Articles and Features
Published Work
Here you'll find a selection of articles and features written for magazines, online platforms, and Substack. Subjects range from overlooked events and folklore to unusual encounters and the quieter, more curious corners of history.
Latest Articles
Recent publications and newly released features. These entries are updated regularly as new work appears.
The Anarchy: England’s Nineteen-Year Civil War
When Stephen and Matilda tore medieval England apart.
A century after Napoleon's death, thousands of Boer prisoners unexpectedly transformed life on one of Britain's most remote possessions.
Where to Read More
You can explore a wider selection of articles and features through the publications and author archives below. Together, they represent work published across history, heritage, folklore, and the unexplained, spanning magazines, websites, and independent platforms.
Whether your interests lie in forgotten events, strange traditions, local history, or historical mysteries, these archives provide a broader picture of the subjects explored through The History Alchemist.
History and Heritage
Articles and features exploring overlooked events, military history, archaeology, local history, and the changing landscape of the past. Published across a range of magazines, websites, and independent platforms.
Folklore and the Unexplained
Writing that explores folklore, strange traditions, historical mysteries, and the quieter stories that sit at the edges of conventional history. These pieces examine how belief, memory, and place continue to shape the stories we tell.
In Print
Selected work published in magazines and periodicals, bringing together articles on history, folklore, and the unexplained.
Podcasts and Audio
Selected podcast appearances, collaborations, and audio projects exploring history, folklore, and the unexplained. These include interviews, narrative scripts, and developing projects that bring stories from the past to life in a different format.
