Joyce Moore's Historical Books Blog

Because pockets are sometimes hidden from view, it is difficult to know, from images alone, when pockets first became a standard part of ...

In researching for my latest novel, I discovered an interesting website which tells the story of German brewing. Surprisingly, I learned th...

Today I welcome Stefanie Pintoff, author of historical mysteries. Last week I reviewed her debut mystery, which won a coveted Edgar award fo...

Set in 1905, in Dobson, New York. Stefanie Pintoff’s debut novel, In the Shadow of Gotham , was the recipient of the Edgar Award for Best Fi...

The industrial revolution in Europe attracted workers to urban centers, creating large, overcrowded slums in the cities. Wealthier citizen...

Bed wagons were used throughout history, to ease the chores of a servant, assigned to keep her master’s and mistress’ bed warm. Ofttime...

In the 14th century, peasants slept on straw mats, covered with anything available, while the rich slept on featherbeds and linen sheets. A ...