A kitchen scullery was once a major trend, but these days, they are less common. Here's why it might be worth having one in ...

If we are to believe novelists, England in the 1700s and 1800s featured two kinds of women: those who sat at home stewing ...

In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we’re talking about the demise of the Apple product launch event. Why is Apple doing this, and is it the best way to go? To find previous episodes, visit ...

Shade-loving gardeners like Joseph have been in on the secret since Victorian times. “In Britain, they called it the ‘fern craze,’” she says. “Sue Olsen, a founder of the Hardy Fern ...

In an age when high-tech cleaning sprays and microfiber cloths dominate the market, an old Victorian-era trick has resurfaced, using a cup of old tea. According to historical sources, a well-aged ...

When you think of maid cafés, cute young Japanese girls in frilly French maid outfits probably come to mind. But one maid cafe in Japan has been attracting attention with its “senior maids”. Maid Café ...

Patrick Moran, Mess Deck Supervisor, suggested a different vantage point, the ship’s scullery, at the end of the cadet mess deck, right after dinner — how could I say no? Before heading from ...

The states and districts that pay Maids and Housekeepers the highest mean salary are Hawaii ($49,460), New York ($46,610), District of Columbia ($45,610), California ($43,570), and Massachusetts ...

That said, the Victorian era—despite its “minor inconveniences” like rampant disease, laughably low life expectancy, and Gotham-level crime rates—has a certain charm. When done right ...

The ashes of a man born in Victorian times are among an estimated 300,000 unclaimed across the UK, with funeral directors legally obliged to hold on to them until families come forward.

is ready for her close-up. The Italianate Victorian was designed by a prominent California architect in 1872, and after careful remodeling, has been restored to its original glory — and updated ...