The History of Wigs in Marie Antoinette’s Era. Marie Antoinette lived during what’s known as the Rococo era. Lasting from 1700 to 1770, this period was born in Paris, where artists ...

From 16th century beards symbolizing courage, to 18th century wigs worn by courtiers, it also covers the rise of the mustache in the 19th century, as well as sideburns. Old combs, brushes, and ...

For nearly two centuries, powdered wigs—called perukes—were all the rage. The chic hairpiece would have never become popular, ... But by the late 18th century, the wig trend was dying out.

The modified stocks are an apt metaphor for today’s Colonial Williamsburg, a 301-acre complex consisting of more than 600 restored or reconstructed 18th-century buildings, 30 gardens, five ...

The modified stocks are an apt metaphor for today’s Colonial Williamsburg, a 301-acre complex consisting of more than 600 restored or reconstructed 18th century buildings, 30 gardens, five ...

Fans of the film can experience Mozart’s dramatic flair and characteristic giggle, Salieri’s envious rage and many 18th-century wigs. Even those unfamiliar can experience the impact of Mozart ...

As the centuries progressed, the wig became a must-have fashion accessory, especially among royalty and the nobility. In fact, everybody, it seems, wanted a good hair day.

For Alessandro Bertolazzi, 18th-century French style was the epitome of ridiculousness, so why not embrace it in 'Franklin'?