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Over the Sea to Skye: Escape of the Bonnie Prince

“Mark me,” the tale I am about to tell is indeed one of epic proportions. A tale of a man defeated, but who escapes death with the help of a certain female heroine. A tale of truth. We explore how the Bonnie Prince Charlie inspired a nation, a movement, a young woman, and the song…

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5,045 Miles: The Trail of Tears

“It is some kind of hell to be forced to choose one irreplaceable thing over another.” – John Silver (Black Sails) Jamie is tasked with an impossible choice, irreparably change history for the worse by warning Chief Bird about the ultimate fate the the Cherokee tribe, or watch them all trudge onward to their death,…

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The Braw Men of Outlander’s Fraser’s Ridge

Outlander’s latest episode packs an emotional punch, shouldered heavily by a quartet of worthy performances by the braw men of Fraser’s Ridge.

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How Outlander Made Me Rethink Ancestry & Slavery

Outlander’s “Do No Harm” offered a glimpse into the horrors of slavery. Nikki Gastineau ponders how Outlander made her rethink ancestry and slavery. 

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All in the Name of Outlander: An Outlander Fan on her Highlanders 3 Experience

Whether it’s attending a con or meeting up with strangers who’ve become friends through Outlander, the book and show has changed many fans’ lives. Erika Schmale shares her experience at the Highlanders 3 con.

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How They Made It: Parisian Baking in Outlander

Welcome back to our occasional series, “How They Made It,” where we explore the food and drink of Outlander. This time, we’re exploring Parisian baking from Dragonfly in Amber. Bon Apétit!

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Dear Outlander Crew: Thank You Ann McEwan and Makeup Team

In Outlander Season 3 episode 2, “Surrender,” make-up artist Annie McEwan and her team outdid themselves making Cave Jamie.

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The Five Love Languages in Outlander

 The Five Love Languages may be a 21st century phenomenon but do they transfer to 18th century Scotland? We take a look at Outlander’s couples to see. 

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Outlander’s Claire Fraser: Queen of Women and the Ultimate Badass

James Alexander Malcolm MacKenzie Fraser: King of Men, ovary exploder, giver of smoldering looks, and the one responsible for the shortness of breath among so many Outlander fans. I get it. Book Jamie is hot. Screen Jamie is hot. The man is like a greatest hits reel of women’s dreams around the world. But what…

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“Goodbye Scotland!” – Outlander Wraps Filming in Scotland for Season 3

Written by: Morag Wright, Guest Contributor I have been to the small Ayrshire village of Dunure many times in the past 20 years – always with my husband, Sandy, and my two boys in tow.  It was a great place for paddling, fishing in rock pools and generally running the boys’ energy off before a picnic followed by…

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