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Eating Habits of the Georgians: Regency Meals from Breakfast to Supper
Follow Mr. Darcy for a day on a foodie journey of what our Georgian and Regency era heroes and heroines ate.
14 min read


Regency Era Courtship: From Debut to Betrothal, A Young Lady's Primer
A young lady's debut was life changing, the stepping over the threshold from schoolroom to society, courtship and marriage on the horizon.
22 min read


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.
12 min read


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?
24 min read


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.
16 min read


Courtesy Titles of the British Aristocracy
Is Viscount Lovely titled or heir apparent? Let's explore courtesy titles!
11 min read


University Life in Georgian England
One cannot be both gentleman and scholar. A brief look at university life during the 18th century.
21 min read


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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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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Ladies' Accomplishments in the Georgian Era
How might we determine at a soiree if a lady is truly accomplished?
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Dueling at Dawn in the 18th Century
With this glove, I challenge you to a duel at dawn! This post discusses dueling history and etiquette.
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