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Davy’s Pub in the 1916 Easter Rising: Pints and Patriots
Davy’s Pub in the 1916 Easter Rising: Pints and Patriots
The Easter Rising of 1916 was a pivotal moment in Ireland’s struggle for independence. During this insurrection, rebel forces strategically…
Mariah Torsney
Sep 22
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
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