{"product_id":"the-history-gossip-a-slice-of-ye-olde-scandal-for-every-day-of-the-year-hardcover","title":"The History Gossip: A Slice of Ye Olde Scandal for Every Day of the Year - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKatie Kennedy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMartin Hargreaves\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn 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. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eDrunk History\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHorrible Histories\u003c\/i\u003e, making learning about the past an absolute riot. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eThe History Gossip\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatie Kennedy, \u003c\/b\u003eaka 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e British artist \u003cb\u003eMartin Hargreaves \u003c\/b\u003eperfectly 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).\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 06, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978243146029,"sku":"9798894141046","price":25.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/ebbBjfceo_9798894141046.webp?v=1775801227","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-history-gossip-a-slice-of-ye-olde-scandal-for-every-day-of-the-year-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}