clothing

Boy Oh Boy

I love fashions of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and fun fact: men were every bit as into fashion, if not more so, than were women. In the days when an outfit could cost as much as a house, one… Read More

Legging It

One way to prevent jellyfish stings—which are a serious problem in Australia—is to create a barrier between the skin and the water. Before they dash into the surf to rescue people who have been stung, Australian lifeguards throw on a… Read More

What Not to Wear: Pajamas

Most men and women of the 14th and 15th centuries slept naked. If a traveler needed lodging for the night, he joined the throng in the bed.… Read More