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How to throw your own Jane Austen holiday party
Here are some ideas to get you started!

Robin K. Floyd
Dec 11, 2019


For your viewing pleasure: Movies and shows set in the Georgian and Regency eras
There is a vast array of non-Austen films and shows set in or around that same period that merit attention.
Zeina Makky
Dec 4, 2019


Food, Regency style
Food in the Regency period tended to be more seasonal, fresher and definitely less sweet.
Zeina Makky
Nov 20, 2019


Teachers: Apply now for a 2020 Jane Austen Summer Program scholarship
We are now accepting applications for teacher scholarships for the 2020 Jane Austen Summer Program.

Jennifer Abella
Nov 15, 2019


Recommended reading: Books on Regency life
For a deeper dive on what it was like to live in the Regency era, these publications are a good place to start.
Zeina Makky
Nov 13, 2019


Political parties in the Regency Era
As you read Claire Tomalin’s biography, you may see a few mentions of how Jane Austen grew up in Tory country. So what does that mean?

Robin K. Floyd
Nov 6, 2019


A Halloween peek at Jane Austen’s letters
In the Halloween spirit, we searched through Jane Austen’s letters looking for words such as “fright” and “dead.” Here's a sampling.

Jennifer Abella
Oct 30, 2019


Five things about mourning during the Regency era
Many of our customs and traditions have changed since the early 19th century, but some are not so different.

Robin K. Floyd
Oct 23, 2019


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