turn-of-the-century

The concept of the bachelor girl (or girl bachelor, woman bachelor, in common vernacular of the day) was an extension of the New Woman, both of which equally frightened traditionalists and gender divisions at the turn-of-the-century.

2009 November | Edwardian Promenade 2009

The concept of the bachelor girl (or girl bachelor, woman bachelor, in common vernacular of the day) was an extension of the New Woman, both of which equally frightened traditionalists and gender divisions at the turn-of-the-century.

The Bachelor Girl | Edwardian Promenade 2009

This, not simultaneously blowing up airliners or destroying skyscrapers, was the mode of jihad envisioned by Abd al-Aziz al-Muqrin, the late leader of the jihad in Saudi Arabia and the author of the appropriately named turn-of-the-century al-Qaeda combat manual "The War Against Cities."

Al-Qaeda's new strategy: Less apocalypse, more street fighting Steven Simon 2010

The Pisco Sour, the spirit's lemonade-like cocktail ambassador, was created by Duncan Nicol at the Bank Exchange, a turn-of-the-century bar located where the Transamerica building now stands.

Punch it Up With Pisco 2011

The book focuses on the murder trial of radical labor leader William D. ( "Big Bill") Haywood, a b ê te noire of the turn-of-the-century American bourgeoisie.

Terror in America From Another Era 2010

Anchored by an Oscar winning tour-de-force performance from Daniel Day-Lewis as turn-of-the-century oilman Daniel Plainview, the film is a disturbing and darkly funny portrait of a man who slowly and completely loses his humanity.

Top 10 Movies of the Decade » Scene-Stealers 2009

An antique plate or two, a turn-of-the-century teacup, a slender white deer.

The Memory Palace Mira Bartók 2011

For over two years, you've tricked grown women into dressing like turn-of-the-century toddlers.

Una LaMarche: Project Runway Finale: Part One Recap Una LaMarche 2010

Anyone who hasn't recovered from the public-school lie about turn-of-the-century robber barons extorting monopoly profits from the hapless public should open their eyes to the facts.

Antitrust Really Isn't the Same Thing as Pro-Consumer 2011

The turn-of-the-century designs are spot on and very well thought out.

Justice League by Gaslight | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News 2009