Steampunk is a term you've probably stumbled across in your internet travels the past few years. But what is steampunk, really? If you were too shy to ask your friends what it's all about, don't worry ...

"Discover Steampunk,” produced by Imagine Exhibitions, features "stories of 19th-century visionaries who dreamed of what life would be like for us today." It is on display at the Science Museum ...

There are probably as many definitions as there are variations, but let’s go with this: It’s an aesthetic, a vibe, a groove that is a sorta-kinda mashup of Victorian-era chic and retro sci-fi (think ...

Imagine yourself surrounded by whimsy, in a world of steam-powered contraptions and Victorian-era charm. A gentleman strolls past, wearing a vest and brass goggles perched atop a bowler hat. He pauses ...

Ever since the mid-2000s, there's been a lot of bandying back and forth on the Internet over what exactly Steampunk is. Some people think it's one thing, others another thing, and some think that it ...

Powered by massive technological innovation, Americans in the late 19th century saw their country transform into a mechanized, industrial powerhouse. But, what did forward thinkers from that time ...

The word "steampunk" is as dissonant as the aesthetic movement it describes and the bygone era to which it gives a polite nod. Described by some as Victorian romanticism meets Mad Max mentality, ...

Follow this author to personalize your feed and get instant alerts. WHY FOLLOW? Update your preferences in Account Settings A fan shows off a steampunk costume at Comic-Con in San Diego. Personalized ...