More of a L U I G I Fan myself, but charming metaphor.

stop making me think about catholicism through any other lens but self-indulgent art patronage

honestly it’s hilarious that he’s trying to fight the pope and the pope is like “I don’t think about you at all”

Today is Septidi the 27th of Germinal in the year 234. Germinal is the month of sprouting. Today we celebrate anemone.#JacobinDay More information on anemone

Emma Hamilton was the most recognizable woman in Georgian England, a decorated war hero, and mistress of the country’s most beloved naval commander. So how did she end up in debtors prison? Part 2 of my Emma miniseries: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/v...

Emma Hamilton was the most recognizable woman in Georgian England, a decorated war hero, and mistress of the country’s most beloved naval commander. So how did she end up in debtors prison? Part 2 of my Emma miniseries: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/v...

This is a piece of John Jacob Astor’s life jacket kept by Thad Stevens, an undertaker from Pictou who was called to Halifax to help with victims following the sinking of Titanic. Donated by Mary I. Brown in memory of her father James W. Brown (friend of Thad Stevens). #Titanic #NovaScotia

If I were Edgar Linton, I would simply have my daughter and Nelly Dean to move to an actual town, instead of planning for her to participate in the incestuous bi-family local marriage economy that has destroyed everyone I love. But what do I know.

"MOST OF THE MAJOR PLOT POINTS AND STORY ELEMENTS OF IVANHOE WERE STRIPPED OUT AND APPLIED TO ROBIN HOOD, A REVERSE TAKEOVER THAT WOULD BLUNT THE SOCIAL COMMENTARY OF BOTH. BY REMOVING THEMES OF RELIGIOUS HYPOCRICY FROM IVANHOE AND MAKING COMMONER ROBIN HOOD A NOBLE, THEY SUCCESSFULLY..."

So far in this series, the adult sons of Queen Charlotte and George III are batting 2/7 as absolute doofuses. vulgarhistory.substack.com/p/shtty-brit...

#BLM OTD 1853 Harriet Tubman made her first of 19 courageous trips back to the South, leading enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad. She personally guided 70 people (family & friends) out of Maryland & provided instructions to 50–60 more. #BlackAmericanHistoryIsAmericanHistory

Today is Sextidi the 26th of Germinal in the year 234. Germinal is the month of sprouting. Today we celebrate lilac.#JacobinDay More information on lilac

So far in this series, the adult sons of Queen Charlotte and George III are batting 2/7 as absolute doofuses. vulgarhistory.substack.com/p/shtty-brit...

Cute but weak on crime

It's so funny to me that right-wingers love to pretend to love the Middle Ages and the Crusades and all that and then complain that the Pope shouldn't get involved in politics.

Today is Quintidi the 25th of Germinal in the year 234. Germinal is the month of sprouting. Today we celebrate pigeons.#JacobinDay More information on pigeons

Today is Quartidi the 24th of Germinal in the year 234. Germinal is the month of sprouting. Today we celebrate arugula.#JacobinDay More information on arugula

Today is Tridi the 23rd of Germinal in the year 234. Germinal is the month of sprouting. Today we celebrate horse chestnuts.#JacobinDay More information on horse chestnuts

It’s #NationalPetDay and Hepburn is hard at work preparing podcasts; get yourself a pet who is also a personal assistant

It’s #NationalPetDay and Hepburn is hard at work preparing podcasts; get yourself a pet who is also a personal assistant

In Turkey, an elderly man who earns his living by shining shoes is visited every morning at the same time by a cat that asks to have its fur brushed. The man never turns down this little friend.😍👍💙

Today is Duodi the 22nd of Germinal in the year 234. Germinal is the month of sprouting. Today we celebrate romaine lettuce.#JacobinDay More information on romaine lettuce

As the spring admission tour crowds grow, I remember sitting at a hotel breakfast with other families on college move-in day and thinking, this feels so familiar. 10 Austen quotes to show college admission is the new 19th c marriage market: www.underrevision.com/blog/post/23... #janeausten #college

Today is Primidi the 21st of Germinal in the year 234. Germinal is the month of sprouting. Today we celebrate the judas tree.#JacobinDay More information on the judas tree

Looking for an audiobook where the vibes are “Lady Whistledown telling you the MESSIEST gossip for six hours”? Try REBEL OF THE REGENCY, about which @audiofilemagazine.bsky.social raves: “well researched and accessible, employing pop-culture analogies and humor.” www.audible.com/pd/Rebel-of-...

i hate when people shame others for mispronouncing a word they’ve only ever read. correct them, fine, but like let’s give grace to readers to talk about what they read.

