• The History Gossip: A Slice of Ye Olde Scandal for Every Day of the Year - Hardcover
The History Gossip: A Slice of Ye Olde Scandal for Every Day of the Year
The History Gossip: A Slice of Ye Olde Scandal for Every Day of the Year

    The History Gossip: A Slice of Ye Olde Scandal for Every Day of the Year - Hardcover

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    by Katie Kennedy (Author), Martin Hargreaves (Illustrator)

    In this exclusive book, Katie Kennedy of the hugely popular TikTok account @TheHistoryGossip delivers fascinating, witty, and salacious historical facts for every day of the year, proving that our shared histories are anything but boring.

    Sexy. Scandalous. Dodgy. If you were of the mind that history is boring, you haven't been paying attention. Meet Katie Kennedy, aka The History Gossip. Incorporating British slang and pop culture references and infused with her signature deadpan humor, Katie offers a delightful fusion of Drunk History and Horrible Histories, making learning about the past an absolute riot.

    From royals embroiled in love triangles to Victorians eating tapeworms for the banter, Katie carefully researches the past and delivers shocking and salacious historical facts for each day of the year. Just as informative as it is funny and entertaining, The History Gossip follows an "on this day in history" format with historical events arranged by month and date, and with quirky reference illustrations to help readers visualize the past.

    This compelling and raunchy read covers topics that range from Mary, Queen of Scots getting the chop (she was beheaded after she was found to be complicit in a plot to murder her cousin, Elizabeth I) to the curse surrounding King Tut's tomb (Lord Carnarvon died from an infected mosquito bite two months after visiting). So make yourself a cuppa if you fancy, and get ready to dive into the tales and stories that have made history so very absorbing and a lot outrageous.

    Author Biography

    Katie Kennedy, aka The History Gossip, is a historian whose TikTok platform has taken off since January 2024. With an infectious blend of wit and historical insight, Katie has crafted a unique niche where education meets entertainment. She lives in County Durham.

    British artist Martin Hargreaves perfectly marries history and humor in his illustrations, and thanks to his versatility, he creates everything from pastiche images, mimicking the great masters to fantastical beasts and still life paintings. His unique skills have attracted clients in advertising, children's books, magazines and newspapers, and even at Hampton Court Palace. Martin has a BA in Illustration from Brighton Polytechnic (now Brighton University).
    Number of Pages: 224
    Dimensions: 0.9 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN
    Publication Date: May 06, 2025
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