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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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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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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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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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Homosexuality and Gender Identity in the 18th Century

Good golly, Miss Molly! Would it shock you to learn there was a vibrant gay culture in the 18th century?

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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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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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Breach of Promise: Broken Engagements in the Georgian Era

What might happen if the hero met the heroine after engaging himself to another woman?

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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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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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