Bath, in southwestern England, was the first home Jane Austen knew away from her tiny village when she moved here at about age 25. Though the author only lived in Bath from 1801 to 1806 and did little writing here, no doubt this spa city on the River Avon gave her inspiration. After all, Bath was a popular resort at the time for Britain"s upper crust—the posh, mannered society types whom Austen satirized so wittily in novels like "Pride and Prejudice."
Celebrating all things Austen
Today in History
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May the Fourth be with you…
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Penguin Awareness Day
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It’s Napping Day
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World Penguin Day
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Best. Holiday. Ever.
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A fortress in the sky
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3, 2, 1 … Happy New Year!
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Tambopata National Reserve, Peru
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A splash by the sea
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A bridge comes full circle
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High seas commerce
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Christmas Eve
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Native American Heritage Month
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The Canary Islands, Spain
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It’s Art Deco Weekend in Miami
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A look at Uranus, seventh planet from the sun
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Does this chameleon look a little insecure?
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Gauchos showcase Argentina’s independent spirit
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Hanging out on a limb
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For the love of bikes
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Hay, what s up?
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Longtailed widowbird at Rietvlei Nature Reserve, South Africa
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Burrowing owls
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National Panda Day
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National Hummingbird Day
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It’s National Dolphin Day!
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