Objects have stories to tell
Welcome to an Objects in Articles edition for March. Whilst I haven’t been writing the last month or so, I have been collecting articles, and I’m pretty keen to share them with you! Top Five Articles for March Stunning 3D Animations showcase the Internal Layout of the Roman Domus Check out a 3D animation of…
Objects in Articles December Edition has another five articles about a variety of objects collected over the month. Find out about a hidden portrait of someone quite famous and the historical inspiration for Harry Potter. Or perhaps the history of a modern kitchen appliance, or the latest archaeological discoveries at Parramatta interest you? The last…
Welcome to November’s Objects in Articles Edition! This month I have collected articles featuring old photographs of London, 20th century records for model cooking classes in Sydney, and a current news story on the Female Factory at Parramatta. I have also been fascinated by a story of an heirloom wedding gown and by the efforts…
Welcome to Objects in Articles October Edition! I’ve got quite a mixture of articles in this month’s round up; you’ll even find a video. Objects discussed include lost advertisements, ancient lead pipes, medieval shoes, underwater cities and house parts (that last one probably sounds strange but bear with me). I hope there’s something in there…
Welcome to Objects in Articles September edition. There have been several great articles popping up in the news and on social media this month! I’ve included articles about ancient shipwrecks, Viking and Roman objects, and a personal relic of Queen Victoria. Thanks to those who read an article from last month’s Objects in Articles edition and…
August’s Objects in Articles comes with a challenge! Pick one article from this list and read it through! I promise I haven’t included super long ones. If you follow this blog, you probably know that I love all things history. But, I find it really difficult to motivate myself to read about it! This blog…
The last day of July has come around so quickly! And just in time, here is the Objects in Articles July edition. The articles included this month cover ancient human remains, a previously unread Herculanean scroll, and recently discovered Roman writing tablets. But that’s not all, this edition also includes newly uncovered information about an…
Welcome to Objects in Articles June Edition! This month, I’ve found five articles which all have a farily archaeological focus. Objects include 17th century clothing, coin hoards, castles built by crusading knights, Roman slingshots, and fakes and forgeries from the ancient and medieval worlds. Hope there’s something in there to take your fancy! Clothing from…
The new edition of Objects in Articles was a challenge to edit this month as so many articles had attracted my attention! Once again I’ve included a range of eras, cultures, and objects. The objects in these articles include ancient Roman artefacts, a 17th century map, a variety of antique sofas, 15 Indian forts, and,…
Welcome to the April edition of Objects in Articles! This month I’ve found another eclectic mix of articles and blog posts covering a range of different historical topics which always have an object involved. Some of the objects in this month’s collection include Australian maps from the 1920’s, English castles, 19th century music, as well…