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By Signa Gillysdottir

Salvete Omnes!

Hello, lovely. I’m Signa—a historian, museum gremlin, and curious creature with a love for myth and history.

I am taking a small break from my usual posting schedule while I'm at university. You can expect regular updates to start again in June 2026. Until then, please take a look around!

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Latest Articles

Dundee Hooley November 30th 2025

Dundee Hooley November 30th 2025

Dundee Hooley November 30th 2025

Photo shamelessly stolen from my partner. Welcome back to the History Nook. Today we’re exploring the Dundee Hooley! So grab your favourite mug, find a soft space to curl up, and let’s wander a little deeper into the past. Yesterday (November 30th) was the Dundee Hooley! I had a fantastic time! If you were there and saw a green fairy, don't worry, you weren't seeing things, it was me. I met a whole host of lovely locals, and even met the Lord Provost Bill Campbell. This year

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Gift Ideas for your Pet Historian

Gift Ideas for your Pet Historian

Gift Ideas for your Pet Historian

Welcome back to the History Nook. Today we’re exploring ideas for gifts for your pet historian. As we are getting closer to the gifting...

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Classical Studies OpenLearn Courses

Classical Studies OpenLearn Courses

Classical Studies OpenLearn Courses

Welcome back to the History Nook. Today we’re exploring some of my favourite courses on OpenLearn! I've putt his list together for anyone...

Open University

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HMS Unicorn: Museum Review

HMS Unicorn: Museum Review

HMS Unicorn: Museum Review

HMS Unicorn is Scotland's oldest ship, and we (Endy and I), finally got the chance to visit her during Dundee Open Doors Weekend! She's...

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Preparing for The Start of Your Open University Modules

Preparing for The Start of Your Open University Modules

Preparing for The Start of Your Open University Modules

Hello fellow OU students and welcome tot he first of a series of posts written for you, by one of you. Hello, I'm Signa, and I'm about to...

Open University

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My Viking Kit

My Viking Kit

My Viking Kit

Welcome back to the History Nook. Today I'm going to tell you a bit about my Viking costume, and why it's not perfectly accurate. So grab...

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Ancient Medical Practices: Humorism. (Not as Funny as it Sounds.)

Ancient Medical Practices: Humorism. (Not as Funny as it Sounds.)

Ancient Medical Practices: Humorism. (Not as Funny as it Sounds.)

Welcome back to the History Nook. Today we’re exploring Humorism, (spell checker, I promise I did spell that one right,) the belief that...

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Interpreting History Through Experience – A Personal History of Signa

Interpreting History Through Experience – A Personal History of Signa

Interpreting History Through Experience – A Personal History of Signa

Welcome back to the History Nook. Today we’re exploring how personal experiences can influence how we interpret the past. Trigger...

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Weston Park Museum's 150th Birthday Party

Weston Park Museum's 150th Birthday Party

Weston Park Museum's 150th Birthday Party

Welcome back to the History Nook. Today we're going to take a look at the shenanigans I got up to at the weekend! So grab your favourite...

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