AD One of the best things about living on my own is the fact I can decorate my little house exactly how I like it. I moved in two years ago, and after taking car of the big things (hello new sofa) I turned to the finishing touches. In my opinion, its the finishing touches…
period dramas
Loved Halston? 7 Period Dramas About Fashion You Must Watch
Netflix’s new period drama Halston – starring Ewan McGregor as the visionary fashion designer known by his last name only – is grabbing our attention for all the right reasons. Luxury, sex, fame – the show has it all. And then of course, there’s the fashion. But did you know there are lots of other great…
6 Books To Read Before They’re 2021’s Most Popular Period Dramas
AD-AFF Please note this post contains affiliate links. Please see the About Me page for further details about the affiliate schemes I participate in. The book or the movie? The eternal dilemma. Luckily, in 2021 you don’t need to make the choice. Period dramas are taking inspiration from a great range of both fictional and…
The Dig Review – History Is Long But Time Is Short
In my wildest dreams I never imagined attending a film premiere – let alone in Lockdown 3.0. But that’s exactly what has happened! Last evening, I found myself (along with 300 others) logging online to watch the exclusive online premiere of Netflix’s new period drama – THE DIG, starring Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes. Almost…
Guest Post – Does Historical Accuracy in Period Drama Really Matter?
And the prize for the first ever guest blog post on Hisdoryan goes to the lovely Jess from An Historian About Town! Every once in a while you discover a blogger you just ‘get’ and who seems to be interested in all the same things as you. Jess is one of those bloggers for me….