Katie - The Creative Historian
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Tea addict. History blogger for my sins. QPR fan for my bigger sins. Selling geeky history stuff. Author of 30 Women in History. She/Her.
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The Creative Historian is a unique history blog and shop, specialising in gifts for history lovers, archaeologists, and everyone in between.
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What history books are you looking forward to reading in 2026? They can be any topic, historical fiction or nonfiction.
If you are an author/historian who wants to share information about your books being published next year, please do so.
If you are an author/historian who wants to share information about your books being published next year, please do so.
December 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
What history books are you looking forward to reading in 2026? They can be any topic, historical fiction or nonfiction.
If you are an author/historian who wants to share information about your books being published next year, please do so.
If you are an author/historian who wants to share information about your books being published next year, please do so.
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"I can't afford to support my favorite author right now, I—"
Reviews.
Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.)
Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!
Reviews.
Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.)
Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!
December 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
"I can't afford to support my favorite author right now, I—"
Reviews.
Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.)
Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!
Reviews.
Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.)
Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!
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SKULL OF THOMAS AQUINAS: TAKE A LEFT NOW
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
'Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas being transported to Fossanova Abbey.'
Photograph by Daniel Ibanez
Photograph by Daniel Ibanez
December 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
SKULL OF THOMAS AQUINAS: TAKE A LEFT NOW
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
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Trying to find a maker of interesting kits for children - would be a present for a small girl aged 5 but very good at making and colouring. Thinking of a little toy shop or house to make, paper or wood. I got her a theatre before along those lines and she loved it. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks!
December 9, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Trying to find a maker of interesting kits for children - would be a present for a small girl aged 5 but very good at making and colouring. Thinking of a little toy shop or house to make, paper or wood. I got her a theatre before along those lines and she loved it. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks!
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✨From the archives: St Mary’s, Breamore in Hampshire, is one of the most complete late Anglo-Saxon churches we have — a building that’s held its ground for over a millennium. Here I photographed it with the Elizabethan Breamore House behind it, two eras folded into one view.
December 9, 2025 at 7:44 AM
✨From the archives: St Mary’s, Breamore in Hampshire, is one of the most complete late Anglo-Saxon churches we have — a building that’s held its ground for over a millennium. Here I photographed it with the Elizabethan Breamore House behind it, two eras folded into one view.
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We don’t do court reports, especially when it comes to violent crime, but there’s always an exception.
December 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We don’t do court reports, especially when it comes to violent crime, but there’s always an exception.
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Folks might not know a lot of people are getting *very* upset that the materials they request are not available in the libraries/archives they're requesting from.
We're getting lots here at the Library of Virginia: requests of documents likely surfaced by large language models that *do not exist*.
We're getting lots here at the Library of Virginia: requests of documents likely surfaced by large language models that *do not exist*.
I wish a notice like this wasn't necessary.
www.icrc.org/en/article/i...
www.icrc.org/en/article/i...
Important notice: AI-generated archival references
www.icrc.org
December 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Folks might not know a lot of people are getting *very* upset that the materials they request are not available in the libraries/archives they're requesting from.
We're getting lots here at the Library of Virginia: requests of documents likely surfaced by large language models that *do not exist*.
We're getting lots here at the Library of Virginia: requests of documents likely surfaced by large language models that *do not exist*.
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War memorial plaque. St. John the Baptist Church, Finchingfield, Essex. Commemorating Lieutenant Thomas Oliver Ruggles-Brise of the Grenadier Guards. Fought at the Battle of Caen. Reported missing, presumed killed, 18th July 1944. Second World War. #LestWeForget
December 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
War memorial plaque. St. John the Baptist Church, Finchingfield, Essex. Commemorating Lieutenant Thomas Oliver Ruggles-Brise of the Grenadier Guards. Fought at the Battle of Caen. Reported missing, presumed killed, 18th July 1944. Second World War. #LestWeForget
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I guess this is a normal thing for an otter to worry about?
December 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I guess this is a normal thing for an otter to worry about?
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And also, life is not supposed to be *permanently* stressful. We're adapted to short periods of stress. If you maintain that kind of thing for weeks, let alone months or years, with no respite or hope, that's putting people into PTSD territory.
Right, but is it that we’re “forgotten life can be stressful” or is it that neoliberal capitalism doesn’t allow us to have natural, normal reactions to stress, so we seek treatment? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Life being stressful is not an illness' - GPs on mental health over-diagnosis
Hundreds of GPs in England tell the BBC they are also worried about a lack of help for patients.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 9:52 AM
And also, life is not supposed to be *permanently* stressful. We're adapted to short periods of stress. If you maintain that kind of thing for weeks, let alone months or years, with no respite or hope, that's putting people into PTSD territory.
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political science
Found when sorting an old drive. I still, very occasionally, say 'not many badgers in the House of Lords' and this is why:
December 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM
political science
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There's not long left to apply for this role with us!
Head to the link below for more information.
jobs.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/job_detail/336539/
Head to the link below for more information.
jobs.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/job_detail/336539/
December 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
There's not long left to apply for this role with us!
Head to the link below for more information.
jobs.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/job_detail/336539/
Head to the link below for more information.
jobs.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/job_detail/336539/
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The National Archives are hiring a Poor Law Research Assistant (39k for 2 years) working on Paul Carter's AHRC project on poverty/welfare in Wales, 1834-1930. Deadline 16 Dec.
