Born 1823, Paris.Died 10 March 1903, Falmouth. Even though Sophie is one of the most prolific painters in the 19th century – if you use Pinterest for browsing art, you’ve almost certainly found one of her works by now – there is not much easily available information about her. Even her exact birth date isContinue reading “Sophie Gengembre Anderson”
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Ancient Rome is my spouse, the 19th century is my lover
Ancient History researchers are often drawn to the 19th century. Here is some insight as to some reasons why.
Queen Stephanie’s Letter X – 8 May 1858, London
On the 11th I leave, Pedro is very impatient, he has already wired me twice to tell me.
Queen Stephanie’s letter XI – No date; written after her arrival in Portugal
Léopold can tell you everything, because we talked about everything together, our comments, our impressions etc. etc. and we were all of the same opinion. Let me envy Leopold; when you read these signs you will have already hugged him in your dear arms.
Queen Stephanie’s Letters – Letter IX
Why don’t I have news at all? I’m heartbroken and worried. The Count of Lavradio telegraphed today to Ostend, and to Düsseldorf, to learn something, but I have not yet received an answer.
Queen Stephanie’s Letters – Letter VIII (From the Queen to her Mother)
Stephanie has finally left Prussia, arriving in Buckingham Palace on the 6th May, after having set sail towards Dover.
Historical Curiosities, Trivia and… gossip?!
In the 19th century, these pieces of gossip can actually get a bit snarky. A few days ago, I stumbled upon several editions of the World of Fashion and Continental Feuilletons, and I’m bringing you today some of the funniest bits.
Bath, Bath, Bath – Jane Austen and Northanger Abbey
Jane Austen can often become a bit lost in the midst of all the other 19th century authors, who write heavy books with deep moral reflections, or compelling tragedies, or brick-sized novels that I love to read and carry in my heart at all times. But that’s undervaluing all that Jane Austen really brought.
Queen Stephanie’s letter number VI
“Sire,
It was a privation for me not to write to you for so long…”
1857 – Yellow Fever in Portugal. Part 1
On the 29th September 1857, the government deemed it necessary to create an extraordinary health council to solve the epidemics, and this council performed the “very honourable, and not scarcely difficult commission” which was entrusted to it, as well as taking measures to see if it was possible to prevent a second wave, at least in such a vast scale.
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