Category: Awesome people

  • The story of Galileo Galilei

    The story of Galileo Galilei

    Roll up, roll up for the story of Galileo Galilei- not only one of the most satisfying names to say but someone who played an important role in the history of the world.

  • The story of Mary Anning

    The story of Mary Anning

    When Mary Anning started collecting ‘curiosities’ in the 1800s, she was unknowingly creating an epic fossil collection. She became possibly the greatest fossil hunter of all time, and her discoveries pushed scientists thinking about prehistoric life and the history of Earth forward. This is the story of Mary Anning.

  • Who was George Hudson?

    Who was George Hudson?

    Who was George Hudson? This is the question I explore in my latest not-so-romantic railways book. Here’s a very quick rundown of who George Hudson was.

  • Fun facts about Queen Victoria

    Fun facts about Queen Victoria

    The world knows a lot about the Victorian era. But what about Queen Victoria herself? This not-so-romantic blog looks at some fun facts about Queen Victoria.

  • Women in space

    Women in space

    Without the actions and contributions of women, humans wouldn’t have gotten to the Moon and developed technology which helps us see to the far edges of our Solar System. Sadly these Women in space stories are sorely untold and unheard of. This un-romantic Space week 2022 blog looks at the significant contributions of women in…