$40,000 in 1820 is worth around $900,000 in today's money o_o

@sapphireseptember

2 жыл бұрын

A princely sum indeed!

@elizabeth3653

2 жыл бұрын

Yep and a 10 thousand dollar home in 1880 is equivalent to a 300 thousand dollar home today

@bowiearcangeli11

2 жыл бұрын

Wowzers! 😳

@srivallibalajiprabhu8559

2 жыл бұрын

Sir and mam Super

@cynthiachengmintz672

2 жыл бұрын

😱😱😱😱😱

"It was the brandied peaches your mother sent" "I had no problems" "Yeah, but you're used to her cooking" 😂

@pettylilthing

Жыл бұрын

The shade ✋😂

@GAshoneybear

Жыл бұрын

​@@pettylilthing That was a straight burn! 🔥

@pettylilthing

Жыл бұрын

@@GAshoneybear naw that was a whole damn wild fire ✋😂

@blaze2001

7 ай бұрын

RIGHT! @@pettylilthing

I'm so amazed by how this feels like we're all literally just eavesdropping on a "real life" argument. I love this and hope the acting continues!

@miknosilanooram

2 жыл бұрын

Lucy is really a good actress. Ben is too. He is so calm.

@jeffburnham6611

2 жыл бұрын

Watching this gives me vibes of Little House on the Prairie, and the Oleson's. Lucy and Harriet, both gold diggers.

@JD-te9tj

2 жыл бұрын

"It smells like the draining from the chamber pot" that had me in stitches.

Justine seems so awkward caught between the argument but also seems oddly entertained.

@be6715

2 жыл бұрын

A servant, even one that was a poor family member, would have left the room - though maybe listened outside of the door. And no lady would be airing her dirty laundry in front of a friend. Yikes!

I really enjoy the story arcs. Justine budding romance with Ron, Lucy and the Colonel arguing over money, the kleptomaniac aunt, Lucy's fondness for sherry. It's all so believable and they all have definite personalities. I love Lucy's spirit.

@miknosilanooram

2 жыл бұрын

Lucy is really good in this part

When her friend just sat down and said " I'm never getting married" while sipping tea 😆

@chelebelle2223

2 жыл бұрын

She suddenly realized that.....HER EYES HAVE BEEN OPENED👀 , and now she clearly SAW THE LIGHT💡 .....JUST IN TIME! LOL

Oh, Justine. So you're not interested in Ron because he's "too tall" and his eyes are "too blue." LOL. And Ben's failed attempts to be thrifty just crack me up. I also love how inquisitive Lucy is. No one can escape Lucy's Inquisition!

@tamarajurisic8523

2 жыл бұрын

Justine tells bullshits

11:41 "Lucy...I'm not saying you're 'frumpy and old', I'm saying your MOTHER is". LOLOL

😂 Bickering never went out of style! 😂

I love how the maid is laughing uncontrollably in the corner while they are arguing 😂

@blaze2001

7 ай бұрын

She broke character I would too

Oh dear! Is this the Panic of 1819? Lots of folks suffered. Some historians call it the first American Depression. The government was deep in debt from the War of 1812 and this had knock on effects of destabilising the economy and currency. I do hope the Stevenson family get through this!

I'm equally amazed Mr. and Ms Stephenson quarrel in front of a servant and that Justine is not making any effort to spirit away herself during this argument.

@lynnodonnell4764

2 жыл бұрын

Justine is a 'non-entity' ...she is simply a lady's maid...she is invisible.

@sixpackbinky

2 жыл бұрын

That’s how the servants in those days knew about everything going on.

@scook5599

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if the family really would as argue around the servants during this time period?

@ZzKevZz

2 жыл бұрын

@@scook5599 yes, i think they did.

@treadlightlyorelse849

2 жыл бұрын

@@scook5599 the one aspect that servants had back in those times was they were invisible.

Wow, 1820 marriage looks a lot like 2021 marriage. 😆

@sofiabravo1994

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing new under the sun ☀️

@cynthiachengmintz672

2 жыл бұрын

Some things stay the same 201 years later

@coashddjj2

2 жыл бұрын

Right? 😂

@treadlightlyorelse849

2 жыл бұрын

From the beginning of time the first argument was between a husband and wife.

@FidgetyGuy

2 жыл бұрын

The only difference is the sodomy. They didn't practice that gross and vile behavior in 1820.

