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 | May 3, 2020 | Women's History
European history is littered with powerful pairs of mother and daughters. In honor of Mother’s Day, I’ve compiled some of my favorites. Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I The second wife of Henry VIII gave birth to their only living child, Elizabeth, in...
by Jillianne | Jan 9, 2020 | Women's History
This post was originally published on Kat Devitt’s blog. You can check that out over here. Many theories exist about the identity of Jack the Ripper. The most plausible theories name ordinary civilians as possible suspects, such as Joseph Barnett, a fish porter,...
by Jillianne | Aug 7, 2018 | Reviews, Women's History
There are affiliate links in this post. Read my disclosure policy to learn more. Mimi Matthews makes another appearance at The Lazy Historian for one of her lovely books and, once again, has written a fantastic, well-researched non-fiction book. (Go read my review for...
by Jillianne | Jan 28, 2018 | Reviews, Women's History
There are affiliate links in this post. Read my disclosure policy to learn more. I found this book uncommonly infuriating. Unmentionable: The Victorian Lady’s Guide to Sex, Marriage, and Manners by Therese Oneill is just… it’s just that...
