Some say living in London is a curse. Some say it is a gift. With it’s rich history, I go with the latter. No…
On a warm August day we descended into the depths of the Thames Tunnel at the Brunel Museum for an evening in ‘Iceland’; the setting of…
There are countless scenarios we find ourselves in daily which lead to the absolute panic of filling that awkward silence. Whether it’s a job…
No matter how much time passes people will always love a little bit of gossip. I would bet my bottom dollar that back in…
All girls dream of their wedding; the man, the flowers, the venue…the dress! At one point or another members of your family will have…
Certain movies can be like an old friend; they bring you comfort, give you great advice and you can even finish their sentences. It’s…
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…
My friends know me as a Jane Austen aficionado; I am pretty into her to say the least! So, when Jen Newby (AKA. @historyforgirls) put…
It turns out our first post on the subject was just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to historical misconceptions. Here are 8 more…
Not since the Victorians trampled over one another to get their hands on a scrap of the Highlands have so many cared about kilts,…
Katherine Swynford lived more than seven hundred years ago. Why is it that, so long after her death, she continues to captivate readers of…
During my sister’s pregnancies, I came to realise that I was being very annoying; repeatedly saying to them “just be thankful it’s the 21st…
We are always proud to showcase industry insights and engage our readers with the range of jobs available within the heritage sector. Luckily for…
The British Museum has continually sought to highlight cultural significance through its geographically and thematically organised curatorship of objects. Its handling of the British’s…
We are all human, and therefore, are at risk of making odd, stupid and downright silly mistakes. Even with meticulous planning…stuff can still go…
When the first instalment of Oliver Twist was published in February 1837, Charles Dickens was still only 25; but had already been celebrated for his hugely popular…
Life in Ancient Egypt was a bit different for women compared to other ancient societies, where women had very few rights. Though the traditional…
In his new Elizabethan thriller, The Queen’s Man, Rory Clements sends his hero John Shakespeare home to Stratford-upon-Avon. The year is 1582 – a…