Mimi Matthews
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Caffeinated Reviewer | A Holiday By Gaslight by Mimi Matthews
I know it’s not Christmas, but last night it was -12° and the wind was howling so a Victorian romance might be just the thing… and look at that gorgeous cover! → Read More
English Historical Fiction Authors: The Dangers of the Victorian Pleasure Garden
British history posts by authors of British historical fiction. → Read More
English Historical Fiction Authors: The Vulnerable Victorian Governess
British history posts by authors of British historical fiction. → Read More
Ami Canaan Mann Grew Up In A Town Without A Movie Theater — Here's How She Became An Award-Winning Director
Like Sofia Coppola, Ami Canaan Mann has a family connection to the film industry. But Mann didn’t grow up watching her father, director Michael M... → Read More
How A Corset Saved One Victorian Woman's Life
Considering how often corsets, crinolines, and towering headpieces were responsible for some hapless female’s untimely demise, it seems only fair... → Read More
When Kissing An Italian Greyhound Was The Law
Kissing a dog used to be considered a form of punishment. → Read More
This Is What Victorian Fat Shaming Looked Like
During the early and mid-Victorian era, a great many health and beauty books echoed the popular 19th century sentiment that plumpness equale... → Read More
How Victorians Saw Masturbation
During the Victorian era, masturbation—also known as self-pollution, self-abuse, or onanism—was believed to be both a moral and a physical evil. ... → Read More
How 'Penny Dreadfuls' Caused Moral Panic
The 1840s ushered in an era of luridly illustrated gothic tales that were marketed to a working-class Victorian audience. These stories, told in ... → Read More
These Victorian Dogs Got Caught Up In Fashion Trends...Literally
In January of 1865, a young charwoman appeared at the Lambeth Police Court in London seeking assistance from the magistrate after having been att... → Read More
The Criminal Case Of The Victorian Cat Ladies
In August of 1886, an elderly maiden lady by the name of Miss Ann Lloyd was summoned to Solihull Police Court at the insistence of Mr. William Ha... → Read More
Why Are There So Many Governesses In Classic Novels?
Why are there so many governesses in classic novels? → Read More
This Is What It Was Like To Get An Abortion In The 1860s
Under the Offences Against the Person Act of 1861, any pregnant woman who acted with intent to “procure her own miscarriage” was guilty of a... → Read More
You Won't Believe What Victorian Women Used For Lipstick
Attitudes toward cosmetics in the 19th century were notoriously negative. Queen Victoria herself denounced make-up as being “impo... → Read More
Bowls Of Goldfish Were Fashionable Victorians' Favorite Decoration
A history of Victorian society's obsession with goldfish → Read More
These Fierce 19th Century Sporting Cats Hunted Down Their Prey
“Dogs cannot climb trees to hunt birds, whereas cats find no difficulty in following game from branch to branch.” As an example, the art... → Read More
The Beauty Rituals Of 19th Century Empress Elisabeth Of Austria — Including Brandy Shampoo And Raw Veal Face Masks
Born in Munich on December 24, 1837, Her Royal Highness Duchess Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie became Empress of Austria when she married Emperor Franz J... → Read More
19th Century Marriage Manuals And Their Disturbing Advice For Young Wives
Covering a range of topics, including domestic economy, conjugal duties, and submission to one’s husband, the bulk of 19th century marriage manua... → Read More
Cat Funerals In The Victorian Era
During the early 19th century, it was not uncommon for the mortal remains of a beloved pet cat to be buried in the family garden. By the Victoria... → Read More
English Historical Fiction Authors: The 19th Century Confidence Man
British history posts by authors of British historical fiction. → Read More