Author: HistoricalHoney

If you haven’t visited Chatsworth House before, you are missing out. Set against a backdrop of stunning countryside in idyllic Derbyshire, Chatsworth is a beacon of decadence, a symbol of wealth and fashion. And it truly is one of the most beautiful stately homes in the country. The stunning Chatsworth House. Source: www.visitengland.com Who Has Lived…

On April 30th 2013, the Netherlands got a new head of state. After thirty-three years, and on live TV, Queen Beatrix abdicated her crown… After reading a recent article on the Daily Mail (of all places), I was inspired to tell the story of some of the beautiful… On May 7th 1747, Johanna Magdalena Catharina Judith…

A minute after walking into the exhibition it became apparent that I was the only person in the room who didn’t know what Shunga… All that glitters definitely is gold at the British Museum this winter. Enter the dimly lit room of the exhibition gallery and your eyes… York Minster is going through a renaissance…

Nine  hours  travelling,  squalid  sleeping  arrangements,  too  much  to  drink  and  money  lost  during  late  night  card  games. Not  a  scene  from  a  20th… We’ve travelled the globe, metaphorically of course, for the best historical offerings this winter. Here’s a run down of the worlds best; spanning Pre-historic… Thumper’s mother always said that if you…

Annabelle: Head Honey “I have the best bees in the business” My two Historical Icons are: Henry VIII & Anne Boleyn everytime. When I’m not in the Hive I will be: Finding every possible excuse I can to dress up as Anne Boleyn. Eating Chorizo. Traipsing around castles. Talking about castles. Trying to persuade my friends to take…

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We’ve travelled the globe, metaphorically of course, for the best historical offerings this winter. Here’s a run down of the worlds best; spanning Pre-historic Indians to the catwalk of Jean Paul Gaultier. If you do manage to go along to one of the exhibitions below make sure you tell us about it in the comment…

Everyone loves a good ghost story, this much is true. They chill you to your core and more often than not, make your hairs stand on end. But what do we love more than a mere ghost story? Well, a historical one of course! Turn of the lights, get in bed. Pull the covers over…

Yes, it’s that time of year again – Christmas! A time for family, friends and festive cheer! And what better way to discover the traditions of Christmas than exploring everything the National Trust has to offer this festive period. Over the festive season, the National Trust will be sprinkled with that very special Christmas sparkle!…

You may know him as the self confessed ‘pun-loving twitter obsessive’  slash history nerd, but don’t go writing him off as another history nutter, this guy is legit.  Greg Jenner is a historian and writer with 8 years’ experience of working in the TV industry, most notably as the Historical Consultant to the Bafta-winning ‘Horrible Histories’…