For anyone who is new to the blog, I am a historian who is also a royalist, meaning that I try my hardest to visit pretty much every royal palace possible. Kensington Palace, Holyroodhouse, and Hampton Court Palace are all places I have had the good fortune […]

When I lived in Dublin for my MA, I was able to visit my cousin who lives outside of London. She is not terribly far from St. Albans, and was an absolutely lovely hostess who let me linger and stare at old historical things for […]

In honour of The Crown, this week’s Travel Thursday is all about the home of the Queen herself, Buckingham Palace. While you may sneak a peek inside if you happen to be visiting London during a few key weeks when the State Rooms are actually open, […]

In the summer of 2013, I was finishing up my MA in Early Irish History. My supervisor was wonderful, and actually found me a place on a panel at the Leeds Medieval Congress. Although I have a non-academic job, presenting at Leeds is still one […]

Hampton Court Palace is one of those places that I think everyone should visit at least once in their life! Much of what happened there had a ripple effect on the English church and much of English history going forward! Although I think not as […]