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Wordsworth’s poem, originally written in 1833, can be placed into meaningful conversation with other contemporary works, such as Charles Dickens’ The Signalman. Dickens’ story highlighted the growing tension between humanity and technology, and…

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Steamboats, Viaducts, and Railways

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Wordsworth’s poem, originally written in 1833, can be placed into meaningful conversation with other contemporary works, such as Charles Dickens’ The Signalman. Dickens’ story…

A philanthropist who donated $100 million to the library.

The stereoscope provided a Victorian public a means to place themselves in a reality that was not of their own. The stereoscope not only allowed the viewer to experience a landscape not easily accessible to them, but the stereoscope allowed the…

There are two side by side images of a couple eating dinner at their table when all a sudden the ghost of Jim Stubbs, the former occupant of the house, appears to them. This image is an example of the Victorians using new technology to create new…

This 2010 documentary was directed by Kate Davis and David Heilbroner, and was based on the book "Stonewall: The Riots That Sparked the Gay Revolution," which was written by historian David Carter. The documentary film traces the LGBTQ+ community…

This short YouTube video features first-hand accounts of the events of the Stonewall Riots as told by historian David Carter and two participants in the 1969 riots. The clip premiered on the GwistTV YouTube channel, which serves as an LGBTQ+ identity…