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Manners and Morals: Gems of Deportment and Childhood Expectations
In Gems of Deportment, published in 1881, we find a description of child rearing that makes certain gendered distinctions.
Charm, Power, and Strategy: Cleopatra’s Political Genius
Cleopatra cultivated a persona of divine authority, believing herself to be a living goddess.
Victorian Etiquette: What “Art of Good Behaviour” Can Teach Us Today
In Facts for the People, or Things Worth Knowing, published in 1850, there is a section called, “Art of Good Behaviour.”
Timeless Tools for Life’s Challenges: Lessons on Character and Integrity
Life is a challenging journey, one where dangers threaten our most valuable treasures: our character and virtues.
The Duchess of Bedford’s Delight: The Evolution of Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea owes its existence to Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford.
Visiting-Cards: A Forgotten Tradition Worth Rediscovering
The visiting-card was once ubiquitous, an expectation for making social connections.
Rediscovering Wassailing
The Edwardian guide book, Entertainments for Every Month, was published in 1916.
A Taste of Tradition: Oyster Soup
Today, we have a classic Oyster Soup recipe that delivers something simple and flavorful.
The Lost Art of True Gentility
A Gentleman - I knew him for a gentleman by signs that never fail.
Why Homemade Cream Cheese Is Better—and How to Make It
Cream cheese is a pasteurized, unaged dairy product with at least a third milkfat.