Regency Culture and Society: Farriery

The London Encyclopaedia (1829). The etymology of farrier is somewhat up for debate, but one explanation is that it is a combination of Latin words Continue

Regency Health and Medicine: Exercise

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              Lest we think that the common sense health advice of moderation in food, drink and exercise is a Continue

Regency Science and Invention: Quackery

I admit it,  I too find it hard to have my Regency doctors administering blood letting.  I have noticed this often becomes an anachronistic trope Continue