Marriage Settlements of the 18th century: 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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- 13 min
Proposal Traditions: Myth vs Fact of 18th Century Marriage Proposals
This post explores the marriage proposal traditions of the 18th century, including engagement rings, question, and bended knee.
- 19 min
Calling Cards & Paying Calls: Social Etiquette in 18th Century
This post explores visiting card and social calling etiquette.
- 8 min
Flash Fiction Writing
This post discusses the techniques and arc of flash fiction writing.
- 10 min
Courtesy Titles
Is Viscount Lovely titled or heir apparent? Let's explore courtesy titles!
- 12 min
Teatime & Tea Etiquette
How do you take your tea? Seriously. Tea became an important cultural element in the 18th century.
- 7 min
Charades, Riddles, and Literary Societies in the 18th Century
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 18th century
What might a hero's cologne have smelled like during the Georgian Era? Were perfumes subtle or overpowering? Let's talk about perfume!
- 20 min
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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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 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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Boathouses & Rowing Clubs in the 18th Century
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 of the 18th Century
In this research section, we'll explore the holiday traditions during December celebrated during the Georgian era.
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Entailments
Just how does an entailment work, and can it be broken?
- 5 min
Fetes, Samhain, and More: Autumn Traditions in the 18th Century
Did someone say trick or treat? Let's explore the autumn traditions and customs during the Georgian era.
- 5 min
News, Gossip, and Marriage Ads: Newspapers in the 18th Century
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?
- 5 min
Writing Implements of the 18th Century
Writing was a popular pastime in the 18th century, not only for novels but also for journals and letters.
- 12 min
Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the 18th Century
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: Broken Engagements in the 18th Century
What might happen if the hero met the heroine after engaging himself to another woman?
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Coffeehouses & Tearooms of the 18th Century
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 the 18th Century
The topic for this research interest section is special licenses to marriage, something we read quite often in historical romance novels.