Regency Science and Technology: Maillardet’s Automaton

Maillardet's Automaton 1826 plate

La Belle Assemblee, 1806 The 17th century saw the first automaton devices coming into popular imagination.  In the 18th century, the mechanical toy took off, Continue

Regency Hot Spots: Angelo’s School of Arms

Angelo’s School of Arms in Soho was founded by legendary fencing master Domenico Angelo in 1758. Domenico authored a book on fencing and is credited Continue