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John Bull In Clover & John Bull Done Over
In 1819, England was facing an economic crisis. The conditions of the country were summed up in a double print, "John Bull In Clover"& "John Bull Done Over", published by Fores on 9th January.In...
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Hart
After sixteen years of marriage, several miscarriages and two healthy daughters, Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, finally gave birth to a long-awaited heir. The happy event took place in Paris, on...
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you are with your family, loved ones and friends, and are all having a lovely time.And to those who don't celebrate it, have a wonderful day!
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Best Posts Of 2013
Hello everyone,the year is almost over. That means it's time to take a small trip down memory lane and reminisce about some of the topics we've discussed this year. Here we go:Le Bon Genre: a series of...
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Historical Reads: Peg Woffington
Heather Carroll remembers the 18th century actress Peg Woffington. To quote:Not only did Peg show a skill in playing breeches roles, which she was given quite frequently, but she took to playing...
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Linen For The Wash
If the family washing be done at home, the duty will either fall upon the maid, or she will have to assist the washerwoman who may be engaged for the purpose. In some families, everything is washed at...
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year everyone! I hope 2014 will be a wonderful year for you all, full of love, health and happiness.I also want to take this opportunity to thank you all for all your support. Thank you for...
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Fairy Tales Illustrations By Edmund Dulac
Born in 1822, Edmund Dulac was a French illustrator who became famous for his enchanting illustrations of fairy tales. He had shown a talent for drawing since early childhood so, in 1900, he quit his...
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Book Reviews: The Boleyn Deceit, Lady Catherine The Earl & The Real Downtown...
Hello everyone,today I'm reviewing a historical novel about Anne Boleyn's son (yep, you've read that right) and two non-fiction history books about Richard III and the real inhabitants of Highclere...
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Marie Antoinette At The Conciergerie
The Queen descended from her carriage. She was weak, but erect. The close heat of the night and her sleeplessness and her fatigue had caused great beads of sweat to stand upon her forehead. Up river...
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Muffs: A Winter Must-Have Accessory
These days, we don gloves. But, in the past, when the temperatures fell and the cold winds started blowing, fashionable ladies (and men) would wear muffs to keep their dainty little fingers warm. Muffs...
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Historical Reads: Manly Slang From The 19th Century
The Art Of Manliness remembers some colourful words and phrases used by men in the 19th century. To quote:Bully Trap. A brave man with a mild or effeminate appearance, by whom the bullies are...
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Parasitic Relatives
"I want to know how many they are and how much money they siphoned out of me!," said Mussolini to De Cesare, his secretary. He was talking about his relatives. Tired of their continuous requests for...
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The Divorce Of Napoleon And Josephine
This month, in 1810, Napoleon divorced his first wife, and the love of his life, Josephine. Napoleon had met the recently widowed Josephine in September 1795 and had been instantly smitten with her....
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Book Reviews: The Venetians, The Millionaire Map, & Profiting Without Producing
Hello everyone,today I'm gonna review three books that have all, in a way, something to do with money and economy. The first is on the history of Venice, one of the first great economic empires in the...
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Readers' Feedback Survey 2014
Hello everyone,History And Other Thoughts needs your help! Could you please spare a few minutes of your time to fill in this survey to tell me what you think about this blog, what you like and dislike...
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Corisande Armandine Sophie Leonie de Gramont
The charming Corisande Armandine Sophie Leonie de Gramont was the daughter of AglaƩ de Polignac and granddaughter of Gabrielle, Marie Antoinette's best friend. Born in 1783, for the first few years of...
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Historical Reads: Lady Letitia Lade
Heather Carroll remembers the infamous Lady Letitia Lade. To quote: We can infer that she came from humble origins which led her to employment in seedy London as a servant in a brothel. It is here that...
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Leopold I, King Of The Belgians, On His Second Wife
On 9th August, Leopold I, King of the Belgians and Queen Victoria's maternal uncle, married Louise Marie, Princess of Orleans, daughter of King Louis Philippe of France. A few weeks later, Leopold...
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