Historians Vibe-Check The Gilded AgePeggy Scott, newspaperwoman? “You do find autonomous women like that.” Russell’s striking workers? “Fanciful in pretty much every respect.”
The Gilded Age Rings HollowJulian Fellowes’s newest historical confection has ample surface appeal, but when it comes to reasons to care, it comes up short.
ByKathryn VanArendonk
beautiful schemers
Belgravia’s Best Schemers, RankedIn the Julian Fellowes miniseries, telling lies and keeping secrets is the name of the game. Let’s determine who played it best.