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Nov 18, 20249 min read
Chastity Belt Myth or Madness?
Stories of the chastity belt date back to the Middle Ages; however, their use has come under some scrutiny in recent times.
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Oct 11, 20246 min read
The Unbreakable Spirits: Stories of Triumph and Hope from Children in the Workhouse
The Unbreakable Spirits: Stories of Triumph and Hope from Children in the Workhouse
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Oct 3, 20244 min read
BBC 's Sanchez Payne - Exploring Heritage and History: Crafting 'Skulduggery' from Sydney to Haworth in the 1590s
BBC Discover the thrilling adventure of delving into Heritage and History: Unveiling the Intrigues of 'Skulduggery' from Sydney to Haworth
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Oct 3, 20247 min read
Confronting Fear: A Journey of Courage in "Dream of Courage: Facing Fear Head On"
Author Paul Rushworth-Brown crafts a vivid and captivating narrative set against the backdrop of eighteenth-century England.
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Apr 5, 20245 min read
Easter: The Celebration of the Resurrection of Christ or the Pagan Goddess Eostre ?
Easter: The Celebration of the Resurrection of Christ or the Pagan Goddess Eostre. Regularly observed from the earliest days of the...
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Dec 27, 20232 min read
"Dream of Courage: Facing Fear Head On" Captivates Audiences
The enthralling narrative of "Dream of Courage: Facing Fear Head On" has surged to the summit of bestseller lists, transporting readers...
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Oct 17, 20236 min read
Victorian Schooling and the Resilience of Underprivileged Children
The Victorian era's educational landscape was one of stark contrasts and unrelenting challenges for underprivileged children.
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Oct 12, 202311 min read
Meet the Characters from "Dream of Courage: Facing Fear Head On"
PROLOGUE The echoes of battle still reverberated through the blood soaked fields of England. A kingdom once united under the rule of...
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Sep 22, 20233 min read
Henry VIII's Triumph in Yorkshire: A Story of Rebellion, Subjugation and Skulduggery
When it comes to Henry VIII's achievements, his conquest of Yorkshire remains a lesser-known tale. Unlike traditional battles, this...
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Aug 1, 20235 min read
Children Punished for Skulduggery Throughout the Ages
Corporal punishment is derived from a Latin word meaning body. It meant physical punishment and in the past, it was very common. Whipping...
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Jun 20, 20235 min read
MEET THE AUTHOR Podcast: LIVE - Featuring Australian novelist Paul Rushworth-Brown
MEET THE AUTHOR Podcast: LIVE - Featuring Australian novelist PAUL RUSHWORTH BROWN. Find out how Paul went from history nerd to...
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Feb 20, 20238 min read
Scourge of Europe-The Religious Hysteria Created by the Black Plague
Written by Rosanne E. Lortzand edited by Paul Rushworth-Brown Death has always been one of the most frightening prospects faced by...
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Mar 31, 20213 min read
Between the Covers Interview with Publisher - Bradley Shaw
Talking with author Paul Rushworth-Brown author of 'Skulduggery' to be released April 15 2021. Bradley: Good evening everybody, my name...
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Mar 28, 20212 min read
Paul Rushworth-Brown Radio 2RDJ-FM
Neil Lithgow from Radio 2RDJ-FM talks with Paul Rushworth-Brown about his soon to be released novel 'Skulduggery Neil Lithgow: We chat...
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Mar 28, 20213 min read
Skulduggery around Haworth and Keighley
AN author is drawing inspiration for his writings from his ancestry. Paul Rushworth-Brown has set his latest novel, Skulduggery, around...
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Mar 16, 20214 min read
Discovered Among the Human Excrement, Corpses of Unwanted Infants. WHAT?
The word ‘gong’ is derived from the old English, gang, which means ‘to go’ and seems to have been used to describe a privy or latrine...
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Jan 10, 20213 min read
17th Century Almshouses Catered for the Crippled, Sick and Insane
Long before social housing became a responsibility of the state, it was almshouses that provided a home for the most vulnerable members...
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Dec 29, 20203 min read
A Yorkshire Hanging- Execution Day was a Big, Rowdy Event
In 17th Century Yorkshire, there were over two hundred capital offences that could lead to the death sentence, many of them no more than...
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Sep 25, 20204 min read
Witchcraft in 17th Century Yorkshire
Of all the witch trials in York, Isabella Billington in 1648 was the only state sanctioned witch to be burnt at the stake in Yorkshire...
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Sep 19, 20204 min read
To Hell, Hull or Halifax-The Halifax Gibbet was an early Guillotine
The Halifax Gibbet plays a small part in my new novel 'Dream of Courage' but not the way you might imagine...
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