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Died 1806 Georgiana, duchess of Devonshire: incomparable icon of culture, fashion & politics

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2020-03-30

From 1779 to 1783 Britain’s epic defence in the “Great Siege of Gibraltar” was one of her few successes in the American War of Independence. Starvation, bombardment, tunnelling, land assault and naval power all played a role. Click https://t.co/RlvUCnmK2w

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2020-03-29

“Your Majesty should know that Berkeley did confide in me years ago and enjoined upon me the necessity of silence. He stated that Miss Tudor was his wife and the worst used woman in the world.” https://t.co/ichcZzvhaR

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2020-03-28

François Levaillant: Explorer, Naturalist, and Ornithologist Extraordinaire - Explorer, naturalist, and ornithologist extraordinaire François Levaillant was born on 6 August 1753 in Paramaribo ... https://t.co/1ahFptkSbB

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2020-03-26

Tales of Monkeys as Pets in the 18th Century and 19th Century - Many people desired a pet monkey in the 1700 and 1800s. One nineteenth century gentleman claimed a pet monkey was ... https://t.co/fSPMtzAmRC

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2020-03-21

Have you ever wondered about culinary iconography? Check out this new blog post by Nancy Siegel about food and satire! https://t.co/Y8NyIM5GBe

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2020-03-21

To get us all through the we've made our Flintlock preview FREE. Take care of yourself with some heroines, from pirates to highwaymen! https://t.co/pyH8DRmpRt

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2020-03-20

The nursery rhyme Jack & Jill dates back at least to 18thC England. In the 16thC the words Jack & Jill implied a boy & girl romantically involved, as referenced by Shakespeare & the old English proverb. “A good Jack makes a good Jill.”
Art: Walter Crane

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2020-03-19

If you're working from home and don't have easy access to ECF articles online via an institutional proxy, please email me so that I may help: ecf.ca
If it's only one or two articles, I can send a pdf file directly to you. Just ask.

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2020-03-18

Died 18Mar1745 Sir Robert Walpole, first Prime Minister of Great Britain and although exact dates are debated, the period of 1721–42 is often used. He holds record as longest-serving Prime Minister in Britain.

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2020-03-18

Bedford Coffee House: A Popular Spot Edit - Located in the north-west corner, under the Piazza in Covent Garden, Bedford Coffee House was supposedly modeled on Button’s Coffee House. Bedford’s was ... https://t.co/UvfF0bMTbr

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2020-03-18

ECF Spring 2020 (32.2) drops in April, and I cannot stop thinking abt the great articles in that issue:
"Plebeianizing the Female Soldier: Radical Liberty and The Life and Adventures of Mrs. Christian Davies"
by Fraser Easton
https://t.co/bzNRfGLQUP

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2020-03-18

While Spring 2020 is not due until April, I cannot stop thinking about the great articles that will run in that issue, including:
"Robinson Crusoe and the Earthy Ground"
by James Robert Wood
https://t.co/bzNRfGLQUP

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2020-03-18

Madame Récamier’s Bedroom: A Masterpiece - Everyone wanted to see Madame Récamier’s at her house located in the Chaussée d’Antin that had once belonged to Jacques Necker, minister to Louis XVI. The ... https://t.co/x4A4t2NiQm

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2020-03-12

Madame Récamier’s Bedroom: A Masterpiece - Everyone wanted to see bedroom at her house located in the Chaussée d’Antin that had once belonged to Jacques Necker, minister to Louis XVI. The ... https://t.co/wsGDPTUUf2

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2020-03-11

Portrait of the notorious highwayman James McLaine, bust-length, standing and looking to left, wearing hat, short wig, open jacket, waistcoat, and neckerchief tied in a bow; in an oval.

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2020-03-07

Died 26Feb1789 Famous Eclipse. He was unbeaten, won 18 races, and had amazing proportions. Eclipse was also termed a “thick-winded horse, and puffed and roared so as to be heard at a considerable distance.” https://t.co/4EAeAof0K0

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2020-02-26