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 Chain Pier in Brighton

Two hundred years ago this month, the first pier opened in Brighton. Click here to learn more about Brighton Chain Pier.

It's Black History Month in the UK. Ann Duck may not be famous, but she dared to be resourceful in her fight to survive Georgian London.

How did one practice safe sex in the eighteenth century? For Sexual Health Week, I've put together a little history about safe sex.

What could you expect if you were invited to a Georgian tea party? Click here to learn a bit about tea and tea parties in the Georgian era. 🍰

In the UK, July is Disability Pride Month. If you want to learn more about historical thinking about disability, check out my blog. 👩🏻‍🦯🧏🏻‍♀️👩🏻‍🦼👩🏻‍🦽

200 years ago, the rain mac first appeared. Click here for a short history of the Mackintosh coat-the first waterproof outerwear. ☔🧥☔🧥

What did rich women do with their money in the nineteenth century? Read on for more information about women and their bank accounts. 💷💷💷

It's Pride month, so I've put together some facts about gay life in Georgian Britain. Click here to learn about molly houses. 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍🌈

Mary Shelley nee Godwin was more than just the author or Frankenstein. If you want to learn more, click here for five facts about her life.