This summer sees release of the film, ‘The Bling Ring’, starring everyone’s favourite witch, Emma Watson. Based on a true story, the films sees the characters robbing homes of celebrities, including Paris Hilton and Kirsten Dunst. So in true Honey form, here is a list of our most wanted items we would love to steal from…
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Six Reasons To Love Cleopatra VIII
Now, although we could jabber on about Anne Boleyn all day, we decided to take a break from both jabbering on about the Tudors…and talking altogether! New Contributor, Annelise Baer, has taken the reigns from us and reveals the six reasons behind her love for Cleopatra! Elizabeth Taylor, Theda Bara and Vivien Leigh in their…
Beningbrough at War – Historical Honey
Men in uniform and an historic house – what could be a more perfect way to spend a Tuesday?! With that very thought in mind I visited Beningbrough at War, an exhibition that sits within the Yorkshire Country House Partnership (YCHP) HLF funded project ‘Duty Calls: The Country House in Time of War’ (what a…
What a Way to Die! – Historical Honey
When we think back on the great figures in history, we remember the struggles they fought; their courage, leadership and great innovative minds… so WHY did so many balls it up and meet their end in a way totally unbefitting to how they lived in life? Here are some of my favourites: Who: Attila the…
EXCLUSIVE: A Few Words With Cheryl Bolen – Historical Honey
Cheryl Bolen is an American author, who has a particular passion for the English Regency Period. She lives in Texas with her husband, who is a professor. Cheryl has enjoyed great success; her books have been translated into eleven languages, she is a regular contributor to The Regency Plum and The Regency Reader, and she has…
Common Historical Misconceptions…CORRECTED! – Historical Honey
Turns our you shouldn’t believe everything you hear! But not to worry, we are here (with the help of Buzzfeed) to put some common historical misconceptions to rest… 1. The Pyramids of Giza Were Built by Slaves. Contrary to popular belief, slaves were not forced to build the pyramids at Giza. Excavations at tombs near…
Jane Austen’s Emma: A Girl For Today – Historical Honey
‘Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever and rich, with a comfortable home and a happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings in existence…’ If Emma herself, the snobbish, infuriating but still likeable heroine of Jane Austen’s novel, had read this summary of her situation, she would probably have agreed with it. But by modern…
Touring Thailand – Historical Honey
When one mentions Thailand, most people think fake Louis Vuitton handbags, sun burnt Brits and Ladyboys. To be honest, this is quite a fair assertion. However, if you care to look past the ‘knock-off-Nigel’ market stalls and the stark lack of and health & safety regulations, you will se a very different side to this zany…
8 SEX TIPS FROM THE 17TH CENTURY
Translate the lingo and the following would not be out of place in one of those ‘speciality’ stores you find in modern day Soho. Behind closed doors it turns out folk in the Restoration era were a naughty bunch, and like many of us had an interest in brushing up on their bedroom skills. Warning:…
Social Media: An Exercise in Collaborative Learning – Historical Honey
It’s an accepted fact these days that social media is here to stay. The web is bustling with sites that let us connect to each other in a way we couldn’t have imagined before. In 2012, a staggering 56% of the population using some form of social media. Facebook alone has 1.06 billion users, compared to Twitter’s…