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Hey! This is really flipping cool.

Not sure if it was meant to connect with the fest, but either way, I love the historical nod!

Inktober day twooo! COTTA (carry on through the ages) (im following my own promptlist)

I really like this one!!!😆 i spent so long on this considering its just lineart but 🤷 I’m not behind so it doesn’t matter.

Anyways knight baz. Floofy hair baz. Added a bit length to his hair and gave him some more waves - i bet simon would pass away if he saw baz like that. Hed spend all his time convincing penny that baz’s hair is a plot to seduce women and drink because he’s obviously a vampyre (with a y bc its cotta)

#drawtober #carry on through the ages #inktober #medieval #baz pitch #cattocavo #the simon snow series #the simon snow trilogy

[carryonthroughtheages]

Hello friends and history lovers!

Another year of Carry On Through The Ages is over and done! I am so happy with success this year has had. Every year, I am blown away by how amazing this little community is. We are a small event, but we are so supportive and loving of each other.

It has been an absolute joy to watch the Discord server so active every single day, with people talking about their research and their projects. Watching as they gained support and encouragement from other history nerds. It was everything I could have hoped for when I first started this fest four years ago. So, thank you, from the bottom of my heart, everyone who participated, whether it was as a creator, or support, or researcher. You all helped to make COTTA 2023 a continued success.

Under the page break, you will find individual links to the fics and art that were created this year for COTTA. They are INCREDIBLE, and I highly encourage you all to read them.

Here is the link to the AO3 Collection: Carry On Through The Ages 2023!

Until next year, love you all!

BazzyBelle 🧡

Monday

Blood, Salt & Hummingbirds (T) - @hushed-chorus : AO3 // tumblr

Simon is lucky to survive when his ship is wrecked, even if it left him stranded on a desert island. But he's not the only one who escaped. The ship's mysterious cargo, the creature in the box, also made it to shore. What hope does Simon have when a vampire is lurking in the island's wooded interior? But the monster is not what it seems, and if they are to survive, they need to work together. And maybe they can do more than survive. Maybe they can thrive.

Fifty Names For A Cat (T) - @hushed-chorus : AO3 // tumblr

Simon and Baz are settling into their new life, getting Pitch Manor in working order and preparing to move to their cottage on the moor. Meanwhile, a certain cat is adjusting to his new life.

Tuesday

The Trails We Blaze (M) - @j-nipper-95 : AO3 // tumblr

Simon and Baz have been through a lot together. Growing up as criminals on London's streets; surviving the Great War; dealing with a lot of repressed feelings. But after their latest con goes wrong, they're left with nothing but an ancient map, a signet ring of unknown provenance or value, and promises of a city that doesn't even exist. Thrust into a world of adventure with danger at every turn, they're forced to decide how far they're willing to go for a myth, a fortune, and a chance at love.

The Snow Fox (E) - @aristocratic-otter : AO3 // tumblr

Simon "Snow" Salisbury is the most wanted patriot in the American Revolution. Wanted by the British army, who want to see him hanged. Wanted by the Tories, who'd shoot him on sight, given the chance. And wanted by Tyrannus Basilton Grimm-Pitch.

Wednesday

Lavender Hearts (M) - @aroace-genderfluid-sheep : AO3 // tumblr

America, 1950s. Queer people are fired left and right, friends lose their jobs daily--and sometimes, their lives. Simon and Baz are caught in the middle of it all with a homophobic father and an unconventional (in more than one way) relationship, terrified out of their minds but unwilling to give up the fight. They'll fight for years if they have to. They'll fight for decades. But even the strongest wills can be broken with the hardest of blows.

An 1800s daguerreotype photograph art piece created by the amazing @samalander01 : tumblr

Thursday

Shoulder To Shoulder, Hand To Hand (M) - @wellbelesbian : AO3 // tumblr

Britain, 1984. Across the country, miners go on strike against pit closures. With the government, police and media set against them and no end in sight, they and their families begin to feel the strain. In London, Simon Snow recognises a familiar struggle, and decides to do something, while closeted Baz Pitch just wants to get out of the house and be among his community for a day. What starts as a few collection buckets at a pride march soon becomes an organisation, and a bond is forged between the lesbians and gay men of London and a village of miners and their families in South Wales. But Simon has a past he's trying to outrun, and Baz is trying to live a double life. Both boys have secrets and shame, but if they want to make it through together, they'll have to find their pride.

