#Carolean Era

[kindercelery]

Will literally never finish this but it looks good enough

[thepastisalreadywritten]

His Majesty King Charles III's first circulating coin designs represent subjects close to His Majesty's heart and symbolise the four nations of the United Kingdom. Discover more about them.​ 👑

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[nordickies]

If you're requesting things for Sweden, I'd love to see him in historical clothes! Either has a Carolean or in the outfit he wore to Gustav Vasa's coronation! I love your art and your posts always make my day. 💛

Thank you anon, your support makes my day <3 I went with something more reminiscent of the Vasa era! Yellow is a tricky color to pull off, but I wanted to try it out. He's so baby-faced..

[theroyalsandi]

8th September 2022 - The End of 'Second Elizabethan Era' and the Beginning of the 'New Carolean Age'

[kingdoms-and-empires]

Hey, I don't know if I am going crazy since this form can be classified as a fever dream, but did you say it might be possible to introduce firearms to the world? I been listening to Sabaton and wanted to start my Carolus Rex and the Caroleans arc.

Yesnt

Firearms wont be possible for a long while as a writer I want to distance myself from then as long as possible before it "taints" the medieval fantasy vibe it has.

Besides the firearms we'll introduce at first won't at all be like what you probably think.

I know some peeps legit think we're gonna be the Gate anime

Hm. Now that i think of it, thatd be an awesome power fantasy of a game to write, but itd be really short haha

But anyways, if you wanna play games that have firearms in an era where they still have swords and stuff, I recommend the Infinity Saga books in Hosted Games! First one is Sabers of Infinity!

[marzipanandminutiae]

Do you think they'd call this period in English history the Charles era or would it be more like the Post Second Elizbethian era?

Unclear. It didn't always go by monarch's name, in the past- sure, you had the Victorian era and the Georgian era before it, but you also have what we now call the Restoration era, and the sub-era of the Regency within Georgian, and the Tudor era named for a royal family rather than a specific monarch- though I have heard the term "Henrician" batted around for Henry VIII's reign. I still have to keep looking up what "Jacobean" comes from, because I always forget the exact explanation (James in Latin is Jacobeus, and the king was James I). I've also heard terms like "Thatcher-era," and of course after Edwardian you get periods named for historical events or attitudes on both sides of the pond: WWI, the Roaring Twenties, the Depression, WWII, etc.

(Shoutout to Regency for being extra-confusing: the literal English Regency was in the middle of stylistic/social period we use the term for. It was 1811-1820, but the aesthetics, media, and manners we think of as "Regency" span roughly the 1790s through 1830.)

Charles I's reign was called the Caroline or Carolean era, also from the Latin version of his name. So maybe, going by monarch's names, this is the second Caroline era?

[charlotte-of-wales]

theroyalfamily: 👑 The new Coronation emblem has been unveiled!

The emblem will feature throughout the historic events in May, including street parties, community gatherings and on official merchandise.

The design features the rose of England, the thistle of Scotland, the daffodil of Wales and the shamrock of Northern Ireland, paying tribute to The King's love of the natural world.

Together, the flowers create the shape of St Edward's Crown, with which HM will be crowned in May.

Created by British designer Sir Jony Ive and his LoveFrom collective, Sir Jony has said of the emblem that it, "speaks to the happy optimism of spring and celebrates the beginning of this new Carolean era for the United Kingdom."

[sildesalaten]

the carolean dragon captain idea is honestly just so incredibly cool, why do you think it is that that general time period gets so little use in fantasy media compared to medieval times?

Thank you!

I think this is an interesting question. I suppose it is partly a matter of convention - "medieval" fantasy settings have become something of a default/standard in the genre.

I think the medieval fantasy setting might have its roots in the romantic movement and its view of the middle ages a sort of idealised rural past, as well as the stereotype of the middle ages as the "dark age" which somehow stands slightly outside of the movement of time. The centuries after the middle ages each have their own quite distinctive "feel" in the public consciousness, and ancient civilisations before it all have their own share of stereotypes. The middle ages, however, tend to get muddled into this 1000-year long standstill.

So if one has encountered the generic medieval fantasy setting a couple of times, it is fairly easy to utilize without needing to think about any historical accuracy (fair enough, since it is fantasy and there isn't really any reason it needs to have accuracy - but as a i history nerd I love to spot historical details in any work.)

In reality, of course, quite a lot happened between 500 and 1500 - and one could probably create some rather interesting and unusual fantasy settings by drawing inspiration from a specific era, a specific place, or perhaps using some "lesser known" aspects of medieval life.

Personally, I love unusual fantasy settings - historical and otherwise. It is always really refreshing to dive into a well-crafted new world that isn't just a blueprint copy of "fantasy standard tm ".

I would love to hear what ideas and thoughts other people have on this topic, so feel free to reblog or comment!

Also, feel free to leave reccomendations of fantasy works with unusual or historical settings!

[zee-man-chatter]

I’ve always been interested in words and what their roots are, a long time ago, the Globe and Mail newspaper here in Canada had a really fascinating columnist who explained the etymology of various words. I still miss his columns! So here is a good explanation of how different monarchical era’s got their names, I found it rather interesting, and explains how the Carolinas in the states got their names.

