• "Foray," a Regency era Literary Society, meets first Sundays.

    "Foray," a Regency era Literary Society, meets first Sundays.


    Sunday February 3 2019, 10:00 AM
    @ Foray Society Reading Room, Sanditon Shops, Port Austen,...
    "Foray" is the Antiquity Austen & Aubrey Association.  We meet the first Sunday of each month, and our reading room is always open to you. On its shelves you'll find all...
    Bayside Baroque Music

    Bayside Baroque Music


    Sunday February 10 2019, 10:00 AM
    @ Rocca Sorrentina Anfiteatro...
    On the second Sunday of each month, the Bayside Baroque music series explores the music of the 18th century in the picturesque seaside Anfiteatro on Rocca Sorrentina.  Join...
    "Foray," a Regency era Literary Society, meets first Sundays.

    "Foray," a Regency era Literary Society, meets first Sundays.


    Sunday March 3 2019, 10:00 AM
    @ Foray Society Reading Room, Sanditon Shops, Port Austen,...
    "Foray" is the Antiquity Austen & Aubrey Association.  We meet the first Sunday of each month, and our reading room is always open to you. On its shelves you'll find all...
    Bayside Baroque Music

    Bayside Baroque Music


    Sunday March 10 2019, 11:00 AM
    @ Rocca Sorrentina Anfiteatro...
    On the second Sunday of each month, the Bayside Baroque music series explores the music of the 18th century in the picturesque seaside Anfiteatro on Rocca Sorrentina.  Join...
    "Foray," a Regency era Literary Society, meets first Sundays.

    "Foray," a Regency era Literary Society, meets first Sundays.


    Sunday April 7 2019, 10:00 AM
    @ Foray Society Reading Room, Sanditon Shops, Port Austen,...
    "Foray" is the Antiquity Austen & Aubrey Association.  We meet the first Sunday of each month, and our reading room is always open to you. On its shelves you'll find all...

  • Living History - via - Virtual Worlds

    Welcome to our gathering of intrepid explorers experiencing history via Second Life® and/or other Virtual Worlds.

    Join in the fun of sharing your events, products, stories, and knowledge with other history lovers.  Connect with friends and historical communities from across the metaverse.

    See FAQ for site information. Contact Tatiana for site administrative issues.

    You must have a Second Life® account or other VW equivalent to join.

    We gratefully accept donations towards the cost of maintaining this site. Learn more or click:

    Established September 2009 as Royal Courts SL. Expanded September 2016 to Living History VW.  Second Life® is a registered trademark of Linden Research, Inc. All rights reserved. No infringement is intended.

  • Sponsors

    Duche de CoeurLogo 05.png

    Rocca Sorrentina Logo.jpg

    Sanssouci Sponsor Banner.jpg

    TTR RC Banner 200x100 03.png

    Varriale Designs Logo.png

  • Advertisements

  • Latest Activity

    Tiamat Windstorm von Hirvi
    @tiamat-windstorm-von-hirvi • 3 months ago
    Posted a response to "Court Roleplay in SL"
    "One must love computers - except when they make it impossible."
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 3 months ago
    Posted a response to "QH Signature Wines"
    "Seems that lately I've been spending a lot of time musing about wine!"
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 3 months ago
    Posted a response to "Someone stole my phone & wallet!"
    "So sorry to hear that you're having a bad week They say bad things come in threes so now you're due for some good luck. Be well."
    Mansur Marawi
    @mansur-marawi • 3 months ago
    Created a new forum topic:
    Someone stole my phone & wallet!
    Elisabeth Tiponi de Salem
    @elisabeth-tiponi-de-salem • 3 months ago

