History in the Making

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Summer 2026 Hiatus

Summer 2026 Hiatus

Long time, no see, friends! I am here to apologise and update everyone. As some of you may have noticed, I somewhat disappeared around the middle of March. I wanted to explain what happened, where you can find me, and what my plans are. 

My Tips for Visiting Windsor Castle

My Tips for Visiting Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle is the largest occupied castle in the world, and I believe the oldest continuously occupied castle in the world. King Henry I was the first monarch to live at the castle, with every subsequent English/British monarch living there. It is actually one of […]

Book Bite: The Crown’s Silence by Dr. Brooke N. Newman

Book Bite: The Crown’s Silence by Dr. Brooke N. Newman

Books covering royal history are regularly published. We get biographies, we get a new lens on a reign, we explore a dynasty through a lesser-known figure. However, we often get a new book that makes you stop in your tracks. In my undergraduate degree, my […]

Climbing the Dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral

Climbing the Dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral

On my November 2025 London trip, I was able to cross a lot of items off of my bucket list. (Touring the East Wing of Buckingham Palace is absolutely up there.) However, revisiting some places was also on my to-do list, including St. Paul’s. When […]

Visiting Winchester Cathedral

Visiting Winchester Cathedral

Every time I am in the UK, I try to visit another cathedral (or abbey or chapel, whatever they have chosen to name it…). Not only do I find cathedrals to be fascinating, they are also incredibly peaceful- it is nice to have a moment […]