Author: Muriel Schmidt

Oscar Wilde was born in October 16, 1854, in the mid era of the Victorian period—which was when Queen Victoria ruled. Queen Victoria reigned from 1837 to 1901. In which era does Oscar Wilde belong to? He was a spokesman for the late 19th-century Aesthetic movement in England, which advocated art for art’s sake, and […]

Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806–1861) was one of the most famous and prolific poets of the Victorian period, with a career spanning four decades. Is Browning a Victorian poet? Robert Browning, (born May 7, 1812, London—died Dec. 12, 1889, Venice), major English poet of the Victorian age, noted for his mastery of dramatic monologue and psychological […]

Jane Eyre (1847), one of Charlotte Brontë’s most famous novels, is a Victorian fictional autobiography that depicts the life of an independent young woman called Jane Eyre. Is Jane Eyre Romantic or Victorian? Thesis: Jane Eyre is a romantic construct Jane Eyre, published in 1847, is therefore a Victorian construct, not only according to this […]

Important Victorian inventions in the 19th century included the photograph, the radio, post boxes, petrol cars and X-rays. Christmas cards were also a Victorian invention — another fun fact for KS2 students! What did the Victorians invent? These included the invention of safe, electric light bulbs, public flushing toilets and the phonograph (which recorded the […]

Feodora was inconsolable, writing that she wished that “my Lord would be pleased to let me soon depart.” She died later the same year, aged 64, likely from cancer. Queen Victoria was devastated by Feodora’s death, writing, “My own darling, only sister, my dear excellent, noble Feodore is no more! What happened to Queen Victoria’s […]

Victoria Beckham runs 7km on the treadmill every day Victoria told The Guardian’s Weekend magazine that her exercise routine begins between 5.30am and 6am with a 7km run on the treadmill, which is “a mix of uphill fast walking, jogging, running. How much exercise does Victoria Beckham do? In a previous interview with the Guardian, […]

Weight lifting is a relatively new addition to Victoria’s workout regime. She now focuses on lifting heavy weights five or six days a week. “I’ve always been a bit scared of weights, but it turns out I love them,” Victoria told Grazia. “I’ve even got those special gloves to wear! How does Victoria Beckham stay […]

Victorian literature refers to English literature during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901). The 19th century is considered by some to be the Golden Age of English Literature, especially for British novels. It was in the Victorian era that the novel became the leading literary genre in English. Why do they call it the Victorian? […]

Most homes for the middle class were not complex, they were usually typical houses made and designed for people not as wealthy as the upper class. Most houses had a fireplace, kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms. Usually houses, would have cone shaped roofs at the top of the house. Some of the houses were elegant. What […]

But never you fret. It just means she can’t eat anything with wheat. And although she normally shuns sweet, during her pregnancy Victoria is craving gluten-free chocolate cookies, or biscuits as they are known in England. What celebrities have celiac disease? Celebrities with Celiac Disease! Drew Brees, Quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and Super […]