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.
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Historical Romance
in the style of Jane Austen
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- 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?
- 4 min
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...
- 7 min
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?
- 6 min
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...?
- 6 min
Veterans & Wheelchairs in the 18th Century
Shall we toast to disabled veterans? A look at masculinity, war injuries, and Georgian-era wheelchairs.
- 3 min
Baronet: Duties, Title, and More
Is the Sir Mystery you met in the ballroom a Baronet or a Knight?
- 2 min
Hippotherapy: Physical & Mental Rehabilitation
Did you know that horses are used for physical therapy, mental health, and rehabilitation?
- 3 min
Side Saddle: A Lady's Saddle in the 18th Century
How comfortable might that lady's side saddle really be?
- 3 min
Ladies' Accomplishments in the 18th Century
How might we determine at a soiree if a lady is truly accomplished?
- 3 min
Midwifery Herbs of the 18th Century and Beyond
When herbs were the best available medicine, how did midwives treat patients?
- 3 min
Bamburgh Castle: A Unique Hospital in the 18th Century
Where might you go if you you needed a smallpox inoculation?
- 3 min
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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Gender Discrimination in Music Instrumentation of the 18th Century
Would the hero be seen as effeminate if he played music? Would the heroine be seen as masculine if she played a wind instrument?
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Dueling at Dawn in the 18th Century
With this glove, I challenge you to a duel at dawn! This post discusses dueling history and etiquette.
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Soundproofing Techniques in the 18th Century
Supposing a hero needed a little peace and quiet, could he soundproof his bedchamber?
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Aristocratic Composers in the 18th Century
Would an aristocratic composer be socially accepted? This post explores aristocrats dipping their nibs into music composition.
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