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Resource Dump: Period Characters

Note: This is just a starting point! I have not thoroughly read most of the links, but hopefully this acts as a springboard to your stories. Please feel free to send me any requests or tell me if any sources are inappropriate. 

Naming

Naming Characters in Historical Fiction

Process of Naming Characters

History of Names

Historic Names

Clothing

1 | 2 | 3

Europe: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

North America: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

South America: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Africa:  1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Asia: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Australia: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Dialogue

Voice and Dialogue in Historical Fiction

Examples of Dialog in Historical Fiction

Turning a Phrase

Writing Credible Historical Dialogue

Historical Dialogue in Fiction

Accurate Dialogue in Historical Fiction

Authentic Language in Historical Fiction

Language and Idiom in Historical Fiction

History of Language

Authentic Language

Europe: 1 |  2 | 3

North America: 1 | 2 | 3

South America: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Asia: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Africa: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Australia: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Values & Attitudes & Religion

Values and Attitudes Across Nations and Times

Evolutionary Tree of Religion

History of Religion

LGBT: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Race: 1 | 2 | 3

Disability: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 

Gender: 1 | 2 | 3 

Accuracy

7 Tips on Accuracy and Authenticity

5 Tips for Writing Historical Fiction

11 Ways to Write More Authentic Historical Novels

7 Rules for Writing Historical Fiction

Writing Historical Fiction

How to Write Historical Fiction

Helpful Websites/Blogs

http://writinghistoricalnovels.com/