A beautiful Galatea/Pygmalion-inspired water colour piece by the wonderful @ic3-que3n : tumblr

Friday

Safe Harbour (M) - @snowbaz-parentis : AO3 // tumblr

It all started on an island... It's 1956, and Baz Pitch is existentially lost in New York City. After graduating from Columbia, he's working for a wedding photographer with no taste as he avoids his inevitable fall attendance at Yale Law School, his father's alma mater. All Baz wants to do is be a fashion photographer, and when an opportunity to assist a famous photographer out on Fire Island falls in his lap, it just may be the key to helping unlock him from the closet of his family's expectations. It's 1956, and Simon Snow is wondering if there's more to life than this or if this is as good as it gets. He's been working in construction with his foster father, David Cadwallader, practically ever since he was taken in at age 13, but there's something beyond the water that's calling for him. When Davy offers Simon a chance to manage his family's rental properties for the summer in Cherry Grove on Fire Island, Simon jumps at the chance to finally take charge of something. What Baz and Simon didn't expect: the sense of freedom that comes from being able to absolutely surrender to the truest version of yourself, and the choices you have to make when it happens.

Costly Colours - A Precious Bane AU (M) - twigs_in_my_hair : AO3

In the aftermath of the Napoleonic wars Baz is being groomed by his aunt to be a physician. Tired of the farming life, Fiona would like to set up shop in town with her sister’s herbal remedies and her nephew settled down with his mentor’s lovely daughter and a fine degree hung on the wall. But first the family must toil and scrimp and save to raise the funds. And what if this is not the future Baz longs for? And what if the townsfolk won’t let go of their superstitions and petty grudges towards this family marked by tragedy? Does the handsome young weaver have all the answers?

#carry on through the ages 2023 #cotta 2023 #carry on through the ages #historical AU #historical fanfiction #historical fanart #amazing writing #amazing art #simon snow #baz pitch #snowbaz #the simon snow trilogy #the simon snow series #masterlist

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My mate @snowbaz-parentis wrote this excellent work for @carryonthroughtheages.

Safe Harbor

It all started on an island...

It's 1956, and Baz Pitch is existentially lost in New York City. After graduating from Columbia, he's working for a wedding photographer with no taste as he avoids his inevitable fall attendance at Yale Law School, his father's alma mater. All Baz wants to do is be a fashion photographer, and when an opportunity to assist a famous photographer out on Fire Island falls in his lap, it just may be the key to helping unlock him from the closet of his family's expectations.

It's 1956, and Simon Snow is wondering if there's more to life than this or if this is as good as it gets. He's been working in construction with his foster father, David Cadwallader, practically ever since he was taken in at age 13, but there's something beyond the water that's calling for him. When Davy offers Simon a chance to manage his family's rental properties for the summer in Cherry Grove on Fire Island, Simon jumps at the chance to finally take charge of something.

What Baz and Simon didn't expect: the sense of freedom that comes from being able to absolutely surrender to the truest version of yourself, and the choices you have to make when it happens.

Chapter one is up now on ao3.

#carry on through the ages #cotta 2023 #snowbaz #historical au #the simon snow series #the simon snow trilogy #i am so sorry i missed this!

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I FINISHED IT! (I was worried about making it in time. Three days ago it was a rough sketch)

Here is my art piece (s) for Carry on Through the Ages an event run by @carryonthroughtheages

More below the cut.

So my idea for this wordless comic is loosely inspired by the myth of Galatea.

Agatha is constantly pursued by suitors but she isn't into anyone and doesn't want to marry any living man. In a Galatea fashion she goes to carve a man for herself to be her husband, one who wont want anything from her and will let her live her life alone. She starts carving Simon but after finishing carving his face she pauses. He isn't looking like her sketch there is something off, something wrong with his expression. She takes a step back and notices the statue is regarding her with a mournful expression. So she goes back to her art and starts drawing to figure it out, she does and goes back to the statue adding what was missing: Baz. A love Simon could actually have and hold forever, not to be in a cold lifeless sham. Agatha leaves the statue in some quiet forest grove to live their life and goes and lives hers in her own way.

