Kathleen Langone

The biography on Amalia Kussner, "The Miniature Painter Revealed", has been a goal of mine since I started in-depth research of her 5 years ago. I had actually grown up around her portrait miniatures in my grandmother's home, and learned just a few facts about her. While doing extensive online research, there was so much more to learn about her and with time and I knew I had enough material for a biography. As I started writing, I was fortunate to find never before seen images of her professional and personal life. She interacted with a veritable Who's Who of the Gilded Age, and her star shined bright from around 1893 to 1911. I plan to do "free" mini-lectures about her prior to the May 2025 publication.

I have been a freelance writer and my work has been published in regional New England publications such as Boston Magazine and various newspapers. I have also done historical research for state agencies and universities. I am the host of People Hidden in History, a podcast series that highlights fascinating people in the arts and politics who are unknown to the general public. I have been a speaker at museums, historical societies, libraries, the New York Adventure Club, and History Camp - frequently presenting on Amalia Kussner. Link to podcast series at Buzzsprout (but on Apple and Spotify also).  You are welcome to connect with me through my social media- see information below. 

Starting in February, I will be posting various images and videos related to Amalia Kussner. Some of this content will come from my book and some will be brand new. There are even plans to do a few cooking videos, using The Gilded Age Cookbook, written by Becky Libourel Diamond (who also did the foreward on my book). 

At this time - I am using these social media sites: Instagram, Threads, Facebook and BlueSky. Specifically will be doing a weekly posting called "AK Fact of the Day", in addition to other miscellanoues posts (including upcoming presentations and book signings). Links to my content at Instagram and Facebook can be seen in the page footer. I will provide here my accounts at Threads (@phihpod) and BlueSky (@phihpod.bsky.social). Please do join me on one or more of these sites and if you love history, mystery and the Gilded Age - you will enjoy these posts!