In 13th century Provence there lived four sisters. Daughters of Count Raymond Berengar V of Provence and his wife Beatrice of Savoy, all would rise to greatness becoming Queens of France, England, Germany and Sicily respectively. These sisters had a huge impact on Western Christendom, and this month we’ll explore how the personal affected the … Continue reading Sisters & Queens
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A Guide to Joining the Heritage Sector
Want to get a job in the heritage sector but don't know where to start? Then check out this quick guide to get started! This guide will focus on the UK heritage sector and is based on my own experience volunteering and working in the sector. You can download it for free below: Guide to … Continue reading A Guide to Joining the Heritage Sector
Recommendation | A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes
“This was never the story of one woman, or two. It was the story of all of them…” My copy of 'A Thousand Ships' by Natalie Haynes Re-telling of Greek myths have had something of a renaissance in recent years, with highlights including the Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, Ariadne by Jennifer Saint and … Continue reading Recommendation | A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes
Laocoön and His Sons: Art and Myth (Guest post by Analisa Soverns-Reed from Accessible Art History)
Throughout history, myths and legends have provided endless subject matter for works of art. The stories of gods, heroes, war, and love have served as inspiration for many of the great works we have come to know and love! One of these great works is a sculpture group called Laocoön and His Sons. Created during … Continue reading Laocoön and His Sons: Art and Myth (Guest post by Analisa Soverns-Reed from Accessible Art History)
The Judgement of Paris
Let me paint you a picture - you’re just casually tending your flock on the mountainside of Mount Ida when the god of travellers appears with three goddesses and a golden apple. On it is inscribed ‘for the fairest’ and your tasked with judging which goddess you think is the fairest. The Judgement of Paris … Continue reading The Judgement of Paris
The Cottingley Fairies: A Study in Deception Exhibition
I first heard the story of the Cottingley Fairies when I was a kid and watched the movie Fairy Tale: A True Story, which came out in the late 1990s. I’ve always found it a fascinating story, and I’m not the only one, as the story has cropped up again and again in the media … Continue reading The Cottingley Fairies: A Study in Deception Exhibition
Update from Some Sources Say
I've decided to take a hiatus from blogging for the foreseeable future as I don't currently have capacity to create content alongside full time work and my marketing course. However, you can still check out all my past content which will remain available on my blog site. You can check out all the content categories … Continue reading Update from Some Sources Say
Trailblazers: Anne Lister
It has not always been possible for the LGBT+ community to be open about who they are and who they love. Finding historic LGBT+ figures can be difficult, yet today's trailblazer left us a priceless resource for exploring LGBT+ love in 19th century Britain. That woman was Anne Lister (1791-1840). Portrait of Anne Lister by Joshua Horner … Continue reading Trailblazers: Anne Lister
The Maid of Norway
History is full of sliding doors moments, and when looking at medieval Scotland such a moment can be seen with the death of Margaret, the Maid of Norway. Margaret, the Maid of Norway in stained glass window at Lerwick Town Hall. Image courtesy of Colin Smith under the CC BY-SA 2.0 license. The young Norwegian … Continue reading The Maid of Norway
Royal Portraits and Power (Guest post by Elizabeth Hill-Scott from Smart History Blogging)
Throughout history, royal portraits have been about more than just decorative pictures for Great Halls and bed chambers. They were the advertising signs or political propaganda mechanisms of their day. Here, I explore how English royal portraits have been used to forge alliances, marriages, scare off enemies, display power and wealth and combat insecurities whilst … Continue reading Royal Portraits and Power (Guest post by Elizabeth Hill-Scott from Smart History Blogging)
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