We’ve travelled the globe, metaphorically of course, for the best historical offerings this winter. Here’s a run down of the worlds best; spanning Pre-historic Indians to the catwalk of Jean Paul Gaultier. If you do manage to go along to one of the exhibitions below make sure you tell us about it in the comment…
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HISTORIC HAUNTINGS
Everyone loves a good ghost story, this much is true. They chill you to your core and more often than not, make your hairs stand on end. But what do we love more than a mere ghost story? Well, a historical one of course! Turn of the lights, get in bed. Pull the covers over…
Have yourself a National Trust Christmas
Yes, it’s that time of year again – Christmas! A time for family, friends and festive cheer! And what better way to discover the traditions of Christmas than exploring everything the National Trust has to offer this festive period. Over the festive season, the National Trust will be sprinkled with that very special Christmas sparkle!…
Serious Question Time With Greg Jenner
You may know him as the self confessed ‘pun-loving twitter obsessive’ slash history nerd, but don’t go writing him off as another history nutter, this guy is legit. Greg Jenner is a historian and writer with 8 years’ experience of working in the TV industry, most notably as the Historical Consultant to the Bafta-winning ‘Horrible Histories’…
Insider
Advice, Industry Insights, Insider, Interviews December 10, 2013 By HistoricalHoney If you don’t know who Dr Sam Willis is…you ought to! Not only is he an archaeologist and historian, but he is also on the… Advice, HH World, Industry Insights, Insider, Interviews November 30, 2013 By HistoricalHoney If you follow us on Twitter, then you will…
Destinations
Destinations, Reviews, What’s On November 28, 2013 By HistoricalHoney Yes, it’s that time of year again – Christmas! A time for family, friends and festive cheer! And what better way to discover the… Destinations, HH World, Reviews, What’s On November 9, 2013 By Annabelle Heads poking through walls, dead soldiers appearing in photographs, men wandering…
HH World
Ok! I’ll admit it; I’ve been stuck in a historical fiction rut. So when this book landed on my doorstep I thought, “right, I’ll… Nine hours travelling, squalid sleeping arrangements, too much to drink and money lost during late night card games. Not a scene from a 20th… If you follow us on Twitter, then…
Interviews
Advice, Industry Insights, Insider, Interviews December 10, 2013 By HistoricalHoney If you don’t know who Dr Sam Willis is…you ought to! Not only is he an archaeologist and historian, but he is also on the… Advice, HH World, Industry Insights, Insider, Interviews November 30, 2013 By HistoricalHoney If you follow us on Twitter, then you will…
The Orpheus Descent by Tom Harper
I have to say that based on the cover of the book, I would have been unlikely to pick this up off the shelf, let alone read the blurb to see if I would like to read further. However, I am very glad that I am part of the secret book club and therefore had…
Exhibitions
Exhibitions, HH World, Our Articles, Reviews, What’s On November 9, 2013 By Annabelle A minute after walking into the exhibition it became apparent that I was the only person in the room who didn’t know what Shunga… Exhibitions, HH World, Our Articles, Reviews, What’s On November 9, 2013 By Polly All that glitters definitely is…