These are so cute: absolutely like stuffed fluffy toys, but alive

By the 1780s, fashion in Britain was a careful balancing act between display and etiquette. This silk gown and matching petticoat, made from costly striped silk embroidered with delicate feathers, was the sort of ensemble that announced both taste and means.

One fought pirates, one fought a bear, one fought the French -- but they all LOST their hearts to amazing women at The Grand Palace on the Thames. ;) 3 Palace of Rogues are on sale for not even a whole dollar each shorturl.at/RIRW6 💙📚 #romancelandia

the scenario we all feared

He looks like a cormorant about to be cleaned by RSPB volunteers.

It's back!: THE BILL AND TED TEST ADVENT CALENDAR. One post a day on the BBC 1995 Pride and Prejudice until 25th December. The fine print: Going through from start to finish; episodes in order so no skipping ahead to Mr Wet Shirt 1812, thank you. Four posts per episode. #BTPPAdventCalendar