Dining in the Georgian Era: à la française
When it comes to dinner parties, are you familiar with the difference between dinner served à la française and served à la russe?
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Gentlemen Cliques of the Georgian Era: From Fops to Corinthians
From fashionable Fops to athletic Corinthians, learn about some of the different types of gentlemen in the Georgian era.
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Ladies' Fashion in the 1790s: A Decade of Transition
The fashion of the 1790s transitioned from French to Grecian Revival, the precursor to Regency fashion but with more versatility of style.
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Calling Cards & Paying Calls: Social Etiquette in Georgian England
This post explores visiting card and social calling etiquette.
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Teatime & Tea Etiquette in Georgian England
How do you take your tea? Seriously. Tea became an important cultural element in the 18th century.
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Charades, Riddles, and Literary Societies in Georgian England
My first protects from wind and my second from earth, while my whole cures boredom of mind. How familiar are you with 18th century charades?
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Scents for the Senses: Perfumes of the Georgian Era
What might a hero's cologne have smelled like during the Georgian Era? Were perfumes subtle or overpowering? Let's talk about perfume!
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Hygiene in Georgian England: Bathing Regency Heroes
Splish Splash, We're Takin' A Bath! Let's talk bathing, teeth cleaning, and body hair in the Georgian Era.
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Boathouses & Rowing Clubs in Georgian England
Should a gentleman invite me for a row on the lake, I shall reply with an enthusiastic, albeit respectable, affirmative.
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Christmas Holiday Traditions of Georgian England
In this research section, we'll explore the holiday traditions during December celebrated during the Georgian era.
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Fetes, Samhain, and More: Autumn Traditions in Georgian England
Did someone say trick or treat? Let's explore the autumn traditions and customs during the Georgian era.
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News, Gossip, and Marriage Ads: Newspapers in Georgian England
This research section explores the newspapers of the 18th and early 19th century.
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Writing Implements of the Georgian Era
Writing was a popular pastime in the 18th century, not only for novels but also for journals and letters.
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Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Georgian England
For this research discussion, I'd like to focus on celebrating Black lives in the late 18th and early 19th century England.
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Coffeehouses & Tearooms of Georgian England
Before the quintessential tearoom, we had coffeehouses. You might recall that our hero Sebastian in The Earl and The Enchantress...
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Banns, Special Licenses, and Common Licenses in Georgian England
The topic for this research interest section is special licenses to marriage, something we read quite often in historical romance novels.
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A Gentleman's Education in the 18th Century
Would the hero attend a local school, be sent to a private school, have a tutor, or...?
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Veterans & Wheelchairs in the 18th Century
Shall we toast to disabled veterans? A look at masculinity, war injuries, and Georgian-era wheelchairs.
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Side Saddle: A Lady's Saddle in the Georgian Era
How comfortable might that lady's side saddle really be?
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Ladies' Accomplishments in the Georgian Era
How might we determine at a soiree if a lady is truly accomplished?
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