In the late-19th century, with the American Civil War in full swing, millions of Americans relied on the written word, illustrations and engravings for news about the conflict; until the groundbreaking work of New York photographer Mathew Brady, brought the harsh...
The 1960s was a time of social and political upheaval in America, with many campaigning for a fairer, freer society. Discriminated against because of their sexuality and gender identity,1960s members of the LGBTQ+ community also took a...
Thomasine Hall was born around the year 1600 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, and raised female – but challenged gender stereotypes and norms throughout their life in early colonial...
