BEWARE: SPOILERS! You have to love Game Of Thrones. You know, that show that everyone has been fawning over?! OK, OK. So I know it’s mythical and not necessarily historical, but whatever! Written by a dude who is, to be utterly brutal, absolutely bonkers; the ‘ eye-gouge-ingly’ intense (pardon the pun) series has taken the…
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Win Anne Boleyn Necklace – Historical Honey
We are giving away a replica Anne Boleyn necklace to one lucky winner! To enter simply: 1. Like our page Facebook page 2. Comment #WINANNEBOLEYN The winner will be chosen at random and announced Friday 30th May Good Luck Everyone!
The Unusual History of Unusual Names – Historical Honey
Every so often, a debate comes up in the newspapers about the names children today are given. This is generally following the release the ‘top baby names’ list for the past year alongside a ‘most unusual names’ list. These names tend to follow celebrity trends; although shortly after the last Lord of the Rings film…
The Unusual History of Unusual Names – Historical Honey
Every so often, a debate comes up in the newspapers about the names children today are given. This is generally following the release the ‘top baby names’ list for the past year alongside a ‘most unusual names’ list. These names tend to follow celebrity trends; although shortly after the last Lord of the Rings film…
Southern Cross the Dog by Bill Cheng – Historical Honey
Based on the rave reviews emblazened on the cover of “Southern Cross the Dog” describing its “powerful” features and “unforgettable characters” I had high hopes for this novel based in interwar America . I was intrigued to look beyond the slightly confusing title and determined not to follow the age old proverb of judging a…
Knights of the Hawk by James Aitcheson – Historical Honey
‘In all my years I have never known warriors more valiant than you. Regardless of what fate awaits us, I consider it the greatest honour to ride amongst you today, and to fight by your sides. May God and the saints bring us victory, and lend us the courage and the fortune to see this…
Win a copy of Beatrice and Benedick – Historical Honey
Concealed in the language of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy Much Ado About Nothing are clues to a captivating story. Signs suggest that the witty lovers Beatrice and Benedick had a previous youthful love affair, which ended bitterly, before being reunited in the play. How did they meet, why did they part, and what brought them back together again? Messina, Sicily,…
Win The King’s Return – Historical Honey
It is the Spring of 1661 and after years of civil war followed by Oliver Cromwell’s joyless rule as Lord Protector, England awaits the coronation of King Charles II. The mood in London is one of relief and hope for a better future. But when two respectable gentlemen are found in a foul lane with their…
Beyond El Dorado – Historical Honey
All that glitters definitely is gold at the British Museum this winter. Enter the dimly lit room of the exhibition gallery and your eyes are drawn to the glimpses and gleams of golden light that illuminate your way through the story of Ancient Colombia. The exhibition means to go beyond the myths of the golden…
The Winter Garden by Jane Thynne – Historical Honey
Set in 1937, The Winter Garden gives an intriguing insight into pre Second World War Germany. The story follows that of a young girl, Anna Hansen, who is murdered whilst at the school for Brides of the Reich Officers. This school was for young girls who were about to marry an SS officer and must…