Musings of a Romance Author
Sarah Biffin, born in 1784 with a disability, emerged as a celebrated miniature portrait artist and calligrapher despite societal prejudice. Overcoming numerous challenges, she garnered recognition through her art, receiving commissions from notable figures like Queen Victoria. Biffin's legacy endures, inspiring advocates for disability rights and showcasing the resilience of disabled artists.
Before I wrote my short story featuring vampires for the Sense, Sensibility & Shifters anthology, I did a bit of research into the evolution of vampires in fiction. From bloated creatures to sparkling romantic heroes, fictional vampires have come a long way.
200 years ago, the Panic of 1825 forced England to reform the economic system and set the basis for the modern economy. But what happened?
South Asian communities in Britain have existed since the 1600s. Click here to learn more about South Asians in Georgian Britain.
There's been a bridge across the Thames since the 1st century CE. But what happened to the medieval bridge? Click here to find out. 🌉
What methods of birth control were available to the Georgians? Click here to find out, and learn about the history of birth control. 👶🏻👶🏻
Did they use napkins during the Regency? Click here to answer this question and learn more about the history of napkins. 🤔
What was an 18th century masquerade and why were they scandalous? Click here to learn more about the social event that took London by storm.
Why didn't we sing carols in church until the 19th century? Click here to learn more about the history of Christmas carols. 🎄🎼🎵🎶🎄
What was life like if you had a disability in 18th century Britain? Click here to find out how disabled people lived at that time. ♿👩🏻🦯