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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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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Marriage Settlements of the Georgian Era: Land, Money, or Love
If the bride has a dowry to offer, what does the gentleman have to offer? This post explores the contents of marriage settlements.
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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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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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Entailments: Our Regency Hero Inherits
Just how does an entailment work, and can it be broken?
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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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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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Side Saddle: A Lady's Saddle in the Georgian Era
How comfortable might that lady's side saddle really be?
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Midwifery Herbs of the 18th Century and Beyond
When herbs were the best available medicine, how did midwives treat patients?
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Bamburgh Castle: A Unique Hospital in the 18th Century
Where might you go if you you needed a smallpox inoculation?
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Foundling Hospitals & Women's Homes in the 18th Century: Noach Cottage Inspiration
Supposing you're destitute after being turned out of the house: where might you go for aid?
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Soundproofing Techniques in the 18th Century
Supposing a hero needed a little peace and quiet, could he soundproof his bedchamber?
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