Boston

 I wrote a brief history of the great American city of Boston 

Los Angeles

 I wrote a history of the great city of Los Angeles, the city of angels 

Money Does Not Stink

 In Rome, urine was used to wash clothes. The emperor Vespasian put a tax on urine collected from public toilets and sold for cleaning. His son complained that it was a disgusting way to raise money. Vespasian held a gold coin under his son's nose and said 'pecunia non olet' (money does not stink).

Clothes

 I wrote a history of clothes 

Arizona

 I wrote a history of the US state of Arizona 

Poverty

 I wrote a history of poverty in Britain 

Fareham, Hampshire

 I wrote a history of the old town of Fareham in Hampshire 

Clanfield

 I wrote about the village of Clanfield in Hampshire 

Farming

 I wrote a history of farming. It's a fascinating story. 

Albania

 28 November is Albania Independence Day. Happy Independence Day. 

Lewes

 I wrote about the Sussex town of Lewes. It has a long and interesting history.

Arundel

 I wrote the history of Arundel. It's a picturesque little town in Sussex, England. It's famous for its castle.

Tudor Christmas

 My friend Wendy wrote a history of Tudor Christmas Read all about how they celebrated Christmas in the 16th century.

Weigh anchor

 Why do we say weigh anchor? It's a corruption of the Old English word wegan, which meant carry or lift. Find out more in my origin of sayings.

Savannah Georgia

 On 26 November 1796, a fire started in Savannah, Georgia. It devastated the town. 

Tooth Worms

 In the past people thought tooth decay was caused by tiny tooth worms 

Medicine

 I wrote a history of medicine from Ancient Times to the present day 

Trowbridge

 I wrote a history of the town of Trowbridge in Wiltshire 

Tunbridge Wells

 I wrote a history of the spa town of Tunbridge Wells 

Ashford

 I wrote a history of the English town of Ashford in Kent 

Money

 I wrote a short history of money. Coins and notes have changed greatly through the years. 

History of Women

 I wrote a history of women 

Survived hanging

 On 24 November 1740, William Duell was hanged for murder. He was taken to the surgeons and laid out to be dissected but he regained consciousness (in those days hanging killed by strangulation rather than by breaking the neck). Duell had his sentence commuted to transportation. This is my history of capital punishment in Britain

Whitehaven

 I wrote a history of Whitehaven, a town in Cumbria, England

Glasgow

 I wrote a history of the great Scottish city of Glasgow 

Blackbeard

 The notorious pirate Edward Teach AKA Blackbeard was killed on 22 November 1718. This is my history of pirates.

Public Health

 I wrote a brief history of public health. It has a surprisingly long history.

Saskatoon

 I wrote a history of the Canadian city of Saskatoon 

Furniture

 I wrote a history of furniture  

East Grinstead

 I wrote a history of the town of East Grinstead. Its name means green place. 

Women in Persia

In Ancient Persia, women could inherit and own property. Many of them had jobs. Some women were made managers, in charge of both male and female workers. If the king died the queen could rule until the crown prince came of age. 

The Town of Petersfield

 I wrote a history of the old market town of Petersfield in Hampshire 

Emsworth History

 I wrote a history of the charming village of Emsworth in Hampshire 

World Toilet Day

 19 November is World Toilet Day. So let's hear it for the men who invented the modern toilet. In 1775 Alexander Cumming was granted a patent for a flushing lavatory. Joseph Bramah made a better design in 1778. In 1883 Mr. A. Ashwell invented the vacant/engaged bolt for public toilets.

Havant

 I wrote the history of the old market town of Havant in Southeast Hampshire 

Women vote in Spain

 On 19 November 1933 women in Spain voted in national elections for the first time. (Women were given the right to vote in 1931). All men in Spain were given the right to vote in 1892.

History of Theatre

 I wrote a history of theatre. It has entertained people for centuries.

