

Therese Oneill
Joined: Feb 25, 2013
Therese Oneill is the New York Times bestselling author of Unmentionable: The Victorian Ladies Guide to Sex, Marriage and Manners as well as Ungovernable: The Victorian Parent's Guide to Raising Flawless Children.


11 Old-Timey Sayings We Should Bring Back

15 Other Diseases that Could Have Killed You During London's Great Plague

10 Unusual Mid-Century Pageant Queens
6 Bizarre Museums You Can Visit From The Comfort Of Your Desk
How Did Humans Learn to Paint in Three Dimensions?
5 Great Skincare Tips (From 100 Years Ago)
Hope you stocked up on acetate of lead!
6 People Who Survived Their Own Executions
In the past, people who survived judicial executions often did escape with their lives. It was often seen as an act of God and a declaration of innocence. Sometimes it was just considered shoddy work. Below are some examples of people who survived their o
Popular Diet Tips from 100 Years Ago
Don't drink water. And by God, be sure to breathe!
5 Easy Tips for Better Hair (From the Early 1900s)
Pour cyanide on your scalp—and other tried-and-true pointers from the turn of the last century
10 Lifehacks from 100 Years Ago
From steaming out a splinter to stopping a mad dog, here's how your ancestors handled life's big problems.
5 of History's Biggest Killjoys
Who would declare war on Christmas, alcohol, and sex? These extremely uptight people.
7 Surprising Ways Mother Nature is Trying to Kill You
Plants, dirt, and even rocks are more dangerous than you probably imagined.
5 Ways to Avoid Being Rude (According to 100-Year-Old Etiquette Rules)
Not eating the last piece of pie would have hugely insulted your friends in 1905
The True Origin Stories of 7 Happy Words
Not all of them started out so happy.
5 of the Fiercest One-Liners in History
For these people, finding the right words when staring down an enemy or sacrificing one’s life for friendship came easy