#OTD in 1587, Mary Queen of Scots was executed at Fotheringhay Castle in Northamptonshire. So it seems rather apt to share a series of posts related to the life and death of Mary Queen of Scots from the #voyagerofhistory archives.
February 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
#OTD in 1587, Mary Queen of Scots was executed at Fotheringhay Castle in Northamptonshire. So it seems rather apt to share a series of posts related to the life and death of Mary Queen of Scots from the #voyagerofhistory archives.
Delilah Beasley was the first black female journalist to write a column in a major American metro newspaper. She aimed to improve views of Black Americans in segregated society. Find out more in this post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #BlackHistory #twentiethcentury wp.me/pagtWm-l2
Delilah Beasley: Pioneering Black Journalist and Historian
As we reach the end of black history month, I thought it would be a good time to share a rather inspiring woman that I only found out about recently. Delilah Beasley was a black female journalist a…
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June 25, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Delilah Beasley was the first black female journalist to write a column in a major American metro newspaper. She aimed to improve views of Black Americans in segregated society. Find out more in this post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #BlackHistory #twentiethcentury wp.me/pagtWm-l2
#OTD in 1818, Walter Scott rediscovered the Scottish Honours in Edinburgh Castle. They had originally been secreted out of Dunnotter Castle, away from Cromwell’s besieging forces. Find out more in this post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #scotland #historyblog wp.me/pagtWm-iP
The Survival of the Scottish Crown Jewels
The Scottish Crown Jewels, also known as the Honours of Scotland, are a regular feature for any visit to Edinburgh Castle. Within the last week, the Honours crown was placed on top of Queen Elizabe…
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February 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
#OTD in 1818, Walter Scott rediscovered the Scottish Honours in Edinburgh Castle. They had originally been secreted out of Dunnotter Castle, away from Cromwell’s besieging forces. Find out more in this post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #scotland #historyblog wp.me/pagtWm-iP
What did fashionable jewellery look like in the Georgian era? Find out in this latest #voyagerofhistory post. I thank Antique Ring Boutique for providing lovely images of their stock for this, and commissioning me. #historyblog #georgian wp.me/pagtWm-UB
Georgian Era Jewellery
Before I start this post on the interesting topic of Georgian era jewellery, I was kindly commissioned by Antique Ring Boutique of London to write this post. For more information about them and to …
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August 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
What did fashionable jewellery look like in the Georgian era? Find out in this latest #voyagerofhistory post. I thank Antique Ring Boutique for providing lovely images of their stock for this, and commissioning me. #historyblog #georgian wp.me/pagtWm-UB
Last week was the seventh anniversary of the Voyager of History Blog, so I just had to do a special #voyagerofhistory post for it, including a write up of the #janeaustenfestival. Thank you to everyone for reading, sharing and following! ❤️#historyblog wp.me/pagtWm-VP
Blog Seventh Anniversary
The 14th of September marked the seventh anniversary of the blog, so I want to take the opportunity to thank each and every person who has read, followed, shared and enjoyed the content I’ve been p…
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September 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Last week was the seventh anniversary of the Voyager of History Blog, so I just had to do a special #voyagerofhistory post for it, including a write up of the #janeaustenfestival. Thank you to everyone for reading, sharing and following! ❤️#historyblog wp.me/pagtWm-VP
Have you ever visited St Bride’s Church in London? Its story is one of survival and centuries worth of worship! Find out more in this latest #voyagerofhistory post. #historyblog #london #fleetstreet #historicchurches wp.me/pagtWm-12R
St Bride’s Church in Fleet Street, London
If you visit any historic church, you are bound to find out some interesting stories about the buildings themselves, or those connected to them. None more so than St Bride’s Church in Fleet Street,…
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June 27, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Have you ever visited St Bride’s Church in London? Its story is one of survival and centuries worth of worship! Find out more in this latest #voyagerofhistory post. #historyblog #london #fleetstreet #historicchurches wp.me/pagtWm-12R
How did the Shrine of the Magi develop in Cologne and how has it helped influence the identity of the city? Find out more in this latest #voyagerofhistory post. #historyblog #medieval wp.me/pagtWm-Zr
The Shrine of the Magi in Cologne
Welcome to the first post of 2026! Can’t quite believe it’s 2026, but here we are. In my round up post of 2025, I said that the first post would be on Clara Grant, a woman who gave out bundles of g…
