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Histories

Andrew Chapman, Paul Lenz

Regular stories from the hidden corners of history. Histories uses the words of those who were there; The History of Things explores everyday objects. Paying subscribers can access extra articles, ebooks and bonus material.

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Latest Issues

Recent posts by this newsletter. Browse the email archive.

Our favourite historical discoveries, 2024

We thought that we would end this year by sharing ten things we learned while researching our pieces that particularly interested, surprised and/or intrigued us…

2 months ago
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A history of… Christmas trees

We have a short, extra, festive, post this week which I hope you enjoy before we share, on 27th December, our list of ten most surprising and/or interesting things we discovered while researching these pieces over the course of 2024.

2 months ago
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A Christmas ghost, 1716

Before we start this week’s spooky story… If you have been watching the BBC’s adaptation of the last part of Hilary Mantel’s series about Thomas Cromwell, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, I’m offering Histories readers 20% off my book T...

2 months ago
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A history of… showers

Regular readers of these pieces may be forgiven for thinking that when seeking inspiration for what to write about I simply take a look around my bathroom. After all, I have written pieces about shampoo, toothbrushes, deodorant and toilet p...

2 months ago
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Authors

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  • Andrew Chapman

    Writer, walker, nonfic book publishing consultant and history magazine editor

  • Paul Lenz

    I am someone who is overwhelmed with curiosity about the history of everyday objects

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