The History of Christmas Carols

Why didn't we sing carols in church until the 19th century? Click here to learn more about the history of Christmas carols. 🎄🎼🎵🎶🎄

Disability in 18th Century Britain

What was life like if you had a disability in 18th century Britain? Click here to find out how disabled people lived at that time. ♿👩🏻‍🦯

Mahogany furniture may be beautiful, but the story behind its creation is far from it. Click here to learn about the history of mahogany.🪑

You may think you don't need to know about syphilis, but it has an interesting history. I don't want you to miss out so read more here. 🦠🧫

The history of sugar is far from sweet. Click here to learn more about our turbluent relationship with the sweet treat. 🎂🍫🍬

Meet the man who introduced British society to shampoo and takeaways. Click here to learn more about Regency entrepreneur, Dean Mahomed. 🧴🧴

This weekend, I went to see Mr Darcy's shirt and was scandalised by the unconventional use of a rain hood. Click here to read more. 😳

What did a Regency lady wear under her dress? It's time to mention the unmentionables and uncover a Regency lady's underwear. 🤭😳

It's Local Community and History Month in the UK! This year I delve into the history of a local landmark, Castle Hill, and there be dragons. 🏰🐉

200 years ago today, Lord George Gordon Byron died in Greece after fleeing scandal in England. Was he a bad boy, or was he misunderstood?