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Video of the Week

We're Back with Video of the Week!  This week our video is from Horrible Histories Victorians: Vulgar Words.  House-hunting in the slums.  
Hope you enjoy!

Words in History

Then and Now Definitions of Words Used in Historydefecatethen:  to purify somethingnow:  discharge feces from the bodyelongatethen:  to remove or move somethingnow: make something longerflabbythen:  damp or clammynow:  soft loose fleshheartburnthen:  jealous or full of hatrednow:  form of indigestionkeisterthen:  suitcase or satchelnow:  person's buttocksErotic Word of the Week
Well endowed/large peniswomb bruiserclarkoidbaby's forearmbeer canrippled yam

May 18th thru May 24th

What Happened This Week in History?

May 18, 1830-  The fountain pen was patented by H. D.May 19, 1536- The second wife of England's King Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn was beheaded after she was convicted of adulteryMay 20, 2009-  Wayne Allwine the voice of Mickey Mouse died at 62 years old.  His wife was actress who voiced Minnie Mouse.May 21, 1908- The first horror movie Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde premieres in ChicagoMay 22, 1933- Loch Ness Monster is first reportedly sighted by John MackayMay 23, 1774-  Chestertown tea party occursMay 24, 2000- Chuck D testified to the US Congress about the benefits of Napster and online music distribution

Erotic Historical Words

This is a list of erotic words (some more historical than others) used to describe sex and related body parts.Enjoy!

This week words related to women:
Brassiereflopper stoppersheepdogtit-pantslung-hammockfront suspensionDesirable Womanhaveablebeddableoomphydoe-liketable-gradeVaginabeefboxvicious circlenodderfireplacejam donutMenstruatehave one's grannyhave the painters instub one's toefall off the roofentertain the generalWifefirebellpoker breakerribsergeant majorcows and kisses

Words in History

Then and Now Word Definitions
thongsthen:  flip flopsnow:  underwearsuccessthen: any outcome good or badnow:  accomplishmentnervousthen:  strong and vigorousnow:  anxiousdoomthen:  a law or judgementnow:  fated deathegregiousthen: remarkably goodnow: outstandingly bad

May 11th thru May 17th

What Happened This Week in History?May 11, 1858-  Minnesota was admitted as the 32nd U.S. stateMay 12, 1847-  William Clayton invented the odometerMay 13, 1967- Mickey Mantle hit his 500th home runMay 14, 1643-  Louis XIV became King of France at age 4 after the death of his fatherMay 15, 1985-  Prince released the single "Raspberry Beret"May 16, 1920- Joan of Arc was canonized in RomeMay 17, 2007- First time trains crossed the border dividing North and South Korea since 1953

Avoiding Turn of the Century Bustle Pinchers by Deeanne Gist

Welcome to History Undressed guest author, Deeanne Gist. I had the pleasure of reading her book Tiffany Girl (see review here) and I'm happy to host her today on the blog! Enjoy!

Avoiding Turn of the Century Bustle Pinchers by Deeanne Gist Author of Tiffany Girl
If you think being a woman today is tough, let’s take a step back to 1893 when women were just breaking into the workforce. If you read Eliza’s review of my new book, Tiffany Girl, you already know about my smart, artistic protagonist, Flossie Jayne, one of the “New Women” behind Louis Comfort Tiffany’s famous glasswork.
Flossie is based on a compilation of real women who shattered the mold for females at the turn of the century. Naive but driven, she defied her mother, her father and society by getting a man’s job in a man’s world and moving—without chaperone—into a boardinghouse. And there were consequences to be paid for this effrontery.
Loneliness. Uncertainty. Vulnerability, to name a few. Their lot was particularly challenging when they had to take the streetcars during rush hours. Stuffed into a crowded space with little wiggle room, men—or “bustle pinchers” as they were called—brushed up close to the girls, then pushed, taunted and touched them inappropriately. I’d ask if you could even imagine such a thing, but any young woman today who’s ridden a very crowded subway might very well be able to imagine it only too well.
And while Flossie had thick skin, she wasn’t immune. As I was writing a scene which included bustle pinchers, I found my mama-bear claws coming out. Just thinking about the gall of those men really fired my blood, especially knowing there really was such a thing. I found myself wishing I could jump into the book and give Flossie advice on how to handle them. I’d have said things like:
Head to work early. As if she didn’t work hard enough, right? But, maybe if she could head out to work earlier than normal, she might just be able to snag a seat on the streetcar.
Take your bike. If the weather permitted (honestly, even if it didn’t), riding her bike to work would mean she wouldn’t have to get on the streetcar at all and she’d avoid those nasty, groping, smelly men! She’d have to be careful though. Women out on the street after dark were assumed to be promiscuous.
Wear heavy clothing. Layer up! The men might pinch, but all they’ll get is a little extra fabric. Serves them right!
What I’d really want to say is … stare, slap, scold and knee! Practically speaking, the streetcar would have been too packed for her to whack a man with her purse, but if the opportunity presented itself to Flossie, I would have said: Go for it, girl!
So what about our modern equivalent to bustle pinchers? How would/do you avoid them?
Here are few pics of Deeanne in a beautiful gown--complete with a bustle!





