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Nov 23, 2022

A Regency Thanksgiving? Regency Dinner Meals and Traditional Thanksgiving Ones

How are our popular Turkey Day meals different from those at a wealthy Regency family’s formal dinner party? Read on to find out!

Nov 9, 2022

Austen's 'Dear Dr. Johnson'

Austen refers to Samuel Johnson in her work, both juvenile and mature. Do his Dictionary definitions shed light on her novel?

Nov 4, 2022

To the Polls!

As we get ready to head to the polls Tuesday, a quick look back at elections during Austen's lifetime.

Nov 2, 2022

Which Decade are You?

Fashion changed a lot during Jane Austen’s lifetime. Take our quiz to find out which decade is most like your style!

Oct 26, 2022

Halloween Special: Mummies! Unwrapping Napoleon’s Egyptian Campaign

Jane Austen would not have had Halloween festivities as a child, but that doesn't mean she didn't know mummies!

Oct 19, 2022

No Loitering?

Jane Austen came from a family of writers and story-tellers, like her older brother James Austen, author of The Loiterer and comic prologues

Sep 28, 2022

Top Trends in Children’s Fashion in Jane Austen’s Time

A brief introduction to the changing styles of children's fashion in the time of Jane Austen

Sep 14, 2022

Jane Austen's Georgian Era

Taking a look at the events that happened during Jane Austen's first 20 years.