Archive - Histories

December 2024

Our favourite historical discoveries, 2024

Stories of murder, dubious hygiene, strange ceremonies, deep-rooted suspicions and more!

Dec 27, 2024 •

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A history of… Christmas trees

Baubles represent 'forbidden fruit'!

Dec 25, 2024 •

A Christmas ghost, 1716

What was Old Jeffrey's game?

Dec 20, 2024 •

A history of… showers

You really didn't want to have one in the 18th century, and they were still terrifying in the 19th…

Dec 13, 2024 •

Autobiography of a tortoise, 1784

A 'sorrowful reptile' shares their grievances… (no, really)

Dec 6, 2024 •

November 2024

A history of… ancient beer

It could be used to subdue a wrathful god

Nov 29, 2024 •

Blown to atoms? 1917

"Smile, smile, smile…"

Nov 22, 2024 •

A history of… pedestrianism (competitive walking)

Including some of the greatest athletes you've never heard of…

Nov 15, 2024 •

Fevered state, 1808

Wise advice from Mr President

Nov 8, 2024 •

A history of… the pedometer (step tracker)

Some people thought pace counting was a step too far…

Nov 1, 2024 •

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