Downton Abbey

  • The History Behind the Story, Part I

    ~posted by Emily You may not think of George RR Martin’s Game of Thrones (GoT) as historical fiction, but even if you take away the dragons and zombies, much of the drama of the novels and TV series is just as strange as the truth. Martin combines elements of fantasy and folklore with actual events from… Continue reading

  • A reading list for Downton Abbey addicts

    We know—you’ve heard. The New York Times is mad about it. The Guardian is obsessed with it.  All of your friends on Facebook go on and on about it. Lovers of British period drama (and even quite a few newcomers) agree: the BBC’s Downton Abbey is the greatest thing since crumpets. But what is it, exactly,… Continue reading