The second half of the 19th century was a particularly interesting time to imagine Mars. This was a period during which the ...

Many of the 19th-century readers who enjoyed a fun night creating ghostly images with Spectropia undoubtedly also believed in supernatural spirits. “[Brown] is saying our minds and our eyes [can ...

Here are eight 19th-century scientists who investigated ghosts. 1. Michael Faraday. Jules Courtier, ‘Séance with the Medium Eusapia Palladino’ (1907-08), Metropolitan Museum of Art ...

What stands out most about the book I'm carrying under my arm, as I meander through the exhibits at the National Maritime ...

If scientists of the 19th century could have used modern tools to study the atmosphere, they might have noticed the early ...

From that comment, she spun a tale blending 19th-century Victorian science and a distinctive magic system—with a splash of romance added for good measure. “I tend to do this a lot, take several ...

Scientists have identified the “mystery volcano” that erupted in 1831 and cooled Earth’s climate. ... Volcanic eruptions in 19th century Japan were well-documented, ...

Science Unearthed Archaeology • 5 min read 19th century shipwreck discovered off Australian coast highlights once common maritime ‘side hustle’ By Kameryn Griesser , CNN ...

This 19th-Century ‘Toy Book’ Used Science to Prove That Ghosts Were Simply an Illusion “Spectropia” demystified the techniques used by mediums who claimed they could speak to the dead ...