Historical Archive

10 Cosplayers Who Are Also Fabulous Historical Costumers

From the colonial period to Edwardian times, these 10 cosplayers create beautiful historical garb.

YouTubers Create Historically Accurate Disney Princess Cosplays

These YouTube costumers are recreating Disney princesses in historically accurate dresses.

Historical Interpreter Brings Black History Into The Spotlight

Not Your Momma's History is helping historical sites on the African experience within 18th and 19th century America.

Emma And Marvel Costume Designer Talks Historical Costuming

Costume designer Alexandra Byrne gives tips for making Regency-era costumes from her new film, Emma.

Five Myths About Corsets And The Truth Behind Corsetry

Mainstream media makes it sound like corsets are bad to wear, but are they really?

Halloween Costumes Originally Started On Thanksgiving, Not October 31st

America's original costume holiday was Thanksgiving, so why did it change?