The Artful HistorianFlora, Fauna and Folklore: Exploring Ancient WoodlandsA recent trip to Fairy Glen reminded me why we need to protect local natureSep 3Sep 3
The Artful HistorianWhat’s so great about a Roman oil lamp?My unending interest in a seemingly simple objectAug 271Aug 271
The Artful Historian100 Years of Horticulture: The Southport Flower ShowLooking back at the history of the event and reviewing this year’s entriesAug 201Aug 201
The Artful HistorianI Need to Look at Paintings LongerHow writing audio descriptions for artworks made me see what I was missingAug 1319Aug 1319
The Artful HistorianinTeatime HistoryThe Statue of Zeus at OlympiaThe giant gold and ivory wonder of the ancient worldAug 86Aug 86
The Artful HistorianWhat happened in Southport?The far-right have used my hometown’s pain to further their agenda, but residents just want peaceAug 11Aug 11
The Artful HistorianThe Downfall of the Medici Smuggling RingHow a car crash in Italy led to the uncovering of illegal artefacts in the US’s most prestigious museumsJul 253Jul 253
The Artful Historian10 Van Gogh Paintings You’ve Probably Never SeenThese paintings are every bit as special as Sunflowers but nowhere near as famousJul 1638Jul 1638
The Artful HistorianCapturing Girlhood Through Time: Laura Theresa Alma-TademaThis artist’s work will feel ageless to many viewersJul 97Jul 97
The Artful Historian10 Lesser Known Treasures of Amsterdam’s RijksmuseumThe gallery of 8,000 artworks has a lot to shareJul 27Jul 27