Also this didn't come through in the nicer photos BUT i used a metallic watercolor for the marble and it kills me it didn't show up so here is a close up:

#cotta 2023 #carry on through the ages #agatha wellbelove #simon snow #baz pitch #historical AU #greek myth AU #ic3 que3n #snowbaz #the simon snow trilogy #the simon snow series

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Shoulder To Shoulder, Hand To Hand

Britain, 1984. Across the country, miners go on strike against pit closures. With the government, police and media set against them and no end in sight, they and their families begin to feel the strain.

In London, Simon Snow recognises a familiar struggle, and decides to do something, while closeted Baz Pitch just wants to get out of the house and be among his community for a day.

What starts as a few collection buckets at a pride march soon becomes an organisation, and a bond is forged between the lesbians and gay men of London and a village of miners and their families in South Wales.

But Simon has a past he's trying to outrun, and Baz is trying to live a double life. Both boys have secrets and shame, but if they want to make it through together, they'll have to find their pride.

read on ao3!

here's my @carryonthroughtheages fic! thanks so much @bazzybelle for organising this and to everyone who has commented on the wips i've been sharing, your encouragement has really helped me!

#cotta 2023 #carry on through the ages #snowbaz #the simon snow series #the simon snow trilogy #historical AU #wellbelesbian

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Here is my little piece for @carryonthroughtheages! It's based on a photograph I love from the mid 1800s. This ended up being a fun value study- I had a hard time balancing the sepia tones of old daguerreotype photographs while maintaining value!

#carry on through the ages #COTTA 2023 #carryonthroughtheages2023 #snowbaz #simon snow series #historical AU #daguerreotype #samalander01

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Lavender hearts [M, 3.4k]

Summary:

America, 1950s. Queer people are fired left and right, friends lose their jobs daily--and sometimes, their lives.

Simon and Baz are caught in the middle of it all with a homophobic father and an unconventional (in more than one way) relationship, terrified out of their minds but unwilling to give up the fight. They'll fight for years if they have to. They'll fight for decades.

But even the strongest wills can be broken with the hardest of blows.

My fic for @carryonthroughtheages is here! Thank you @bazzybelle for running this fest and for being a supportive mod and friend 💖 And a huge thank you to @j-nipper-95 for beta reading! Your enthusiasm and encouragement have kept me going 💖💖

Please take note of the content warnings in the tags and beginning notes.

Read on AO3

#carry on through the ages #cotta 2023 #carry on through the ages 2023 #snowbaz #lavender hearts #lavender scare #historical AU #aroace genderfluid sheep

[carryonthroughtheages]

Welp everybody, here it is, my COTTA 2023! Join Simon and Baz, star-crossed lovers on opposite sides of the American Revolutionary War, in:

The Snow Fox

Aristocratic_Otter

Summary:

Simon "Snow" Salisbury is the most wanted patriot in the American Revolution. Wanted by the British army, who want to see him hanged. Wanted by the Tories, who'd shoot him on sight, given the chance. And wanted by Tyrannus Basilton Grimm-Pitch.

Read on AO3

#cotta 2023 #historical au #American Revolution AU #carry on though the ages #snowbaz #the simon snow trilogy #the simon snow series #aristocratic otter

[carryonthroughtheages]

The Trails We Blaze

Rating: Mature

Words: 3,867

Chapters: 2/?

Summary:

Simon and Baz have been through a lot together. Growing up as criminals on London's streets; surviving the Great War; dealing with a lot of repressed feelings. But after their latest con goes wrong, they're left with nothing but an ancient map, a signet ring of unknown provenance or value, and promises of a city that doesn't even exist.

Thrust into a world of adventure with danger at every turn, they're forced to decide how far they're willing to go for a myth, a fortune, and a chance at love.

Prologue / Chapter 1

Thank you to @artsyunderstudy for helping to beta read this beast of a fic and for producing some amazing artwork! I'm so excited to share this COTTA2023 (@carryonthroughtheages) fic with you all!

