arts & humanities

Flash Fiction Writing

This post discusses the techniques and arc of flash fiction writing.

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?

Hairstyles of the 1750s

"Worry not, my lady, for you look irresistible with the sheep's head styling!"

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...

Hippotherapy: Physical & Mental Rehabilitation

Did you know that horses are used for physical therapy, mental health, and rehabilitation?

Midwifery Herbs of the 18th Century and Beyond

When herbs were the best available medicine, how did midwives treat patients?

Bamburgh Castle: A Unique Hospital in the 18th Century

Where might you go if you you needed a smallpox inoculation?

Midwifery of the 18th Century

Before hospital births, what was a mother-to-be to do?

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?

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?

Soundproofing Techniques in the 18th Century

Supposing a hero needed a little peace and quiet, could he soundproof his bedchamber?

Aristocratic Composers in the 18th Century

Would an aristocratic composer be socially accepted? This post explores aristocrats dipping their nibs into music composition.

Paullett Golden