Katie Kennedy

The History Gossip

Was Anne of Cleves a Minger? and 365 Other Historical Curiosities

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 07/11/2024

ISBN: 9781789297652

Export Edition: Export/Airside

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Science - History - Philosophy

Binding: Paperback

Size: 216 x 135 mm

Extent: 256 pages

Illustration: Some black and white line drawings

Territorial Rights: Commonwealth (export) ex UK

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Summary:

TikTok sensation Katie Kennedy, aka @TheHistoryGossip, serves up a delicious blend of fascinating, witty and salacious history tea for every day of the year.

With infectious wit and historical insight, The History Gossip brings you the mad, bad and dangerous tales from around the world. With entries for every day of the year, this is history … but not as you know it.

Equal parts fascinating and funny, Katie's unique brand of humour takes readers on a romp through the history books and answers burning questions such as ‘Was Anne of Cleves a minger’, ‘Did Mary Shelley lose her V-card on her mother’s grave’ and ‘Did George IV eat himself to death’ and more.

What better way to start your day than find out what other people have done before? The History Gossip reveals the funny, strange and utterly juicy tidbits throughout world history, each with a modern twist of pop culture references and contemporary slang.

This is the ultimate blend of ‘On this day’ history education and humour, making it the perfect gift or self-purchase for history lovers.

Sales points:

  • Katie Kennedy, aka @TheHistoryGossip, has amassed a huge following online with over 504K on TikTok alone and 44 million views across her videos. Her platform focuses on showcasing snippets of history in a uniquely hilarious way – think of her as a factually accurate Philomena Cunk. Her engagement rates are fantastic, with some of her posts getting over 100K views.

  • The book will include a short, fun historical fact – written with The History Gossip’s unique brand of humour – for every day of the year. Facts will cover history from all over the world and all different time periods.

  • Katie is a serious historian – note she always gives her sources in her captions – and has just graduated Durham University. This autumn she’ll be starting an MA in History at either Oxford or Cambridge. Katie has already collaborated with several brands, including Sky History, Paramount Plus, History Hitt, and the Tate Collection.

  • Her audience are primarly 18-44 and just like her irreverent videos, the book’s short and snappy entries will perfectly appeal to this audience.

  • Imagine A History of the World in Bite-sized Chunks retold by Philomena Cunk. Fun, lighthearted yet packed full of facts, this is a history book for anyone who wants quick-fire information told in a way that will make you laugh out loud.

  • Katie is available for PR.

About the Author:

Katie Kennedy

With an infectious blend of wit and historical insight, TikTok sensation Katie Kennedy has taken the platform by storm since January 2024. With her dry humour and tongue-in-cheek demeanour, she has crafted a unique niche where education meets entertainment. Titles like 'Was Anne of Cleves a Minger?' and 'Why was Elizabeth I frigid?' exemplify the irreverent yet informative style that has captivated audiences. Incorporating British slang and pop culture references, her videos offer a delightful fusion of Drunk History and Horrible Histories, making learning about the past an absolute riot. She has just graduated from Durham University.

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