    Album de Souvenirs
    Bayside Baroque Music Bayside Baroque Music Promenade at Rocca Sorrentina Morning's Devotions at Antiquity
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 3 months ago
    Posted a response to "Finding and Defeating Texture Lag?"
    "Glad to hear you're still fighting the good fight, Mansur!"
    Mansur Marawi
    @mansur-marawi • 3 months ago
    Posted a response to "Finding and Defeating Texture Lag?"
    "Reviving an old thread here to say that, in addition to slowly working on optimizing textures, I have also been utilizing skyboxes and rezzers to..."
    Mansur Marawi
    @mansur-marawi • 3 months ago
    Posted a response to "Court Roleplay in SL"
    "No need to attend that, Tiamat. I've had to cancel it due to my rl computer problems. I'm still very interested in pursuing cross-sim RP and..."
    Tiamat Windstorm von Hirvi
    @tiamat-windstorm-von-hirvi • 3 months ago
    Posted a response to "Court Roleplay in SL"
    "I will do my best to make an appearance on the 17th in one guise or another (though the daytime demands of real life will impose some limitations.)"
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a new Comment on "Autumn Wine Festival":
    "Indeed!  I'm sure there are many who would become just as obsessed as we are "
    Abbondio Rezzonico
    @abbondio-rezzonico • 4 months ago
    Posted a new Comment on "Autumn Wine Festival":
    "Let's hope we can get some new vintners interested this way "
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a new Comment on "QH The Farm":
    " A beautiful fall day on the QH Farm. Just raised the first of five new barns to be placed in this cluster.  The goats seemed very happy with their new home. "
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a new Comment on "Autumn Wine Festival":
    "What a wonderful way to promote wine making!"
    Abbondio Rezzonico
    @abbondio-rezzonico • 4 months ago
    Created a new Event:
    Autumn Wine Festival
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    @tatiana-dokuchic is now following @abbondio-rezzonico
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "DC: Sailing the Duché is now Better than Ever"
    " Mansur Marawi: Oh, that sounds like so much fun! It really is!  Even when I end up at the bottom of the river I enjoy myself.  Drop by when..."
    Mansur Marawi
    @mansur-marawi • 4 months ago
    Created a new Event:
    State Dinner & 18th Century Fashion Show
    Mansur Marawi
    @mansur-marawi • 4 months ago
    Created a new forum topic:
    Oct. 17th: State Dinner & Fashion Show
    Mansur Marawi
    @mansur-marawi • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "DC: Sailing the Duché is now Better than Ever"
    "Oh, that sounds like so much fun!"
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "TTR-Market Cart w Carved Wood"
    "Old-timers who are familiar with Provence will recognize the wood carving for this cart.  It comes from a model I made ages ago with prims and..."
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "Provence Coeur: Chateau Claire"
    "It's rented!  Chateau Claire is back to being a private residence.  No more snooping until next time "
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "Provence Coeur: Chateau Claire"
    "Just listed!  This exceptional rental isn't available very often so I'm exited to be announcing its availability."
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "DC: Sailing the Duché is now Better than Ever"
    "Finally! I can sail north/south down the PCE river past the Petit Trianon.  Don't know how many times I was stopped by the danged low bridges but..."
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "Seismic Shift Warning"
    "Merci beaucoup, Una! It's always a pleasure to see you bustling about the farm & village though I do have to keep an eye out for some of your..."
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a new Comment on "Duché de Coeur":
    "A view of the new Provence Coeur Beach."
    Una Lunaqat
    @una-lunaqat • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "Seismic Shift Warning"
    "It's even more so now, a lovely village through which to take a walk or enjoy a ride.  Madame D'Qat shall be quite fit wandering over hills, and..."
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "QH: Building The Farm"
    " I'm delighted to report that the new market is now open! Right now there are 2 tables, 3 large carts and 2 small carts standing empty and ready..."
    Elisabeth Tiponi de Salem
    @elisabeth-tiponi-de-salem • 4 months ago
    @elisabeth-tiponi-de-salem is now following @claire-sophie-de-rocoulle
    Elisabeth Tiponi de Salem
    @elisabeth-tiponi-de-salem • 4 months ago
    @elisabeth-tiponi-de-salem is now following @jacon-cortes-de-bexar
    Mansur Marawi
    @mansur-marawi • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "Court Roleplay in SL"
    "You know, his drinking problem has actually been a delight to play. It has even driven plot at some points. Presently, someone in the valley is..."
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    @tatiana-dokuchic is now following @elisabeth-tiponi-de-salem
    Elisabeth Tiponi de Salem
    @elisabeth-tiponi-de-salem • 4 months ago
    @elisabeth-tiponi-de-salem is now following @livinghistory
    Elisabeth Tiponi de Salem
    @elisabeth-tiponi-de-salem • 4 months ago
    @elisabeth-tiponi-de-salem is now following @duche-de-coeur
    Elisabeth Tiponi de Salem
    @elisabeth-tiponi-de-salem • 4 months ago
    @elisabeth-tiponi-de-salem is now following @tatiana-dokuchic
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "Seismic Shift Warning"
    "It's been a wild & wonderful ten days but it seems like the tremors have abated and Provence Coeur is beginning to settle into its new shape..."
    Tiamat Windstorm von Hirvi
    @tiamat-windstorm-von-hirvi • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "Court Roleplay in SL"
    "I had forgotten about that pickled liver of yours, Sir Mansur! In Antiquity, we used to use a previous iteration of the George Tavern, with an open..."
