Victorian era – Page 2 – Phoebe Darqueling

The Cutty Sark and the English Tea Trade

It is common knowledge that the Brits love their tea, but it is less common knowledge how this love affair all began. If you are

A big part of my Steam Tour is finding out about the historical events and people who influenced the time period reflected in Steampunk books.

I have yet to meet an H. G. Wells book that I didn’t like, and First Men in the Moon is no exception. His scientific

As part of my preparation for Steam Tour I picked up a great little reference volume by historian/geek Krista A. Ball. Hustlers, Harlots and Heroes:

Hubby and I were on our way home from getting fingerprinted (part of the Bulgarian visa application) and I spotted a Half Price Books on

In case you weren’t already aware, K. W. Jeter was the first person to put the word Steampunk into print. You can find out more

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