5 minFetes, Samhain, and More: Autumn Traditions in the 18th CenturyDid someone say trick or treat? Let's explore the autumn traditions and customs during the Georgian era.
5 minNews, Gossip, and Marriage Ads: Newspapers in the 18th CenturyThis research section explores the newspapers of the 18th and early 19th century.
3 minLight Dragoons of the 18th Century British ArmyThere's not much more dashing than a cavalry officer astride his mount!
15 minNobility: Titles, Duties, Forms of Address, and MoreMany of our heroes are aristocrats, but have you ever wondered at the difference between the titles and duties?
5 minWriting Implements of the 18th Century Writing was a popular pastime in the 18th century, not only for novels but also for journals and letters.
13 minRacial and Ethnic Diversity in the 18th CenturyFor this research discussion, I'd like to focus on celebrating Black lives in the late 18th and early 19th century England.
4 minCoffeehouses & Tearooms of the 18th CenturyBefore the quintessential tearoom, we had coffeehouses. You might recall that our hero Sebastian in The Earl and The Enchantress...
7 minBanns, Special Licenses, and Common Licenses in the 18th CenturyThe topic for this research interest section is special licenses to marriage, something we read quite often in historical romance novels.
8 minWidows: Support and Freedom in the 18th CenturyIf a lady became widowed, would she be turned out, or would she have her run of the house, complete with love affairs?