Napoleon saw no separation between church and state.| Shannon Selin
What did people find funny 200 years ago?| Shannon Selin
Small talk does not always come naturally, as First Lady Louisa Adams knew.| Shannon Selin
Fanny Fern (Sara Payson Willis Parton), America's first female newspaper columnist, satirized marriage in the mid-19th century.| Shannon Selin
A hostess in Regency London had plenty to do to get her house ready for an evening party, even if she did have servants to help her.| Shannon Selin
The presidential election of 1824 was marked by a bitter campaign and an outcome that had to be decided by the House of Representatives.| Shannon Selin
Born in London, Louisa Adams had European polish and charm.| Shannon Selin
Though critical of Napoleon, John Quincy Adams had a sneaking admiration for the French Emperor, especially compared to the hereditary rulers of Europe.| Shannon Selin
Napoleon and the Duke of Wellington never met, and they fought only one battle directly against each other.| Shannon Selin