Latest From Caroline's Blog

09
Aug

How Would Jane Austen Define An “Accomplished Woman” Today?

In Pride and Prejudice, Caroline Bingley waspishly states that to be considered accomplished, “a woman must have a thorough knowledge
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08
Aug

The Venetian Nobility

A fascinating history of the Venetian aristocracy, which dominated the Republic of Venice post 1297: The Venetian Nobility - History
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07
Aug

What Do Tweens Really Want?

A few weeks ago I shared a piece looking at what Gen Z are spending their "fun money"
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07
Aug

There Is Some Peace In Just Printing Things Out

Thirteen things this Thursday that I have read, watched, listened to or otherwise found noteworthy.
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31
Jul

I'm Sometimes More Impressed By Normality

Thirteen things this Thursday that I have read, watched, listened to or otherwise found noteworthy.
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24
Jul

Finding The Nostalgia Genuinely Painful Rather Than Heartwarming

Thirteen things this Thursday that I have read, watched, listened to or otherwise found noteworthy.
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17
Jul

Our Brains Have Not Yet Evolved A Way Of Dealing With It

Thirteen things this Thursday that I have read, watched, listened to or otherwise found noteworthy.
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14
Jul

Audio, Arthur, Astronaut: What I Read in April 2025

As promised last time, I'm still slowly catching up on the monthly reading updates I skipped earlier this
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11
Jul

I'm Done With Social Media

Or: why I have a blog now.
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03
Jul

When Done Cheaply, The Paint Comes Off On Your Hands

Thirteen things this Thursday that I have read, watched, listened to or otherwise found noteworthy.
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