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This category does not contain any posts yet In the Ancient Paths, Graham Robb goes on an epic journey. He cycles 15,000 miles across Europe on a quest to discover the lost… I’m starting to think I’m being pigeon-holed here. And I’m loving it! Although, admittedly the genre I’m slowly sinking in to is pretty…

This category does not contain any posts yet What appealed to me about the Secret Book Club was receiving a book which would propel me into a new world of books and… Pre-Warning: I had never come across this story before. That being said, I found it to be so compelling I am officially obsessed….

This week we stumbled across an article in the Daily Mail which was quite brilliant! For a bit of fun we thought we would have a go and give the oldies a new lease of life… History doesn’t always have to be serious, right! Anne Bolyen Source: theanneboleynfiles.com Ever wondered what Anne Boleyn would be doing today? Why, dominating Hollywood…

My name is Jenna, and I am a Disney-holic. I love all things Disney; the fairytale romances (although the reality can be somewhat disappointing), the culmination of good overcoming evil, and of course, the pretty dresses, jewels and shoes that every little girl wants to dress up in! Aurora (AKA. Sleeping Beauty) was always my favourite…

It was my birthday recently, and as I had taken Annabelle on a historical tour of Stratford-Upon-Avon and Warwick for hers, she decided to take me out for a surprise ‘day of revelry’ in the greatest city in the world, London.  Even though I had no idea what we would be doing, I knew that…

From murder and conspiracy to rebellion and adulterous affairs; women throughout history have had a tendency to be a little on the ‘bad’ side! The phrase ‘women should be seen and not heard’ has been totally thrown out the window with these misbehaving minxes… Chick: Mae West Occupation: Sex Symbol. Screen Icon Why Was She So ‘Bad…

Jenny Porrett, employee at Arundel Castle, West Sussex, gives us an exclusive insight into life behind castle walls… I don’t start work at the Castle until 9.30 which suits me perfectly as it gives me time to do a bit of genealogy or a blog post before I need to get ready. My drive to the…

Each and everyone of us needs food to survive although some of us take the appreciation of this necessity to a level far beyond mere sustenance. For all their high brow intellect and unconventional lifestyles the Bloomsbury group were as fond of food and eating as many of us are today. Their love of food…

London, as we all know, is brimming with history, and author Catharine Arnold is well known for writing about the less -than-savoury aspects of… If there is on man you can rely on to fully embrace the #secretbookclub, it’s Richard Lewis. His ability to read and provide thought-felt reviews… We are always proud to showcase industry…

There’s a moment in the film Titanic in which we are treated, if that’s the right word (which it isn’t), to an aerial shot… The Celts would not have called themselves Celts. That is an outside term from the Greek “Keltoi” or Latin “Celtae.” The Celts may have… Few historians have the courage to challenge…