I write Historical Fiction and Fantasy a lot, a lot a lot. I thought I'd like to share my research links, etc. with y'all.
Online Etymology Dictionary: When I want to know the origin of a word, term or phrase, or if I want to know if a word, term, or phrase existed at a certain time I go here.
GodChecker: The most fun mythology site ever!
Encyclopedia Mythica: Just as the title suggestions an extensive mythology, folklore, relgious omnibus.
Behind the Name: Character names galore!
Earthly Delights: This is a website by the band of the same name which has information on dance, music and costumes.
Charlotte's Web: Although this site is for Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre, it offers a lot of information and insight into Victorian life.
Middle Ages: This is a site maintained by the University of Oregon about modern novels set in the middle ages.
The Richard III Foundation: A site all about Richard III of England and 15th century England.
Old West: A good site about the American West, 19th century.
The Dectective and the Toga: Dedicated to historical mysteries in Classical Roman times.
The Napoleonic War Series: From The War Times Journal, a list of articles from/about the time period.
The War Times Journal: The main WTJ site.
Student Project, History Galore: Sam sent me the link. Man, this is an interesting and useful site.
1700s-1800s Fashion (French, some English)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1750-1795_in_fashion
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1795-1820_in_fashion
http://www.costumes.org/history/100page ... o1800a.htm
http://www.costumes.org/History/100pages/18thlinks.htm
http://www.englishcountrydancing.org/frenchfashion.html
http://www.fashion-era.com/regency_fashion.htm
http://www.sensibility.com/vintageimages/1800s/
http://www.marquise.de/en/1800/index.shtml
http://www.marquise.de/en/1700/index.shtml
http://www.marquise.de/en/1700/i_basis.shtml
http://www.marquise.de/en/1700/glossar/glossary.html
http://www.marquise.de/en/1800/glossar.shtml
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