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January 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM
How did the Shrine of the Magi develop in Cologne and how has it helped influence the identity of the city? Find out more in this latest #voyagerofhistory post. #historyblog #medieval wp.me/pagtWm-Zr
#OTD in 1812, Charles Dickens was born. He survived the Staplehurst Train Crash in 1865, but it would haunt him for the last five years of his life. Find out more about the crash and how Dickens was affected in post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #historyblog #charlesdickens wp.me/pagtWm-xy
Charles Dickens and the Staplehurst Train Crash
If you are a regular reader, you will know that Charles Dickens is my second favourite author, after Jane Austen of course! I have been lucky to spend a lot of time in Kent on holidays, immersing m…
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February 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM
#OTD in 1812, Charles Dickens was born. He survived the Staplehurst Train Crash in 1865, but it would haunt him for the last five years of his life. Find out more about the crash and how Dickens was affected in post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #historyblog #charlesdickens wp.me/pagtWm-xy
Happy 250th birthday to my favourite author, Jane Austen! Her popularity has been long standing. In this post from #voyagerofhistory archives, I discuss what role her writing had during the First World War. #historyblog #janeausten wp.me/pagtWm-2R
Jane Austen During World War One
Jane Austen is one of Britain’s most well-known and best loved authors. Alongside Dickens, she is definitely my favourite author. There is something happy and uplifting about her novels. It also he…
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December 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Happy 250th birthday to my favourite author, Jane Austen! Her popularity has been long standing. In this post from #voyagerofhistory archives, I discuss what role her writing had during the First World War. #historyblog #janeausten wp.me/pagtWm-2R
On this #RemembranceDay, where did the traditions we participate in today come from? In this post from the #voyagerofhistory archives, I discuss the origins of some of them following the First World War. #firstworldwar #twentiethcentury wp.me/pagtWm-1G
The Origins of WW1 Remembrance in Britain
With the unprecedented mass horror and death that World War One brought, it became increasingly important to remember the fallen. The problem was how best to do that. The government wished to portr…
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November 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
On this #RemembranceDay, where did the traditions we participate in today come from? In this post from the #voyagerofhistory archives, I discuss the origins of some of them following the First World War. #firstworldwar #twentiethcentury wp.me/pagtWm-1G
It's the beginning of the month, so that means newsletter release! Can't quite believe it's September already though! Find the usual mix of history content in the form of tours, talks and blog updates. #newsletter #substack #history #voyagerofhistory voyagerofhistory.substack.com/p/danielle-b...
September 2, 2026 at 2:46 PM
It's the beginning of the month, so that means newsletter release! Can't quite believe it's September already though! Find the usual mix of history content in the form of tours, talks and blog updates. #newsletter #substack #history #voyagerofhistory voyagerofhistory.substack.com/p/danielle-b...
Susan Hyde, the sister of prominent Royalist, Sir Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon, was an important agent of the Sealed Knot. Find out about her role and tragic death in this latest #voyagerofhistory post. #historyblog #womenshistory wp.me/pagtWm-sL
Susan Hyde: a Seventeen Century Spy
A number of years ago, whilst my Dad was undertaking family history research, he discovered that my Mum’s ancestors was Sir Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon, who was one of the most prominent Royalis…
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April 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Susan Hyde, the sister of prominent Royalist, Sir Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon, was an important agent of the Sealed Knot. Find out about her role and tragic death in this latest #voyagerofhistory post. #historyblog #womenshistory wp.me/pagtWm-sL
In this latest #voyagerofhistory book review, I review Mistress Cromwell by Carol McGrath. This novel tells the story of Thomas Cromwell's wife, Elizabeth. Would recommend for anyone who, like me, got into Cromwell via Wolf Hall. #historyblog #tudors voyagerofhistory.wordpress.com/2025/07/12/b...
Book Review of Mistress Cromwell by Carol McGrath
I tried to read another historical fiction book by Carol McGrath and whilst I finished it, didn’t entirely enjoy it. Luckily, some of her other novels were, understandably, advertised in the …
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July 12, 2025 at 11:44 AM
In this latest #voyagerofhistory book review, I review Mistress Cromwell by Carol McGrath. This novel tells the story of Thomas Cromwell's wife, Elizabeth. Would recommend for anyone who, like me, got into Cromwell via Wolf Hall. #historyblog #tudors voyagerofhistory.wordpress.com/2025/07/12/b...
