Smelly Old History Explained

Smelly Old History
Author:	Dr Mary J. Dobson
Country:	United Kingdom
Language:	English
Subject:	History
Genre:	Children's history
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Release Date:	1997 - 1998

Smelly Old History is a series of illustrated children's books published by Oxford University Press.^{[1] [2]} The books contain aromatic scratch and sniff panels, which provide the reader with scents representative of their respective eras. The series was written by Dr Mary J. Dobson and has sold over a million copies around the world.

Titles

The series consists of:

• Greek Grime (1998)
• Medieval Muck (1998)
• Mouldy Mummies (1998)
• Reeking Royals (1998)
• Roman Aromas (1997)
• Tudor Odours (1997)
• Victorian Vapours (1997)
• Vile Vikings (1998)
• Wartime Whiffs (1998)

There is also a 9-volume set, containing all 9 books.

References

1. Web site: Tribune. Chicago. HISTORY REEKS - AND THESE BOOKS ROCK. 2020-06-22. chicagotribune.com. en-US.
2. News: 1997-03-20. Students won't turn up their noses at 'Smelly Old History'. Asheville Citizen-Times. 2020-06-22.