REBELS, SAINTS AND SINNERS, MISTRESSES, QUEENS AND GODDESSES As International Women’s Day approaches, one of the most inventive and absorbing walking tour guides is inviting Londoners and London visitors to celebrate the city’s women. From 3- 8 March 2020, the week leading up to International Women’s Day, Look Up London will bring people closer to…
The Most Instagrammable Museum in London – The Wallace Collection
In the world of history blogging, I am always on the look out for the next historical photo opportunity. And I was lucky enough to recently discover the most Instagrammable museum in London. The Wallace Collection is quickly becoming the museum du jour – and its largely down to its aesthetic. Think silk wallpaper, velvet…
AD Giveaway – The Life of Anne Frank
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War Two. Germany formally surrendered to the Allied forces on May 8th 1845 . In the days that followed, the world learned of the horrors of Auschwitz and other concentration camps. One of the most famous prisoners of these camps was Anne Frank. Her inspirational…
Review – British Baroque at Tate Britain
Us British aren’t exactly known for being a flamboyant and outgoing people. So when the Tate announced a new exhibition devoted to British Baroque – that short lived but extravagant art and architectural style – I was intrigued. What exactly is British Baroque I hear you ask? Well, have you ever been to Blenheim Palace…
Guest Post – An Historical Travel Guide to Raby Castle
Regular Hisdoryan followers will know I’m all about community and supporting my fellow History Girls – so I’m really pleased I’m able to feature a guest post from Kayla, the lovely lady behind A Regency Girl. A Regency Girl is a history themed travel blog for period drama fans and historical fiction readers. I get…
6 New History Podcasts For 2020
It is a truth universally acknowledged that podcasts are slowly taking over the world. Back in 2018 I wrote two posts (here and here) about the history podcasts that had me hooked. As podcasts have continued to grow in popularity, its only natural that a few new players have entered on to the history podcast…
12 Exhibitions You’ve Simply Got To See in 2020
2019 was a GREAT year for exhibitions here in the UK. I was lucky I got to see quite a few of them. However, there was one exhibition that topped them all for me! The Dior: Designer of Dreams Exhibition at The V&A. But what will 2020 bring? What tickets do you need to be…
Christmas 2019 – Your Guide To The Best Historical TV Shows
Christmas is always a good time to find some classic period drama on your TV. I swear there’s something about the time of year that makes everyone nostalgic and long for a bit of history in their lives. And Christmas 2019 is no exception! So get your glass of bubbly and your mince pie, and…
1917 The Movie – Some Thoughts
Every once in a while I get approached by someone to do a guest post for the blog. It makes me feel a bit warm and fuzzy inside that someone would like to feature on my blog, and plus I’m always happy to give some help to new history bloggers. Ivi is a women’s history…
History Books Christmas Gift Guide 2019
If you’re reading this blog then I am pretty certain that – like me – you would be very happy to find a good history book or two underneath the tree on Christmas morning. But it’s a whole different kettle of fish if you’re the one doing the buying. Everyone has their favourite historical subjects…
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