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Ben Gazur
Writer of History, Science, Folklore and Pop Culture
Hi there — I'm a freelance journalist whose work has appeared in outlets such as The Guardian, the BBC and All About History.
You can follow me on Twitter at @BenTheEpicure
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Future Publishing
History, myth, science and plenty more besides in my articles written for Future Publishing
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Mudlarking
My debut piece for the BBC explores my fondness for digging through mud in search of historical artefacts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What subjects does Ben Gazur cover in his writing?
Ben Gazur calls himself a History, Science, Folklore and Pop Culture Writer. His articles and blog posts explore history, folklore, philosophy and kindred topics.
Which publications have featured Ben Gazur's work?
As a freelance journalist he has written for outlets such as The Guardian, the BBC and All About History, along with Future Publishing. A more complete list of online articles can be found on the Online Articles page.
What does mudlarking mean, and why is it featured here?
Mudlarking means hunting riverbanks and mud for historical artefacts. Ben Gazur's first BBC article covered his fondness for grubbing about in mud for historical artefacts, and you can reach that piece from the Work section of this site.
What will I find on the blog?
The blog gathers posts on history and folklore, including "The Folklore of Bread" and "A field in England - Fossils and Folklore". Fresh posts show up in the feed on the home page.
How do I reach Ben Gazur?
You can send a message through the contact form on this page, email bengazur [at] gmail [dot] com, or follow him on Twitter at @BenTheEpicure.
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Mudlarking
My debut BBC article shares my fondness for digging through mud in search of historical artefacts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics does Ben Gazur write about?
Ben Gazur describes himself as a History, Science, Folklore, and Pop Culture Writer. His articles and blog posts cover history, folklore, philosophy, and related subjects.
Where has Ben Gazur's work been published?
He is a freelance journalist who has contributed to outlets including The Guardian, the BBC, and All About History, as well as Future Publishing. A fuller list of online articles is collected on the Online Articles page.
What is mudlarking, and why does it appear on this site?
Mudlarking is the practice of searching riverbanks and mud for historical artefacts. Ben Gazur's first article for the BBC was about his love of grubbing about in mud for historical artefacts, and the piece is linked from the Work section of this site.
What can I find on the blog?
The blog collects posts on history and folklore, such as "The Folklore of Bread" and "A field in England - Fossils and Folklore". New posts appear in the feed on the home page.
How can I get in touch with Ben Gazur?
You can use the contact form on this page, email bengazur [at] gmail [dot] com, or follow him on Twitter at @BenTheEpicure.
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From the folklore of bread to fossils found in an English field, this site gathers Ben Gazur's published articles, blog posts and books in one place. Browse the Online Articles and History and Folklore pages for the full range of his writing, or get in touch to discuss a commission.