Mariah TorsneyinRoseleighDavy’s Pub in the 1916 Easter Rising: Pints and PatriotsThe Easter Rising of 1916 was a pivotal moment in Ireland’s struggle for independence. During this insurrection, rebel forces strategically…Sep 23Sep 23
Mariah TorsneyinRoseleighThe Charity Mat in WWI UK: A Cultural LifelineDuring World War I, Britain faced the immense challenges of maintaining morale and supporting the war effort on multiple fronts. One of the…Sep 9Sep 9
Mariah TorsneyinRoseleighThe Swastika Laundry: From Prosperity to ControversyThe Swastika Laundry, a once-thriving business, remains an interesting footnote in history. The company used an ancient symbol, but the…Aug 26Aug 26
Mariah TorsneyinRoseleighKhaki Fever in World War I: A Historical PerspectiveDuring World War I, Britain witnessed a cultural phenomenon known as “Khaki Fever.” It was characterized by a surge of romantic and sexual…Aug 191Aug 191
Mariah TorsneyinRoseleighIrish Catholic Easter Traditions and “Roseleigh”Easter, a cornerstone of the Christian liturgical calendar, holds profound significance for Irish Catholics. Irish Catholics in Ireland…Aug 12Aug 12
Mariah TorsneyinRoseleighThe Tatler’s Role and Influence During World War IThe Tatler, a British magazine established in 1901, became a cultural touchstone during World War I. Its role extended beyond mere…Aug 5Aug 5
Mariah TorsneyinRoseleighSpiritualism’s Rise During WWI: Ghosts from the TrenchesIn the early 20th century British history is marked by a notable surge in interest in spiritualism and the occult, especially during and…Jul 29Jul 29
Mariah TorsneyinRoseleighThe Battle of Messines: Underground Mines and Frontline HeroesThe Battle of Messines, which took place from June 7 to June 14, 1917, remains one of the most strategically significant and emotionally…Jul 22Jul 22
Mariah TorsneyinRoseleighFood Shortage Recipes: Culinary Adaptations in WWI BritainWorld War I (1914–1918) brought unprecedented challenges to the British home front, with food shortages being one of the most pervasive…Jul 15Jul 15
Mariah TorsneyinRoseleighAlice Wheeldon: Activism, Persecution, and LegacyAlice Wheeldon was an anti-war activist, socialist, and feminist who important to British history, and who appears in my historical novel…Jul 8Jul 8