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Unveiling the Controversial Practice of Wife Selling in the 1800s: A Historical Perspective on Taboos and Traditions
Unveiling the Controversial Practice of Wife Selling in the 1800s: A Historical Perspective on Taboos and Traditions
Oct 12, 202410 min read
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Life of a 17th Century Prostitute
It was Rudyard Kipling, who first coined the phrase ‘the world’s oldest profession’ .
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Pirates of Yorkshire-Friend or Foe?
Stories about pirate brutality meant that many of the most famous pirates had a terrifying reputation to begin with.
Oct 3, 202410 min read
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Uncovering Ancient Birth Control Methods: from Crocodile Dung to Bloodletting
Uncovering Ancient Birth Control Methods: From Crocodile Dung to Bloodletting
Oct 3, 20245 min read
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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.
Oct 3, 20247 min read
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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...
Oct 12, 202311 min read
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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...
Sep 22, 20233 min read
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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...
Aug 1, 20235 min read
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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...
Jun 20, 20235 min read
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Bugs and Beds Through the Centuries
The earliest beds were piles of straw, leaves, or animal skins on the ground. These things were plentiful and easy enough to come by.
Mar 5, 20236 min read
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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...
Feb 20, 20238 min read
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Historical Fiction Told Like it Should be
US National Times Paul Rushworth-Brown is the author of three novels: Skulduggery - Skulduggery - Embark on an exhilarating journey into...
Jan 27, 20226 min read
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Paul Rushworth-Brown's Novel Skulduggery Brings 17th Century Yorkshire to Life
American Publisher Today Paul Rushworth-Brown is the author of three novels: Skulduggery - Embark on an exhilarating journey into...
Jan 13, 20226 min read
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English Constables, Peasants and Clodhoppers
In the 17th century people living on the fringe of the Celtic fringe were often thought of as being barbarians or savages. If the lower,...
Dec 27, 20215 min read
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AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR LAUNCHES DEBUT NOVEL ‘SKULDUGGERY’ IN U.S.
Paul Rushworth-Brown will debut his novel “Skulduggery” which will be available in the US July 4, 2021. https://www.snntv.com/story/44279...
Jul 12, 20214 min read
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The 17th Century Yorkshire Alehouse
Alcohol was an essential part of 17th Century life, and would be drunk as water was often too unclean to drink. Most homes would brew...
Jun 12, 20215 min read
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An Australian Writer-Keighley Yorkshire Newspaper Article
AN AUSTRALIAN writer is drawing on his Haworth and Denholme ancestry as inspiration for his novels. Paul Rushworth-Brown has also used...
Dec 20, 20203 min read
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The Yorkshire Thief-taker-Criminal or Cop?
With the increase of import and export out of Hull and Leeds and the immigration of the rural poor to urban centres, there were more...
Dec 6, 20203 min read
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Rats, Rubbish and Hygiene in 17th Century Yorkshire
AS HUMAN BEINGS around the world change their daily behaviour to try to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, our absence is causing...
Nov 6, 20203 min read
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17th Century Yorkshire: Cruel and Unusual Punishment
In Yorkshire in the 17th Century, dealing with local crime and punishment was the responsibility of the constable or sheriff, a position...
Oct 29, 20204 min read
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