@WriteMariaGrace

Sharing random bits of fascination. Creating characters with character with a cat on the lap and another on the desk. http://t.co/CFyoaGKEie

 Texas, USA
RandomBitsofFascination.com
Joined October 2012
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#FindsFriday! Fascinating world of ancient #glass: this fantastic #Roman flask in the form of a #fish was found in La Dent, Meyzieu, Rhône, France. The neck is in the place of the dorsal fin. We don't know what the flask was used for, maybe the shape...1/2 #RomanArchaeology
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#FridayNightFrills 18th Century men's suit, British, made of wool with minimal decorations and plain buttons, 1755-1765 via @metmuseum
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Cuffs, late 19th century #fashionhistory #metmuseum metmuseum.org/art/collection…
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Article: Female Dukes - The History of Parliament #Georgian #18thC #wmnhist ow.ly/MnbS50K32pX
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Narrated, once again by Benjamin Fife, you can now listen to the Darcy's latest dragon adventure. austenvariations.com/dragons…
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How many pets do you have?
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@Ranker26 Jul 2022
Happy #NationalWineAndCheeseDay! Did you know that wine contributed to the invention of pasteurization? Click the link for other historically important foodstuffs. #Wine #DidYouKnow #Food #FoodHistory ranker.com/list/historically…
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1817-1820 ca. Green Silk Spencer, Or Jacket, English. #RegencyEra #HistoricalFashion #JaneAusten - suziloveuniverse: 1817-1820 ca. Spencer, or Jacket, English. The sort of jacket worn by Jane Austen and friends over their loose Empire style... tmblr.co/Zw17mrcKieGLWi00
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Dragons of Pemberley - Book 10(!) of Jane Austen's Dragons by @WriteMariaGrace Released TODAY on Audible. audible.com/pd/B0B6LH9DBV/?s…
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Last summer, I read "How Jane Austen Kept her Cool: An A to Z History of Georgian Ice Cream" by @WriteMariaGrace for #JaneAustenJuly. It was a fun, full of facts and recipes & fortunately she has an amazing blog with lots of ice cream history & recipes: randombitsoffascination.com/…
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I'm really loving this series! The dragon world that @writeMariaGrace has created is just wonderful.
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The Thirteen Treasures of Britain and Boogie Beach: The Record Book look like such fun! I just picked them up free! #FreeBooks #paranormalfantasy #urbanfantasy #fantasyreaders #fantasywriters #fantasyauthors #gaslampfantasy #Myth #Magic #Fairytales books.bookfunnel.com/mythfan…
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The pre-order release of Dragons of Pemberley tops the gaslamp fantasy charts! Enjoy this sneak peek and see why! austenvariations.com/sneak-a…
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It's #NationalPineappleUpsideDownCakeDay! 🍍 We’re sharing a bit on where this cake came from, and the best ever #pineappleupsidedowncake recipe: Dig in: buff.ly/2UUbCJw #nationalpineappleupsidedowncakeday #pineappleupsidedowncake #dcrestaurant #dcfoodie #foodhistory
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It's #NationalAnimalCrackerDay. The #foodhistory of animal crackers and a recipe to make your own deluxe version. bit.ly/3MhINhd #FoodHoliday #Cookies #Snack #Food
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Common British lies: 1. I'm fine 2. It’s fine 3. I was just doing it now 4. I didn't get your text 5. That's nice 6. I've had a lovely time 7. I’m busy tonight 8. That’s interesting 9. I’d love to 10. I'm sorry 11. That was fun 12. I’ll see you soon 13. We should do this again
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This christening gown from the 1840s or 50s features gorgeous Ayrshire whitework 😍 #christeninggown #1800s #dresshistory #needlework – at Shepparton - Mooroopna, Victoria
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Lord Byron, died #OnThisDay 1824, succeeded his great uncle in the peerage when he was just 10 years old. When he was 24 he put the ancestral seat of Newstead Abbey on the market. He hoped to get £140,000 but eventually sold it for £95,000. #twitterstorians @EJBrand
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There is nothing quite like the freshness of green leaves just bursting at this time of year. This dye might not have been dreamed up in the natural world but it has the zing of new life, itself unfurling in crisp lime-zesty folds, late #1860s @metmuseum #fashionhistory
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John Webster: #Harvard Lecturer and Convicted Murderer - John Webster was born on 20 May 1793 and was from a well-connected family where his grandfather achieved success as a merchant. Indulged ... geriwalton.com/john-webster-… #19thc #USHistory
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