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We Are A People Of Heroes
"We are a people of heroes", said an once popular fascist song. The most prominent members of the fascist regime certainly liked to think of themselves as heroes, and they had the medals to prove it....
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The disastrous marriage of George IV and Caroline of Brunswick
Royal marriages were arranged affairs, aligning families and dynasties for political and economic purposes. They were rarely happy, but few were so disastrous as that of Prinny, Prince of Wales and...
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Book Reviews: The Warrior Queen, Whistler, & 201 Killer Cover Letters
Hello everyone,today I'm reviewing a romance based on the Arthurian legends, the biography of one of the most controversial artists of the 19th century, and a guide to help you find the job you've...
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A Queen's Education
King Leopold I of the Belgians advised his niece, Queen Victoria, to study history:Laeken, 18th October 1834My dearest Love,—I am happy to learn that Tunbridge Wells has done you good. Health is the...
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Movie Review: Marie Antoinette (1938)
Marie Antoinette (1938) is often touted to be the best movie made about the unfortunate Queen of France. After finally watching it last week, I can see why. Based on the biography by Stefan Zweig, the...
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Historical Reads: Seven Fictional 'Marie Antoinette' Books for Younger Readers
Over at Reading Treasure, Anne Gibson recommends seven fictional "Marie Antoinette" books for younger readers. To quote:Marie Antoinette, Princess of Versailles by Kathryn Lasky'Princess of...
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A Joyful Easter
Happy Easter everyone! I hope you have a wonderful day with your loved ones.
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Madame Victoire's Religious Scruples
Like many Christians, Madame Victoire, daughter of King Louis XV of France, struggled with the privations of Lent, as Madame Campan, recorded in her memoirs:Madame Victoire, good, sweet-tempered, and...
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Joan Hassall’s Wood Engravings of Jane Austen's Works
Joan Hassall was an English book illustrator and wood engraver. Between 1957 and 1962, the Folio Society commissioned her to create wood engravings for new editions of Jane Austen's works. Here are a...
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Book Reviews: Queen Elizabeth's Daughter, Her Ladyship's Guide To Good...
Hello everyone,ready for today's book reviews? The first book is a Tudor romance, the second an etiquette manual, and the third a guide that will help young adults succeed in life. Let's get...
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The Battle Of The Pictures
William Hogarth originally engraved "The Battle of the Pictures" as a bidder's ticket for an auction of his paintings, which included sets such as A Harlot's Progress, A Rake's Progress and The Four...
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Giovanna Of Italy
The last Tsaritsa of Bulgaria was an Italian Princess called Giovanna Elisabetta Antonia Romana Maria. Born in Rome on 13 November 1907, she was the fourth child of King Vittorio Emanuele III and Queen...
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Historical Reads: The Marriage Of George And Jane Boleyn
Although there is no proof that the marriage of George and Jane Boleyn was unhappy, the myth persists. Clare Cherry, over at the Anne Boleyn Files, explains why. To quote:So if there is no direct...
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The King And Queen Of The Belgians Visit Niagara Falls
In 1919, the Belgian royal family toured the United States. One of their stops was Niagara Falls. Here's an account of their visit: Since Louis Hennepin, the Belgian explorer, described Niagara Falls...
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Who Killed Anne Boleyn?
Next month marks the anniversary of Anne Boleyn's death. The unfortunate Queen was condemned and executed on trumped-up charges of adultery and incest clearly meant to blacken her reputation forever....
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Book Review: Twilight Of The Belle Epoque By Mary McAuliffe
It's the end of an era that's described in Mary MacAuliffe's Twilight Of The Belle Epoque: The Paris of Picasso, Stravinsky, Proust, Renault, Marie Curie, Gertrude Stein, and Their Friends Through the...
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Santa Cecilia By Raphael
In 1516-1517, Raphael painted a picture of St Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians and Church music, listening to a choir of angels. Clothed in gold, as described in the 13th century text Legenda...
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Sophie Blanchard, The First Female Professional Balloonist
Ballooning was a very dangerous profession, and certainly not one you would think suitable for a late 18h/early 19th century woman. But Sophie Blanchard wasn't your average woman. Although she wasn't...
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Book Reviews: Past Scents, A Butler's Guide To Entertaining At Home, & On...
Hello everyone,curious to know what books I'm going to share with you today? Well, the first is an essay on the history of scents, the second a guide on entertaining, and the third a memoir. Enjoy!Past...
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Fashions For 1812
Hello ladies,I haven't posted any fashion plates in ages. Time to remedy that, don't you think? Here are a few that shows us what a fashionable lady would have worn in the first half of...
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