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The Charity Mat in WWI UK: A Cultural Lifeline
The Charity Mat in WWI UK: A Cultural Lifeline
During World War I, Britain faced the immense challenges of maintaining morale and supporting the war effort on multiple fronts. One of the…
Mariah Torsney
Sep 8
The Swastika Laundry: From Prosperity to Controversy
The Swastika Laundry: From Prosperity to Controversy
The Swastika Laundry, a once-thriving business, remains an interesting footnote in history. The company used an ancient symbol, but the…
Mariah Torsney
Aug 25
Khaki Fever in World War I: A Historical Perspective
Khaki Fever in World War I: A Historical Perspective
During World War I, Britain witnessed a cultural phenomenon known as “Khaki Fever.” It was characterized by a surge of romantic and sexual…
Mariah Torsney
Aug 18
Irish Catholic Easter Traditions and “Roseleigh”
Irish Catholic Easter Traditions and “Roseleigh”
Easter, a cornerstone of the Christian liturgical calendar, holds profound significance for Irish Catholics. Irish Catholics in Ireland…
Mariah Torsney
Aug 11
The Tatler’s Role and Influence During World War I
The Tatler’s Role and Influence During World War I
The Tatler, a British magazine established in 1901, became a cultural touchstone during World War I. Its role extended beyond mere…
Mariah Torsney
Aug 4
Spiritualism’s Rise During WWI: Ghosts from the Trenches
Spiritualism’s Rise During WWI: Ghosts from the Trenches
In the early 20th century British history is marked by a notable surge in interest in spiritualism and the occult, especially during and…
Mariah Torsney
Jul 28
The Battle of Messines: Underground Mines and Frontline Heroes
The Battle of Messines: Underground Mines and Frontline Heroes
The Battle of Messines, which took place from June 7 to June 14, 1917, remains one of the most strategically significant and emotionally…
Mariah Torsney
Jul 21
Food Shortage Recipes: Culinary Adaptations in WWI Britain
Food Shortage Recipes: Culinary Adaptations in WWI Britain
World War I (1914–1918) brought unprecedented challenges to the British home front, with food shortages being one of the most pervasive…
Mariah Torsney
Jul 14
Alice Wheeldon: Activism, Persecution, and Legacy
Alice Wheeldon: Activism, Persecution, and Legacy
Alice Wheeldon was an anti-war activist, socialist, and feminist who important to British history, and who appears in my historical novel…
Mariah Torsney
Jul 7
From Pit Ponies to Elephants: Animals of Britain’s WWI Home Front
From Pit Ponies to Elephants: Animals of Britain’s WWI Home Front
During World War I, the British home front experienced the extensive requisitioning of animals to support the war effort. This practice…
Mariah Torsney
Jun 30
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