Thank you to everyone who entered our Taste of Downton Contest! Entries are now closed as of October 12 at 11:59 PM. We will notify the winner this week by email and update this page once confirmed. Status Update Closed: Oct 12 at 11:59 PM EST Winner notification: … [Read more...] about Taste of Downton Contest Now Closed
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Downton Abbey Recap: Storylines and Scandals (Your Ultimate Cheat Sheet)
Look, I get it. Maybe you missed the Downton Abbey train when it was chugging through pop culture, or perhaps you watched it years ago and need a refresher before diving into the movies, particularly since the last film is launching September 12, 2025. Either way, you've come to … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey Recap: Storylines and Scandals (Your Ultimate Cheat Sheet)
Gin & Jazz: Hosting an Authentic 1930 Cocktail Party at Downton Abbey
Step into the drawing room of Downton Abbey in 1930, where the tinkle of crystal glasses mingles with the sophisticated strains of a gramophone, and the old world has fully embraced the new era's refinements. Plan a cocktail party as part of your celebrations By 1930, the … [Read more...] about Gin & Jazz: Hosting an Authentic 1930 Cocktail Party at Downton Abbey
How One Soup Scene Connects Downton Abbey and The Gilded Age
Julian Fellowes has done it again. The creator of Downton Abbey and The Gilded Age just delivered one of his most brilliant dining room moments yet—and it involves a bowl of historically questionable soup that's got both fandoms talking. In The Gilded Age Season 3, Episode 5, … [Read more...] about How One Soup Scene Connects Downton Abbey and The Gilded Age
Valentine’s Day in the Downton Abbey Era
The elegant world of Downton Abbey perfectly captures the romance and refinement of Valentine's Day celebrations in the early 20th century. During this golden age of propriety and passion, February 14th was marked by elaborate social customs that would make even the Dowager … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day in the Downton Abbey Era
