Gentlemen's Fashion in the 1790s: A Decade of Transition
This post explores the shift from the Rococo fashion to the Corinthian style of the turn of the century.
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Wedding Traditions of the Georgian Era: Let Them Eat Cake
Our blog series on marriage has finally reached the wedding ceremony. Let the wedding bells toll!
- 21 min
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.
- 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.
- 12 min
Teatime & Tea Etiquette
How do you take your tea? Seriously. Tea became an important cultural element in the 18th century.
- 15 min
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.
- 13 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.
- 8 min
Widows: Support and Freedom in the 18th Century
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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Baronet: Duties, Title, and More
Is the Sir Mystery you met in the ballroom a Baronet or a Knight?
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Side Saddle: A Lady's Saddle in the 18th Century
How comfortable might that lady's side saddle really be?
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Ladies' Accomplishments in the 18th Century
How might we determine at a soiree if a lady is truly accomplished?
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Midwifery of the 18th Century
Before hospital births, what was a mother-to-be to do?
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Foundling Hospitals & Women's Homes in the 18th Century: Noach Cottage Inspiration
Supposing you're destitute after being turned out of the house: where might you go for aid?
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