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A COVE group for 19th Century British Literature, University of Detroit Mercy.

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'Disappearances' by Elizabeth Gaskell and the Detective Police Controversy | Timeline

'Disappearances' was a short essay first published by Elizabeth Gaskell in the June 1851 publication of Charles Dicken's journal, Household Words. The essay explored the disappearances of 6 men throughout the nineteenth century and how their stories could have played out differently if the London Detective Police was formed earlier. While Gaskell acknowledges the skills of the…

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The Great Gold Robbery | Timeline

The Great Gold Robbery Heist

When thinking about 19th century Victorian London, especially considering the context of this class, one might conjure up imagery of the impoverished lining the streets as factories belch tar-black smoke into the air. I’m sure the last thing that comes to mind when the words “Victorian London” are uttered is an elaborately planned…

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Appropriation of Koh-i-Noor Diamond & Timur Ruby | Gallery Exhibit

The Koh-i-Noor in its original setting vs. British setting and display & the Timur Ruby. The Timur ruby has 4 names of previous owners carved on it.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/true-story-koh-i-noor-diamondand…

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Appropriation of Kohinoor Diamond & Timur Ruby | Timeline

Thousands of years ago, the Koh-i-Noor Diamond was found sifted from India’s Alluvial mines. It means “Mountain of Light” in the Persian language. Not much is known about where the Timur Ruby was found but it is actually a spinel. It is associated with Timur, the founder of the Timurid empire. Like the Koh-i-Noor diamond, it exchanged hands multiple times. It isn’t definite where the diamond…

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19th Century British Literature Map | Map

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19th Century British Literature Gallery | Gallery Exhibit

A gallery of images from the 19th century.

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19th Century British Literature Timeline | Timeline

A timeline of cultural and literary events related to the long 19th century in British literature.

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