Cultural Movement · Victorian Retro-Futurism
Steampunk is a cultural movement originating in 1987, characterized by speculative fiction and aesthetics inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery. It typically re-imagines the Victorian era with anachronistic technology, blending historical settings with futuristic inventions. This retro-futurist style has influenced literature, film, fashion, and design, becoming a prominent subculture.