History Hustle

1 month ago | historyhustle.com | Joe Gillard

Have you ever been reading a book and thought, “boy is this physically exhausting”? Neither have I. But apparently those hard-toiling stoic Victorians did. Below is an image of John Carter’s “Literary Machine”:That’s not entirely fair, though. John Carter’s furniture and other inventions were also intended to help the disabled read, eat, and move around. “Invalid” furniture was a trend at the time, with companies rushing to patent and sell their designs.

1 month ago | historyhustle.com | Joe Gillard

The best historical romance novels on this list are selected based upon the recommendations of a variety of sources and are considered some of the finest books in this genre. NOTE: As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. “In the ballrooms and drawing rooms of Regency London, rules abound. From their earliest days, children of aristocrats learn how to address an earl and curtsey before a prince—while other dictates of the ton are unspoken yet universally understood.

1 month ago | historyhustle.com | Joe Gillard

Shakespeare has been on my mind. Our local theater just did Macbeth and I have been reading about Shakespeare in an excellent book my wife gave me for Christmas. I’ve always been a fan, but I enjoy a particularly good take on what makes Shakespeare what he was. Here’s an example: Julius Caesar himself was from the 1st century B.C.E., Shakespeare writes Julius Caesar almost 1,700 years later, around 1599, and centuries later the story and politics still resonate with our modern circumstances.

1 month ago | historyhustle.com | Joe Gillard

What are the history months on 2025? Women’s History Month, Black History month, what else? And when are they? Well if you’re wondering when all the history months are in 2025, you’ve come to the right place. Muslim American Heritage MonthBlack History MonthWomen’s History MonthDeaf History MonthJewish American Heritage Month Transgender History Month (California)Hispanic Heritage MonthLGBT History MonthFilipino History MonthNative American History Month

1 month ago | historyhustle.com | Joe Gillard

I was surprised to learn that Leonardo da Vinci, the person we hold to be the apotheosis of the creative genius, was also not a complete a-hole to his fellow human or animal. It makes him all the more interesting when you compare him with modern-day “geniuses” who are notorious for anti-social, careless, and selfish behavior. I think we can all learn from Leonardo’s harmonious mix of good nature and creative output.