The Parasol
A parasol is a fashionable 19th-century object used to block a woman's face from the sun. But let's face it—it's mostly a fashion accessory. Let's just say if you were an "it" girl a couple centu...
Roman Fever
Roman Fever sounds like something we'd like to have. Turns out, though, it's just malaria. Yep, the mosquito-borne illness. Not as awesome as we'd hoped.Back in the day, people thought you'd contra...
The Colosseum
In ancient Rome, the Colosseum was the site of countless bloody battles and many moving speeches made by Russell Crowe. Early Christians and slaves were sacrificed at the Colosseum. Now, it's Daisy...
The Carriage
A carriage is a tidy haven of domesticity and comfort in which the young, vulnerable American abroad might go from safe location to safe location. It represents wealth but also security—like a li...