Creating the Shape of Georgian Beauty
Once deformity occurred, the amelioration of such irregularities was imperative lest they destroy that balance of the constitution which is so necessary to health and longevity.
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Barley Water From 1734 – Perfect Drink For The Summer Heat!
Watch how barley water was actually made in Austen’s day!
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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!
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