Colonel Stephenson somehow thought that repeatedly insulting his wife instead of being upfront was going to make her less mad at him when she found out the truth behind his penny pinching? *headdesk* Change course, change course, Colonel, while there is still time, for there is a storm brewing upon the horizon and her name is Lucy Stephenson!

I can't believe Lucy's mother-in-law disliked this five times o_o

@carolesmith4864

2 жыл бұрын

Her mother disliked it ten, for Ben calling her old and frumpish.

I discovered this channel through Townsend Live yesterday and boy I am glad. I was looking for a victorian 18 century youtube channel but could not find anything through my search aside from Townsend . Your channel and videos are so fresh and entertaining and feed the curiosity of an old soul like mine who is stuck in the 18 century for some reason. Please keep on posting I love your content !!!

@tlc2741

2 жыл бұрын

If you like this time period and you can ever visit, Greenfield Village in Michigan is a whole living history ‘village’ of historic homes and buildings connected to historic figures (like the Wright brothers childhood home)-complete with a small mainstreet area with shops, a working farm, ‘parlor house lane’ with stately homes (they have Noah Webster’s house!), a covered bridge, and schoolhouse! Buildings vary from late 18th century to early 20th century. Definitely worth a trip.

@lorisewsstuff1607

2 жыл бұрын

There's quite a few 18th and 19th century channels loosely based around historical costuming and topics like Jane Austen. None in this format though. This channel seems unique in it's dramatic approach to history. If you have any specific interests in history try searching KZread for those. One channel I look forward to every week is Ellie Dashwood. She discusses the historical and cultural contexts of the plots of various pieces of historical literature. It's changed the way I interpret classical literature from that period.

I’m witnessing my parent’s divorce all over again 😬

Well a huge oak tree just fell and completely ruined my house and this DEFINITELY helped get my mind off it for a bit. THANK Y’ALL.

@tinafincham8732

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, I'm so sorry and sad to hear all that you've been through Charlie. Hope things improve soon. Sending hugs from the u. K. X

@scottlewisparsons9551

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you are managing ok. That would have been horrible. All the best from Sydney Australia

@Harlowerayne

2 жыл бұрын

I hope no one was injured and i hope your home owner's insurance covered all of the repairs and incurred expenses.

@saran3214

2 жыл бұрын

Well Ron cuts wood....

@snocamo154

18 күн бұрын

That is one of my worst nightmares. When tornadoes blow through here, I get to praying hard for my neighbors.

“He’s too tall and his eyes are too blue...” Is homegirl checking out my husband? 🤣

I've been watching the story out of sequence. I watched the three-parter about Justine and Ron and the other suitor earlier. It's no wonder Justine opted for love instead of money and status as a reason for getting married! I could almost see Justine wince as she witnessed Ben and Lucy arguing and insulting each other.

Imagine the "rumors" that would circulate after Miss Robinson walks out of the house...

Good to see something’s never change, bickering between couples. No matter what century we love gossip.

These people are so normal! It all looks so real! Much appreciated!

This is exactly why my husband and I have separate accounts for anything not household related. There’s no way he can complain about my Sephora binge. Thank goodness it’s 2021. And Ben? NEVER tell your wife her perfume smells like a chamber pot. That’s where you’re going to end up.

@DarrenMalin

2 жыл бұрын

if you cant trust enuf for a joint account you do not have a marriage.

@carolesmith4864

2 жыл бұрын

My husband and I have a joint checking account and separate savings accounts, plus I have a separate checking account that I kept after I opened it for my father's estate matters and then added our son to the account, so he could learn to use a checking account and debit card.

@carolesmith4864

2 жыл бұрын

@@DarrenMalin She said for non household related. Which seems to mean they have a joint account for paying bills.

@DarrenMalin

2 жыл бұрын

@@carolesmith4864 we have one one account which is joint , for everything. Been married for 23 years.

@carolesmith4864

2 жыл бұрын

@@DarrenMalin Congratulations on 23 years. We've been married over thirty years.

The plot thickens! Janine's getting a rep in the neighborhood and pretending she doesn't like the woodcutter, and Ben almost gets strangled by Lucy's borrowed pearl necklace!

@RosenrotRtLiebchen87

2 жыл бұрын

justine

Oh no! I guess “what will people think” has been around forever. I hope everyone will be alright. I love this family.

