Check out the debut novel "The Earl's Debt" by Constance Remillard - a delightful Victorian Romance. Out on 5th February!
Author: Bianca White
Jigsaw Puzzles: Great Stimulation for the Body and Mind
Today is National Puzzle Day in the US! Did you know jigsaw puzzles were invented in the 1700s? Click here to find out more. 🧩🧩🧩🧩
Has Politics in the UK Changed Since the 18th Century?
A century ago today, Britain elected its first Labour prime minister. So, why not use this as a chance to babble about 18th Century politics?
Daniel Mendoza: The Father of Modern Boxing
Did you know the foundations for modern boxing were laid in the Georgian era? Check out my post about Daniel Mendoza to learn more. 🥊🥊
Blue Monday: Supporting Mental Health or Marketing Scam?
Is 15th January the most depressing day of the year? Click here to read more about what is dubbed "Blue Monday".
Wilkie Collins and the Detective Novel
8th January marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Wilkie Collins. Today, I babble about the pioneer of the suspense genre. 📖📖📖
Welcome to the New Year!
Happy New Year! For my first post of 2024, I reveal a few facts about New Year's Day in the UK. Click here to learn more. 🎉
Mistletoe and Kisses: The Story of the Kissing Bough
Why do we kiss under the mistletoe? Click here to find out and learn the story of the kissing bough, a historic Christmas decoration. 🎄🎄🎄
The Boston Tea Party – No Tea or Cake
16th December was the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. The US celebrates the protest by American patriots, but is that a myth? 🌎
Time for Festive Reading
It's time to indulge in a bit of festive reading. Click here to find out what I'll be reading and my favourite festive novels. ❄️🎄🎅🏻