Cool articles and links from the week Quirky History: The Hatpin As A Lady’s Weapon Of Choice, Posted by E.H. Kern, Quirk Books In advance of the release of Pride & Prejudice & Zombies, learn about real women who used mundane items to fend off attackers. The Invention of Serendipity, by Horace Walpole, The Paris Review…
In the mid 18th century, Caroline Herschel became the first woman to discover a comet. Sister of noted astronomer William Herschel, she had no rigorous formal education — only a curious mind and a supportive brother. Caroline — Lina — and William were two of eight children and were raised in Hanover, Germany. Their father…
I simply adored Bath. The size of the town was just big enough without being overwhelming. It was very picturesque and immaculate. A Jane Austen museum. Jane lived in Bath for about 5 years. A very cool shop called “Found”. At William Herschel’s home. His telescope lens-grinder. He discovered Uranus, the infrared light spectrum…