    Mansur Marawi
    @mansur-marawi • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "Court Roleplay in SL"
    "I wanted to revive this old thread in order to congratulate Jacon on actually implementing some of these ideas and hosting a fabulous weekend in..."
    Mansur Marawi
    @mansur-marawi • 4 months ago
    Posted a new Comment on "Imperial Court":
    "My goodness! A conflagration!"
    Mansur Marawi
    @mansur-marawi • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "End of Summer Vacation in Bath"
    "The weekend in Bath was a rousing success. My hearty congratulations to HRH Jacon Cortes and the staff of the Francis Hotel, Pump Room, and Stables..."
    Mansur Marawi
    @mansur-marawi • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "Seismic Shift Warning"
    "Looks great, Tatiana!"
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "QH: Building The Farm"
    "Need Milk?! Some splendid goats have been added to The Farm. If you need fresh milk or wool please feel free to visit this small herd of nannies..."
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "QH: Building The Farm"
    "A bit of a swamp has oozed into the NE corner of Provence. As luck would have it, a bit of rence has begun to grow there. Artisans should feel free..."
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "She had that brand of pragmatism ..."
    " Tiamat Windstorm von Hirvi: I hope the old goats found a good new home, or at least a competent butcher. Let's just say the old goats aged..."
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "Seismic Shift Warning"
    " Tiamat Windstorm von Hirvi: Lovely to be located by the sailable seaside! I will have to pop over to see how it looks in its new position...."
    Tiamat Windstorm von Hirvi
    @tiamat-windstorm-von-hirvi • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "Seismic Shift Warning"
    "Lovely to be located by the sailable seaside! I will have to pop over to see how it looks in its new position."
    Tiamat Windstorm von Hirvi
    @tiamat-windstorm-von-hirvi • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "She had that brand of pragmatism ..."
    "I hope the old goats found a good new home, or at least a competent butcher."
    Tiamat Windstorm von Hirvi
    @tiamat-windstorm-von-hirvi • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "End of Summer Vacation in Bath"
    "Our weekend in Bath was lovely, and our guests added a good deal to our general enjoyment. I must apologize for missing the morning coffee hosted..."
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "QH: Building The Farm"
    "The Blacksmith shop has been added.  Carpenters will share space with the smiths."
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a new Comment on "QH The Farm":
    "The Blacksmith Shop has just been added to The Farm of the Queen's Hamlet.  As you can see our smiths will share space with our carpenters.  Lets just hope..."
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a new Comment on "G&S":
    "Wow!  Looks stunning.  "
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "Seismic Shift Warning"
    " Una Lunaqat: So exciting!  Every day is a new little adventure, seeing what's happening today. It really is!  As an added bonus you get to..."
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "Seismic Shift Warning"
    " Bebe Begonia: A new adventure! I'm excited too ) I'm glad, Bebe!  Your store looks grand in its new location For those that haven't met her..."
    Bebe Begonia
    @bebe-begonia • 4 months ago
    @bebe-begonia is now following @una-lunaqat
    Una Lunaqat
    @una-lunaqat • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "Seismic Shift Warning"
    "So exciting!  Every day is a new little adventure, seeing what's happening today. "
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "Seismic Shift Warning"
    "Woohoo!!  It just moved "
    Bebe Begonia
    @bebe-begonia • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "Seismic Shift Warning"
    "A new adventure! I'm excited too )"
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "Seismic Shift Warning"
    "Impatiently taps her foot as she waits for LL to make the move!"
    Lady Leena Fandango
    @lady-leena-fandango • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "She had that brand of pragmatism ..."
    "Welcome Back Tatiana! :D"
    Jacon Cortes
    @jacon-cortes-de-bexar • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "End of Summer Vacation in Bath"
    "I do hope you can make it.  We have plenty of room at the hotel and would love to have you join us."
    Jacon Cortes
    @jacon-cortes-de-bexar • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "She had that brand of pragmatism ..."
    "Wonderful to hear you will be out and about.  Hope to run into you soon...:))"
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "She had that brand of pragmatism ..."
    "Waves hello to everyone!"
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "TTR-Painted Pumpkin Lanterns 01 Burgundy & Gold"
    "It's pumpkin time again!"
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "Summer Designs at Twelfth Night Designs!"
    "What a wonderful way to spend the summer!  They're all beautiful. Quick question; would the "Lavender" gown work on a classic body?"
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "End of Summer Vacation in Bath"
    "A RP Vacation! What a wonderful idea!!  I feel more relaxed just reading about it "
    Jacon Cortes
    @jacon-cortes-de-bexar • 4 months ago
    Created a new forum topic:
    End of Summer Vacation in Bath
    Tiamat Windstorm von Hirvi
    @tiamat-windstorm-von-hirvi • 4 months ago
    Posted a response to "Renaissance Hunt in September"
    "I want to recommend the Shops of Mountain Rose minihunt. They've elected to showcase not the Renaissance period in Europe, but rather Aztec..."
    Luís Gastão de Orléans
    @luis-gastao-de-orleans • 5 months ago

