Clever ways to save on Regency Era postage
Mail during the Regency functioned somewhat differently than today’s mail system which made it a priority to to get as much as one could on a single sheet of paper.
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What do dragons eat for breakfast? Cinnamon Rolls!
Children often ask the most wonderful, insightful questions. Questions like “What do dragons eat for breakfast?” Clearly those questions demand an answer.
Continue reading →The Power of a Well Written Letter
During the Regency era, letters were a major source of news and communication, both personal and in the broader social context. Interestingly, most of this communication flowed through the pens of the women of a household.
Continue reading →What might Jane Austen have known about Chocolate?
In honor of International Chocolate Day, let’s dive into a little history of chocolate!
Continue reading →What is a Mortsafe?
In Here There Be Dragons, Anne Wentworth rented a mortsafe to protect a grave. So then, what is a mortsafe and what sort of protection did it provide?
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