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How disagreeable!: Etiquette At Versailles
The Queen's toilet was a masterpiece of etiquette; everything was done in a prescribed form. Both the dame d'honneur and the dame d'atours usually attended and officiated, assisted by the first femme...
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Susannah Arne Cibber
Susannah Arne was born into a musically gifted family in Covent Garden, London, in 1714. Her father and grandfather were upholsterers, but her siblings and she excelled at musical studies and carved...
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Movie Review: Wuthering Heights (1939)
Although hailed as the best rendition of the classic Bronte novel, Wuthering Heights 1939 left me wanting for more. Not that I should have expected it. My main problem with this movie is how tame it is...
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Was Count Fersen Really Marie Antoinette's Lover?
He was a skilled Swedish statesman and diplomat. A soldier in the War for the American Independence. A devoted and fervent royalist who faithfully served both the Kings of Sweden and France. An...
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Book Reviews: The Abortionist's Daughter, The Sharp Hook of Love, The Tudor...
Hello everyone,today I'm reviewing three historical novels, and a biography of a great ancient female ruler. If you pick up these books, I hope you'll enjoy them as much as I did.The Abortionist's...
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A Quartet For A Razor!
Haydn reached London in the opening days of 1791. He passed his first night at the house of Bland, the music-publisher, at 45 High Holborn, which now, rebuilt, forms part of the First Avenue Hotel....
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Alicia Meynell, The First Woman Jockey In England
The daughter of a Norwich watchmaker, Alicia Meynell was born in 1782. She had an older sister, who married William Flint of Yorkshire. It is likely through them that Alicia met her lover....
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Interview With Elisa De Carlo, Author Of The Abortionist's Daughter
Elisa DeCarlo is a lady of many talents. She’s been a working journalist, an audiobook abridger, magazine staff writer, and comic performer, and has also sold plus-size vintage clothing. Her knowledge...
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Woman In Green
Camille by Claude ManetMargarett by George Dunlop LeslieGirl With A Red Umbrella by Herbert Gustave SchmalzA Lady by Irving Ramsey WilesLady With A Dog by Mather BrownPortrait Of A Young Lady by...
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Book Reviews: Centuries Of Change, The French Executioner, My Days With...
Hello everyone,today I'm reviewing four history books, including one for children, and a novel with fantastical elements. Here we go:Centuries of Change: Which Century Saw The Most Change? by Ian...
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The Death Of Prince Leopold Of Brunswick
We have within these few days, experienced the greatest calamities by the overflowing of the Oder, which burst its banks in several places, and carried away horses, bridges, and every thing that...
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Feodora Of Leiningen, Queen Victoria's Half-sister
King George III had sired many sons, but only the eldest, George, married (much against his will) and had a legitimate child, Charlotte. Her premature death in childbirth, spurred her uncles to find...
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Historical Reads: Anne Boleyn and Bloody Mary
Claire Ridgway, over at The Anne Boleyn Files, takes a close look at the relationship between Anne Boleyn and her step-daughter Mary. To quote:There is evidence that Anne did try and forge a...
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The Historical Gift Guide 2014
Hello everyone,have you started your Christmas shopping yet? If you're still looking for the perfect present for a history lover, check out these adorable gifts below:Marie Antoinette ship inspired...
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Book Reviews: Sacred Success, The Millionaire Wage Slave, Super Job Search, &...
Hello everyone, it's time for some more reviews. Ready? Here we go:Sacred Success: A Course in Financial Miracles by Barbara Stanny This is not your usual finance book. It doesn't provide lots of tips...
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Hints Of Drawing Room Etiquette For Gentlemen
We know not why fashion and etiquette should be considered exclusively feminine; both ladies and gentleman mingle in the great arena in which fashion is supposed to be displayed, called society, and...
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Caroline St Jules
Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, and her best friend, Lady Elizabeth (Bess) Foster fell pregnant around the same time. It would've been a lovely coincidence if the babies didn't share the same father,...
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15 Minutes with Mike Rendell @ Georgian Gentleman
For this month's instalment of the "15 Minutes With" series, I have the pleasure to introduce you to Mike Rendell, a lawyer turned historian who divides his time between England and Spain. Mike blogs...
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The Amazing Escape Of Princess Henrietta
The future Charles II wasn't the only member of his family who had to hurriedly flee England during the Civil War between monarchy and parliament that tore the country apart. His baby sister Henrietta,...
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Book Reviews: Dressed For War, The Wars Of The Roses, Modern Man, & Kids...
Hello everyone,today I'm reviewing three history books, including a wonderful little one for children, and a biography of a famous architect. Enjoy!Dressed for War: Uniform, Civilian Clothing &...
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