The Welsh language could have easily died out after the Act of Union with England. Henry VIII had banned Welsh but in 1588, a Welsh translation of the Bible actually helped save it. Find out more in post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #historyblog wp.me/pagtWm-hP
William Morgan and the Welsh Bible
In this modern age, we can often take things for granted. One of those things is how easily we can access information, particularly in our own languages, whatever that may be. In ages past, informa…
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January 15, 2026 at 12:13 PM
The Welsh language could have easily died out after the Act of Union with England. Henry VIII had banned Welsh but in 1588, a Welsh translation of the Bible actually helped save it. Find out more in post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #historyblog wp.me/pagtWm-hP
In this #bookreview, I review Uproar by Alice Loxton, about the Georgian satirical print makers and the context of the art and society they lived in. Find out more in this latest #voyagerofhistory post. #georgian wp.me/pagtWm-PB
Book Review of Uproar by Alice Loxton
This book tells the story of the late Georgian satirical print industry. As a Georgian lover, I was kindly given this as a Christmas present and was very keen to get into it. Whether you have heard…
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May 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
In this #bookreview, I review Uproar by Alice Loxton, about the Georgian satirical print makers and the context of the art and society they lived in. Find out more in this latest #voyagerofhistory post. #georgian wp.me/pagtWm-PB
How did Papacy as an institution and Popes change and develop during the Middle Ages? Find out more in this latest #voyagerofhistory guest post by Jeb Smith. #religioushistory #historyblog #middleages voyagerofhistory.wordpress.com/2025/01/11/t...
The Papacy During the Middle Ages, guest post by Jeb Smith
For this first post of 2025, I am pleased to introduce this guest post by Jeb Smith. Jeb Smith has authored four books. His most recent is Missing Monarchy: Correcting Misconceptions About The Midd…
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January 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
How did Papacy as an institution and Popes change and develop during the Middle Ages? Find out more in this latest #voyagerofhistory guest post by Jeb Smith. #religioushistory #historyblog #middleages voyagerofhistory.wordpress.com/2025/01/11/t...
In 1910, the women of Cradley Heath went on strike for better wages for the chains they were making. Find out more about the strike in this latest #voyagerofhistory post. #WomensHistoryMonth #womenshistory #industrialstike voyagerofhistory.wordpress.com/2025/03/15/t...
The Women Chainmaker’s Strike of 1910
As March is Women’s History Month, I thought it was a great time to write a post I have meaning to do for a while now; The Women Chainmakers’ Strike of 1910, which helped to cement the idea of a mi…
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March 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
In 1910, the women of Cradley Heath went on strike for better wages for the chains they were making. Find out more about the strike in this latest #voyagerofhistory post. #WomensHistoryMonth #womenshistory #industrialstike voyagerofhistory.wordpress.com/2025/03/15/t...
#OTD in 1813, Pride and Prejudice was published. It has since been a favourite #JaneAusten novel for many people, including me. Find out more about how Austen’s writing grew in popularity during WW1 in this post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #historyblog wp.me/pagtWm-2R
Jane Austen During World War One
Jane Austen is one of Britain’s most well-known and best loved authors. Alongside Dickens, she is definitely my favourite author. There is something happy and uplifting about her novels. It also he…
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January 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM
#OTD in 1813, Pride and Prejudice was published. It has since been a favourite #JaneAusten novel for many people, including me. Find out more about how Austen’s writing grew in popularity during WW1 in this post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #historyblog wp.me/pagtWm-2R
#OTD in 1837, a giant cheese gifted to President Andrew Jackson was consumed at the White House. Find out more about it, and another President's giant cheese in this latest #voyagerofhistory post. #historyblog #cheese #nineteenthcentury wp.me/pagtWm-HX
President Andrew Jackson’s Cheese Party
Today marks the 293rd anniversary of the birth of George Washington. It also marks another rather strange anniversary of a cheese party at the White House held by a later American President, Andrew…
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February 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
#OTD in 1837, a giant cheese gifted to President Andrew Jackson was consumed at the White House. Find out more about it, and another President's giant cheese in this latest #voyagerofhistory post. #historyblog #cheese #nineteenthcentury wp.me/pagtWm-HX
Jack Sheppard became one of the best loved criminals in England for his many escapes from Newgate Prison. Jonathan Wild, who was involved in his demise, became the most hated. Find out about their story in this post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #historyblog #criminalhistory wp.me/pagtWm-1x
