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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.

Teatime & Tea Etiquette

How do you take your tea? Seriously. Tea became an important cultural element in the 18th century.

University Life in the 18th century

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

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.

Boathouses & Rowing Clubs in the 18th Century

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

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?

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...

Paullett Golden