Monthly Archives: September 2018

The Hairbrush Through the Regency

Posted on 28 September 2018 by

Archaeological evidence suggests that the hairbrush has existed in one form or another since early pre-historic times. Today, one can find dozens of them, in all shapes, styles and colors, on racks at any number of stores and shops, in … Continue reading →

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Regency Bicentennial:   First Successful Blood Transfusion Using Human Blood

Posted on 21 September 2018 by

Two hundred years ago, this coming Tuesday, a doctor in London performed the first successful blood transfusion, using human blood. Strange as it may seem, for centuries before, many physicians felt blood was blood and a number of blood transfusions … Continue reading →

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Regency Bicentennial:   Belzoni Sets Off to Find the Ruins of Berenike

Posted on 14 September 2018 by

Two hundred years ago, this Sunday, the one-time circus performer turned archaeologist, Giovanni Belzoni, set off to seek the real ruins of the Ancient Egyptian port city of Berenike, or, as it is more commonly known today, Berenice. An important … Continue reading →

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Bath Olivers:   Regency Diet Biscuits?

Posted on 7 September 2018 by

Regency characters visiting Bath to take the waters may want to accompany their panacea of choice with a few Bath Olivers, in order to ameliorate the not-so-pleasant taste of the water. Those who have embarked on a slimming regimen during … Continue reading →

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