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Oct 30, 2021

The Twilight of the Tudors

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

The Twilight of the Tudors

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Oct 1, 2021

Do You Work Longer Hours Than a Medieval Peasant?

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

Do You Work Longer Hours Than a Medieval Peasant?

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Feb 13

Forgotten Stories? The German Prisoners Held on American Soil

From “re-education” to secret Nazi-held trials to robust sports teams, learn about life in the POW camps in the US in the 1940s.

Forgotten Stories? The German Prisoners Held on American Soil

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Dec 15, 2023

A Gilded Age Christmas Ghost Story

A historical mystery set in the Morgan Library of 1912

A Gilded Age Christmas Ghost Story

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Jul 19, 2023

The Heatwave That Drove New York City Insane

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

The Heatwave That Drove New York City Insane

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Mar 25, 2022

The Gender Fluid Spy of the Enlightenment

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

The Gender Fluid Spy of the Enlightenment

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Dec 19, 2021

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

Behind the Scenes of ‘A Christmas Carol’

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Nov 1, 2021

What Is the Truth of the Gunpowder Plot?

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

What Is the Truth of the Gunpowder Plot?

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Oct 28, 2021

Are You Descended From an Irish Viking?

DNA from Scandinavian invaders is more present in Ireland than realized

Are You Descended From an Irish Viking?

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Oct 24, 2021

What Intrigues Me Most About Japanese Ghost Stories

The Yūrei and other figures possess a special emotional quality

What Intrigues Me Most About Japanese Ghost Stories

Nancy Bilyeau

Nancy Bilyeau

Passionate about history, pop culture, and gardening. Author of 8 historical novels. Latest book: ‘The Versailles Formula' www.nancybilyeau.com

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