The received medical wisdom of the 19th century was that assertive, ambitious women were unnatural, and therefore sick.

You wouldn’t think to find one of the world’s most innovative asylums in Montrose, Scotland. Montrose is a small town between the cities of Aberdeen and Dundee. It became a significant trading center ...

PETERSBURG, Va. (AP) — When the American Psychiatric Association celebrated its 175th anniversary three years ago in San Francisco, it featured photographs of two Virginia mental institutions that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A documentary on Old Main, the Greek revival building originally known as the New York State Lunatic Asylum at Utica in West Utica ...

It’s an intriguing journey to explore the remnants of an abandoned insane asylum, where history whispers stories of mystery and tragedy. You’ll discover the architectural wonders and eerie settings ...