As the world turns 19th century style 👍

@tonyadurst-scarlett1542

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@coashddjj2

2 жыл бұрын

This is like listening to my parents in 2021 😄

My eyes would be permanently stung if I saw my husband wearing these shoes…OMG how funny 😂

@dictare

2 жыл бұрын

They look like Winklepickers.

@HISIAM888RUHIS888

2 жыл бұрын

From India!!.. I have shoes similar to this! I Love them!!💓💓🙌🙌🥰

I know some people don't like the background music, but I find it charming. It's like someone is off in another room or a house nearby playing the piano. I grew up in a very musical house and I have an appreciation for all kinds of music.

This is the most entertaining thing I've watched in forever!

I get such a kick out of this. Husbands always put their feet in their mouths! 🤣

He’s too tall and his eyes are too blue... 🥰

@deannayoung5311

2 жыл бұрын

Lol lol that's so funny And adorable

@wandamontgomery6030

2 жыл бұрын

Someone protests too much.

"His eyes are too blue." Mmmhmmmmm, course they are.

Colonel, A little military advice from one officer to another with regards to your bride. Withdrawing is a sensible method to preserve your resources. Don’t look at it as a “retreat,” rather, perceive it as a “tactical advance towards the rear.” Respectfully, B. Drabek, 1LT (ret.) 5th VA Vols. (1861-1865).

I never saw any thing like this channel before and I like all your video, I always click on your video when I see the notifications comes up. Thank you for doing wonderful videos 👍🏻😊💖

Uh oh... trouble in paradise. I'm surprised Ben's wife didn't get the vapors after she learned how much money they lost. 😳

@heidiwalker7123

2 жыл бұрын

That 's a lot of money to me never mind in those times !

I just found your channel and I LOVE it! I have been binge-watching all your videos.

Ohhh $4000 was more than many earned in 2 lifetimes back then! Poor Justine though lol, when Ben and Lucy were fighting she was all .. awkward! 🤣

Love the flowers in Justine's hair! She seems smitten? 🥰

Poor Ben he is always taking a deep sigh ") Always a joy to watch. Thanks. In Joy

I have to say that I'm disappointed... Disappointed that I have to wait for the other part! This was fantastic!

@tracys169

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!!! I hope for a happy ending to this problem though :)

I love all you guys so much! Thank you for the treat with dramas too.

Poor Lucy is shocked, terrified, and in disbelief. That is a sudden and extreme loss! With banks of the time not being well regulated at a federal level, and a huge proliferation of them due to economic boom periods, instability was frequent. Hopefully the Stephensons can recover - before the Depression of 1819!

@RosenrotRtLiebchen87

2 жыл бұрын

the house was built in 1820 and benjamin unfortunately died in 1822

@lainey7985

Жыл бұрын

@@RosenrotRtLiebchen87 Wait, what? How do you know?

I just love this series---realistic situations and people, no matter what age it is.

Too tall, too blue-eyed :)))) Definitely NOT a dream man! ^_^ Sooo cute! Awesome episode :)))

After 6:40, I like the way Lucy just moms Justine.

Justine's hair is looking very lovely today! If Himself is so worried about the finances he should get out of the house and get a side hustle.

@EarlyAmerican

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@bunnicula38

2 жыл бұрын

This is about the destitute couple. Who cares about Justine!

@fantasy_worlds

2 жыл бұрын

@@bunnicula38 I do! She's lovely and I'd love more episodes with her & Ron as much as with Lucy & Colonel!

holy smokes - nearly a million dollars in debt!!! Even in 1820 it was easy to get into debt - hard to get out of. I would love to heap blame on the Stephenson's but I have made plenty of financial mistakes in the 21st century. Thanks for giving Justine and her guy a way out.

The man made me laugh so hard he’s so funny and calm he just didn’t care at all what she saying 😂 I love y’all’s videos ! Please make more of these and cooking !

I understand why poor old Ben is so upset... $40,000 in 1820 is worth $928,875.21 in 2021! Not for nothing, l’d be pretty upset too! P.S. When is Part II suppose to be posted? I’m on pins and needles! 😱😱😱

@jeffhack6839

Жыл бұрын

Well there was no 'INCOME TAX' back then. Think about that when repaying debt.

I love this channel!! ^_^ I don't even remember how I came across it lol, but I am glad I did. It's really interesting. I can't wait to try some of the recipes too including the rose cold cream.

