about Carolyn
Carolyn Purnell is a historian, writer, and lover of all things colorful. She is the author of Blue Jeans (2023) and The Sensational Past: How the Enlightenment Changed the Way We Use Our Senses (2017).
Carolyn’s Work
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Books
Ever wondered why blue jeans are blue? Or why Yankee Doodle would have stuck a feather in his cap and called it “macaroni”?
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Writing and Media
If blogs, podcasts, and videos are more your speed, you can find some juicy history here.
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Online Courses
Want to learn more about color, the senses, or nonfiction? Check out a sampling of Carolyn’s online courses here.