Coffeehouses, Teahouses, & Inns

Teatime & Tea Etiquette

How do you take your tea? Seriously. Tea became an important cultural element in the 18th century.

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?

University Life in the 18th century

One cannot be both gentleman and scholar. A brief look at university life during the 18th century.

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?

News, Gossip, and Marriage Ads: Newspapers in the 18th Century

This research section explores the newspapers of the 18th and early 19th century.

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...

Paullett Golden