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5 Impacts the Roman Empire Had On Education
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This is a guest post from Ashley Coblentz in partnership with Chicago Home Tutor. It’s not often...
A History of High Heels
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This is a guest post by Jordan Baker of East India Blogging Co. Thanks Jordan! In...
The Terrifying Flag of Blackbeard
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This is a guest post by Jordan Baker of East India Blogging Co. Thanks Jordan! Imagine this: a...
The Curse of Woodstock
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I wasn't really surprised when I heard Woodstock 50 was cancelled. Upon hearing the expected...
Noble Blood: a New Podcast for History Fans
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NEWS: I'm back from hiatus! No, I haven't finished my novel (updates over here) but I missed...
Alewives, Brewsters, and the Birth of the Witch
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(Insert cartoonish witch cackle here.) October wouldn't be complete without a blog post relating...
Bess Foster: the Other Woman
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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
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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
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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
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Sabrina Island: The Little Island That Just Couldn’t
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Hurricane Irma has battered the Caribbean and Harvey has done significant damage to Texas. If you...
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Hi, I'm Jillianne.
I'm a historical fiction writer, a lover of history, and a hoarder of books. I'm the author of The Spirited Mrs. Pringle, The Hobby Shop on Barnaby Street, and The Lazy Historian's Guide to the Wives of Henry VIII.
The Lazy Historian is a history blog featuring stories from the past with sass. With a focus on Western European and women's history, I delve into anything fascinating. Learn more.
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