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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12 min
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.
24 min
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?
15 min
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.
33 min
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.
20 min
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.
13 min
Proposal Traditions: Myth vs Fact of Georgian Era 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 Georgian England
This post explores visiting card and social calling etiquette.
10 min
Courtesy Titles of the British Aristocracy
Is Viscount Lovely titled or heir apparent? Let's explore courtesy titles!
3 min
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!
20 min
University Life in Georgian England
One cannot be both gentleman and scholar. A brief look at university life during the 18th century.
19 min
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.
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?
5 min
Hairstyles of the 1750s
"Worry not, my lady, for you look irresistible with the sheep's head styling!"
4 min
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.
6 min
Entailments: Our Regency Hero Inherits
Just how does an entailment work, and can it be broken?
5 min
Breach of Promise: Broken Engagements in the Georgian Era
What might happen if the hero met the heroine after engaging himself to another woman?
4 min
Coffeehouses & Tearooms of Georgian England
Before the quintessential tearoom, we had coffeehouses. You might recall that our hero Sebastian in The Earl and The Enchantress...
8 min
Widows: Support and Freedom in the Georgian Era
If a lady became widowed, would she be turned out, or would she have her run of the house, complete with love affairs?
7 min
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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