From ‘Pride and Prejudice’ to ‘Persuasion’: Can Jane Austen Survive the Millennium? Film & TV July 29, 2022 604
Channel 5’s Anne Boleyn – ‘Grumble all you like, this is how it’s going to be’ Film & TV June 12, 2021 681
His Dark Materials Book to Screen Analysis: Season 2 Episode 7 Æsahættr Film & TV December 31, 2020 743
His Dark Materials Book to Screen Analysis: Season 2 Episode 6 Malice Film & TV December 20, 2020 839
Unboxing The Studio Ghibli The Wind Rises Madman Limited Edition Box Set C S Hughes Film & TV December 20, 2014 5103
Grandpa Joe Is Not the Villain, You Are: Ableism, Classism, and Ageism in the Online Hatred of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’s Grandpa Joe Books June 8, 2026 152
From ‘Pride and Prejudice’ to ‘Persuasion’: Can Jane Austen Survive the Millennium? Film & TV July 29, 2022 604
From ‘Wicked Wife’ to ‘Insane Traitor’: The Continued Slander of Jane Boleyn History January 25, 2021 1269
His Dark Materials Book to Screen Analysis: Season 2 Episode 7 Æsahættr Film & TV December 31, 2020 743
His Dark Materials Book to Screen Analysis: Season 2 Episode 6 Malice Film & TV December 20, 2020 839
12 Things We’ve Learned About the History of Magic in North America Olga Hughes BooksHarry Potter March 14, 2016 3344
The Mythology of Jane Boleyn: Did Religion Come Between Jane and George? History October 24, 2022 484
The Mythology of Jane Boleyn: What was Jane and Anne Boleyn’s Relationship Like? History September 13, 2022 502
The Mythology of Jane Boleyn: Did Jane Attend a Protest for Princess Mary? History August 12, 2022 502
The Mythology of Jane Boleyn: Was Jane ‘Rewarded’ by Thomas Cromwell? Olga Hughes History August 28, 2022 552
Love Is A Dagger – In which we ponder whether for Shakespeare love is mere words, or an altogether more penetrating object. Shakespeare August 5, 2023 457
Who Was Shakespeare’s King Richard III? Part III: History and The Tragedy Shakespeare May 2, 2022 476
Who Was Shakespeare’s King Richard III? Part I: The Tudor Propaganda Myth Shakespeare April 30, 2022 476
Shakespeare’s ‘Merchant of Venice’ Why Shylock Is More Relevant Than Ever Shakespeare March 7, 2022 704
Who Was Shakespeare’s King Richard III? The Tragedy and Disability Olga Hughes Shakespeare May 1, 2022 431
Who Was Shakespeare’s King Richard III? Part III: History and The Tragedy Shakespeare May 2, 2022 476
Who Was Shakespeare’s King Richard III? Part I: The Tudor Propaganda Myth Shakespeare April 30, 2022 476
Richard III Short Film ‘Finding Richard’ Premieres at Cannes Film Festival Olga Hughes Film & TVRichard III May 18, 2014 3790
The Coronation of Richard III: Part III – Food, Glorious Food Pamela Furmidge May 20, 2020When the remains of Richard III were formally identified in 2012, it led to new discoveries about his life and...
A Christmas Feast In The Court of Richard III Olga Hughes December 23, 2016An oft-repeated excerpt from The Crowland Chronicle Continuations claims that the chronicler called the Christmas festivities at Richard III’s court...
Festive Marchpane by Claire Ridgway Olga Hughes December 16, 2016Marchpane by Claire Ridgway Marzipan, along with turrón, is one of the sweets sold traditionally at Christmas in Spain. Toledo...
A Tudor Fish Day Menu Olga Hughes March 27, 2016Austerity was not necessarily on the menu when it came to royal dining during Lent, even if meat was off...
Anne Boleyn’s Privy Kitchen Olga Hughes May 19, 2015After Cardinal Wolsey gave Hampton Court Palace to Henry VIII, Henry’s first improvement was to expand the palace kitchens. They...