The Carolinas were known as the Province of Carolina during America's early colonial period, from 1663 to 1712. Prior to that, the land was considered part of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia, from 1609 to 1663. The province, was named Carolina to honor King Charles I of England. Carolina is taken from the Latin word for "Charles", Carolus.

[emmashouldbewriting]

It's Beltane. So the royal ladies will wear floral crowns and dance around a Maypole. Then after the festivities go off and do fertility rites. That's why there's a green man on the invite - in the carolean Era we will be nature worshipping pagans.

excellent, i've been waiting for an excuse to dance naked in the moonlight

[thejennhall]

Title

Endgame

Author

Omid Scobie

About

The follow-up book to Finding Freedom. 

On September 8, 2022 the world stood still as news broke of Queen Elizabeth's II passing. Her death dismantled the protective shield around the world's most famous family and saw a long simmering crisis of confidence in the British monarchy boil over. 

The end of the New Elizabethan age brings in a shorter Carolean era. With this traditional reign comes a brewing power struggle between father ( King Charles III) and son ( William, Prince of Wales) and an outmoded institution riddled with dysfunction, mistrust, and poor judgement. As investigations into the Firm's costs and conduct mount, and their dangerous game with an insatiable press continues, cracks are forming in the House of Windsor's foundations. Now a growing population feel more comfortable than ever questioning the monarchy's relevancy - or the need for one at all. 

Omid Scobie has spent over twelve years covering the lives and work of the Royal Family. His unique position as a young British journalist in the America media helped him forge special bonds within William's, Kate's,  Harry's, and eventually Meghan's worlds. It was from that vantage point he coauthored the bestselling Finding Freedom in 2020, an intimate glimpse into a fracturing family - one that could be splintered beyond repair. Though the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are no longer a part of the monarchy's future, their experiences and actions, good and bad, have put a spotlight on many of the problems at the heart of the institution. With unique insight, deep access, and a willingness to burn his bridges to tell the full story, Scobie draws a candid portrait of a family in peril and a monarchial system facing uncertainty. 

Endgame is the result of more than a decade of unseen reporting and intimate conversations with insiders, Royal Family members, fellow journalists, and those working within the palace walks.

 Our world is modernizing at a pace that the Royal Institution is failing to keep up with, but there is still time for change. This is the Monarchy's endgame... Do they have what it takes to save it?

Review

This book is perfect for people like me who can't get enough Royal Gossip.  

Endgame is a follow up to the book “Finding Freedom”.

Granted it is blatantly obvious that this book was written from a one sided perspective and most of the information shared is from “ anonymous sources from inside the palace” so I take everything with a grain of salt.

 Endgame continues to push the victim narrative to a whole new level while trash talking every single member of the Royal Family and their assistants. 

There is so much trash talking in this book that you don't want to keep reading but it's so juicy you just can't stop until you finish the book. 

Based on the prologue of this book  it seemed to be written to boost Prince Harry and Meghan’s name / brand but sadly fell short. Very, very short.

Instead based on the book and everything contained in it they come off as narcissistic, manipulative ,spoiled brats. 

Sadly, this book definitely did more harm than good to their image. 

[marshmallow--3]

Bridgerton has me wanting to watch Horrible Histories so bad, I'm so confused about the difference between the Regency Era and the Georgian Era

Is it like how World War I wasn't called that to begin with because they didn't know it was the first, they just called it the Great War?

Or how like we're currently in the New Carolean era with King Charles III as our monarch, but nobody actually calls it that in day-to-day conversation, it's just called the 2020s?

[ainews]

Diversity was at the heart of the minds and sentiments of the court of Charles I and Charles II in 17th century England. Art fostered an intrigue and appreciation for different cultures and backgrounds. From travel, trade, and colonization, the court developed a more worldly outlook. The culture of the court consequently embraced and celebrated diversity in broadening their understanding of the world.

The kings fostered diverse art, drama, and culture from abroad, rejecting the often limited scope of traditional British artists. Popular collections, such as the ‘Viaje a España’, showcased many styles, symbols and ideas collected from all over the world. This opening of the imagination proved instrumental in popularising non-English aesthetics, pushing aside the narrow customs that had been in place.

Moreover, Charles I and Charles II also actively embraced different political ideologies which extended beyond the British Isles. Influenced by thought from the continent, they opened up opportunities for citizens to engage in lively civil debates and disagreements. This cultural fluidity would have formed the foundations for toleration and diversity in British thought.

This means that the commendable concept of diversity was in many ways nurtured and encouraged by the ruling classes of the Carolean era in England. By celebrating different cultural elements, pushing aside traditional British preconceptions and engaging in different ideologies, the culture of the court actively expressed a desire to find common ground with others. This has been an enduring mark of this period of British history.

[roystannard]

LOst Immortals Ep 215 7.5.23 with Roy Stannard and Matt Staples on Mid Sussex Radio 103.8FM

Joy Pop Broadcast in a post-Coronation stupor on 7.5.23: the day after, in the New Carolean era. Fortunately, The Ramones ask us to dance; we take the skinheads bowling and play the theme from Joy Pop. You, our audience, are the housebuilders, we wield the chisels. We play a couple of dance tracks from the Ramones; take the skinheads bowling before a bit of psychomania from The Damned. Then a…