The lecture will explain why artists of the Victorian era dreamed of the Middle Ages and what shaped the world of the Pre-Raphaelites. The Victorian era is often associated with industrial growth, new technologies, and the acceleration of urban life. Yet, against the backdrop of these changes, artists increasingly turned to the Middle Ages-a world of legends, spiritual ideals, handcrafted work, and unique beauty. The lecture will help understand why the past became for the Pre-Raphaelites not just a museum decoration, but a source of inspiration. The lecture will explore how the Pre-Raphaelites rediscovered the Middle Ages through legends of King Arthur, stories from English history, the cult of the beautiful lady, and the ideal of "true femininity." We will explain how to organize leisure in St. Petersburg.