Our latest #podcast episode is now live and it's a good one. We ask historian @mattlewishistory.bsky.social 'What is is about Richard III?' Listen to the very end to hear about how you can get involved with this year's #Christmas episode @derekbirks.bsky.social soundcloud.com/user-1425259...

Richard III | A Slice of Medieval #105

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and author, Derek Birks attempt to answer the question: What is it about Richard III? in discussion with writer, historian and podcaster, Matthew Lewis. Music by Ad

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Had a great time recording for the English Heritage podcast series on 1066 and the Bayeux Tapestry. Dr Kathryn Bedford and I talked with Amy Matthews about the women of the Norman Conquest. @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #medievalsky #podcastsky youtu.be/njxDrHqcFwQ?...

1066: The women in the Bayeux Tapestry | Episode 2

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Wow! Happy birthday to us! 4 years ago today the first episode of A Slice of Medieval went live: ‘The Anarchy | A Slice of Medieval #1’ by A Slice of Medieval is on #SoundCloud And we're still going... @derekbirks.bsky.social #podcastsky#medievalsky on.soundcloud.com/nV75J8bTPK5o...

The Anarchy | A Slice of Medieval #1

Historian Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks combine in this first podcast about the Anarchy. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

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It's Publication Day for the ebook of Princesses of the Later Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Plantagenets, which is now available on both side of the Atlantic #medievalsky mybook.to/LaterPrincesses

#OTD in 1214 Eleanor of England - Queen of Castile - the last surviving daughter of Eleanor of Aquitaine died just 3 weeks after the death of her husband, Alfonso VIII of Castile. They were buried together in Las Huelgas, Burgos #medievalsky historytheinterestingbits.com/2016/03/13/e...

Eleanor of England, Queen Leonor of Castile

Eleanor of England, Queen of Castile On 13th October 1162 (1161 has also been suggested, but most sources agree on 1162) the Queen of England gave birth to a 2nd daughter at Domfront Castle in Norm…

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An accusation of witchcraft was a political tool of the Middle Ages And it was used most effectively against Eleanor Cobham, Duchess of Gloucester, to not only bring her down but also her husband... #medievalsky #witchysky historytheinterestingbits.com/2015/06/27/w...

Witchy Woman – the Fall of Eleanor Cobham, Duchess of Gloucester

Sterborough Castle, possible birthplace of Eleanor Born around 1400 and probably at the castle of Sterborough in Kent, Eleanor Cobham was the daughter of Sir Reginald Cobham of Sterborough and his …

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Book Review: Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Conquest, by Sharon Bennett Connolly tonyriches.blogspot.com/2026/05/book... @thehistorybits.bsky.social #Medieval #History #BookReview

I am once again taking part in the fabulous Children in Read online auction for BBC's Children in Need. There are lots of books to bid on, including a signed and dedicated copy of my very own Heroines of the Tudor World. Follow the link, have a look, leave a bid www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...

In our latest episode, Derek and Sharon have a fascinating chat with Dr Fiona Watson about Scotland's most famous king, Robert the Bruce! #Robertthebruce #scottishhistory #medievalsky m.soundcloud.com/user-1425259...

Robert the Bruce | A Slice of Medieval #104

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#OTD in 1216 810 years ago Before his death later that night, King John appointed Nicholaa de la Haye, the hereditary castellan of Lincoln Castle, as Sheriff of Lincolnshire in her own right. She was first woman appointed to the post of sheriff historytheinterestingbits.com/2026/05/20/n...

Nicholaa: The Woman Who Saved England

In 1217, England was suffering the triple calamity of civil war, foreign invasion and a child king on the throne. Nicholaa de la Haye was holding Lincoln Castle, in the king’s name, against a…

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My Just History Posts 10 year anniversary event is tomorrow! justhistoryposts.com/events/ I thought I'd share a bit more information about the wonderful line up of historians who will be chatting away about their craft... 🧵 #history #events #historians #skystorians

New article: a look at the young women who were the princesses of England from 1066 onwards, including the often overlooked daughters of King Harold II #medievalsky historymedieval.com/princesses-o...

