• Historical

    The Hidden History of Queer 18th Century London

    On the Georgian Era's 'Molly houses', meant to be safe spaces for gay men, but often enough a target for raids and blackmail

    January 9, 2025  By A.J. West
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    Historical Crime Novels Featuring Agatha Christie Vibes

    Fiona Davis recommends works that "incorporate Christie’s signature moves and...keep you on the edge for the entire ride"

    January 8, 2025  By Fiona Davis
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    Why We Tell The Same Stories Over and Over Again (And Get Something Different Each Time)

    On interpretation, familiarity, and the rich potential waiting in the wings.

    January 7, 2025  By Isa Arsén
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    Ike’s Girls: America’s First Women’s Expeditionary Force

    Kristi Jones on the forgotten stories of women who served in combat theaters during WWII.

    December 16, 2024  By Kristi Jones
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    Let's Not Forget Charles Dickens's Other Christmas Ghost Stories!

    He loved writing these. There are very many.

    December 11, 2024  By Olivia Rutigliano
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    8 Books about Women Keeping Secrets

    "The thing about secrets—especially in novels—is that they always come out eventually..."

    December 2, 2024  By Midge Raymond
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    Researching the Historical Mystery Setting, or, The Importance of a Site Visit

    Exploring your setting IRL is the best way to get the details right—and the local experts on your side

    November 22, 2024  By Clara McKenna
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    Jacquie Pham On Historical Fiction, Colonialism, and "the Many Imbalances that Wealth, Gender, and Power Wield."

    Jenny Bartoy talks with the debut novelist about her new book set in 1920s Saigon and the resonances between past and present

    November 13, 2024  By Jenny Bartoy
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    7 Historical Mysteries Where Political Intrigue Fuels the Plot

    Celeste Connally on the great plots and schemes of history (and historical fiction).

    November 13, 2024  By Celeste Connally
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    Victimhood or Empowerment: The Two Faces of Female Criminality

    "Why we need to see criminal women through the lenses of desperation or empowerment is the more fascinating question to me. What does this say about us?"

    November 7, 2024  By Clare Whitfield
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