From the joints to the fasteners to the finish, every piece of furniture offers clues about its age. Here’s how to read them.

From “Mary Poppins” to “Downton Abbey,” afternoon tea is a quintessentially British ritual. It’s a tradition that started with a hangry duchess and expanded to hearty evening spreads for working-class ...

A look at remarkable discoveries dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries, highlighting their history, craftsmanship, and the stories they reveal about the past.