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Zeina Makky
Feb 12, 2020
Love and marriage in Jane Austen’s day
Marriage in the Regency era was more like a business arrangement.
Robin K. Floyd
Feb 5, 2020
Jane Austen’s family tree
We’ve laid out Austen’s family tree, as well as closer looks at her parents’ families.
Robin K. Floyd
Jan 15, 2020
How to embroider
If you have ever wanted to learn how to embroider, here are a few basic techniques.
Zeina Makky
Dec 4, 2019
For your viewing pleasure: Movies and shows set in the Georgian and Regency eras
There is a vast array of non-Austen films and shows set in or around that same period that merit attention.
Zeina Makky
Nov 20, 2019
Food, Regency style
Food in the Regency period tended to be more seasonal, fresher and definitely less sweet.
Zeina Makky
Nov 13, 2019
Recommended reading: Books on Regency life
For a deeper dive on what it was like to live in the Regency era, these publications are a good place to start.
Robin K. Floyd
Nov 6, 2019
Political parties in the Regency Era
As you read Claire Tomalin’s biography, you may see a few mentions of how Jane Austen grew up in Tory country. So what does that mean?
Robin K. Floyd
Oct 23, 2019
Five things about mourning during the Regency era
Many of our customs and traditions have changed since the early 19th century, but some are not so different.
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