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We’re traveling back in time to places where the past is still very much alive! From Danish castles, to Victorian London and historic New England, these period dramas and historical fiction novels capture the spirit of some of the world’s most fascinating destinations. Plus, where to stay to immerse yourself in their history IRL!
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Ophelia
by Lisa Klein
Become immersed inside Elsinore Castle, a real historic Renaissance fortress in Denmark, as you read this reimagined tale from Shakespeare’s Hamlet, told from Ophelia’s witty, charming, and scheming perspective. Once you’ve turned the last page, watch the movie on Netflix, starring Daisy Ridley!
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Check In: 1 Hotel Copenhagen | Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen has spent decades setting the standard for sustainable urban living, and 1 Hotel Copenhagen is a sustainably minded sanctuary where nature and design co-exist in harmony. In the 282 guestrooms, breathable clay plasters, reclaimed timber, and natural fabrics frame sweeping views of the Copenhagen skyline. In keeping with the locally-sourced theme, the hotel’s terrace herb garden supplies both Fjora's kitchen and PÆRE Bar's cocktails. See more.
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Check In: Charlotte Street Hotel | London, England
Tucked between Soho and the British Museum in London's creative Fitzrovia neighbourhood, Charlotte Street Hotel is a design-forward boutique stay with a personality to match its postcode. Bold colour, original artwork, and a cozy library with Honesty Bar set the tone inside, while Oscar Bar & Restaurant spills onto the street with Paris-style café culture and weekend brunch. Plus, West End theatres and Regent's Park are just steps away. See more.
Herstory's New England Rebels
The Widow’s War
by Sally Gunning
A Cape Cod widow refuses to shrink herself back down after her husband's death—and fights the 1700s rules that say she must. Sally Gunning writes stubbornness and quiet rebellion so well, you'll be rooting for the heroine by page two.
Dickinson
Streaming on Apple TV
Forget everything you learned about this poet in school. Apple TV's hidden gem Dickinson, reimagines Emily as sharp, funny, and a little unhinged—trading corsets for chaos while still nailing her genius.
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Check In: Greyfinch Chatham Inn | Chatham, MA
Chatham is the most classically preserved town on the Lower Cape, and Greyfinch Chatham Inn puts you within walking distance to the beach, the lighthouse, the Anglers' baseball games, and more. This boutique inn's 30 newly-renovated rooms are tastefully coastal, with enough space for couples and families. When you need a cold drink and some oysters, head over to the sister property, Wild Goose Tavern. See more.
Period Drama Spotlight
The Forsytes
Before Downton Abbey, there was Victorian London's original ambitious family: the Forsytes. PBS's new period drama drops us into 1880s London high society, where fortune and reputation matter more than love—and both can vanish overnight. It's the same city you'd wander today, just with higher collars and higher stakes. Streaming now on PBS.
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