Victorian fashion became notorious for its mourning etiquette, which included elaborate rituals, strict dressing rules, and ...

Nowadays, we tend to associate women’s clothing from that period with mourning. Some ladies even wore black to their own weddings. But black crinoline dresses often had another, practical function – ...

military mourning attire, and cannon salutes. By the early 20th century, it became customary to lower governmental flags for 30 days following a president’s death. 7 a.m.: Lying in State concludes.

military mourning attire, and cannon salutes. By the early 20th century, it became customary to lower governmental flags for 30 days following a president’s death. 7 a.m.: Lying in State concludes.

A national Day of Mourning will take place on Jan. 9 the day of former President Jimmy Carter's official state funeral at ...