#carry on through the ages 2023 #cotta 2023 #snowbaz #simon snow series #simon snow trilogy #the road to el dorado au #the trails we blaze #historical AU #j-nipper-95 #artsyunderstudy fanart

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Simon and Baz are settling into their new life, getting Pitch Manor in working order and preparing to move to their cottage on the moor. Meanwhile, a certain cat is adjusting to his new life.

A @carryonthroughtheages fic set after the events of 'What Remains After The Storm' (Contains spoilers and won't make much sense if not read as a sequel.)

Read Fifty Names for a Cat on AO3 (T-rated, 5k, Complete)

#COTTA2023 #Carry On Through The Ages #carry on through the ages 2023 #snowbaz #historical AU #hushed-chorus #What Remains After The Storm #Fifty Names for a Cat

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Simon is lucky to survive when his ship is wrecked, even if it left him stranded on a desert island. But he's not the only one who escaped. The ship's mysterious cargo, the creature in a box, also made it to shore. What hope does Simon have when a vampire is lurking in the island's wooded interior?

Welcome to Carry On Through The Ages 2023 (@carryonthroughtheages)! Please enjoy my Age of Sail Snowbaz fic about survival and finding happiness against the odds.

Blood, Salt & Hummingbirds on AO3

(Chapters 1/9, T but mind the tags and CWs in chapter notes)

#COTTA2023 #Carry On Through The Ages #Carry On Through The Ages 2023 #COTTA 2023 #carryonthroughtheages2023 #HAPPY COTTA WEEK!! #Blood Salt and Hummingbirds #hushed-chorus

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Love, Spite, & Bullets

Companion art piece to my COTTA fic that took way more time than I anticipated even though I used references...

#signups closing in a couple of hours #carry on through the ages 2023 #carry on through the ages #cotta 2023 #snowbaz #historical au

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A breath-taking 1930s Noir art piece, created by @thewriterxj for last year’s Carry On Through The Ages event, to go with their incredible story (reblogged earlier this week).

TODAY IS THE FINAL CHANCE TO GET IN ON THE FUN WITH US! 

YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR CARRY ON THROUGH THE AGES HERE. 

Love, Spite, & Bullets

Companion art piece to my COTTA fic that took way more time than I anticipated even though I used references...

#carry on through the ages #carry on through the ages 2023 #cotta 2023 #1930s AU #Noir AU #lovely art #thewriterxj #snowbaz

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⚜️The wayward heir ⚜️ | Part 3

For @carryonthroughtheages 2022. Read the previous parts in AO3.

#carry on through the ages #carry on through the ages 2023 #cotta 2023 #renaissance au #amazing art #letraspal #historical au #snowbaz

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An amazing Florentine Renaissance AU comic, created by @letraspal for last year’s Carry On Through The Ages event!

Want to get in on the fun? Sign up for the event HERE. Final day to sign up is April 30th, 2023!

⚜️The wayward heir ⚜️ | Part 3

For @carryonthroughtheages 2022. Read the previous parts in AO3.

#carry on through the ages #carry on through the ages 2023 #cotta 2023 #renaissance au #amazing art #letraspal #historical au #snowbaz

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Presenting my @carryonthroughtheages art piece!

Continuing on from my Anastasia obsession (literally just did an Anastasia au for the ospbb), that's the theme for this art! Ft Simon as Princess Anastasia and Baz as Dmitri!

Using MagicPoser and Sketchbook, one version without the background.

#carry on through the ages #carry on through the ages 2023 #cotta 2023 #anastasia au #1900s au #anironsidh #lovely art #snowbaz #historical AU

[carryonthroughtheages]

Farewell, Aquarius

(m, 18k) 🚀

I’ve gotten used to the way his voice sounds over the comms. Staticky, but clear. He’s almost a different person when he’s at work: calm, steady, self-assured. Test pilots are like that. Unmovable. Unflappable. Stick Simon in potential mortal peril, and watch him soar.

“At work” is such an absurd phrase right now, though, considering he’s off the planet.

On the coattails of Apollo 11, Simon and his crew take off for the stars to follow in the moon landing's footsteps. An accident mid-flight changes everything, and while the world holds its breath, Baz and the rest of the mission operations on the ground race against time and space itself to get them back home alive.

An Apollo 13 AU, written for @carryonthroughtheages 2022.

> read on ao3