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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.
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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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Courtesy Titles of the British Aristocracy
Is Viscount Lovely titled or heir apparent? Let's explore courtesy titles!
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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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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!
11 min read
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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Hairstyles of the 1750s
"Worry not, my lady, for you look irresistible with the sheep's head styling!"
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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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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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