Mr Darcy's Shirt
In the 1995 BBC rendition of Pride and Prejudice, Colin Firth's portrayal of Mr. Darcy includes a notable cream linen …
Georgian-Era
20 Enchanting Paintings of Regency England by Edmund Blair Leighton
Perhaps no painter captures the romance of the English Regency better than Edmund Blair Leighton. Just as we, today, are …
12 Dashing Men of the Regency Era
The Regency (1795–1837) was a period when King George III of England was deemed unfit to rule and his son, the Prince of …
10 Fascinating Facts About Chinoiserie
1. Chinoiserie was once the most coveted fashion of the aristocracy During the 17th and 18th centuries, Europeans became …
The History of Handbags — a 5-Minute Guide
Today's designer handbags have a long and storied history. Early Europeans used handbags just as we do today—to store …
The "Beau Monde" High Fashion of the 18th Century
On August 1, 1714, Queen Anne of Great Britain drew her last breath, and the first of a series of Georges ascended to …
Beware the Full Moon. Beware the Lunar Society
The year was 1775. Some very strange events had been observed at an elegant white mansion in Birmingham, England. In the …
The Colorful Shoes of the 18th Century
Adorned with decadent decorative arts and steeped in affectation, it's no surprise that the French Court led European …
20 Handmade Dolls Tell the History of Fashion
This is the story of how a series of exquisite handmade dolls, representing the history of French haute couture made …
Portrait Miniatures: Intimate Expressions of Love
Portrait miniatures were popular among 16th-century English and French aristocrats. Spreading across Europe in the 18th …
The Last of the Mohicans: A Sweeping Romance from the Seven Years' War
The challenge with historical drama for Hollywood movie studios is to make it appealing to a mass audience. Too much …
12 Paintings That Tell Stories from Auguste Toulmouche
French artist Auguste Toulmouche (1829 - 1890) loved to tell stories. But instead of putting quill to paper, he put …