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Dame Jilly Cooper obituary: Sex, glamour and posh people behaving badly - she was the undisputed 'queen of the bonkbuster'

@DramaMen @dramamen.bsky.social · 8d

#RIP #DameJillyCooper Queen of the #Bonkbuster
#Rivals
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Known as the "Queen of the bonkbuster", Dame Jilly's filthy and funny novels sold millions around the world. Reflecting upon her career after becoming a dame, the author said she had always wanted to ...

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@DramaMen @dramamen.bsky.social · 14d

True. I'm just finding that a lot of these shows are weak in character & plot-- or maybe I just watch too many at once!

@DramaMen @dramamen.bsky.social · 14d

It's acceptable- not great. There's nothing that reminds me of the original Lynley but they work well as a team. The class issue feels forced. All of the new mystery shows are pretty subpar (Marlow Murder Club, Sister Boniface, Code of Silence etc)- you can guess the killer 5 mins into the show!

@DramaMen @dramamen.bsky.social · 22d

I don't think most Humanities folks accepted that premise- it was the administrators who convinced students & parents that college was job training.

Downton Abbey and Popular British History

@DramaMen @dramamen.bsky.social · 27d

You're invited to a free, virtual lecture on all things #DowntonAbbey. Learn abt early #twentiethcentury #british history from the #Edwardians to the #RoaringTwenties.
Thursday Sept 18, 6-7 pm EST Wear your fanciest outfit or comfy pjs! ccplonline.libnet.info/event/14504125

Celebrate the release of the new Downton Abbey movie with a talk on the series's depiction of British history with Dr. Julie Taddoe!

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Sexual Violence in Rivals: Updating the Bonkbuster for a post-#MeToo Television Audience: PART ONE

@DramaMen @dramamen.bsky.social · Sep 12

Thank you to @wfthn.bsky.social for letting me share my thoughts on the #bonkbuster & how the #Hulu TV series #Rivals treats sexual violence & abuse for a post #metoo audience Part 1 is here: wfthn.com/2025/09/12/s...

by Julie Anne Taddeo Warning: This article is divided into two parts, but both have detailed descriptions of sexual violence in the book and TV series, Rivals. In episode one of the 2024 television…

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Who was Jane Austen’s best heroine? These experts think they know

@DramaMen @dramamen.bsky.social · Sep 10

The brilliant James Findlay has a new book "Caught on Screen" from @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social about representations of convicts & #Australian history on film. I've read it & you should too & Ask your library to order a copy!
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@DramaMen @dramamen.bsky.social · Sep 9

Have you voted yet for your favorite #JaneAusten heroine? @umdhistory.bsky.social Prof Julie Taddeo takes part in @uk.theconversation.com #FightClub! @umd-arhu.bsky.social

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We’re pitting her much-loved heroines against each other in a battle of wit, charm and sass

Elizabeth II, The Platinum Queen: 70 Years of British History – Curiosity University

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@DramaMen @dramamen.bsky.social · Sep 8

On this anniversary of the death of #QueenElizabethII, revisit her 70 year reign with me and #CuriosityUniversity
www.curiosityu.com/videos/eliza...

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@DramaMen @dramamen.bsky.social · Sep 6

Sunday 10am-12pm Mini Yard sale women/teen clothes & shoes in #TakomaPark
@takomaparkmd.gov Cinnamon Rolls too!
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Teen/Womens Clothing Sale - clothing & accessories - by owner - apparel sale - craigslist

Mini-Yard Sale with Variety of skirts, pants, jeans, jackets, sweaters, shoes (sizes 8 1/2 -9 ) for small/medium sized teen or women/ Retro styles, emo/goth, and professional styles (good for...

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@DramaMen @dramamen.bsky.social · Sep 2

@bloomsburyacad.bsky.social has a 30% off sale. Pls ask your library to order!
#perioddrama #British #medicalhistory #sexualviolence #tv #Australia #DowntonAbbey #Poldark #Bridgerton #Outlander #CalltheMidwife

Who was Jane Austen’s best heroine? These experts think they know

@DramaMen @dramamen.bsky.social · Sep 1

They don't want women to work, attend college, vote, divorce, or resist rape. And they definitely don't want them to have access to birth control. Overturning Roe was just the beginning.

