Victorian interior design has proven to have quite the shelf life. Originating in the 19th century, the style that epitomizes opulence stills has plenty of faithfuls, perhaps because it feels slightly ...

A collection of haunting Victorian mug shots featuring UK criminals from a bygone age has gone on display for the first time. The striking black-and-white images include a 14-year-old boy who was ...

Smacking children is a "Victorian-era punishment" that "undoubtedly harms children's health" and must be banned, leading paediatricians have said. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health is ...

There have been many calls over the past few years for a total ban on smacking children, which has been referred to as an outdated, 'Victorian punishment'. Now, doctors have warned about the harm done ...