Medieval History – Princesses of the Norman World: Faith and Fortune

Princesses of the Early Middle Ages explores how royal daughters navigated conquest, marriage, religious life and the struggle for political power.

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Looking forward to catching up with my fellow bloggers on Saturday to discuss the ins and outs - and highs and lows - of history blogging. Do join us justhistoryposts.com/events/

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Here you can find information about upcoming events. Just History Posts’ 10th Anniversary Event On Saturday 17th October 2026, celebrate Just History Posts’ 10th anniversary with me! I …

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#OTD in 1066: The most famous date in English history. The Battle of Hastings saw the death of Harold II at #Hastings and the start of the #NormanConquest. But what of Harold's family? @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #medievalsky historytheinterestingbits.com/2018/10/14/t... via @Thehistorybits

The Wives and Family of King Harold II

Statue of King Harold II at Waltham Abbey The future king, Harold II Godwinson, was born into an Anglo-Danish family whose extensive influence and power meant they were frequently seen as the power…

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Matilda of Flanders and Edith Swan-neck lived very different lives. One was a duchess, the other was the handfasted wife of Harold II. Matilda's fate was to be queen of England. Edith's was to quietly disappear #medievalsky #battle1066 historytheinterestingbits.com/2023/10/14/m...

Matilda and Edith, Women of Different Fates

Matilda and Edith, Women of Different Fates: Although the Battle of Hastings was fought by men, the women of the two opponents, Harold and William, had as much invested in the outcome as their husb…

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Book Review: “Princesses of the Later Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Plantagenets” by Sharon Bennett Connolly "I loved learning about the daughters of the later Plantagenet kings" ☺️☺️☺️ Thank you Heidi! adventuresofatudornerd.com/2026/10/08/b...

Book Review: “Princesses of the Later Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Plantagenets” by Sharon Bennett Connolly

The typical image of a medieval princess often comes from fairy tales. They are seen as damsels in distress, waiting in a tower for their charming prince to whisk them away to create power alliance…

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Do we have a treat for you! It's always a pleasure to chat with Sara Cockerill! We had a fascinating discussion about Eleanor of Aquitaine, probably THE most famous - and remarkable - medieval woman in history #womeninhistory m.soundcloud.com/user-1425259...

Eleanor of Aquitaine | A Slice of Medieval #103

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#OTD in 1348 Death of Alice de Lacey. Alice was kidnapped twice, married to Thomas of Lancaster and imprisoned by Hugh le Despenser the Younger, who threatened to burn her at the stake if she didn't give him all her lands. #medievalsky historytheinterestingbits.com/2016/01/30/t...

The Kidnapped Countess

Denbigh Castle The story of Alice de Lacey is like something straight from a novel, with rebellion, kidnappings and love all wrapped up in the life of this one Countess. Alice was born at Denbigh C…

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It's Lincolnshire Day! And to celebrate, here's 10 - well, a few - things you may not know about Nicholaa de la Haye. Lincolnshire's very own heroine! #medievalsky @penandswordbooks.bsky.social @linccastleguide.bsky.social @lbishophisarch.bsky.social historytheinterestingbits.com/2023/07/22/1...

10 Facts about Nicholaa de la Haye that you may not know…

Tomb effigy of Nicholaa de la Haye, St Michael’s Church, Swaton As you may have noticed, Nicholaa de la Haye is a favourite of mine. She is the subject of my 5th book, King John’s Right Hand …

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#OTD in 1066 Judith of Flanders was widowed when her brother-in-law Harold II's army defeated that of Harald Hardrada and Judith's husband, Tostig #medievalsky #BayeuxTapestry historytheinterestingbits.com/2019/10/05/j...

Judith of Flanders, Countess of Northumberland

Judith of Flanders Judith of Flanders was born sometime in the early 1030s. Her father was Baldwin IV, Count of Flanders; he died in 1035, when Judith was, at most, five years old and possibly stil…

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Continuing our A Slice of Medieval Goes Tudor series, @derekbirks.bsky.social and I enjoy a fascinating discussion with Nicola Cornick on Henry VIII's 4th wife, Anne of Cleves, the king's "sister" @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #Tudorsky soundcloud.com/user-1425259...

