Fashion is synonymous with change yet the iconic showgirl costume—feathers, sparkle and revealing clothes—has remained largely unchanged since the early 20th century. Beginning in the 1800s, a couture
One of the preeminent natural philosophers of the Enlightenment, Benjamin Thompson started out as a farm boy with a practical turn of mind. His inventions and scientific explorations include the Rumfo
Women want to know if they are good at giving a man oral sex, and how to give more pleasure through this intimate act. Men want to know how to ask for this most favored activity. Oral sex is intricat
A roadmap--based on interviews with women who have been there--to transition from a relationship that did not work out to a joyous, loving, and intimate sharing with a new partner.
This enlightening narrative takes a look at the wedding night—its origins, history, customs, cultural expressions, and fictional representations through the ages.
Examines the history of earrings, from the Byzantine era to contemporary artisans, discussing the styles of design, relationships to dress, and the symbolism.
"Aaron Burr--Revolutionary War hero, third vice president of the United States and a controversial figure of the early republic--was tried and acquitted of treason charges in 1807, and thereafter depa
"Explore fashion history with legs at center stage -- from the dawn of civilization through current-day trends. This book examines society's role in moving hemlines and in shaping "legcentric" traditi
