Safe Sex in the 18th Century

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

Dr Samuel Johnson: A Man of Many Words

Dr Samuel Johnson, famous lexicographer, was born on 18th September. Click here to learn more about his work and some of my favourite words.

What do you mean it's National Hot Cross Bun Day in September? Yes, it is. Click here to find out more about the spiced bread.

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. 🍰

It's Afternoon Tea Week in the UK. To discover more about the history of this fashionable event, click here. 🫖🍰🥪

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. 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍🌈

How old is the vegetarian diet? To answer this question and more, click here for a short history of vegetarianism. 🍅🥕🫑🥔