As a devoted history lover, I have found a number of fantastic history-based podcasts over the years. Podcasts are a great way to learn about new eras, or to round out knowledge on favorite historical time periods. Read on for five of the best podcasts about history!
My curated list of the best historical fiction books is perfect for those who love history and literature. From ancient times to modern history, there’s something for everyone.
Lucky for us history lovers, there is no dearth of great historical fiction about Medieval England. As a history lover myself, I enjoy exploring this time period through the lens of fiction. From stories based on iconic figures and royalty to historical fiction about the plague and other calamities, historical fiction humanizes the past in remarkable ways. Here, I’ll be sharing some of the best historical fiction about Medieval England and early Renaissance.
Welcome to the March 2023 edition of my weekly Cats & Coffee’s Curated Content Series! This series features weekly short-form content round-ups of articles, videos, podcasts, and Instagram accounts that inspire and entertain me or make me think. In short, I find content that is worth your time so you don’t have to! This month’s Curated Content Series highlights include the return of Baby Yoda, a historical murder mystery, and some lovely Dark Academia book and coffee vibes.
Welcome to the September 2022 edition of my weekly Cats & Coffee’s Curated Content Series! This series features weekly short-form content round-ups of articles, videos, podcasts, and Instagram accounts that inspire and entertain me or make me think. In short, I find content that is worth your time so you don’t have to! This month’s Curated Content Series highlights include tips for getting a better night’s rest, a new 73 Questions video with Vogue, and an Instagram celebrating the world’s most beautiful libraries.
There are a few greats in the historical fiction world, and Alison Weir is certainly one of them. Weir is a British author and historian, focusing on English royal women. Largely, her work focuses on the Tudor dynasty. Writing both fiction and non-fiction, Weir creates well-rounded, robust characters out of what might otherwise simply seem like historical names. And Weir’s Six Tudor Queens series is no exception. I’ve devoured this series over the past few months and am eager to share about it here!
Royal Trivia: Your Guide to the Modern British Royal Family is a must-read for any royal enthusiast! Read my honest review of this recent book release here!
Lucy Worsley, British historian, author, curator, and television presenter, has a great new series for history lovers. In a series of hour-long episodes, Royal Myths and Secrets dispels historical exaggerations, manipulation, and mythology across the Continent. Learn more about this series and read up on my favorite episodes here!
Outlander fans, are you looking for a new favorite show to fill the time between seasons? Explore my guide of historical drama shows to watch if you love Outlander!
I’m a big fan of Audible, and have been a member on-and-off for a few years at this point. The Audible Plus Catalog is a newer benefit to the monthly membership, featuring a ton of audiobooks, podcasts, and Audible originals that you can listen to on top of your monthly credits. There are tons of great options in there, particularly in the history and non-fiction genre. Explore the best free history, non-fiction, and classic literature content from Audible Plus!
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