A Brief History of Courtship

Before dating apps and unread messages, there was courtship. A world of rules, rituals, longing, and very little privacy.In this episode, we wander through the history of romance, from arranged marriages and dramatic courtly love to Regency ballrooms, secret fan signals, Victorian valentines, and love letters written during wartime. We explore how people expressed affection when emotions had to be hidden in flowers, dances, and carefully chosen words.From handwritten notes to modern dating confusion, this episode is a reminder that while the rituals have changed, the hope behind them has not.Sources: https://www.postalmuseum.org/blog/love-letters-from-the-second-world-war/https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Vinegar-Valentines/