Tag Archives: Early Modern

16th December 1631: Vesuvius erupts again

Posted on December 16, 2017 by readinghistory

by Prof Paul Davies Everyone knows the story of Mount Vesuvius and its destruction of Pompeii (79 CE), which remained hidden from the world until its rediscovery in the eighteenth century. Far less familiar is the volcano’s later eruption of … Continue reading →

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History Talking: Series 1

Posted on September 25, 2017 by readinghistory

Lancelot in conversation with a lady who is holding a small black and white dog. British Library MS. Royal 4 E.iii, fol. 146r. History Talking: Series 1 Presented by Dr Ruth Salter, produced by Dr Richard Blakemore.

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Amsterdam Conference

Posted on September 20, 2017 by readinghistory

by Dr Richard Blakemore At the end of June, I attended a conference in Amsterdam to mark the 350th anniversary of the Dutch navy’s raid on Chatham dockyard in 1667. The raid is most famous for the Dutch capture of … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2016: Indulgent Georgian Drinking (Chocolate Wine)

Posted on December 16, 2016 by readinghistory

by Dr Ruth Salter There are many indulgent foods that are synonymous with Christmas today, but two of the key ones must surely be chocolate and alcohol.  True, the turkey and its trimmings are Christmas classics, but it’s those festive … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2016: The History of the Humble Mince Pie

Posted on December 12, 2016 by readinghistory

by Prof Helen Parish Some 400 million mince pies are consumed in the UK every year. A large number of them are left at the foot of chimneys around the world in anticipation of a visit from Santa Claus, but … Continue reading →

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