Lighting in Regency-Era England

Dear Amanda, You know when you’re watching Bridgerton and there are these dazzling ballroom shots? Sometimes, they’re shot during the day, in which case it’s quite plausible that you can see every sequin and sparkle on a debutante’s dress. Other times, however, there’s not a window for 50 yards, or maybe it’s nighttime and I

Historical Romance: A Syllabus

Dear Amanda, When I was a college instructor, I made syllabi. Tons and tons of syllabi. I made them for my own classes (Intro to Fiction, History of the English Language, etc.). I made them for hypothetical classes (as part of my application portfolio for the job market). I made them for seminars and workshops