This book was sent to me by Page Street Publishing in exchange for an honest review. There are few historical costuming bloggers as well known as...
Review: The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking
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Review: Young and Damned and Fair
Published in April 2017, Young and Damned and Fair: The Life of Catherine Howard, Fifth Wife of King Henry VIII by Gareth Russell is a worthwhile...
Review: Loving Vincent
Loving Vincent is a triumphant combination of a tragic story and mind-blowing artistic visuals. Each frame was hand painted in the style of van...
Sabrina Island: The Little Island That Just Couldn’t
About a third of the way across the North Atlantic Ocean, from the European side, there is an archipelago owned by Portugal called the Azores. The...
Interview: Natalie Grueninger of On the Tudor Trail
Every fan of Tudor history with an internet connection has probably browsed the blog On The Tudor Trail at least once or twice. The woman behind the...
Jane Austen: A Brief Timeline
July 18, 2017 marks 200 years since English novelist Jane Austen passed away at the age 41, leaving behind a collection of witty romance novels that...
Review: Genius and Harlots
Living in The Golden Age of Television is a real challenge sometimes. There are simply too many good TV shows out right now. I've got a list of...
A Guide to Historical Accuracy on Screen
Author Hilary Mantel has been drowning in accolades since Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies hit the bookstore shelves, the stage and then the TV...
Mad about Mad Hatter Disease
I'm a big fan of medical history so I was surprised when I heard the term "Mad hatter disease" recently and I was unfamiliar with it. The only Mad...
10 History-Inspired DIY Decor Projects
I love making things, mostly paper crafting but I'll occasionally get into a bigger decor project. If you get goosebumps while watching costume...
Interview: Dr. Ian Mortimer, Author and Historian
About a month ago, I was really annoyed. I'm a huge fan of "everyday life" English history books. I have a special shelf in my office just for those...
The Romance of Gretna Green
Any fan of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice has heard of Gretna Green, the small Scottish village just beyond the English border. Spoiler: Lydia...
Jillianne Hamilton writes delightful historical fiction and historical romance featuring rebellious heroines and happy endings.
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