Latvian Independence

 18 November is Latvia's Independence Day. Happy Independence Day Latvia 

Paris

 I wrote a brief history of the great French city of Paris 

Stockholm

 I wrote a history of the great Swedish city of Stockholm 

Berlin

 I wrote a history of the great German city of Berlin 

Myths about Henry VIII

 This excellent article debunks some myths about Henry VIII 

Escalators

 The first escalator in Britain was unveiled on 16 November 1898 in Harrods (a famous store in London). This new device was so frightening, to some people that staff were ready at the top with brandy (for men) and smelling salts (for ladies) in case customers fainted or were overcome by the experience.

Fanny Adams

I wrote about the tragic case of Fanny Adams who was murdered in Alton, Hampshire in 1867 

Corporal Punishment

 New York state has banned corporal punishment in private schools

Romsey

 I wrote a history of the town of Romsey in Hampshire

Exeter

 I wrote a history of the historic town of Exeter 

Colombia

 I wrote a brief history of the South American country of Colombia 

Ecuador

I wrote a brief history of the South American nation of Ecuador 

Uruguay

 I wrote a brief history of Uruguay 

Paraguay

 I wrote a brief history of Paraguay 

Argentina

 I wrote a brief history of Argentina 

The Netherlands

 I wrote a history of the Netherlands. It's a small country but it has a rich history.

Belgium

 I wrote a brief history of Belgium 

Iceland

 I wrote a history of Iceland 

Denmark

 I wrote a history of Denmark 

Condiments

 I wrote a history of condiments 

France

 I wrote a brief history of France from Ancient Times to the 21st Century

Coffee

 I wrote a history of coffee, one of the world's favourite drinks

Dunstable

 I wrote a history of the town of Dunstable in Bedfordshire

Luton

 I wrote a history of the English city of Luton in the South Midlands 

Knickers

 Why are knickers called that? Find out in my history of knickers. 

Cambodia Independence Day

 9 November is Cambodia Independence Day. Here is my history of Cambodia. 

Coventry

 I wrote a history of Coventry. It was once one of England's largest and most important towns. 

Julian of Norwich

 According to tradition, the English mystic Julian of Norwich was born on 8 November 1342

Swansea

 I wrote the history of the Welsh town of Swansea 

Rowlands Castle

 I wrote the history of Rowlands Castle, a charming village in southeast Hampshire

Selsey

 I wrote a history of Selsey. It was once a place of considerable importance but it is now a quiet town.

Worthing

 I wrote a history of Worthing a seaside town in Sussex, England 

Bognor Regis

 I wrote a history of the seaside town of Bognor Regis. For centuries it was a small fishing village till at the end of the 18th century it became a seaside resort.

Panties

 I wrote a history of panties. 

Mighty Girl

 This is an interesting website for anyone interested in women's history https://www.amightygirl.com/blog 

Electric Razor

 On 6 November 1928, Jacob Schick patented the electric razor. Well done Jacob. Find out more in my history of washing. 

Basketball

 James Naismith the man who invented basketball was born on 6 November 1861. Learn more in my history of sports. 

Saxophone

 6 November is National Saxophone Day. Adolphe Sax the man who invented the saxophone was born on 6 November 1814. Read more in my history of musical instruments.

Fruit Fool

 By the end of the 16th century, people in England were eating fruit fool. (Its name has nothing to do with idiots. It is derived from the French word fouler, meaning to mash.) Read more in my history of desserts.

Leisure in the Ancient World

 I wrote an article about games and pastimes in the Ancient World 

Going Underground

 On 4 November 1890, the world's first electric underground railway opened in London. One of the first passengers was the future King Edward VII. Learn more about it in my history of transport.

Chichester

 I wrote a history of Chichester. It has a long and fascinating history from its start as a Roman town to the present day. 

Marie Antoinette

 Marie-Antoinette, queen of France was born on 2 November 1755. The unfortunate woman was guillotined in 1793 during the French Revolution.

Pastry Fork

 A pastry fork can mean two things. A pastry fork for eating cakes was invented in Britain in 1886. A different tool, one used in cooking but also called pastry fork was invented in the USA by Anna Mangin. 

Spencer Perceval

 British Prime Minister Spencer Perceval was born on 1 November 1762. He was assassinated in 1812. So far he is the only British prime minister to be assassinated.

Taunton

 I wrote about the English town of Taunton. It has a long and interesting history. 

Eastbourne

 I wrote about the charming English town of Eastbourne