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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Midwifery of the 18th Century

Before hospital births, what was a mother-to-be to do?

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Gender Discrimination in Music Instrumentation of the 18th Century

Would the hero be seen as effeminate if he played music? Would the heroine be seen as masculine if she played a wind instrument?

Paullett Golden

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