Exploring 10 Welsh Landmarks of Arthurian Legend
Explore the breathtaking Welsh countryside through the lens of Arthurian legend. Discover the iconic landmarks that inspired the tales of King Arthur.
Who Were the Roman Gladiators? 6 Key Questions Answered
Roman gladiators hold an almost mythological stance in the modern understanding of Ancient Rome. A brutal spectacle that endured thousands of years, the gladiatorial games were a complex cultural phenomenon that reflected the values, politics, and social dynamics of the Roman Empire. Discover the world of history’s most renowned gladiators as we answer the most […]
Books and Booze: Literary Cocktails in Classic Books
Discover the recipes for these literary cocktails from classic books, featured in novels like The Great Gatsby and A Christmas Carol
Why We Will Always Love L. M. Montgomery’s Short Stories
Over 500 of L. M. Montgomery’s short stories were published throughout her lifetime. These charming tales are written in her trademark warm, comforting tone and carry the same whimsical energy as her best-selling novels Anne of Green Gables and The Blue Castle. Delve into L. M. Montgomery’s short stories with us as we share our […]
The Rise of the Female Gothic and Women Writers
Explore the rise of the Female Gothic as we discuss the women writers who mastered the dark and suspenseful world of supernatural terror.
Anna Atkins’ Cyanotypes – The Blueprint for Photography
Delve into the history of Anna Atkins’ Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns in this stunning celebration of the natural world and early photography.
The Herb Grower’s Grimoire: Preserving Ancient Herbal Wisdom
Discover The Herb Grower’s Grimoire, a carefully curated volume of lost herbal knowledge, folklore, and ancient wisdom for thirty garden herbs.
The Legacy of Sherlock Holmes: Beyond His Adventures
Known for his sharp mind, astute observations, and remarkable skills of deduction, Sherlock Holmes is the most influential and beloved detective in literary history. Written between 1887 and 1927 by Arthur Conan Doyle, the Holmes stories were a turning point in the evolution of crime fiction, with the original Holmes universe spanning an impressive 40 […]
Georgian Gossip – 10 Secrets Behind the Real Queen Charlotte
Queen Charlotte appears in Netflix’s popular Bridgerton series as a fiercely haughty and powerfully headstrong monarch. The prequel spin-off series, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, is only increasing our insatiable love of the character. With her expansive Pomeranian brood and snuff-tobacco habit, how close is Bridgerton’s Queen Charlotte to history’s real Georgian queen consort? Snuff, […]
Chromatic Wood Type Design: Exploring the Art of Letterpress
In the world of typography, few titles hold higher esteem than William H. Page’s Specimens of Chromatic Wood Type (1874). Having procured a cult-like following in the modern field of design, this extraordinary volume is brimming with over 100 intricate typeface examples, all skilfully produced and vibrantly coloured. The elaborate fonts boast up to seven colours, […]
