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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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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Light Dragoons of the 18th Century British Army
There's not much more dashing than a cavalry officer astride his mount!
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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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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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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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Veterans & Wheelchairs in the 18th Century
Shall we toast to disabled veterans? A look at masculinity, war injuries, and Georgian-era wheelchairs.
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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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Hippotherapy: Physical & Mental Rehabilitation
Did you know that horses are used for physical therapy, mental health, and rehabilitation?
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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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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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Midwifery of the 18th Century
Before hospital births, what was a mother-to-be to do?
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