Deeanne Gist has rocketed up the bestseller lists and captured readers everywhere with her original, fun historicals. She has garnered four RITA nominations, two consecutive Christy Awards, rave reviews, and a growing loyal fan base.

With three-quarters of a million trade books sold, Deeanne has been presented the National Readers’ Choice, Book Buyers’ Best, Golden Quill, Books*A*Million Pick of the Month, Romantic Times Pick of the Month, Award of Excellence, and Laurel Wreath awards

Deeanne has a very active online community on her blog, Facebook, Pinterest, and her YouTube channel.

Deeanne lives in Texas with her husband of thirty-one years and their border collie. They have four grown children.

Deeanne loves to hear from readers, blogs frequently on www.DeeanneGist.comand enjoys posting and reaching out to readers on her Facebook page,              Link to Dee’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/deesfriends

About the book:
From the bestselling author of It Happened at the Fair and Fair Play comes a compelling historical novel about a progressive “New Woman”—the girl behind Tiffany’s chapel—and the love that threatens it all. 

As preparations for the 1893 World’s Fair set Chicago and the nation on fire, Louis Tiffany—heir to the exclusive Fifth Avenue jewelry empire—seizes the opportunity to unveil his state-of-the-art, stained glass, mosaic chapel, the likes of which the world has never seen.

But when Louis’s dream is threatened by a glassworkers’ strike months before the Fair opens, he turns to an unforeseen source for help: the female students at the New York School of Applied Design. Eager for adventure, the young women pick up their skirts, move to boarding houses, take up steel cutters, and assume new identities as the “Tiffany Girls.” 
 
Tiffany Girl is the heartwarming story of the impetuous Flossie Jayne, a beautiful, budding artist handpicked by Louis to help complete the Tiffany chapel. Though excited to be an independent "New Woman" when most of the fair sex stayed home, she quickly finds the world less welcoming than anticipated. From a Casanova male, to an unconventional married couple, and a condescending singing master, she takes on a colorful cast of characters to transform the boarding house into a home while racing to complete the Tiffany chapel and make a name for herself in the art world. As challenges mount, her ambitions become threatened from an unexpected quarter: her own heart. Who will claim victory? Her dreams or the captivating boarder next door?

Read it! 

Erotic Historical Words

This is a list of erotic words (some more historical than others) used to describe sex and related body parts.Enjoy!
Let's start this week off with words related to men:
Semen albino custardbuttermilkdelicious jamCyclops' tearsfather stuff Ejaculate cheese spunkplay the whaleranchfree the tadpoles Penis bon bonbatdangle-dongdooverrogeryyang fellow Husband
his lordshipmonkey manbrown baggergoonie Testicles
Chicken McNuggetsvelvet orbswinky bagmale mulesstones 

SALE!!! Kissing the Higlander is only $.99!

Fans of Scottish Romance, have you read Kissing the Highlander?
Right now its on sale until May 15th for $.99!!!

My story, THE HIGHLANDER'S CHARM, a Stolen Bride novella, is in this awesome Anthology! Here's a bit more about the book...

