It's Pride month, so I've put together some facts about gay life in Georgian Britain. Click here to learn about molly houses. 🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈
Category: Research
Five Facts: Mary Shelley – Overshadowed Mother of Sci-Fi
Mary Shelley nee Godwin was more than just the author or Frankenstein. If you want to learn more, click here for five facts about her life.
Percy Bysshe Shelley: Radical Romanticism
Do you want to know more about the radical romantic, Percy Bysshe Shelley? Click here for five facts about the poet.
A Short History of Vegetarianism
How old is the vegetarian diet? To answer this question and more, click here for a short history of vegetarianism. 🍅🥕🫑🥔
Mirror, Mirror on the Georgian House Wall
What did they use mirrors for in a Georgian House? Click here to learn more about the history of mirrors and Georgian mirrors. 🪞🪞🪞
Regency Era Furniture: Beds and Mattresses
What would a Regency romance hero or heroine sleep on? Click here to learn about beds and mattresses in the Regency era.
Do You Want To Be A Lady’s Companion?
In historical romance, a lot of women become a lady's companion, but what did that mean? Click here to learn more about the thankless job.
Five Facts: Black Georgians
Do you want to know more about the Black community in Georgian Britain? Click here for five facts about Black Georgians.
The Yorkshire Luddites
Click here to learn about the Yorkshire Luddites who caused chaos and fear in the industrial towns and cities during the late Georgian period.
Pregnancy and Childbirth in the Eighteenth Century
Pregnancy and childbirth was dangerous for all women in the eighteenth century. Click here to read more.