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
Quick Check Needed
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk
December 6, 2025 at 9:11 AM
The National Archives are hiring a Poor Law Research Assistant (39k for 2 years) working on Paul Carter's AHRC project on poverty/welfare in Wales, 1834-1930. Deadline 16 Dec.
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
Going to repost myself since its #smallbusinesssaturday
If you're still looking for some history or archaeology gifts then there's badges, stickers, cards and vintage books all available in my shop! creativehistorian.co.uk/ourshop
December 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Going to repost myself since its #smallbusinesssaturday
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Brings me joy to see another queer pin maker doing so well. Check out Robin’s work for some cute little Christmas gifts.
On November 17th last year I sold my first enamel pin badge at canopyrobin.etsy.com in an attempt to create a new stream of income that might eventually cover the expenses of trans healthcare instead of perpetual GoFundMes 🏳️⚧️
As we approach the anniversary, I'm going to celebrate one design each day
As we approach the anniversary, I'm going to celebrate one design each day
December 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Brings me joy to see another queer pin maker doing so well. Check out Robin’s work for some cute little Christmas gifts.
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Can’t believe the BBC broadcast hardcore pornography now, because I’ve just seen Gianni Infantino rimming Donald Trump on live tv
December 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Can’t believe the BBC broadcast hardcore pornography now, because I’ve just seen Gianni Infantino rimming Donald Trump on live tv
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Cruelty is anhedonic. It rarely delivers the euphoria promised because, in the abstract, what feels righteous and joyful inevitably reveals itself to be sordid and small. Then it's "No not like that". "No not enough". "No the real battle, the forever war to make this feel good starts now". Forever.
Note how these awful people are getting exactly the exclusions of children that they demanded and *that still isn’t enough for them*: they demand everyone be delighted about it and kiss their arses for being brilliant.
December 4, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Cruelty is anhedonic. It rarely delivers the euphoria promised because, in the abstract, what feels righteous and joyful inevitably reveals itself to be sordid and small. Then it's "No not like that". "No not enough". "No the real battle, the forever war to make this feel good starts now". Forever.
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Thinking of the student Mary Young who 106 years ago today 'said "shan't" under [her] breath when told to repeat poor work'.
December 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Thinking of the student Mary Young who 106 years ago today 'said "shan't" under [her] breath when told to repeat poor work'.
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All I want for Christmas is for the worst people in the world to experience some consequences
December 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
All I want for Christmas is for the worst people in the world to experience some consequences
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🌲 THE BIG CHRISTMAS GIFT THREAD! 🌲
If you are a creator or small shop/business, reply to this post with:
- pics and a brief description of what you do (don't forget the alt text!)
- a link or details on how people can buy
I will boost you!
Everyone else: buy the cool things! Repost this post! ⛄
If you are a creator or small shop/business, reply to this post with:
- pics and a brief description of what you do (don't forget the alt text!)
- a link or details on how people can buy
I will boost you!
Everyone else: buy the cool things! Repost this post! ⛄
December 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM
🌲 THE BIG CHRISTMAS GIFT THREAD! 🌲
If you are a creator or small shop/business, reply to this post with:
- pics and a brief description of what you do (don't forget the alt text!)
- a link or details on how people can buy
I will boost you!
Everyone else: buy the cool things! Repost this post! ⛄
If you are a creator or small shop/business, reply to this post with:
- pics and a brief description of what you do (don't forget the alt text!)
- a link or details on how people can buy
I will boost you!
Everyone else: buy the cool things! Repost this post! ⛄
If you're still looking for some history or archaeology gifts then there's badges, stickers, cards and vintage books all available in my shop! creativehistorian.co.uk/ourshop
December 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
If you're still looking for some history or archaeology gifts then there's badges, stickers, cards and vintage books all available in my shop! creativehistorian.co.uk/ourshop
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so what are we saying here. 12 year old trans girls are terrifying sick predators who can't be trusted to learn to sew or tie knots or do community work in the company of 12 year old cis girls. is that what we're saying, as a country. is this the logic we're operating on.
December 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
so what are we saying here. 12 year old trans girls are terrifying sick predators who can't be trusted to learn to sew or tie knots or do community work in the company of 12 year old cis girls. is that what we're saying, as a country. is this the logic we're operating on.
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Why is alt text so hard to use and why is it such a big ask that you use it?
Kindness is the only currency that isn't imaginary, why don't you spend some.
Kindness is the only currency that isn't imaginary, why don't you spend some.
December 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Why is alt text so hard to use and why is it such a big ask that you use it?
Kindness is the only currency that isn't imaginary, why don't you spend some.
Kindness is the only currency that isn't imaginary, why don't you spend some.
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Do you notice how this is worse than what’s happening in Trump’s America? Because we are in some ways much further down the extremist radicalisation spiral, because Britain is dominated by the English-speaking world’s most toxic and hateful media outlets, and by fuck those people get what they want.
December 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Do you notice how this is worse than what’s happening in Trump’s America? Because we are in some ways much further down the extremist radicalisation spiral, because Britain is dominated by the English-speaking world’s most toxic and hateful media outlets, and by fuck those people get what they want.
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Last year we received a new deposit of a cuttings book from the First World War, compiled by Lady Julia Inglefield of Beaconsfield. This book covers her work in caring for Belgian refugees and finding them employment in the local lacemaking industry.
December 2, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Last year we received a new deposit of a cuttings book from the First World War, compiled by Lady Julia Inglefield of Beaconsfield. This book covers her work in caring for Belgian refugees and finding them employment in the local lacemaking industry.