Tag Archives: Historical Hussies

Historical Hussies: Bathing in the Middle Ages

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Jenna Jaxon

I’m on Historical Hussies today, continuing my inquiry into bathing through history. This month I’m talking about Bathing inthe Midle Ages: The first thing to affirm is that yes, people did bathe during the Medieval period, using several different methods. … Continue reading →

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Historical Hussies: Bathtubs in Regency England

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Jenna Jaxon

I’m on Historical Hussies today, talking about Bathtubs in Regency England: At the end of the 18th century, attitudes toward bathing began to change. Beau Brummel, a Regency fashion plate, was an advocate of bathing often and he was a … Continue reading →

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Historical Hussies: Gambling Establishments in the Regency

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Jenna Jaxon

Yesterday, as my monthly blog post on Historical Hussies, I posted about a topic that’s gained a lot of my interest lately–gambling and gambling establishments during the Regency period. My current WIP, Pride of Lyons, has key scenes set in … Continue reading →

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Traditional Victorian Christmas Dishes

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Jenna Jaxon

Happy Holidays! Every month I write a post for another historical romance blod called Historical Hussies. I’m supposed to post the first Wednesday of each month, but somehow I completley forgot December 1st was the first Wednesday. So I was … Continue reading →

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No Occupation for a Lady

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Jenna Jaxon

  I’m on Historical Hussies today with a post about the very few occupations that were allowed for ladies of the aristocracy or genteel birth in the 18th century. If a woman did not marry by the time she was … Continue reading →

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Winter Frolics in Regency London: The Last Frost Fair

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Jenna Jaxon

Today is the first Wednesday in January, therefore it’s my “day” over on Historical Hussies.  To celebrate winter (which we’ve not had enough of here in Virginia), I decided to do a post on a very chilly subject, the last … Continue reading →

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