@nathaliedasilva555

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree - such a refreshing change from most channels.

I feel like people wouldn't've spoken so freely with their servants, in front of their servants, and especially with neighbors of a similar social class

One bite, and I'm addicted...I love this

Ben's secret: 0:01 "TADA! I'm GAY! Aren't these shoes FAAAABULOUS!"

@saries54

2 жыл бұрын

😅

I just love watching these vignettes, so lovely, so lovely!

Last night in my dream, Lucy was the headmistress of a finishing school I was attending. LOL, Maybe she can take up teaching young ladies proper etiquette, etc. LOL.

1820's gansta style, love it. These videos are truly a gem!

The man is trying to tell her he's broke...

@marywebb9127

2 жыл бұрын

The panic of 1819

Stephenson is really sweating and digging a bigger hole! This was hilarious!!

This was so sweet and well thought out. All of you did a GRAND job. Thanks for a real glimpse into the past.

Oh dear! Bad investments! Poor Lucy and family

@marywebb9127

2 жыл бұрын

The panic of 1819.

What happened to the $40,000 dollars...??? To be continued....I can't wait.

Soooooo, he's managing her money, but now they're $40,000 in debt. Sounds like he's not managing the money very well at all. This is why communication is so important.

@islandgal500

2 жыл бұрын

I had my own bank account even after marriage. My husband complained about it at one time but I said that I wanted to buy him birthday and Christmas presents with my money, not (his) ours. I don't think he ever believed that to be the real reason though. I came into my marriage with a lot of money and he barely had a chamber pot of his own (pot to pee in). Fortunately, he agreed that I would manage all the money matters and we did really well. When I divorced him, he got 'our' bank account that I built up through thrifty means (baking bread, cooking good meals, sewing my own clothes...) and fortunately, I kept my account. I would have lost a lot if we combined our money and split it in half at the divorce.

I love this the husband must have an ulcer every corner he turns his wife is spending,I love Lucy she sticks it to him after all it’s her money.

His eyes are too blue. lol

I didn’t want this to end - this needs to be on dvd/blu-ray, I’d totally buy it 👍👍👍

Justine! You are THE BEST fly on the wall, and the mirror shot with you cracking up! You guys are awesome! Love it!

How to offend your wife in the 1800's🤣🤣🤣

Justine's reactions in the BG and mirror were so funny! Also, when you stand Justine next to anyone else she looks like she's 14 years old my goodness!

I love these so much, please keep making them!

Fantastic! Thank you for sharing your videos. 😊

I love this!!! Such good writing.

It’s so fun to see these conversations! They really had the same drama and the same talks we have today! How neat!

Alexa, play "No Scrubs" by TLC.

I'm addicted to your channel! It feels Soo good to be away from modern lifestyle.😍😍😍watching always from Sweden ❤️🇸🇪👍

These actors have American values so absolutely correct it’s amazing.

Can't wait for the next episode!

Justine is looking schnazy…🌟but Ben’s shoes look like if he rubbed them a 🧞‍♂️ Genie would pop out ..😁 Lucy is having a conniption fit at her husband and rightfully so …

Eagerly anticipating the conclusion to this story.

Love this video! Keep on with more. I will keep on watching. God speed!David Back Menifee county Kentucky.

Its just like watching people life at their home from some glass box. Love the genuine argument, talks.

Bravo !!! Great video.. Ty for sharing

Wow, You are all amazing! Thank you.

Hahahaha “His eyes are to blue” omg haha to funny

OMG That was great. Can't wait to see the next part. LOL!

Lucy is CARRYING this series

This was so great. 😂 thank you

Those shoes though! 👞

The acting is so good! I’m immersed! Bravoooo

This is fantastic! An absolute gem! Not much has changed in 200+ years. 🤣

Thanks for sharing 🌻

Oh dear! Hopefully everything will get better

Oh my, Hell hath No fury like a woman scorned by calling ''her Mother'' ... Frumpy ! : ( {cute/sweet/silly lol} btw, I would be upset if my Mom was called Frumpy too ; )

It was the brandied peaches your MOTHER sent. Lol

Wow, the acting in these is academy award winning stuff!

Ben could use a few courses in charm school! 😄

This was funny! Keep up the good work and the cooking yum!

I hope it takes a turn for the better!

This is really good, I think Justine is beautiful.

Omg, this keeps getting better xDDDDD loved all the drama