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Rose Bertin, Minister Of Fashion
Chanel. Dior. Givenchy. Gaultier. Today French fashion designers are renowned and loved the world over. But the first to be celebrated, and to bring haute couture to the forefront of popular culture...
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The Wedding Of Prince Alfred & Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna
Prince Albert, the fourth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, had set his eye on the 17 year old Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna. But everyone seemed to be against the match. Marie Alexandrovna...
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Book Review: Elizabeth I & Her Circle By Susan Doran
They say you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Whether that's true or not, it is undeniable that your relationships with everyone you know, from your family to your...
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Favours Refused
The Austrian Emperor Joseph II, Marie Antoinette's brother, received a lot of petitions and requests for favours. But he only granted them when he thought the men (or women) were worth them. Here are...
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The Life Of Female Pirate Mary Read
One of the most famous female pirates of all time, Mary Read was born in 1691 in England, the illegitimate daughter of a captain's widow. She had a legitimate brother from her mother's marriage. When...
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George Stubbs' Horse Portraits
WhistlejacketAristocrats didn't just commission portraits of themselves and their families. They also commissioned portraits of their beloved horses. In the 18th century, the man for the job was George...
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Book Reviews: Caesar's Not Here: The Inauguration Of Pompey's Theatre & The...
Hello everyone,I have two new novels for you today. Enjoy!Caesar's Not Here: The Inauguration of Pompey's Theater by Alex Johnston Did you miss Marcus Mettius? I certainly did. Our favourite Roman...
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47 Washington's Maxims
1. Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those present.2. In the presence of others sing not to yourself with a humming voice, nor drum with your fingers or feet.3. Speak not...
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Historical Reads: Bonaparte the Bookworm
Over at Military History Now, author Shannon Selin talks about Napoleon's love for reading and his favourite books. To quote:According to his classmate (and later secretary) Louis Bourrienne, Napoleon...
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The Lady Mary Submits To Her Father
22 June 1536 was a black day for the Lady Mary, the only surviving child of Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. She finally submitted to her father's request to accept him as the...
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Book Reviews: Rome's Revolution & 365 Reasons To Be Proud To Be A Londoner
Hello everyone,I have two history books, one more engaging than the other, to introduce to you today. So, let's get started:Rome's Revolution: Death of the Republic & Birth of the Empire by Richard...
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Hair Fashions In Ancient Rome
(C) ShakkoThe 1816 edition of the Belle Assemblee featured a very interesting article about the headdresses of some of most famous women in ancient Rome, and how hair fashions changed throughout the...
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Historical Reads: Cheating Valets and Tricks of the Trade
Valets knew many tricks to enrich themselves at the expense of their masters. Author Geri Walton shares a few:Valets, similar to a household steward, used a variety of tricks to enhance their income....
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Was Mary Boleyn Really The Mistress Of King Francis I Of France?
Eric Ives once famously commented that everything we know about Mary Boleyn "could be written on the back of a postcard with room to spare". So, basically, we know nothing. Only a few random facts...
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The Armstrong Girl: A Child For Sale: The Battle Against The Victorian Sex...
In Italy, the age of consent is 14. I never questioned it. If anything I wondered why in the UK it was 16. Now I know. It is thanks to the efforts of many reformers, including William Stead, editor of...
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A Negligent Duchess
When, in April 1776, English author Fanny Burney met Georgiana, the Duchess of Devonshire, at the park, she wasn't too impressed. Here's what she wrote to Samuel Crisp:Mr. Burney, Hetty and I took a...
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The Short Life Of Anne Leighton
In late 1591, Elizabeth Knollys, a descendant of the Boleyns, and her husband, professional soldier Sir Thomas Leighton, welcomed a daughter into the world and their family. They named her Anne, and...
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The Geffrye, Museum Of The Home
© IridescentiSo, what does a history nerd do when she moves to London? Goes museum hunting, of course. And, here, museums abound. But they aren't all famous like the British Museum or National Portrait...
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My Lady Viper By E. Knight
Synopsis:When Anne Boleyn falls to the executioner’s ax on a cold spring morning in 1536, Anne Seymour knows her family faces peril. As alliances shift and conspiracies multiply, the Seymours plot to...
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A Wedding Anniversary Guide
The custom of celebrating anniversary weddings has, of late years, been largely practiced, and they have become a very pleasant means of social reunion among the relatives and friends of both husband...
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