January – named after the Roman god Janus, the god of gates and doorways who has two faces that look in opposite directions – the year past and the year to come.
Pack your scarves and a sense of humour, time travellers, because we’re heading to Rochdale, England, on January 9, 1898, to witness the birth of a woman who would become a beloved star of stage and screen: Dame Gracie Fields.…
Ah, the Christmas season is over, Twelfth Night has passed, and life is returning to its usual grind—or is it? Enter St. Distaff’s Day, celebrated on January 7th, a whimsical and unofficial holiday where work and play collide. This lesser-known…
Grab your cloaks and steel your nerves, time travellers, because we’re heading to Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island, off the rugged coast of Northumbria. On January 8, 794, this sacred centre of Anglo-Saxon Christianity became the target of a…
Step into the literary whirl of Regency-era London on January 8, 1824, and witness the arrival of a baby who would grow up to redefine the art of storytelling: Wilkie Collins. Born into a family steeped in creativity and culture,…
Pack your bags for Calais, France, in January 1558, and prepare to witness the final chapter of England’s centuries-long foothold on the Continent. On January 7, 1558, English forces were ousted from this strategically vital port by the French, marking…
Step into the vibrant world of Jamshedpur, India, in January 1925, where nature and history intertwine to welcome the birth of Gerald Durrell, a man whose love for animals and knack for storytelling would charm readers and conservationists for decades.…
Lights, camera, action! Welcome to the Golden Globe Awards, one of the most glamorous nights in the entertainment industry calendar. Every January, the biggest names in film and television gather to celebrate their craft, share laughs (and side-eyes), and indulge…
Step into the political whirlwind of January 6, 1066, a day that would change the course of English history. In the heart of Westminster, the Witan, England’s powerful council of nobles and clergy, has just elected Harold Godwinson as the…
Time Travel Destination Guide: January 6, 1367 – Bordeaux, Aquitaine, and the Birth of Richard II, the Future King of England Pack your finest medieval garb and prepare for a weekend of royal festivities, intrigue, and history in Bordeaux, Aquitaine,…
For a quintessential slice of Cornwall’s rustic charm, look no further than Bodmin Wassailing, a centuries-old tradition that’s equal parts community celebration, orchard blessing, and cider-fuelled revelry. Held in early January, this lively event sees locals gathering to honour their…
