200 years ago, the rain mac first appeared. Click here for a short history of the Mackintosh coat-the first waterproof outerwear. ☔🧥☔🧥
The Rain Mac: A UK Wardrobe Staple
Tag: history
19th Century Women and Bank Accounts
What did rich women do with their money in the nineteenth century? Read on for more information about women and their bank accounts. 💷💷💷
Five Facts: Gay Life in Georgian Britain
It's Pride month, so I've put together some facts about gay life in Georgian Britain. Click here to learn about molly houses. 🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈
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. 🪞🪞🪞
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.
Pregnancy and Childbirth in the Eighteenth Century
Pregnancy and childbirth was dangerous for all women in the eighteenth century. Click here to read more.
Polyamorous or Passionate Friendship: Georgiana Cavendish and Elizabeth Foster.
Was Georgiana Cavendish in a polyamorous relationship with her husband and Lady Elizabeth Foster? Click here for more details.
A Brief History of Anglo-Jewish Society
Want to know more about the history of Anglo-Jewish society? Click here and read about how and when Jewish communities settled in England over the centuries.
We All Want Some Christmas Pudding
Do you want to know about the history of the Christmas pudding? Click here to read more about how the Christmas pudding came to be. 🎄