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Snow
Hunters in the Snow (Winter) by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, 1565Winter Landscape with Ice Skaters by Hendrick Avercamp, ca 1608Megalith Grave near Vordingborg in Winter by Johan Christian Dahl, between...
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Mary Henrietta Stuart, The First Princess Royal
Princess Royal is the customary title given to the eldest daughter of the British monarch. It was first bestowed, in 1642, on Princess Mary Henrietta Stuart, the eldest daughter of King Charles I and...
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15 Minutes With Imogen Robertson
For the first installement of the "15 Minutes With" series of 2015, I'm very pleased to introduce you to Imogen Robertson. An ex TV director turned historical novelist, Imogen read Russian and German...
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Making Fun Of Napoleon
There was no love lost between the English and Napoleon. In the years between the Corsican's rise to power and his exile at St Helena, the English mercilessly made fun of him in lots of satirical...
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Books Reviews: The Art Of Social Media, Living Well Spending Less, Leading...
Hello everyone,it's once again time for some reviews. Here we go:The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users by Guy Kawasaki and Peg FitzpatrickSocial media has become a must-have for brands,...
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Pouf Aux Insurgents
Madame Bertin's creations were often inspired by contemporary political events. Here's an example:At the end of 1777 the hair was dressed in the fashion called The Insurgents. "It was," says the...
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Henrietta Knight, Baroness Luxborough
Henrietta St John was the only daughter of Henry, viscount St. John, and his second wife, Angelica Magdalena, daughter of Georges Pillesary, treasurer-general of the marines, and superintendent of the...
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Movie Review: Lost In Austen
WARNING: THE REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERSI am a stickler for accuracy. That's especially true when it comes to movies taken from or inspired by my favourite books, such as Pride & Prejudice. That's why...
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Marie Antoinette's Adopted Children
Marie Antoinette loved children. She couldn't wait to have a bunch of her own, and the lack of intimacy, and therefore children, in her marriage must have been very hard for her to bear. But she found...
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Book Reviews: The Magician's Lie, The Kennedy Wives, Van Gogh A Power...
Hello everyone,ready for this week's reviews? Read on:The Magician's Lie by Greer MacallisterElizabeth Arden is the most famous female illusionist of her day. Her most notorious trick? Sawing a man in...
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The Execution of Louis XVI
On this day in 1793, King Louis XVI went to his death. He was accompanied by his confessor, the Abbe Edgeworth. Here's his account of the execution:"The King, finding himself seated in the carriage,...
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Pauline Fourès, Napoleon's First Mistress
During the first years of their marriage, an infatuated Napoleon constantly begged his wife to accompany him on campaign trips, be they in the lively city of Milan or the unforgivable deserts of Egypt....
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Interview With Greer Macallister, Author Of The Magician's Lie
It's a great pleasure today that I welcome to HAOT Greer Macallister, the author of The Magician's Lie. Raised in the Midwest but now living on the East Coast with her family, Macallister is a poet,...
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5 Fashion Trends Inspired By The French Revolution
Once the Terror was finally over, the survivors felt the need to celebrate and live life to the full. The following years were marked by an outbreak of luxury, decadence, and even silliness. But the...
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Book Reviews: The Financially Confident Woman, The Self-made Billionaire...
Hello everyone,are you wondering what I've been reading recently? Read on: The Financially Confident Woman: What You Need to Know to Take Charge of Your Money by Mary HuntLike most women, Mary Hunt was...
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Twenty Hints To Strangers On Their First Arrival In Paris 1830
Before travelling abroad, it is always good to do your research. That way, you'll be sure to see everything worthy of a visit, avoid unnecessary trouble, and know what to do should you have any...
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Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany
After giving birth to seven children, Queen Victoria didn't look forward to go through all that pain again. So, when on 7 April 1853 she went into labour again and her doctor suggested the use of...
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Women Reading Letters
Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window by Johannes Vermeer, 1657Woman Reading a Letter by Gabriël Metsu, mid-1660sAn Elegantly Dressed Lady Seated at a Table, Reading a Letter by Pierre-Alexandre...
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The Mystery Of The Cottingley Fairies
It is hard to believe that the man who gave the world the smartest, most rational detective of all times could be taken in by an hoax. But that's exactly what happened to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and...
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Book Reviews: Doable, Brave Girls, Always In Fashion, & Second Chance
Hello everyone,here's what I've been reading lately. Enjoy!Doable: The Girls' Guide to Accomplishing Just About Anything by Deborah ReberEvery teenage girl has ambition, goals and dreams they'd like to...
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