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What kinds of ships did the Royal Navy have at the time Wentworth was in the ranks? Here’s a quick look at the various “ships of the...

We’ve been sharing lots of fun Jane Austen links on our Facebook and Twitter pages, but if you’ve missed them or are just joining us,...

It’s clear that Jane Austen was a music lover. Want proof? The Austen family’s collection of sheet music — featuring more than 600 songs...

Frederick Wentworth’s ships, the Laconia and the Asp, aren’t the only vessels in a sea of fiction. Check out these five vessels from...

Do you know a Frederick, Anne or Jane? Statistics from the United States and England and Wales show all three names have waned in...

This year’s rare-book exhibit, “Mansfield Park: Texts and Contexts,” features 22 items from the Rare Book Collection of UNC’s Wilson...

A ball without music is — to steal from Jane Austen herself — rather less like a ball. And we couldn’t have a ball without dance master...

What better way to learn about the Georgian era than with some hands-on learning? This year we’re adding even more to our program with...