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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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.
- 7 min
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?
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Scents for the Senses: Perfumes of the 18th century
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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Hygiene in the 18th Century
Splish Splash, We're Takin' A Bath! Let's talk bathing, teeth cleaning, and body hair in the Georgian Era.
- 11 min
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?
- 11 min
Christmas Holiday Traditions of the 18th Century
In this research section, we'll explore the holiday traditions during December celebrated during the Georgian era.
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News, Gossip, and Marriage Ads: Newspapers in the 18th Century
This research section explores the newspapers of the 18th and early 19th century.
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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?
- 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.
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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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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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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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