I’m delighted to be speaking at this year’s History Book Festival at Southwark Cathedral! Join us for a fascinating celebration of history and storytelling @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social

A lovely endorsement of Jane Seymour: Patronage, Material Culture and Image Crafting from @melitat.bsky.social Thanks so much Melita! @thetudortimes.bsky.social #janeseymour #tudor #tudors

I’m fairly sure Jane Seymour and Guilford Dudley may have something to say about this, Thornbury Castle… (Yes, I’m watching 90 Day Fiancé, don’t @ me. I can have a PhD and love mindless reality TV at the same time!)

This #BankHoliday weekend, I’m branching out from the Early Modern world to read this beauty, gifted by my Upper Sixth historians. These moments of shared intellectual curiosity are what remind me why all the marking, late nights, and PowerPoints are worth it 🤩 #teaching #exams #relaxing #reading

OTD in 1773, the British Parliament passed the Tea Act. In short order, this led to the Boston Tea party and the decline in Britain's relationship with the colonies. This year we mark 250th anniv of Declaration of Independence.

It’s always wonderful to see Tudor coinage, this time at Bosworth Battlefield! 💰 I took the top right photo because the signage suggested it was a Mary I groat, but Dr Peter Stiffell soon put me right and confirmed it was a penny from Henry VIII’s reign 🤩 1/2

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(Norman) Keep-ing my Historic Houses Bucket List going with today’s visit to Hedingham Castle 🏰 It’s a wonderful site with a real focus on the architecture and it does well to inform visitors of everyday life for the keep’s historical inhabitants. I’d highly recommend a visit!

Me: I’ll have a lovely long weekend to recharge and visit friends 🥰 My research (embodied in these curious boundary-less goats): whatcha dooiinnn’? 👀 #VisitYorkshire #research #MaryI #Tudors #queen

It’s no April Fool’s joke; it’s finally warm enough (and sunny enough!) to work outside! ☀️ 📖 #research #amwriting #Tudors #MaryI #queen

Nothing like spring flowers to brighten one’s research space 😍 I’ve crossed 2 edited collections off the “To Be Read” pile today, reviewed a chapter for an upcoming collection, and have a game plan written for the afternoon. It’s a miracle what rest, spring colours, and the hope of sunshine can do!

I'm so pleased with how my lecture for @tudorsdynasty.bsky.social with Dr Peter Stiffell went yesterday! We had a really engaged group who had lots of questions about the precedent Mary I set for Elizabeth - the best kind of audience! Thank you once again to Rebecca Larson for the invitation 👑🥰

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Dr Johanna Strong@johannastrong.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Just 4 days until my lecture and Q&A with Dr Peter Stiffell for @tudorsdynasty.bsky.social! 🎉 Join us this Sunday at 2pm UK time (10am Eastern) for our 30-minute lectures and Q&A afterwards, all about Mary I and the precedent she set for Elizabeth I 👑 drjohannastrong.ca/2026/03/08/q...

Just 4 days until my lecture and Q&A with Dr Peter Stiffell for @tudorsdynasty.bsky.social! 🎉 Join us this Sunday at 2pm UK time (10am Eastern) for our 30-minute lectures and Q&A afterwards, all about Mary I and the precedent she set for Elizabeth I 👑 drjohannastrong.ca/2026/03/08/q...

My lecture with Dr Peter Stiffell for @tudorsdynasty.bsky.social is happening in ONE week! 🎉 Join us next Sunday at 2pm UK time (10am Eastern) for our lectures and Q&A afterwards, all about Mary I and the precedent she set for Elizabeth I 👑 drjohannastrong.ca/2026/03/08/q... 🎥: Tudors Dynasty

Get that Friday feeling early by booking your place on @tudorsdynasty.bsky.social’s “Queenship before Elizabeth” featuring me and Dr Peter Stiffell 👑 Your ticket gets you access to 2 30-minute lectures, a live Q&A, and expert-chosen resources! Details here: drjohannastrong.ca/2026/03/08/q...

