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A Taste of Victoriana: The London Museum of Water and Steam 

September 18, 2018December 15, 2019 Phoebe Darqueling

The Museum of Water and Steam is my pick for the best place in London to take your littlest Steampunks. There are fun, hands-on exhibits about the water cycle, as well as info about the history of harnessing the Thames … Continue reading A Taste of Victoriana: The London Museum of Water and Steam 

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Let’s Hear it for the Goths! Our Sisters and Brothers in Black

July 9, 2018January 7, 2020 The Countess

World Goth Day-Sisters and Brothers in Black Steampunks owe a lot to Goth culture, much more than just the saying “Steampunks are Goths that discovered brown”. Like their punk cousins, the Goth movement finds its roots in dark counter culture, … Continue reading Let’s Hear it for the Goths! Our Sisters and Brothers in Black

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Sherlock Holmes Sourcebook Part 4 – Cosplay and Actor Portrayals

May 17, 2018December 15, 2019 Phoebe Darqueling

Alright, enough of the facts and now for some fun! To finish off Sherlock Holmes week here on the site I have created a gallery of Sherlock cosplay and notable Holmes portrayers. Do you have a favorite Holmes actor? Please … Continue reading Sherlock Holmes Sourcebook Part 4 – Cosplay and Actor Portrayals

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What’s in a Name? Steampunk Before “Steampunk”

April 24, 2018December 15, 2019 Phoebe Darqueling

What’s in a Name? Steampunk Before “Steam-punks” You may recall that last year here on the Journal we had ourselves a “30th birthday party” all of April in honor of the term “Steampunk.” I also had the great pleasure and … Continue reading What’s in a Name? Steampunk Before “Steampunk”

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A Brief History of Time Machines

March 29, 2018 Moriarty Viccar

It was a Tuesday afternoon. I remember, because the day before had been a Monday, and I’d recently confirmed my suspicions on the order of these things. Professor Montmorency Robinson-Heath, the learned boffin with whom I had long been acquainted, … Continue reading A Brief History of Time Machines

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Ghastly by Gaslight: The Winchester “Mystery House”

March 12, 2018 Moriarty Viccar

With the release of the new movie Winchester, there’s been quite a bit of renewed interest in the Winchester Mystery House. (See trailer below) This immense puzzle of a Queen Anne Victorian style mansion can be found at 525 S. … Continue reading Ghastly by Gaslight: The Winchester “Mystery House”

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Steampunk Factsheet: Captain Nemo

February 20, 2018December 15, 2019 Phoebe Darqueling

Fun Facts and Context ۞ Nemo means “Nobody” in Latin, but is also the root of the word “nemesis” in Greek. ۞ In the original manuscript for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Nemo was a Polish noble whose family was killed … Continue reading Steampunk Factsheet: Captain Nemo

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Get in the Spirit: A Brief History of Champagne

December 14, 2017January 4, 2020 Phoebe Darqueling

Fizzy wine has a long history, but we won’t linger on its origins (unless you want to, then click here). The most interesting part of its tale, like so many other things we take for granted nowadays, was during the … Continue reading Get in the Spirit: A Brief History of Champagne

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In The Spirit: The History of Gin & Tonic

November 29, 2017December 15, 2019 Phoebe Darqueling

It has taken 10 years, but gin has grown on me. I had a hard time getting past the pine tree scent, and I am allergic to limes so the classic gin and tonic with a twist of lime was … Continue reading In The Spirit: The History of Gin & Tonic

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Get All of your Steam Era Mummy Links in One Place

October 24, 2017December 15, 2019 Phoebe Darqueling

Earlier this year, we devoted a week to Egyptomania. To make it easier to include our fine, bandaged friends in your Halloween, those articles are compiled below. A Taste of the Victorian Era – Egyptomania  The Mummy’s Curse Victorian Mummy … Continue reading Get All of your Steam Era Mummy Links in One Place

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