Category Archives: Regency Life
The Scientific Management of Georgian Beauty
Life in early modern (1500-1800) societies was rife with injuries and diseases that could result in bodily deformities. Moneyed and poor alike were subject to the debilitating effects to daily life. Preventing such deformities, and thus increasing beauty became important.
Continue reading →Georgian Ice Cream and Ices
After making its way onto the culinary scene, ice creams and sorbets exploded in popularity during the Georgian era. But Georgian ice cream looked a little different from its modern counterpart. Come take a peek!
Continue reading →A Brief History of Ice Cream
July is National Ice Cream Month. What better excuse for taking a look at the history of ice cream?
Continue reading →Black Britons in Jane Austen’s England
While there is no way to know for certain who made up Jane Austen’s circle of acquaintance during her lifetime, it was highly likely that Black Britons were among those with whom she would have been familiar.
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