A Brief History of Layering in European Fashion
Did you know that clothes layering is the connective tissue of European dress? It was once a practical habit that…
History
Read history posts written by me, a medieval historian. Some of these will be in my subject area, others just for fun!!!!
Notable Events on Valentine’s Day Through History
Valentine’s Day is widely known as a celebration of love and affection, but history tells a different story. February 14…
The Traitors Castle – Ardross Castle
We are currently watching (and loving) season 2 of The Traitors. Like many others, I have often wondered where the…
My Review of Ancestry DNA
After toying with the idea for some years now, I finally bit the bullet and purchased myself an Ancestry DNA…
10 Interesting Facts about Queen Elizabeth II
Following the recent death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, we’ve compiled some interesting facts about our beloved monarch, Queen…
The Early Modern Witch Craze
I lecture on Early Modern England and one of the most interesting topics I teach (and the most popular with…
My Favourite Inspirational Quotes From History
During this time of uncertainty and isolation, we all need a good old pick me up! I’ve put together a…
The Colosseum, A Brief History
It is the most impressive, the most stately, the most solemn, grand, majestic, mournful sight, conceivable. Never, in its bloodiest…
Family Fun at Ordsall Hall
On a wet and cold February half term day, we explored a number of attractions in Salford. The morning we…
The English Reformation. Henry, Catherine and Anne
One of the most complicated subjects I have taught is English Reformation. It is quite often difficult to explain just…
