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The strange intersection of the royal family and the world of prize-fighting

During Charles III’s coronation on May 6, Tyson Fury will have the honour of acting as one of the ushers. Ok, he won’t (at least to my knowledge). But…

Apr 22 •

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The 1835 homoerotic novel that trashed moralising criticism

Gautier's legendary preface to "Mademoiselle de Maupin"

Mar 3 •

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Byron receives a gift of pubes. Twice.

And you thought YOUR valentines were creative!

Jan 7 •

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Funny book reviews of the Romantic era - Nr 1

Lockhart's "Letter to the Right Hon. Lord Byron, by John Bull"

Dec 3, 2022 •

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The 1820 royal sex scandal and its most popular meme

"Non mi ricordo"

Oct 12, 2022 •

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Adult Edutainment, a newsletter about 18th- and 19th-century meme culture, scandals & anecdotes

Aug 28, 2022 •

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Adult Edutainment

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18th- and 19th-century meme culture, scandals & anecdotes.

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