- 1. How 19th Century Sex Workers Were Blamed For Ruining Lives By Trying To Survive
- (Feminism)
- Often referred to as “Fair Cyprians” or “Dashing Cyprians” by Regency era newspapers, a Cyprian was, quite simply, a high-class prostitute. The truly celebrated amongst them could take their ...
- Created on 21 August 2019
- 2. How Victorians Took To The Beach
- (Living)
- ... our Aristocracy, often surpass those that have been worn in London or Paris, during the height of the Season.” 1827 Seaside Costume, Ackermann’s Fashion Plate. In the Regency era and into the ...
- Created on 24 July 2019
- 3. William Randolph Hearst's Euology For His Beloved Dog Is The Greatest Love Story Of Al
- (Living)
- With their short legs, long bodies, and oversized personalities, the Dachshund is one of the most easily recognizable of all dog breeds – as well as one of the most popular. Developed in Germany ...
- Created on 29 May 2019
- 4. How One Harsh Critic Almost Ended John Keats' Career And Possibly His Life
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- Nearly 195 years after John Keats’ death, even the most non-poetic amongst us can still quote the first line of Endymion: “A thing of beauty is a joy forever…” Yet, upon its release in 1818, Endymion ...
- Created on 22 May 2019
- 5. "Game of Thrones" Is Over, Here Are 12 Books & Shows To Get Into No
- (Entertainment)
- ... May 27th. If you enjoy spanning historical-fantasy dramas, Outlander might be up your alley. 9. Sorcerer to the Crown by: Zen Cho (Novel) “In Regency London, Zacharias Wythe is England's first ...
- Created on 20 May 2019
- 6. You Will Swoon After Reading Love Letters From These 2 Military Leaders
- (Living)
- ... appeared on MiMiMatthews.com and is reprinted here with permission. More from BUST How Georgian And Regency Literature Shaped Society's View Of Cats BadRx: How Victorians Survived Cold Season ...
- Created on 13 May 2019
- 7. How Georgian and Regency Literature Shaped Society's View Of Cat
- (Books)
- As popular a pet as cats are in modern day households, it was the dog that dominated the home and hearth of the 18th and early 19th century. Cats had their admirers, of course, amongst whom were ...
- Created on 08 May 2019
- 8. War Letters Teach Us More About History Than Any Textbook Can
- (Living)
- ... home front or dealt with directly via a character who has been in the military or is still serving abroad, war is a part of many historical novels. Indeed, there aren’t many fans of Georgian and Regency ...
- Created on 03 April 2019
- 9. Pug Yeah: Pugs in History and Literature
- (Living)
- Pugs feature in many of our favorite Regency novels and, in most of them, the cheerful little dog, which currently ranks 32nd most popular breed in the United States, is not portrayed in a very flattering ...
- Created on 26 March 2019
- 10. When Classic Books Are Turned Into Movies
- (Entertainment)
- ... then decide for yourself. The Reluctant Widow, 1950. In 1955, Heyer’s popular Regency romance, Arabella, was made into a German film titled Bezaubernde Arabella (Enchanting Arabella). Starring Johanna ...
- Created on 05 February 2019
- 11. A Look At Ladies' Shawls In Classic 19th Century Literature
- (Style)
- From the Regency era to the end of the 1860s, there was no fashion accessory as versatile and ubiquitous as the shawl. Available in all weights of fabrics, including silk, lace, muslin, and cashmere ...
- Created on 15 January 2019
- 12. The Best Historical Fiction To Curl Up With This Winter
- (Books)
- ... to look at some of our favourite historical fiction. We’ve got something for everyone: Crime! Romance! Fancy dandies with tight tights! All the literary food groups. 1. Regency Buck by Georgette Heyer ...
- Created on 14 December 2018
- 13. Phone? Wallet? Lorgnette? Learn About The Accessory A 19th Century Woman Would Never Leave Home Without
- (Style)
- ... the remnants of 18th and 19th century life still manage to pop up in purely practical ways. So next time you are out and about wearing your Regency era shawl, don’t forget to bring along your 19th century ...
- Created on 06 November 2018
- 14. Three Intriguing 19th-Century Dog Tales
- (Living)
- ... off her.” The above tale is related in many books, newspapers, and magazines published during the Regency and Victorian era. In each publication, the facts are essentially the same, however in none ...
- Created on 12 September 2018
- 15. "To All The Boys I've Loved Before" Is Netflix's Best Rom-Com
- (Movies)
- ... dramatic ways. In the worlds of lusty Regency-era paperbacks and classic 1980s comedies like Sixteen Candles (which Lara Jean and Peter watch) the women who are desired and pursued are white. When your ...
- Created on 21 August 2018
- 16. A Bizarre Story Of 19th Century Streetcars And Giant Cats
- (Living)
- ... of Emotions in Man and Animals, 1872. More from BUST The Aston V. Elliot Case Had Noblemen, Adulterers, And All Kinds Of Regency-Era Drama The Story Behind Tommie, Victorian Mystery Writer Wilkie ...
- Created on 17 July 2018
- 17. The Aston v. Elliot Case Had Noblemen, Adulterers, And All Kinds Of Regency-Era Drama
- (General)
- ... at the parties given by the celebrated Regency hostess Jane Harley, Countess of Oxford, at her home in St. James’s Square. In anticipation of a divorce from his wife, Aston had turned his eye to Lady Oxford’s ...
- Created on 10 July 2018
- 18. Here's How Fashionable Women Dressed In The 1820
- (Style)
- ... fashion guide to the 1820s, a decade which stood between the Regency era (1811-1820) and the Victorian era (1837-1901). This decade is notable in fashion as providing a bridge between the classic, high-waisted ...
- Created on 22 May 2018
- 19. Here's How European And American Women Dressed In The 1830
- (Style)
- The 1830s was another transformative decade in 19th century fashion. Like the 1820s, it was a span of years which stood between the Regency era (1811-1820) and the Victorian era (1837-1901), providing ...
- Created on 27 March 2018
- 20. What's All The Bustle About? A Visual Guide To 19th Century Fashio
- (Style)
- The silhouette of women’s gowns changed a great deal over the course of the 19th century. Side-by-side, it's easy to notice the difference between an early Regency gown with an empire waist, and ...
- Created on 27 February 2018
