This article is about…doing archaeology for free. It is a subject that a lot of people are reluctant to approach in archaeology, however, I am sticking my oar in. And I genuinely think that this is a topic that ought to be approached more often and more openly. #FreeArchaeology In my blog post (click here),…
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Behind Closed Doors: A HRP Volunteer
A couple of weeks ago, Historical Honey were lucky enough to attend the press review of the #FashionRules Exhibition at Kensington Palace. I couldn’t wait to hear what they thought, as several years ago, I was given the chance to work with some of the Royal Dress Collection during my time as a volunteer there….
Go Down Together: The True Untold Story of Bonnie & Clyde by Jeff Guinn
If you’d asked me before I’d picked up this book just what Bonnie and Clyde’s story was, I would have said ‘Weren’t they just two outlaws looking for trouble?’ Turns out I couldn’t have been more wrong. Granted they were both trouble makers, and yes they didn’t stay on the right side of the law,…
Historical Movies By The People Who Gave Them One Star
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 fair to say there are a handful of historical movies which are just classic, and universally loved by all. Well, that was what I thought until I checked out their one…
The Orenda by Joseph Boyden
What appealed to me about the Secret Book Club was receiving a book which would propel me into a new world of books and reading. We all have staid reading habits when it comes to books and I wanted something to get me out of that groove. I have enjoyed the same books since childhood;…
Historical Misconceptions Part III
Now we are on our THIRD installment of historical misconceptions, we have come to realise that we have been lied to a lot. As history is a confusingly cloudy place packed to the brim with interpretation, we wont go pointing my fingers at anyone in particular. Teachers. But now we are adults it’s important to…
The Last Caesar by Henry Venmore-Rowland
Roman history is not my forte, this has to be understood from the get go. However, I was hooked on this book from the second page. This novel is based on a true history of the Roman Empire in the year 68AD, and most of the characters in the story were real people. For some…
Amy Johnson: Aviatrix Extraordinaire
Amy Johnson is perhaps Britain’s most famous aviatrix. Her famous solo flight to Australia was only one of her many achievements during her flying career, which also saw her become the first ever fully-qualified female ground engineer; become the first pilot to fly from London to Moscow in one day; and cut 10.5 hours off…
The Titanic Enigma
Whilst looking through my book collection a few weeks back I realised I was stuck in a rut. A Tudor rut. I need to branch away from my usual medieval choices and try something new. And this gem is about as far away from my comfort zone which I am happy to venture out of…
Have You Ever Been to Temple Manor?
The beautiful Temple Manor was built around 1240 by the Knights Templar. It was designed to provide suitable lodging for people of high rank or position, travelling between Dover and London every day. However, as the years went by and the Manor changed hands, its function became more and more diverse. Unfortunately, the Manor eventually fell into…