This site gives in-depth descriptions of what women wore during the Civil War time period, 1861-1865. Among the topics are period cosmetics, hair styles and hygiene.
Personal site which looks at the life and work of Professor Lev T. Kuzin who was one of the founders of modern cybernetics and information science in Russia.
Primary source information on natural ice harvesting in the United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries with a focus on Frederic Tudor, the Ice King.