The McHenry Mansion in downtown Modesto is an unparalleled treasure from the Victorian era. Architectural aficionados would ...

"I often say—only half-joking—that aside from our children, this renovation has been one of the highlights of our 38-year marriage." Now, after two painstaking years of renovations, the couple have ...

Victorian trade cards, dating from 1870 to 1890, offer a glimpse into the era's artistry and commercialism. These small, colorful illustrations were the precursors to modern business cards, used by ...

Victorian society was full of jobs that feel unbelievable today, yet they were once essential parts of daily life. From rat catchers scrambling through alleyways to pure finders collecting bizarre ...

A bouquet of flowers has been a thoughtful gift to give for centuries, but during the Victorian times, it signified much more. The combination of blooms often sent a specific message, which recipients ...

Victorian mothers regularly dosed their crying babies with opium-containing syrups to help them sleep, workers took laudanum to get through painful shifts, and middle-class women used it to cope with ...

I love a good slang moment. I get why we use them and honestly, they make life feel a little more spicy. Giphy / Via giphy.com But at some point I started wondering if slang has always been this fun.

Ready for something different and a little spooky? Check out the Victorian Dark Carnival at the Riverside Heritage House museum on Saturday, Oct. 18. They’re calling this “a macabre gathering of ...

Victorian Funeral Flashlight Tours will be 5 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 25. During this special after-hours tour, visitors to the William Root House will explore candlelit rooms. Tours are self-guided.

As Halloween creeps closer, things that go bump in the night are starting to make themselves known. From a pumpkin hill to costumed canines, there are several events this week to get you into the ...