When people are looking historic towns to visit in Wales, they automatically think of places like Caernarfon and Conwy with their imposing castles in North Wales, or the picturesque towns of Chepstow and Monmouth in South Wales. But I’m going to let you in on a secret – I think the best historic towns are... Read the Post The post 8 Historic Towns In Mid Wales You Should Visit Right Now appeared first on Hisdoryan ..read more

If there is one thing New Orleans is famous for – it’s MARDI GRAS! The world’s largest party, Mardi Gras happens every year starting on Twelfth Night (Jan 6th) and culminating on Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. However, you can channel that Mardi Gras feeling all year round by visiting one of these... Read the Post The post 3 Must See Mardi Gras Museums In New Orleans appeared first on Hisdoryan ..read more

Netflix have already had a strong showing so far in 2023 with their original period dramas. We kicked off 2023 with the return of Vikings: Valhalla (one of the series I was most looking forward to watching this year) and the gorgeously gothic The Pale Blue Eye starring Christian Bale as a veteran detective who... Read the Post The post 4 New Period Dramas To Watch On Netflix This Spring 2023 appeared first on Hisdoryan ..read more

AD In 1838, a young woman was given a diary on her wedding day. Collecting snippets of fabric from a range of garments she carefully annotated each one, creating a unique record of her life and times. Her name was Mrs Anne Sykes. Nearly two hundred years later, the diary fell into the hands of... Read the Post The post The Dress Diary of Mrs Anne Sykes – Review appeared first on Hisdoryan ..read more

Looking for a truly unique historical holiday? Then you may not need to look no further than your local church! Last year, Champing ™ – aka camping in churches – came to Wales and I simply had to book a stay as part of my holiday to North Wales last September. Now, as people start... Read the Post The post Champing at St Dona’s Church, Llanddona appeared first on Hisdoryan ..read more

AD Long time followers of the blog will know I like to get out and explore historical sites – it really makes history come alive! And I simply LOVE visiting historical places that have Tudor links! As well as visiting stately houses such as Coughton Court, Charlecote Park and the infamous Harvington Hall with its... Read the Post The post Tudor Places Magazine – Review appeared first on Hisdoryan ..read more

After a bumper period drama year in 2022, there are lots of new period dramas coming up in 2023 which I want to watch. This post is just my personal pick of new period dramas that I am most looking forward to in 2023 – if you want to see the full list of what... Read the Post The post 15 New Period Dramas I Can’t Wait To Watch In 2023 appeared first on Hisdoryan ..read more

It’s always nice to start off a new year with something to look forward to – I love to have LOTS of historical exhibitions in the diary for the year ahead, and 2023 is no exception! These are the top 10 history exhibitions in 2023 that I will be booking tickets for! BBC100 In Wales... Read the Post The post 10 Exhibitions in 2023 You Must See appeared first on Hisdoryan ..read more

You can count on the festive season to serve us fresh, new period dramas and Christmas 2022 is no exception. So here’s my seasonal guide to ALL the new period dramas and Christmas specials you can watch on British TV this year. 23rd December All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special – Channel 5 –... Read the Post The post New Period Dramas To Watch This Christmas 2022 appeared first on Hisdoryan ..read more

AD Who agrees with me that there is NOTHING like the feeling that comes with a brand, new notebook?! It’s the promise and the potential that comes with a notebook that gets me. It’s not just a blank book, full of blank pages – it’s literally a fresh chapter, ready for opportunities and exciting plans,... Read the Post The post AD – The Portrait Diaries – Art History Notebooks For Your Old Soul appeared first on Hisdoryan ..read more