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@DramaMen @dramamen.bsky.social · Aug 29

Join me on Sept 8 for #SmithsonianAssociates as we say farewell to #DowntonAbbey It's virtual so you can wear your favorite tiara & gown or your pjs. Learn about #fashion #politics #Edwardians #WWI #JazzAge #sex #servants #BritishHistory & more Details at smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/pr...

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UMD Department of History @umdhistory.bsky.social · Aug 21

In honor of Jane Austen's 250th birthday, Dr. Julie Taddeo and other Regency era scholars were featured in The Conversation UK's "Jane Austen Fight Club." Continue reading to learn who Dr. Taddeo chose as her ultimate Jane Austen heroine! theconversation.com/who-was-jane...

We’re pitting her much-loved heroines against each other in a battle of wit, charm and sass

Who was Jane Austen’s best heroine? These experts think they know

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@DramaMen @dramamen.bsky.social · Aug 20

The first rule of #JaneAusten #FightClub is.... They are all winners! But pick my entry on Elinor Dashwood, please!

Anna Lou Walker @annalouwalker.bsky.social · Aug 20

The second instalment of Jane Austen Fight Club is now published 🥊 Does sharp-tongued Lizzie Bennet make you laugh? Are you cheering on the mistreated Fanny Price? Or does long-suffering Anne Elliot get your vote? Let us know your fave Austen heroine here: theconversation.com/who-was-jane...

We’re pitting her much-loved heroines against each other in a battle of wit, charm and sass

@DramaMen @dramamen.bsky.social · Aug 13

Me too!!

Jane Austen fight club: experts go head-to-head arguing for her best leading man

@DramaMen @dramamen.bsky.social · Aug 13

Be sure to vote on your favorite #JaneAusten hero/heroine/novel. Yours truly has an upcoming entry in the ring too! #FightClub!

Anna Lou Walker @annalouwalker.bsky.social · Aug 13

Introducing Jane Austen Fight Club! Over the next few weeks, academic experts will go head to head arguing for Austen's best leading man, heroine and novel. But the winner is up to you. Check out our first instalment and vote for your fave Austen heartthrob here: theconversation.com/jane-austen-...

The winner is down to you!

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@DramaMen @dramamen.bsky.social · Aug 13

actually, there are a lot of bullies in academia who are far from passive.

@DramaMen @dramamen.bsky.social · Aug 4

I can't decide which I enjoy more: watching #TheGildedAge or reading all the Reddit comments abt it. Julian Fellowes has not disappointed this season & viewers are having so much fun!

ALT: a woman says that 's true next to a picture of her

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Dr Marie Allitt @marieallitt.bsky.social · Nov 4

(To pin) You can download my book *Medical Caregiving Narratives of the First World War: Geographies of Care* for free (open access) here: edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-medical...
Paperback coming Feb 2025

Medical Caregiving Narratives of the First World War

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@DramaMen @dramamen.bsky.social · Jun 24

Enjoiyng it so much. Unity & Diana may be pretty but boy is fascism ugly!

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@DramaMen @dramamen.bsky.social · Jun 24

I always imagined this was written for me. #RIP #BobbySherman www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsMO...

Bobby Sherman-Julie Do You Love Me

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@DramaMen @dramamen.bsky.social · Jun 12

Anyone interested in joining me for a panel on #fashion & #Regency #perioddramas for NEPCA (it's a virtual panel). Details at www.northeastpca.org/call-for-pap...
#JaneAusten #Bridgerton #corsets #Sanditon #Persuasion

Call for Papers | NEPCA - Northeastpca

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@DramaMen @dramamen.bsky.social · Jun 11

I cherished reading to my daughter every night-- "one more chapter, please?"- until 2 hours had gone by!