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Who Was Kashibai Kanitkar?

Next in our “Asia and the Regency” series, Jane Austen & Co. explores Austen’s ties to India and the Austenian resonances in the writings...

China in the European Imagination

On December 16th, 2021, we not only celebrated Jane Austen's birthday but we also welcomed Professor Peter Sabor to talk about "From Xo...

Six Interesting Facts About Horace Walpole

This year, for Austen's birthday, Jane Austen & Co. is celebrating with another talk! We're so excited that Peter Sabor (McGill...

Read More About Global Fashion in the Age of Jane Austen

On December 2nd, 2021, we were so delighted to hear again from dress historian Hilary Davidson. We learned all about the Indian textile...

Read Along with Jane Austen

Want to read what Austen did in Regency England? Or maybe looking for some more sources on reading practices, libraries, and book...

Playing Games with Jane Austen

Baseball, whist, and charades: Jo Ann Staples has treated us to a dazzling spread of games, sports, and diversions popular in the...

Dancing and Revelry with Jane Austen

We could have danced all night with Susannah Fullerton after she gave a fantastic talk on "Dancing with Jane Austen." But the fun doesn't...

Learn how to Play Austen's Own Music!

On Tuesday, August 11th, Professor Jeanice Brooks (University of Southampton) shared selections from her project to digitize the Austen...

Embroidery patterns, readings, and more!

Last night, Jennie Batchelor shared with us a dazzling array of needlework crafts based on patterns that she found in the Lady's...

Must-Read Books and Blogs from "Dressing with Jane Austen"

Last night, we learned about flannel, corsets, and slippers with Hilary Davidson during our “Dressing with Jane Austen” event. Hilary had...

Jane Austen Inspired Recipes from Eating with Jane Austen

Last night, KC Hysmith shared with us some tantalizing Regency-inspired recipes, ready to be prepared within the modern kitchen. If you...

Dressing with Jane Austen, July 9th at 5pm EDT

All dressed up and nowhere to go? How about attending another free Zoom event for our “Staying Home with Jane Austen” series? Jane Austen...

Eating with Jane Austen, June 30th at 5 PM EST

Are you craving more Jane Austen content? Did our talk with Sonali Dev and Soniah Kamal whet your appetite? If so, join us for the first...

Jane Austen & Co Reads Belinda

On November 19, 2019, Sarah Schaefer Walton presented "Austen as Fangirl: Maria Edgeworth's Influence on Some of the Biggest Names in...