Today is Décadi the 20th of Germinal in the year 234. Germinal is the month of sprouting. Today we celebrate the hive.#JacobinDay More information on the hive

Me, an atheist: Your holiness I stand ready to join the crusade against these heretics

Emma Hamilton posed for more portraits in her life than anyone before or since. Her beauty and ambition helped raise her from poverty to high society, and she was just getting started. Listen to our discussion of the Regency Era It Girl: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/v...

UK readers: an important update!! REBEL OF THE REGENCY has been delayed reaching your shores until 5/21/26. So sorry to keep you all waiting! We mustn't let Prinny and other villains keep you from this book!! Hold strong!!

My book REBEL OF THE REGENCY is on sale today @kobobooks.bsky.social if you want to buy it and read it RIGHT AWAY, such is the delightfulness of ebooks!! sl1nk.com/uernfsf

Emma Hamilton posed for more portraits in her life than anyone before or since. Her beauty and ambition helped raise her from poverty to high society, and she was just getting started. Listen to our discussion of the Regency Era It Girl: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/v...

Today is Nonidi the 19th of Germinal in the year 234. Germinal is the month of sprouting. Today we celebrate the radish.#JacobinDay More information on the radish

British princes behaving badly aren't a recent phenomenon. So l've started a new series looking at the worst men in British royal history. Starting with The Regent himself: George, Prince of Wales. Read all about it: vulgarhistory.substack.com/p/shtty-brit...

British princes behaving badly aren't a recent phenomenon. So l've started a new series looking at the worst men in British royal history. Starting with The Regent himself: George, Prince of Wales. Read all about it: vulgarhistory.substack.com/p/shtty-brit...

Today is Octidi the 18th of Germinal in the year 234. Germinal is the month of sprouting. Today we celebrate hemlock.#JacobinDay More information on hemlock

This is tomorrow, Monday, April 6. Join us via the Live-streaming Classes membership tier or above at members.maryrobinettekowal.com/membership

Did Tom Ripley write this

Today is Sextidi the 16th of Germinal in the year 234. Germinal is the month of sprouting. Today we celebrate lettuce.#JacobinDay More information on lettuce

REBEL OF THE REGENCY is an irreverent AND impeccably researched biography of a forgotten woman from British history: Caroline of Brunswick, wife to The Regent (of “Regency Era” fame). It got a PW star review and was featured in WaPo before they stopped covering books! Rebeloftheregency.com

It's a three book series that was well-reviewed by all book media, was in development for TV, and got no traction whatsoever even though I busted my ass trying. If you like classic PI mysteries but hate misogyny: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2274...

I hate every bot I see. From gpa to gpt

Mary Bateman, the Yorkshire Witch, had a wild life and our podcast about her is the most delightful chaos. Hear the full episode here: pod.link/1489560920/e...

Emily Wilding Davison is known as the Suffragette who died throwing herself in front of to the King's horse at the 1923 Derby. Prior to that, she had been arrested nine times and been on hunger strike seven times in support of a woman's right to vote.

Today is the Trans Day of Visibility, time for an annual reminder than trans people have always been here, including iconic fencer/spy/soldier La Chevaliere d'Eon! Read her whole saga here: open.substack.com/pub/vulgarhi...

Today is the Trans Day of Visibility, time for an annual reminder than trans people have always been here, including iconic fencer/spy/soldier La Chevaliere d'Eon! Read her whole saga here: open.substack.com/pub/vulgarhi...

Today is Primidi the 11th of Germinal in the year 234. Germinal is the month of sprouting. Today we celebrate periwinkle.#JacobinDay More information on periwinkle