England’s Beloved Criminal and His Nemesis: Jack Sheppard and Jonathan Wild
During the early eighteenth century, there was only one name on everyone’s lips: Jack Sheppard. As only a young man, his daring exploits and many escapes from prison captivated the nation. By succe…
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February 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Jack Sheppard became one of the best loved criminals in England for his many escapes from Newgate Prison. Jonathan Wild, who was involved in his demise, became the most hated. Find out about their story in this post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #historyblog #criminalhistory wp.me/pagtWm-1x
The world's most expensive diamond necklace is forever linked with Marie Antoinette. In reality, she never saw it. Jeanne de la Motte disguised herself as the Queen to buy it. Find out more in this post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #historyblog #marieantoinette #jewellery wp.me/pagtWm-1W
The Diamond Necklace Affair: the Necklace that Made Marie Antoinette a Slave to her Fate
The Diamond Necklace Affair is one of those strange instances in history where to this day we don’t know the full ins and outs, especially the motives behind it. All that is really known is that Ca…
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February 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The world's most expensive diamond necklace is forever linked with Marie Antoinette. In reality, she never saw it. Jeanne de la Motte disguised herself as the Queen to buy it. Find out more in this post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #historyblog #marieantoinette #jewellery wp.me/pagtWm-1W
In the American Civil War, a secret agent invented an ingenious device, exploding coal known as coal torpedoes. Find out more about the inventor and his invention in this latest #voyagerofhistory post. #historyblog #nineteenthcentury #americancivilwar wp.me/pagtWm-WB
Exploding Coal: An Invention by American Civil War Spies
There have always been underhand tactics in the arena of war. During the American Civil War, there was the invention of coal torpedoes, which were exploding pieces of fake coal. These were invented…
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April 18, 2026 at 1:11 PM
In the American Civil War, a secret agent invented an ingenious device, exploding coal known as coal torpedoes. Find out more about the inventor and his invention in this latest #voyagerofhistory post. #historyblog #nineteenthcentury #americancivilwar wp.me/pagtWm-WB
You’ve heard of the 1851 Great Exhibition, but have you heard of the Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition of 1857 it inspired? Find out more in this latest #voyagerofhistory post. #victorian #manchester #artexhibition #ninteenthcentury wp.me/pagtWm-oO
Manchester’s Art Treasures Exhibition of 1857
The Great Exhibition of 1851 has always had a lot of focus given to it for its ability to showcase industry, technology and progress. However, there has been little focus on the Manchester Art Trea…
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August 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM
You’ve heard of the 1851 Great Exhibition, but have you heard of the Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition of 1857 it inspired? Find out more in this latest #voyagerofhistory post. #victorian #manchester #artexhibition #ninteenthcentury wp.me/pagtWm-oO
Looking for some reading this #WomensHistoryMonth? I would recommend Roaring Girls by Holly Kyte, which showcases proto-feminist figures for the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Find out more in this #bookreview from the #voyagerofhistory archives. wp.me/pagtWm-Ib
Book Review of Roaring Girls by Holly Kyte
The book takes its name from the Jacobean stage play entitled The Roaring Girl about Mary Frith, aka Moll Cutpurse, who is the first of the eight women featured in this book. The term roaring girl …
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March 5, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Looking for some reading this #WomensHistoryMonth? I would recommend Roaring Girls by Holly Kyte, which showcases proto-feminist figures for the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Find out more in this #bookreview from the #voyagerofhistory archives. wp.me/pagtWm-Ib
Zitkala-Sa, known as Red Bird in English, spent most of her life campaigning for the rights of Native Americans. Find out more about her campaigns in this post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #historyblog #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth wp.me/pagtWm-tL
Zitkala-Sa: Influential Native American Activist
November is National American Indian Heritage Month in America. For regular readers, you may not be surprised that I decided to write a post dedicated to that. Despite living in the East Midlands o…
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November 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Zitkala-Sa, known as Red Bird in English, spent most of her life campaigning for the rights of Native Americans. Find out more about her campaigns in this post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #historyblog #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth wp.me/pagtWm-tL