Queenship before Elizabeth: How Mary I shaped the Foundations of Elizabeth I’s Reign

I am excited to join Tudors Dynasty to present a lecture alongside Dr Peter Stiffell exploring the precedent Mary I set for Elizabeth I. As Rebecca Larson of Tudors Dynasty notes, Mary I and Elizab…

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Dr Johanna Strong@johannastrong.bsky.social · 7mo ago

I'm delighted to announce that I'm joining @tudorsdynasty.bsky.social and Dr Peter Stiffell for a lecture event on "Queenship Before Elizabeth: How Mary I shaped the Foundations of Elizabeth I's reign"! 👑 Further information and tickets are available here: drjohannastrong.ca/2026/03/08/q... 1/2

I'm delighted to announce that I'm joining @tudorsdynasty.bsky.social and Dr Peter Stiffell for a lecture event on "Queenship Before Elizabeth: How Mary I shaped the Foundations of Elizabeth I's reign"! 👑 Further information and tickets are available here: drjohannastrong.ca/2026/03/08/q... 1/2

🚨 NEXT WEEK FOR SUBSCRIBERS 🚨 Bribery, bigamy, violence—and MPs who escaped justice ⚖️ @debbiekilroyauthor.bsky.social reveals how Britain’s Parliament operated for centuries with unchecked power and normalised corruption. Early access: www.patreon.com/historyrage #Podcast #History #Politics

Join me and @ifitaintbaroquepod.bsky.social for a discussion of Mary's life, reign, and legacy and - of course! - our thoughts on her nickname... 👑

Dr Johanna Strong@johannastrong.bsky.social · 8mo ago

We're keeping Mary I's birthday celebrations going with the latest episode of @ifitaintbaroquepod.bsky.social 🎉 Listen wherever you get your podcasts or get the direct link here: drjohannastrong.ca/2026/02/19/r... 🎧 #MaryI #Tudors #queenship #queen #Tudor

We're keeping Mary I's birthday celebrations going with the latest episode of @ifitaintbaroquepod.bsky.social 🎉 Listen wherever you get your podcasts or get the direct link here: drjohannastrong.ca/2026/02/19/r... 🎧 #MaryI #Tudors #queenship #queen #Tudor

Reinventing… Mary I of England (none of Scotland)

On the 18th February in the year of our Lord 1516, a girl was born at Greenwich Palace to the happy parents Henry VIII and Katharine of Aragon. This girl would grow up to be the future Mary I of En…

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On this day in 1516 the future Mary I was born! 🥳 To celebrate her special day your favourite Mary I historians (naturally I had to go with Dr Peter Stiffell) made a trip to Hever Castle (which Mary owned during her reign) 🏰

#OTD 1516, Mary Tudor (later Mary I) was born at Greenwich Palace. Mary was the only one of Katherine of Aragon's children to survive to adulthood, and she would go on to be the first queen regnant of England.

Queen Mary I of England was born on this day in 1516 thefreelancehistorywriter.com/2018/11/16/m...

Mary I, Queen of England

Portrait of Queen Mary I of England by Hans Eworth Mary was born at the Palace of Placentia at Greenwich on February 18, 1516, the only surviving child of King Henry VIII of England and Catherine o…

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Seen on Threads.

Such a great time with such a great guest 🙏🏼💓👸🏼 happy (upcoming) birthday, Mary! Also, we invented a word....stay tuned...

Dr Johanna Strong@johannastrong.bsky.social · 8mo ago

It was wonderful to catch up with @ifitaintbaroquepod.bsky.social yesterday evening to record an episode on Mary I (in time for her birthday!) 👑 Stay tuned for its release soon! #MaryI #Tudors #podcast #HappyBirthday

It was wonderful to catch up with @ifitaintbaroquepod.bsky.social yesterday evening to record an episode on Mary I (in time for her birthday!) 👑 Stay tuned for its release soon! #MaryI #Tudors #podcast #HappyBirthday

Wonderful to see the justly popular #marieantoinette exhibition @vamuseum.bsky.social yesterday with @johannastrong.bsky.social @amysaunders.bsky.social and @ajohnson1.bsky.social an epic #queenship outing! The mix of MA’s own items, contemporary examples and modern inspiration was excellent 👸

Should anyone be at a loose end tomorrow evening.

Royal Historical Society@royalhistsoc.org · 9mo ago

Our first RHS lecture of 2026 is '"Alike in Appearance but not in Scope": Queens and the Making of Medieval Europe', with Prof Charles West (Edinburgh) bit.ly/49GlmMR 6pm, Friday 6 February. In-person booking is now full but registration to attend this event online remains open #Skystorians

Discover the astonishing high end fashion of the 17th century with our Royal Fashion event over the weekend of Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 February. On Saturday, learn about the clothing of the early 1600s, Sunday that of the Restoration & 1660s. Details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/royal...

With the start of a new year, I'm already looking ahead to the various talks I've got scheduled this year. You can always keep on top of my upcoming talks by heading to the Upcoming Events section of my website (drjohannastrong.ca/upcoming-eve...)! 1/4

Upcoming Events

Upcoming events are listed here as and when they are confirmed. In the meantime, check out my research by visiting my Publications, Talks, or Podcasts pages. If you’d like me to speak at your…

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