    gallery images
    Twelfth Night
    @twelfth-night • 7 months ago
    Created a new forum topic:
    Summer Designs at Twelfth Night Designs!
    Tiamat Windstorm von Hirvi
    @tiamat-windstorm-von-hirvi • 7 months ago
    Created a new forum topic:
    Renaissance Hunt in September
    Jacon Cortes
    @jacon-cortes-de-bexar • 7 months ago
    Created a new forum topic:
    Jacon Cortes Designs and Twelfth Night Designs Collaboration
    Lady Olivia Chapman
    @lady-olivia-chapman • 7 months ago
    Updated a Blog:
    Requiem
    The morning had begun.  The Duke and Duchess of Whippen boarded The Persephone under clear skies, and set sail for the colonies. It was a special voyage; the...
    Lady Olivia Chapman
    @lady-olivia-chapman • 7 months ago
    Posted a new blog:
    Requiem
    The morning had begun.  The Duke and Duchess of Whippen boarded The Persephone under clear skies, and set sail for the colonies. It was a special voyage; the...
    Tiamat Windstorm von Hirvi
    @tiamat-windstorm-von-hirvi • 8 months ago
    Posted a response to "Royal Wedding exhibition"
    "And the SLURL for the launch, and the exhibit which will be there for an extended period, is..."
    Lady Leena Fandango
    @lady-leena-fandango • 8 months ago
    Created a new forum topic:
    Shipwreck found from 1708, the San Jose' carries $17 billion in booty
    Lady Leena Fandango
    @lady-leena-fandango • 8 months ago
    Created a new Event:
    Once upon a time ... New at the Showcase Gallery, Rocca Sorrentina
    Tiamat Windstorm von Hirvi
    @tiamat-windstorm-von-hirvi • 8 months ago
    Posted a response to "Royal Wedding exhibition"
    "The exhibit is now available for viewing in Buckingham's East Wing, but the formal launch has been delayed until noon SLT on Sunday, May 27th."
    Elizabeth Ann Linley
    @elizabeth-ann-linley • 9 months ago
    @elizabeth-ann-linley is now following @roy100-allen
    Elizabeth Ann Linley
    @elizabeth-ann-linley • 9 months ago
    @elizabeth-ann-linley is now following @jacon-cortes-de-bexar
    Elizabeth Ann Linley
    @elizabeth-ann-linley • 9 months ago
    @elizabeth-ann-linley is now following @luis-gastao-de-orleans
    Luís Gastão de Orléans
    @luis-gastao-de-orleans • 9 months ago

