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Alewives, Brewsters, and the Birth of the Witch
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Bess Foster: the Other Woman
This is a guest post by Jess Toole. Thanks Jess! As a fan of the 2008 film, The Duchess, and a...
A Feminist Glance at History: Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots
This is a guest post by Marina Jovanović. Thanks Marina! Today, when feminism is stronger than...
4 Things for History Lovers to See and Do in Toronto
When I plan a trip, I usually like at least a year to plan. I'm a very meticulous trip planner...
6 Things You (Probably) Don’t Know About Nellie Bly
There are affiliate links in this post. Read my disclosure policy to learn more. Happy...
Sabrina Island: The Little Island That Just Couldn’t
Hurricane Irma has battered the Caribbean and Harvey has done significant damage to Texas. If you...
The History of Candy: A Timeline
Photo by loilamtan, CC0 1.0 This is a guest post from Emily Johnson. Thanks Emily! Manufactured in...
Jane Austen: A Brief Timeline
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Did Henry VIII Love Any of His Wives?
I recently saw a thread on a forum about this topic and many of those that responded said no, that...
Review: Genius and Harlots
Living in The Golden Age of Television is a real challenge sometimes. There are simply too many...
The Lazy Historian’s Guide to Historical Accuracy on Screen
Author Hilary Mantel has been drowning in accolades since Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies hit...
Mad about Mad Hatter Disease
I'm a big fan of medical history so I was surprised when I heard the term "Mad hatter disease"...
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I'm a lover of history, a hoarder of books, and the author of The Lazy Historian's Guide to the Wives of Henry VIII.
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