Anne of Cleves | A Slice of Medieval #102

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and author, Derek Birks are joined by author, Nicola Cornick to discuss the life of Anne of Cleves. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

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The origins of the House of Godwin and its rise to holding numerous earldoms and, eventually, the throne itself #medievalsky historytheinterestingbits.com/2018/11/15/g...

Gytha of Wessex and the Rise of the House of Godwin

Countess Gytha I have to admit, I expected Emma of Normandy to be the woman who stole the show with my second book, Silk and the Sword: the Women of the Norman Conquest, but I was pleasantly surpri…

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A favourite medieval princesses is Joan of Acre, daughter of Edward I. Born in the Holy Land, she lived with her grandmother in Ponthieu, then married Gilbert de Clare. When he died, she chose her second husband for herself... #medievalprincess historytheinterestingbits.com/2015/04/30/r...

Joan of Acre, Rebel Princess

Joan of Acre Joan of Acre had an exotic start in life; she was born in Palestine, whilst her parents were on the 9th Crusade, in the spring of 1272. Joan’s parents, Prince Edward of England a…

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I'm so excited to reveal that next month, in celebration of Just History Posts' 10th anniversary, I will be hosting an online event! I'll be joined by @g0blinegg.bsky.social, @thehistorybits.bsky.social, @tudorsdynasty.bsky.social and @janegreyinfo.bsky.social Tickets: justhistoryposts.com/events/

Looking forward to celebrating this fabulous milestone with Gemma

Gemma Hollman@gemmahauthor.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I'm so excited to reveal that next month, in celebration of Just History Posts' 10th anniversary, I will be hosting an online event! I'll be joined by @g0blinegg.bsky.social, @thehistorybits.bsky.social, @tudorsdynasty.bsky.social and @janegreyinfo.bsky.social Tickets: justhistoryposts.com/events/

Chatting with Helene is always a pleasure!

Helene Harrison MA MSc@tudorblogger.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Today I'm joined on my blog and Substack by Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social to talk about her new book 'Princesses of the Later Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Plantagenets'. Substack: tudorblogger.substack.com/p/guest-post... Blog: tudorblogger.com/2026/09/10/g...

#OTD in 1167 Death of Empress Matilda, Lady of the English. The empress had fought against King Stephen in the 19-year conflict known as The Anarchy. The crown was always just beyond her grasp. She won in the end - her son, Henry, was crowned in 1154. historytheinterestingbits.com/2024/01/14/e...

Empress Matilda’s Escape in a Snow Storm

Empress Matilda depicted at the coronation of her granddaughter, Matilda of England, as Duchess of Saxony, in an image from the Gospels of Henry the Lion. In the mid-12th century, England was riven…

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New Episode! @derekbirks.bsky.social and I take a deep dive into the life of Elizabeth Woodville, queen of Edward IV. Elizabeth has been vilified, blamed for everything. Even called a witch! But is that fair ? @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #podcast #medieval bit.ly/4wZC6Hi

ElizabethWoodville | A Slice of Medieval # 101

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and author, Derek Birks discuss Queen Elizabeth Woodville. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

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The #BayeuxTapestry has an intriguing and compelling scene: 'Here a certain cleric and Ӕlfgyva’ Who is Ӕlfgyva? Is the cleric admonishing her - or blessing her? And who is the cleric? There are many theories..... #medievalsky @britishmuseum.bsky.social historytheinterestingbits.com/2022/04/23/%...

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Ӕlfgyva: The Mysterious Woman in the Bayeux Tapestry

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Chatting with Carol Ann,Lloyd is always a wonderful experience. We have so much to talk about! Today, we're talking about Princesses of the Early Middle Ages, looking at the daughters of Harold II to those of King John... @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #podcastsky youtu.be/nPUEN_mzZYM?...

Sharon Bennett Connolly and the Lives of Early Medieval Princesses (ep 257)

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