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
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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. 🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈
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. 🍅🥕🫑🥔
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.
Pregnancy and Childbirth in the Eighteenth Century
Pregnancy and childbirth was dangerous for all women in the eighteenth century. Click here to read more.
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. 🎄