I mean, that seems to be in the actual Balkans vampire lore.
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Regency Era 
I had no idea where to put these topics…
These ancient marking ciphers gave rise to what eventually became the signet ring. Over time, as more and more people became literate, a single letter or character would no longer suffice as a cipher. Instead, they began to be made up of two or more letters, often entwined together into a distinct emblem, each of which was unique to the person who used it.
My Twin Sister is currently reading this fascinating lady’s memoirs…
The courtesan was expected to provide all the shades of companionship without the oppressive limitations and implications of marriage. She offered not only the bed but the sofa, the dinner-table and the salon – all save the nursery and the kitchen.’
Casually turning down the Regent…
She began a letter to the Prince. ‘I am told that I am very beautiful., so, perhaps, you would like to see me […] if you believe you could make me in love with you, write to me…’ Amused, the Prince wrote back suggesting a meeting in London. This wasn’t good enough for Harriette. ‘Sir, to travel fifty-two miles, this bad weather, merely to see a man […] would, you must admit, be madness, in a girl like myself, surrounded by humble admirers…’ she wrote in response. ‘…if you can do anything better , in the way of pleasing a lady, than ordinary men, write directly: if not, adieu, Monsieur le Prince.’
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Roman Britain 
Naming - Celtic names of Roman Britain
*Happy Halloween!
I’ve already mentioned a link for Halloween in the Regency period (under the Celebrations category), but I couldn’t help post up more stuff.*
Snap Apple Night! - This writer has so many good foody articles on Halloween’s history, but they will make you feel hungry.
Tudor period 
Souling and Soul Cakes…
The Victorian Period 
Jack O’ Lanterns used to be much more terrifying….turnips appear to be a lot more terrifying than pumpkins…
Well, I just found my outfit for Halloween this year…
The Georgian Period 
I’ve already posted up link to how they used to think Gingers were vampires, but Sarah Munden has written so many good articles on spooky folklore from this time period…
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i don’t know how i’m just now seeing this, these sources are amazing! thank you so much for sharing these here. i’ll definitely be returning to them in time.
Ah yes, the distant ancestor of the Annoying Orange, the Pestiferous Cucurbita. 
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I think it’s only recently that the UK started using pumpkins for Halloween. My mum was born in 1952, and her generation all used turnips, she still insists on carving turnips…this is a photo of her recent creation from 2019….
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…now I’m hungry.
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I couldn’t figure out what it was lol, so I just assumed it was a squash of some kind.
Well, that’s a look if ever I saw one.
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