Regency Science and Invention: The Pedestrian Hobbyhorse

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The Hobbyhorse, or Dandy horse, was a human powered vehicle generally regarded as the early prototype for the bicycle. Invented by Baron Karl Drais, as 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: A Patent for Moveable Axles for Four-Wheeled Carriages

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A delightful “article” in the March 1, 1819 edition of the Repository of Arts, Literature and Fashion details the new patent for moveable axles for 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