Some social manners and customs expected of high society The Victorian era—the period of time from 1837 to 1901 marked by Queen Victoria’s rule over the British Empire — is often remembered for a strict observance to social rules and customs. Indeed, Victorian societies were divided into strict social classes…

The Canadian government and North American pop culture exploited the “Dionne quints” Since the dawn of mass media, the public has been obsessed with making celebrities out of children. …

And why this problematic thinking has sinister roots in history — O n August 20th, 2014, renowned atheist author and ethologist Richard Dawkins told a woman on Twitter she ought to hypothetically abort in the case her child happened to have Down Syndrome. More specifically, he told her it would be immoral for her to keep the baby. …

The little known story of the Queen’s mother-in-law The royal wedding of then Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten on November 20th, 1947 at the Westminster Abbey in London was a festive day marked by grand celebrations. Contemporary British newspapers gushed about every aspect of the wedding, from the hundreds of…

The worst houses for the highest prices — I live in the most expensive city in North America. One of the regular topics of conversation here is the affordability crisis, and rightfully so. My generation has little chance of ever affording a home. For people in my age group, a respectable dream entails traveling the world or making…

Agnes of Bohemia rejected the political match that could have made her the most powerful woman in Europe Travel to modern-day Prague, and you will find the charming but quaint Convent of Saint Agnes resting on the right bank of the winding Vltava River. While the convent is perhaps less…

What I wish I had known earlier about dealing with sexual harassment The first time I was harassed, I was barely thirteen. Standing outside the grocery store where my dad was helping my grandma choose some things to bring back to her apartment, I waited with our new puppy on…

Faith-based movies that won’t make you cringe I’ll be the first to admit Christian movies often miss the mark. In an era where vibrant stories and characters can be brought to life using spectacular art, technology and cinematography, it is disappointing to see the Christian film industry recycle old plots…

The famous French monarch loved long baths but disliked public ceremony It is impossible to think about the French Revolution of 1789 without being reminded of the famous Queen Marie Antoinette. Most remember Marie Antoinette — formerly known by her Austrian name as Maria Antoina Josefa Johanna — by her…