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…
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Ancient Aliens?
I’ve always been intrigued by the ancient aliens or ancient astronaut theory. A theory that suggests aliens visited our planet…
Christmas Ready with Femme Luxe
We’re on the countdown to Christmas and in this final stretch, we’ve decided to introduce you to Femme Luxe, a…
Life For Women in the Late Medieval Period
Life for Women in the Late Medieval Period As I concluded one of my lectures last year on the Middle…
On the Countdown to Christmas with Nordgreen Watches
I love all things Scandinavian – furniture, food, culture. And now jewellery. Nordgreen is a relatively new company based in…
Paperless Post Invitations
In this electronic age we live in, paper invitations can seem rather archaic. My daughters still sometimes receive paper party…
Cirque Surreal – Circus at its Best
We had the privilege of attending the opening night of the amazing Cirque Surreal at the Trafford Centre, Manchester last…
Who were the Knights Templar Anyway?
As an undergraduate, I fell in love with the Knights Templars and when I lecture on the topic of the…
How to Survive the Viva
I wrote this article some time ago. It was a piece I had written within weeks of surviving my Viva!…
How Do We Define the Middle Ages?
We know that the Middle Ages or the Medieval Period lasted for around 1,000 years. Although opinions differ, this period…