The world was a radically different place 110 years ago. What were the norms back before cell phones and cars were everyday devices?
Wayne Hall, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, W.A. 6009, Australia
"Passengers' chances of surviving the sinking of the S.S. Titanic were related to their sex and their social class: females were more likely to survive than males, and the chances of survival declined with social class as measured by the class in which the passenger travelled."
The repercussions of the famous shipwreck of the Titanic on 15 April 1912 still resonate today. The National Maritime Museum's new exhibition, Titanic Stories, proves that we are still captivated by the personal testimonies from the event, generations after the survivors have told their stories.
The Titanic had sunk more than an hour earlier, but the Carpathia rescued 705 people in lifeboats. The ship returned to New York City on April 18. The actions of Captain Arthur Henry Rostron and the Carpathia's crew were credited with preventing further loss of life, and Rostron was awarded a U.S. Congressional Gold Medal.
Vintage Dancer painstakingly assembles genuine stylings, designs, and photographs of past fashion eras, including the early twentieth century. Whether you're seeking to replicate the era through clothing or are simply reading for leisure, you can explore the fashion trends for men and women based on social class.
"Despite more than 100 years passing since the tragedy of the Titanic, the story of it remains timeless. For those of you who are lucky enough to be attending a Titanic-themed event, this 3 part guide will help you learn about 1st class women's fashion, 2nd and 3rd class women's fashion, and costume ideas for all budgets. For men, I already have a great article on dressing first class for a formal dinner and day wear. More tips on dressing 2nd and 3rd class for men can be found here."
This graphic interactive contextualizes the Titanic and its historic sinking within the greater picture of the year 1912, easily immersing you into the politics, people, and time period.
"With the Titanic disaster leading headlines in 1912 after the tragedy which resulted in the death of 1,514 people, the year is remembered also as one fraught with tempestuous wars - in the Balkans and at home with the Suffragettes, whose movement in the UK became far more militant."
"Bigotry of all sorts, especially classism and racism were commonplace and accepted or expected by both the privileged classes and races and the underprivileged."