Trapped in the 18th century is a cultural-historical blog about the 18th century created by Anita Pethő, a literary critic specialized in historical fiction. E-mail: contact@inthe18thcentury.com Although currently there is no social media account dedicated particularly to the website, you can stay connected to it by following the author of the website. Bluesky: anitapetho.bsky.social Instagram/Threads: anita_petho
Nowadays there is a lot talk about writing women back in history. But there are only a few very good example in the world of fiction (like Foe by J.M. Coetzee) demonstrating what does it mean women are !eft out from history. I nthe third Outlander book, Voyager, there is a scene (unfortunately did not make it into the television… Read More »How easily women are left out from history
The year 2018 was a huge turning point of my life. On a hot sunny Wednesday I’ve left behind Budapest, most of my literary activities, and all the plans (some business ideas of smaller investments in the cultural field) I’ve ever had related to the Hungarian literary life. It was a short road to my hometowm, but a long way… Read More »The origin of Trapped in the 18th century website
On the 30th of November in 1786, The Grand Duchy of Tuscany, under Pietro Leopoldo I, becomes the first modern state to abolish the death penalty.
Theresia Walburga Amalia Christina, commonly known as Maria Theresa (13 May 1717 – 29 November 1780), was the sovereign ruler of the Habsburg dominions from 1740 until her death, making her the only woman to govern the vast empire in her own right. Her realms included Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Bohemia, Transylvania, and several other territories across Europe, such as Milan,… Read More »29 November 1780 The death of Maria Theresa
Wanted: a young woman, under twenty who has had the small-pox, and has not been long in town, as a maid-servant of all work, in a genteel family. She must turn her hand to everything, as it is proposed putting her under a Man-cook of skill and eminence. She must get up small things, and even large ones occasionally, understanding… Read More »“She must get up small things, and even large ones occasionally”
The Revolutionary War is rich with folklore and stories that capture the imagination. Here are 10 of the most popular stories (partially true tales, partially only legends, but this is just how folklore works) from this period: Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride The tale of Paul Revere’s midnight ride on April 18, 1775, is legendary. Revere warned the colonial militia of… Read More »10 popular stories from the Revolutionary War lore
The Battle of Monmouth was the last major engagement in the northern theater of the war, marking a turning point in the American fight for independence. The Battle of Monmouth Court House, fought on June 28, 1778, during the American Revolutionary War, was a pivotal engagement between the Continental Army, led by General George Washington, and the British Army, commanded… Read More »28 June 1778 The Battle of Monmouth Court House
For over a thousand years, the Republic of Venice stood as a beacon of maritime power, economic wealth, and political uniqueness in Europe. But on 12 May 1797, this ancient republic met its dramatic and symbolic end, brought down not by siege or popular uprising, but by the unstoppable advance of Napoleon Bonaparte and the shifting tides of European power… Read More »12 May 1797 The fall of the Venetian Republic
The question of Maria Theresa’s marriage arose early in her childhood. Initially, Leopold Clement of Lorraine was considered a suitable match, and plans were made for him to visit Vienna and meet the young archduchess in 1723. However, these plans were derailed by his untimely death from smallpox that same year. Following Leopold Clement’s death, his younger brother, Francis Stephen,… Read More »12 February 1736 The wedding of MariaTheresa and Francis Stephen
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