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 | Oct 16, 2020 | Interviews
This is how my exchange with Cat Byers began, like all great online friendships: through an Instagram DM. When you see someone describe themselves as a “Morgue Historian,” you know I’m going to sit up and pay attention. I had to find out more about...
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...
by Jillianne | Nov 14, 2015 | History Articles
Despite the name of this blog, the Lazy Historian didn’t actually get lazy. She got busy with work and book stuff. SIGH. But I’m back with another post for Marie Antoinette Month, in honor of the doomed queen’s 260th birthday. This post discusses her...
by Jillianne | Oct 4, 2015 | History Articles
What is it about the guillotine that sends shivers down the spine? When it comes to execution, the guillotine was more humane and effective than beheading by axe or sword. This symbol of the French Revolution made beheading a quick and painless endeavour. Is it the...
