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The blog post explores the historical trend of electric fashion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, focusing on electric corsets and belts marketed for health benefits. It discusses the cultural fascination with electricity...
Jeweller Samuel Mee explores the historical significance of jewellery, highlighting key pieces such as the Pope's Ring of the Fisherman, Tutankhamun's funerary mask, and the Iron Crown of Lombardy. He discusses how jewellery has s...
The blog post explores the history and symbolism of the unicorn, tracing its origins from the Indus Valley around 2000 BC to its prominence in medieval Europe. Initially depicted as a wild creature, the unicorn's image evolved thr...
The post explores the historical origins of the Hundred Years' War between England and France, detailing the feudal conflicts, political marriages, and territorial disputes that led to the war. It highlights key figures such as He...
In this interview, historian and author Victoria Panton Bacon discusses her passion for writing about the Second World War, inspired by her grandfather's memoir. She shares insights into her new children's book, 'Their Second Worl...
King John's tumultuous reign is marked by territorial losses, the signing of the Magna Carta, and the enduring mystery of his lost Crown Jewels in the Wash.
The blog post explores the history of Pontefract Castle in Yorkshire, detailing its significance during the medieval period, its construction following the Norman Conquest, and its role in royal conflicts, including the English Ci...
The year 536 AD is considered one of the worst years in human history due to a volcanic eruption that led to a significant reduction in global temperature, famine, and plague. The impact was felt across the world, leading to the c...
The text discusses the Catholic Church's response to the Reformation, focusing on the use of art during the Counter-Reformation. It explains how the Church used art to reassert its identity and lure people back to Catholicism, and...
The text discusses the role of court jesters in the medieval period, explaining the different types of jesters, their tasks, and their importance in providing entertainment and relief during a harsh and unpredictable era.
The text is a book review of 'Lionessheart' by Catherine Hanley, a biography of Joanna Plantagenet, seventh child of Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine. The book is an exhilarating retelling of Joanna's life, her marriag...
The text discusses the historical artefact Liber Manualis, written by Dhuoda in the ninth century, which provides insight into politics, religion, and education of the time. It details Dhuoda's life, marriage to Bernard, and the p...
0Just History Posts in 2025
2025-01-12 • social media blogging history
The author reflects on the past year of their blog, discussing the decrease in posts but increase in views. They detail the challenges of balancing writing, social media, and personal life, and the changing landscape of social med...
Trưng Trắc and her sister, Trưng Nhị, were Vietnamese noblewomen who led a revolt against the Chinese in the first century AD, establishing an independent territory which they ruled over for three years. They were the first female...
The text is an interview with historical author Emily Murdoch Perkins, discussing her transition from historical fiction to non-fiction, her inspiration for writing, and her upcoming book Regina: The Queens Who Could Have Been. Sh...
0Women in the Middle Ages
2024-08-25 • book history medieval history and clothing art
The author announces the release of her third history book, Women in the Middle Ages, which focuses on the lives of women in medieval Europe. The book is illustrated with contemporary artwork and aims to provide a fuller picture o...
The text is about Margaret More Roper, a Tudor scholar and writer, and her life and achievements. It discusses her upbringing, education, translations, and her support for her father, Sir Thomas More, during his imprisonment and e...
The text is a detailed history of the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, a stunning medieval marvel constructed in the 13th century. It covers the architectural design, the history of Louis IX of France, the construction, the decorations, ...
The text is a book review of 'I, Christine' by Marcia Maxwell, a historical fiction novel about the life of Christine de Pisan, the first woman to have earned a living as a professional writer in medieval Europe. The reviewer prai...
Ari Ryan, a medieval reenactor and living historian, discusses his passion for medieval history, the appeal of reenacting, and his ambitious project to create a medieval village in the US. He shares his website as a resource for t...
The text discusses the witch hunts in Trier, Germany during the 1580s and 1590s, which are considered to be the largest in Europe. It describes the religious and social context of the time, the role of Archbishop Johann von Schöne...