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The Twilight of the Tudors

What caused Elizabeth I’s death and why didn’t she leave a will?

Oct 30, 2021

The Twilight of the Tudors

Oct 30, 2021

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Do You Work Longer Hours Than a Medieval Peasant?

Studying 13th-century work habits reveals a surprising contrast with American workers of today

Oct 1, 2021

Do You Work Longer Hours Than a Medieval Peasant?

Oct 1, 2021

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A Gilded Age Christmas Ghost Story

A historical mystery set in the Morgan Library of 1912

Dec 15, 2023

A Gilded Age Christmas Ghost Story

Dec 15, 2023

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The Heatwave That Drove New York City Insane

In 1911 a nearly two-week-long record-breaking heat spell took its toll.

Jul 19, 2023

The Heatwave That Drove New York City Insane

Jul 19, 2023

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The Gender Fluid Spy of the Enlightenment

The celebrated Chevalier d’Éon was an aristocrat, soldier, diplomat, writer, and spy

Mar 25, 2022

The Gender Fluid Spy of the Enlightenment

Mar 25, 2022

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Behind the Scenes of ‘A Christmas Carol’

How Charles Dickens drew from bitter and anguished feelings about his own childhood to create some of the story’s most moving characters

Dec 19, 2021

Behind the Scenes of ‘A Christmas Carol’

Dec 19, 2021

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What Is the Truth of the Gunpowder Plot?

The conspiracy in 17th century England has taken on many meanings

Nov 1, 2021

What Is the Truth of the Gunpowder Plot?

Nov 1, 2021

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Lessons from History

Are You Descended From an Irish Viking?

DNA from Scandinavian invaders is more present in Ireland than realized

Oct 28, 2021

Are You Descended From an Irish Viking?

Oct 28, 2021

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What Intrigues Me Most About Japanese Ghost Stories

The Yūrei and other figures possess a special emotional quality

Oct 24, 2021

What Intrigues Me Most About Japanese Ghost Stories

Oct 24, 2021

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Will the Legendary Lost ‘Amber Room’ Ever Be Found?

Treasure hunters search shipwrecks and Nazi bunkers for a trace.

Sep 30, 2021

Will the Legendary Lost ‘Amber Room’ Ever Be Found?

Sep 30, 2021

Nancy Bilyeau

Nancy Bilyeau

Passionate about history, pop culture, the perfect bagel. Author of 5 historical novels. Latest book: ‘The Orchid Hour' www.nancybilyeau.com

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