The Waltz: A Georgian Era Scandal, i.e. A Loving Embrace on the Dancefloor
The waltz was the most scandalous dance of the Georgian era, but did you know the 20th c waltz is completely different?
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Greeting Etiquette in the Georgian Era: Bowing, Curtsying, Handshaking, and Nodding
The etiquette of bowing and curtsying shifted to a preference for handshaking and nodding during the late 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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Gentlemen's Fashion in the 1790s: A Decade of Transition
This post explores the shift from the Rococo fashion to the Corinthian style of the turn of the century.
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Wedding Traditions of the Georgian Era: Let Them Eat Cake
Our blog series on marriage has finally reached the wedding ceremony. Let the wedding bells toll!
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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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Courtesy Titles of the British Aristocracy
Is Viscount Lovely titled or heir apparent? Let's explore courtesy titles!
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University Life in Georgian England
One cannot be both gentleman and scholar. A brief look at university life during the 18th century.
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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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Entailments: Our Regency Hero Inherits
Just how does an entailment work, and can it be broken?
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Nobility: Titles, Duties, Forms of Address, and More
Many of our heroes are aristocrats, but have you ever wondered at the difference between the titles and duties?
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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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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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Widows: Support and Freedom in the Georgian Era
If a lady became widowed, would she be turned out, or would she have her run of the house, complete with love affairs?
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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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Baronet: Duties, Title, and More
Is the Sir Mystery you met in the ballroom a Baronet or a Knight?
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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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Bamburgh Castle: A Unique Hospital in the 18th Century
Where might you go if you you needed a smallpox inoculation?
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