History in the Making

Category: Blogmas 2025

Festive Royal Fashion History

Festive Royal Fashion History

I was able to see many exhibitions on my London 2025 trip. Normally I see a lot of fashion history focused exhibitions with a lot of garments; however, this trip leaned more towards jewellery (like Cartier)and painting. I still was able to catch some fantastic […]

The History of Christmas Trees

The History of Christmas Trees

Christmas trees have made a resurgence in 2020. Yes, they are always popular for the holiday season, but given 2020, people are returning to old traditions. (And anyone who normally forewent putting up a tree because they weren’t at home during the holidays probably is […]

Marie Antoinette Style Exhibition Book

Marie Antoinette Style Exhibition Book

Earlier in Blogmas 2025, I shared my thoughts on the Marie Antoinette Style exhibition. It is quite possibly the best exhibition I’ve ever seen, combining the most sumptuous portraits, incredible historic items, and creative staging for a feast for the eyes and brain. (It just […]

Jane Austen’s Grave

Jane Austen’s Grave

Today, 250 years ago, Jane Austen was born. The seventh child of George and Cassandra Austen, Jane would go on to become one of the most celebrated English-language novelists of all time. Her six novels are widely beloved, with each drawing in a distinct group […]

Edwardians: Age of Elegance Review

Edwardians: Age of Elegance Review

I shared a couple of weeks ago my thoughts on the Marie Antoinette Style exhibition at the V&A. It may just be one of my favourite exhibitions that I’ve ever seen, with so many incredible pieces and such creativity in the staging. However, there is […]