Lauren Nitschke
@lauren-nitschke
Lauren is a past teacher of English and History. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, a teaching diploma, and post-graduate qualifications in History. Lauren is a Graduate Historian with the Professional Historians Association of Victoria and Tasmania (Australia). Her areas of special interest include Medieval History and Victorian England. She resides in rural Australia with her family and a multitude of furry friends.
What Was the Shocking London Gin Craze?
Gin was cheap and plentiful in 18th century London. Unregulated, gin was sold on every street corner. An antidote to misery in the slums, London’s Gin Craze was deadly.
European Witch-Hunting (A Brief History)
European witch-hunting became a widespread phenomenon in the medieval period and reached its zenith in the 17th century. Witch-hunters would stop at nothing to drive out a suspected witch.
Hurrem Sultan: The Ottoman Concubine Who Became Queen
Hurrem Sultan was sold in the slave markets of the Ottoman Empire. Originally a concubine, she married the Sultan and became queen.
Death of Marie Antoinette: How & Why (French Revolution)
The death of Marie Antoinette is now considered a key moment in the French Revolution, but was it necessary? Why and how did the French queen die in 1793?
The Black Death (10 Medieval Cures)
When the Black Death struck Europe, society didn’t know how to treat it. Some remedies had their basis in herbal medicine, but others were nonsense and made patients worse.
Marie Antoinette: History’s Controversial Fashion Queen
Perhaps no other woman in history has made such an impact on fashion, both in her time and in ours, than Marie Antoinette. This is how she did it.
The Woodvilles: 3 Powerful Medieval Women
The Woodvilles – Jacquetta of Luxembourg, Elizabeth Woodville, and Elizabeth of York – were three generations of medieval women who left an indelible mark on England.
7 Fascinating Facts About Marie Antoinette: Frivolity & Fate
Marie Antoinette is one of the most maligned women in history, considered the definition of frivolity. But should she be considered a victim of circumstance?
Elizabeth Woodville: 8 Key Facts About the Queen
Elizabeth Woodville was a remarkable medieval woman. King Edward IV, married her for love, not political gain. Yet, her life as queen was marred by scandal and heartbreak.
Elizabeth Woodville: How Did She Die?
Elizabeth Woodville, queen consort of Edward IV, died in 1492. Her plain, expedited funeral led to speculation that she died of the plague.
How Did Victorian England Create Gothic Literature?
Gothic Literature is a genre that was created by the cultural and societal norms of Victorian England. Various historical elements of Victorian England have also contributed to this unique genre.