Bridgerton Season 2 is now on Netflix! Get history from our Podcast and documentation here!
- dtaylorhistorian
- Mar 25, 2022
- 1 min read
Bridgerton Series 2 Historical Evidence
Regency Period:
Royal Collection Trust https://www.rct.uk/collection/georgian-papers-programme/official-correspondence-of-george-iv-as-regent-and-king-1811-1821
Queen Charlotte
The National Portrait Gallery: https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/person/mp00845/charlotte-of-mecklenburg-strelitz
Smithsonian https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-queen-charlotte-180967373/
Oprah Daily https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/tv-movies/a34950295/queen-charlotte-bridgerton-real-person/
British Titles
Indigenous people 1607
Current news from Indian Country: https://indiancountrytoday.com/news/chickahominy-tribe-reacquires-ancestral-lands
Acknowledgement of Indigenous Peoples as the Historical Custodians of the Land at William & Mary
British American Colonies
Library of Congress: https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/united-states-history-primary-source-timeline/colonial-settlement-1600-1763/virginia-relations-with-native-americans/
National Park Service Virginia Company of London: https://www.nps.gov/jame/learn/historyculture/the-virginia-company-of-london.htm
Historic James Towne: https://historicjamestowne.org/history/virginia-company/
Protest & Diplomacy:
Tar and Feather: https://hti.osu.edu/history-lesson-plans/american-history/american-revolution/tarring-and-feathering
George R. T. Hewes Boston Tea Party witness: https://courses.lumenlearning.com/ushistory1os/chapter/primary-source-george-r-t-hewes-a-retrospect-of-the-boston-tea-party-1834/
Olive Branch Petition: https://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/contcong_07-08-75.asp
Revolution
Articles of Confederation: https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/articles-of-confederation
War of 1812
Declaration of War: https://www.senate.gov/about/images/documents/war-of-1812-senate-amendments.htm#:~:text=On%20June%2017%2C%201812%2C%20the,into%20law%20the%20following%20day.
The White House Historical Association: https://www.whitehousehistory.org/the-burning-of-washington
Dolley Madison/Paul Jennings and George Washington Portrait: https://www.nps.gov/articles/dolley-madison-washingtons-portrait.htm
Treaty of Ghent: https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/treaty-of-ghent
From the Hermitage, home of Andrew Jackson: https://thehermitage.com/learn/andrew-jackson/general/war-hero/
Race in Shondaland
The Cut: Cure for Racism? https://www.thecut.com/2013/12/shonda-rimes-two-step-cure-for-hollywood-racism.html
Grey’s Anatomy: https://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/08/arts/television/greys-anatomy-goes-colorblind.html
The problem with colorblind casting: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/08/arts/television/hamilton-colorblind-casting.html
British presence in India
Asian Century Institute: https://asiancenturyinstitute.com/development/1568-britain-s-shameful-colonisation-of-india
Colonization of British India https://www.britannica.com/event/British-raj
It is absolutely wonderful to dive back into the Regency era and explore the historical truths behind the drama, as understanding the real documentation adds such a rich layer to the storytelling experience! I have been trying to use these fascinating historical podcasts to supplement my own lesson planning lately, but balancing my love for period history with the rigorous demands of my pedagogical research has been quite a challenge. I actually looked for some eduaction assignment help recently just to stay on top of my teaching modules while I took the time to enjoy the latest season and its historical context.
It is fascinating to see how historical dramas like Bridgerton spark a renewed interest in the meticulous documentation of the past. I remember getting lost in my own historical research for university, eventually needing an academic editing and proofreading service to ensure my modern analysis did justice to those complex eras. Much like the show’s attention to detail, getting the final presentation right is what truly brings a story to life.