by Jillianne | Aug 22, 2021 | Reviews
Ambition: A Minuet in Power just released on Steam last week and I’m happy to say the game is an incredible triumph. Produced by indie game studio Joy Manufacturing Co., Ambition is a bit like a choose-your-own-adventure “visual novel” that takes place during the...
by Jillianne | Jan 6, 2021 | Reviews
Even in a weighty book such as Dr. Kate Lister’s A Curious History of Sex, sex and sexuality is a massive topic to cover. However, Lister manages to fit a wealth of history succinctly, cleverly and hilariously into one fantastic and accessible read. Also known...
by Jillianne | Nov 3, 2020 | History Articles, Women's History
First of all, full disclosure: I have been using Ancestry for about a year now. I really like their service and decided to apply for the Ancestry Affiliate Program based on the fact that I genuinely like their products. I’ve been planning this post for months...
by Jillianne | Sep 24, 2020 | History Articles
Like a lot of people, my 2020 travel plans were ruined by the pandemic. Virtual tourism has become something of a cottage industry since COVID-19 went and made a mockery of our carefully curated trip itineraries—even AirBNB has adapted their Experiences feature to...
by Jillianne | Jul 10, 2019 | History Articles
NEWS: I’m back from hiatus! No, I haven’t finished my novel (updates over here) but I missed writing about history on a regular basis. I hope to update at least once a month going forward but probably won’t be sending out newsletters on a monthly...
