University Life in the 18th century
One cannot be both gentleman and scholar. A brief look at university life during the 18th century.
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- 17 min
Hygiene in the 18th Century
Splish Splash, We're Takin' A Bath! Let's talk bathing, teeth cleaning, and body hair in the Georgian Era.
- 11 min
Homosexuality in the 18th Century
Good golly, Miss Molly! Would it shock you to learn there was a vibrant gay culture in the 18th century?
- 4 min
Hairstyles 1750s
"Worry not, my lady, for you look irresistible with the sheep's head styling!"
- 4 min
Boathouses & Rowing
Should a gentleman invite me for a row on the lake, I shall reply with an enthusiastic, albeit respectable, affirmative.
- 11 min
Christmas Holiday Traditions
In this research section, we'll explore the holiday traditions during December celebrated during the Georgian era.
- 6 min
Entailments
Just how does an entailment work, and can it be broken?
- 5 min
Autumn Traditions
Did someone say trick or treat? Let's explore the autumn traditions and customs during the Georgian era.
- 5 min
Newspapers
This research section explores the newspapers of the 18th and early 19th century.
- 3 min
Light Dragoons
There's not much more dashing than a cavalry officer astride his mount!
- 15 min
Nobility
Many of our heroes are aristocrats, but have you ever wondered at the difference between the titles and duties?
- 5 min
Writing Implements
Writing was a popular pastime in the 18th century, not only for novels but also for journals and letters.
- 12 min
Diversity
For this research discussion, I'd like to focus on celebrating Black lives in the late 18th and early 19th century England.
- 5 min
Breach of Promise
What might happen if the hero met the heroine after engaging himself to another woman?
- 4 min
Coffeehouses
Before the quintessential tearoom, we had coffeehouses. You might recall that our hero Sebastian in The Earl and The Enchantress...
- 6 min
Special License
The topic for this research interest section is special licenses to marriage, something we read quite often in historical romance novels.
- 7 min
Widows
If a lady became widowed, would she be turned out, or would she have her run of the house, complete with love affairs?
- 6 min
A Gentleman's Education
Would the hero attend a local school, be sent to a private school, have a tutor, or...?
- 6 min
War & Wheelchairs
Shall we toast to disabled veterans? A look at masculinity, war injuries, and Georgian-era wheelchairs.
- 3 min
Baronet
Is the Sir Mystery you met in the ballroom a Baronet or a Knight?
- 2 min
Hippotherapy
Did you know that horses are used for physical therapy, mental health, and rehabilitation?
- 3 min
Side Saddle
How comfortable might that lady's side saddle really be?
- 3 min
Ladies' Accomplishments
How might we determine at a soiree if a lady is truly accomplished?
- 3 min
Midwifery Herbs
When herbs were the best available medicine, how did midwives treat patients?
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