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Eating Habits of the Georgians: Regency Meals from Breakfast to Supper

Follow Mr. Darcy for a day on a foodie journey of what our Georgian and Regency era heroes and heroines ate.

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Regency Era Courtship: From Debut to Betrothal, A Young Lady's Primer

A young lady's debut was life changing, the stepping over the threshold from schoolroom to society, courtship and marriage on the horizon.

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The Waltz: A Georgian Era Scandal, i.e. A Loving Embrace on the Dancefloor

The waltz was the most scandalous dance of the Georgian era, but did you know the 20th c waltz is completely different?

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Greeting Etiquette in the Georgian Era: Bowing, Curtsying, Handshaking, and Nodding

The etiquette of bowing and curtsying shifted to a preference for handshaking and nodding during the late Georgian era.

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Dining in the Georgian Era: à la française

When it comes to dinner parties, are you familiar with the difference between dinner served à la française and served à la russe?

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Gentlemen Cliques of the Georgian Era: From Fops to Corinthians

From fashionable Fops to athletic Corinthians, learn about some of the different types of gentlemen in the Georgian era.

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Ladies' Fashion in the 1790s: A Decade of Transition

The fashion of the 1790s transitioned from French to Grecian Revival, the precursor to Regency fashion but with more versatility of style.

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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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Marriage Settlements of the Georgian Era: 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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Calling Cards & Paying Calls: Social Etiquette in Georgian England

This post explores visiting card and social calling etiquette.

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Courtesy Titles of the British Aristocracy

Is Viscount Lovely titled or heir apparent? Let's explore courtesy titles!

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Scents for the Senses: Perfumes of the Georgian Era

What might a hero's cologne have smelled like during the Georgian Era? Were perfumes subtle or overpowering? Let's talk about perfume!

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University Life in Georgian England

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

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Hygiene in Georgian England: Bathing Regency Heroes

Splish Splash, We're Takin' A Bath! Let's talk bathing, teeth cleaning, and body hair in the Georgian Era.

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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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Boathouses & Rowing Clubs in Georgian England

Should a gentleman invite me for a row on the lake, I shall reply with an enthusiastic, albeit respectable, affirmative.

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Entailments: Our Regency Hero Inherits

Just how does an entailment work, and can it be broken?

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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?