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Read: “Lady’s Maid,” a historical fiction romance about Elizabeth and Robert Browning
A criminally under-read historical fiction romance about Elizabeth Barrett Browning and her life with the poet Robert Browning, as told from the fictional perspective of her Lady’s Maid, Wilson.
Watch: The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1934)
This 1934 classic film covers the real-life romance of poets Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning. Aided by her Lady’s Maid, Elizabeth escapes her abusive father to start a new life in Italy with her husband.
Go: Casa Guidi, Home of Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Visit Casa Guidi: A hidden gem museum off the beaten path in Florence, Italy that preserves the home of famous poets Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
Read: “Under the Tuscan Sun”
Even if you’ve seen the movie, it’s absolutely worth reading the book “Under the Tuscan Sun” by Frances Mayes. The plot varies from the film (as real life often does!) and will have you craving the tastes, sights, and feelings of Italy.
Watch: Trivia & Hidden “Easter Eggs” in Halloween Classic, ‘Hocus Pocus’
Dive into the little known ‘Hocus Pocus’ trivia about the famous filming locations, easter egg references to real-life witch trials, and even the celebrities who were almost cast instead!
Go: A self-guided walking tour of Salem, Massachusetts
A little bit of history, a little bit of spookiness, a whole lotta fun…Only have 24 hours to visit one of the world’s witchiest cities? Here’s what to do, where to eat, and what to see if you have one day in Salem, Massachusetts. “Hocus Pocus” fandom encouraged.