Five new Highland novellas by Bestselling Authors of Highland romances that will delight with mystery, intrigue, romance, drama and much more! From the authors who have provided countless hours of reading pleasure so that fans can slip away to the past and live among all those hot Highlanders.BUY LINKS:Barnes and NobleAmazonARe Books (All Romance ebooks)KoboSmashwordsApple/Itunes/IbooksHis Wild Highland Lass by Terry SpearLady Sorcha Barclay fled her brother-in-law’s castle because of his unwanted advances. An awe-inspiring circle of standing stones captures her attention and she captures the attention of the laird who owns the land.Laird Ronan Daziel takes Sorcha to his castle to protect her and give her a home. Before long, he wants much more. He’s duty-bound to take a wife whose clan wishes an alliance with his. So why does he long to have something more? Everyone loves the lass as much as he does. But he has pledged his loyalty to his clan. Taking Sorcha to wife could lead to battle on several fronts. How can he wed another when she stole his heart from the first moment he laid eyes on her near the ancient standing stones on his lands?The Highlander’s Charm by Eliza KnightThey should be enemies… But passion and love know no bounds.Returning from battle to England, Samuel de Mowbray discovers that his two younger sisters have been stolen by Highlanders. Determined to save them from vicious warriors, he convinces the king to send him north. While there, he discovers that his loyalties are wavering and that a headstrong, feisty lass could destroy everything he believes.Catriona Buchanan must travel north to ask for help in saving her brother and ridding her castle of brutal English knights. Unfortunately, to do so, she must trust in the thing she mistrusts the most—an Englishman. Minute by minute, the man who should be her enemy breaks down her defenses. There is something different about him and she can’t help but be captivated by Samuel, and his steamy kisses.Heart of Stone by Willa BlairRiding home after two years away, Gavan MacNabb encounters a lass and her deerhound in a moonlit circle of standing stones. Little does he know the garland of bluebells she weaves and the spell she sings will change the course of his life.Marsali Murray doesn’t really believe the old wives’ tale that making a chain of bluebells by the standing stones under a waxing moon will bring true love, but she’s desperate to try anything to escape the boring, everlasting sameness of her life.Gavan has already seen much of the world denied to Marsali. He’s ready to settle down. She is eager to spread her wings. Can they find what they need with each other?Kilts and Kisses by Victoria RobertsSince the deaths of her parents, Ceana Gunn has lived in the shadow of her uncle and his family. She wants nothing more than to see her clan the way it was when her father was still laird. But her uncle has other ideas. Ceana soon discovers that the only refuge to be found is in the last place she expects—the arms of her enemy.Luthais MacKay wants to be left alone. His only interest is training his prized hawks. He certainly doesn’t have time to listen to the petty squabbling of his clan when his father travels to Edinburgh and leaves him in charge. But when Luthais discovers a mysterious woman on his lands, he’s determined to unravel her secrets…one layer at a time.My Captive Highlander by Vonda SinclairCan unexpected passion and a little ancient magic turn enemies into lovers?During a fierce storm on the west coast of Scotland, Shamus MacKenzie barely survives a galley wreck only to be captured and held for ransom by the enemy MacDonalds. Aided by the gift of second sight, Maili MacDonald, sister of the ruthless chief, senses the handsome, dark-haired stranger will somehow be important in her life. Compelled to help him, she insists on providing him food and a healer to see to his injuries. She knows she is daft to fall in love with this captivating warrior after one forbidden kiss but cannot help herself. With each visit from Maili, Shamus finds his thoughts consumed by the enchanting lass. Can he convince her to help him escape the dungeon and prevent the impending battle between the two clans?His Wild Highland Lass by Terry Spearhttp://www.terryspear.comThe Highlander’s Charm by Eliza Knighthttp://www.elizaknight.comHeart of Stone by Willa Blairhttp://www.willablair.comKilts and Kisses by Victoria Robertshttp://www.VictoriaRobertsAuthor.comMy Captive Highlander by Vonda Sinclairhttp://www.vondasinclair.com

Words in History

  Then and Now: Word Definitions   pendantthen:  schoolmasternow:  a piece of jewelrynicethen:  foolish or sillynow: fine or agreeablechaperonethen:  hood worn by noblesnow: person who looks after another/groupdisappointthen:  to remove from officenow:  fail to fulfillbuxomthen:  physically flexiblenow:  full-bosomed