    Imperial Court
    snapshot 082 Royal Antiquity Theater recital of poems Adeus e espero um até breve
    Tiamat Windstorm von Hirvi
    @tiamat-windstorm-von-hirvi • 10 months ago
    Created a new forum topic:
    Royal Wedding exhibition
    Tiamat Windstorm von Hirvi
    @tiamat-windstorm-von-hirvi • 10 months ago
    Posted a response to " Easter Gifts "
    "The palace is elegant, and the sim gardens are beautiful. I had a lovely row around the lake, too. The hunt gifts are a bonus!"
    Luís Gastão de Orléans
    @luis-gastao-de-orleans • 10 months ago
    Posted a response to " Easter Gifts "
    "Will remain until 20  April  ^^"
    Tiamat Windstorm von Hirvi
    @tiamat-windstorm-von-hirvi • 10 months ago
    Posted a response to " Easter Gifts "
    "Have they been removed already, Your Excellency?"
    Luís Gastão de Orléans
    @luis-gastao-de-orleans • 10 months ago
    Updated an Event:
    Imperial Ball
    Luís Gastão de Orléans
    @luis-gastao-de-orleans • 10 months ago
    Created a new Event:
    Imperial Ball
    Tiamat Windstorm von Hirvi
    @tiamat-windstorm-von-hirvi • 10 months ago
    Posted a response to " Easter Gifts "
    "Rubbing my gloved hands and taking the SLURL with alacrity."
    Tiamat Windstorm von Hirvi
    @tiamat-windstorm-von-hirvi • 10 months ago
    Posted a response to "18th Century Fashion Show Rescheduled: New Date TBD"
    "The rigours of RL exhaust all of us. I hope you will post the new date when it has been settled."
    Una Lunaqat
    @una-lunaqat • 10 months ago
    Posted a response to " Easter Gifts "
    "How lovely!   Merci  "
    Luís Gastão de Orléans
    @luis-gastao-de-orleans • 10 months ago
    Created a new forum topic:
    Easter Gifts
    Prince Jason Φ Fox
    @prince-jason-fox • 10 months ago
    Posted a new Comment on "2018":
    "Royal Romance "
    Lady Leena Fandango
    @lady-leena-fandango • 10 months ago
    Created a new forum topic:
    The Sadist's Revenge By Joel Warner
    Luís Gastão de Orléans
    @luis-gastao-de-orleans • 10 months ago
    @luis-gastao-de-orleans is now following @zorro-amat
    Mansur Marawi
    @mansur-marawi • 10 months ago
    Created a new forum topic:
    18th Century Fashion Show Rescheduled: New Date TBD
    Lady Leena Fandango
    @lady-leena-fandango • 10 months ago
    Created a new forum topic:
    White Bloom, a new gown at Whimsy Rose by Lady Leena
    Lady Leena Fandango
    @lady-leena-fandango • 10 months ago
    @lady-leena-fandango is now following @thaddeus-nadeau
    Duke of Richmond
    @duke-of-richmond • 10 months ago
    @duke-of-richmond is now following @luis-gastao-de-orleans
    Tatiana Dokuchic
    @tatiana-dokuchic • 10 months ago
    @tatiana-dokuchic is now following @yasemin-von-engelhardt
    Yasemin
    @yasemin-von-engelhardt • 10 months ago
    @yasemin-von-engelhardt is now following @aldo-stern
    Yasemin
    @yasemin-von-engelhardt • 10 months ago
    @yasemin-von-engelhardt is now following @duke-of-richmond
     
     / 21