Regency Culture and Society: The Persian Student in London
I heard of a fascinating new book on NPR the other day, the recounting of a diary of Persian student who travelled, with five other students, Continue
I heard of a fascinating new book on NPR the other day, the recounting of a diary of Persian student who travelled, with five other students, Continue
The fashion of gloved fingers (except during the winter) is sadly in the past. A proper Regency gentleman would have had a collection for riding, Continue
Sometimes a branding can make you forget the origin of a word. It was that way with Hessians for me until recently, when it dawned Continue
Henry John Temple (1784-1865), 3rd Viscount Palmerston was best known for his impressive political career. Having served twice as Prime Minister, and as Foreign Secretary during Continue