monarch set fashion trends during her time, and the flower holder became a sought-after accessory in Victorian society
From Jealous Spouses to Paranoid Bosses, Pedometers Quantified Suspicion in the 19th Century
The devices were used to track movement and measure productivity—an insightful foreshadowing of our current preoccupation with personal data
From Silk Moths to Fruit Flies, These Five Insects Have Changed the World
It’s easy to write bugs off as pests, but consider the ways in which they have positively impacted our lives
This Ancient Celtic Helmet Is the Oldest Ever Found in Poland
Unearthed at the Łysa Góra archaeological site, the artifact, some 2,300 years old, is a prime example of Celtic metalworking
Discover the Special Meaning Behind Kamala Harris’ Pearls
The vice president, who will give a speech at the Democratic National Convention to accept the presidential nomination Thursday night, often wears jewelry connected to her historically Black sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha
Is Princess Leia's 'Star Wars' Bikini the Most Controversial Costume in Sci-Fi History?
A version of the gold outfit worn by Carrie Fisher on the set of "Return of the Jedi" fetched $175,000 at auction
From Corsets to Singlets, the Olympics Have Driven the Evolution of Women's Sportswear
The bold choices of female athletes like Serena Williams have pushed brands, including Nike and Speedo, to produce better gear
Taylor Swift Is in Her Museum Era
The singer's costumes and memorabilia are the subject of an upcoming exhibition at London's V&A Museum
How a Questionably Fashionable Shirt Bowled America Over
The gaudy top went from practical necessity to vintage treasure
At Coney Island's Mermaid Parade, Thousands Channel Aquatic Weirdness
Crowds decked out as fantastical sea creatures flocked to Brooklyn's amusement district for the summer kickoff event
The Paris Games' Mascot, the Olympic Phryge, Boasts a Little-Known Revolutionary Past
The Phrygian cap, also known as the liberty cap, emerged as a potent symbol in 18th-century America and France
In This Ancient Workshop, Greeks Crushed Snail Glands to Make the Purple Dye Worn by Royalty
Archaeologists discovered remnants of the small factory on an island in Greece
An Absolutely Fabulous Celebration of History’s Greatest Divas
This heady, exquisitely delightful new book reveals the power behind the sequins
When Were Blue Jeans Invented? These Paintings Suggest the Fashion Trend Dates Back to the 1600s
Ten paintings attributed to the "Master of the Blue Jeans" depict Italian peasants wearing the storied fabric
Metal Detectorist Finds a Rare 3,000-Year-Old Dress Fastener
The gold accessory is one of only seven artifacts of this kind discovered in England and Wales
Thief Who Stole Dorothy's Ruby Slippers Avoids Prison
Terry Martin has been sentenced to one year of supervised release for swiping the iconic "Wizard of Oz" shoes from the Judy Garland Museum in 2005
You Can Now Wear a Recreation of Scotland's Oldest Tartan
Fashion designers have created a fabric inspired by the Glen Affric tartan, which was discovered in a peat bog and dates to between 1500 and 1600
The Real History Behind 'Feud: Capote vs. the Swans'
Ryan Murphy's new mini-series dramatizes the "In Cold Blood" author's betrayal of an insular group of Manhattan socialites
Purchased for $25, This Bargain Brooch Could Sell for $19,000—Thanks to 'Antiques Roadshow'
The piece is part of a rare collection by the Victorian-era designer and architect William Burges
New Met Exhibition Celebrates Women Fashion Designers
"Women Dressing Women" gives often-forgotten figures in fashion history their due
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