Lauren Johnson
@historylauren.bsky.social
Historian / Heritage Live Interpretation bod.
AHRC-funded PhD (refugees, religion & diplomacy in early modern Europe) and a book about Margaret Beaufort in progress…
AHRC-funded PhD (refugees, religion & diplomacy in early modern Europe) and a book about Margaret Beaufort in progress…
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Margaret Beaufort
Survivor. Rebel. Conspirator. Mother and grandmother of kings. Margaret Beaufort was one of the most remarkable and influential women of the Middle Ages.Margare…
www.bloomsbury.com
PUBLICATION DAY!
My new book, ‘Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, rebel, kingmaker’ is out today.
“An epic journey”, “a powerful new biography”, “highly readable”, “vivid portrait”.
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/margaret-...
@headofzeus.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
#History #WomensHistory
My new book, ‘Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, rebel, kingmaker’ is out today.
“An epic journey”, “a powerful new biography”, “highly readable”, “vivid portrait”.
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/margaret-...
@headofzeus.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
#History #WomensHistory
Reposted by Lauren Johnson
Delighted to be at the launch of @historylauren.bsky.social's new biography of the extraordinary Margaret Beaufort last night. Lauren’s such a brilliant writer and historian. I can’t wait to read it!
November 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Delighted to be at the launch of @historylauren.bsky.social's new biography of the extraordinary Margaret Beaufort last night. Lauren’s such a brilliant writer and historian. I can’t wait to read it!
Reposted by Lauren Johnson
I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek of this book! A marvellous new biography of The Notorious LMB.
PUBLICATION DAY!
My new book, ‘Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, rebel, kingmaker’ is out today.
“An epic journey”, “a powerful new biography”, “highly readable”, “vivid portrait”.
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/margaret-...
@headofzeus.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
#History #WomensHistory
My new book, ‘Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, rebel, kingmaker’ is out today.
“An epic journey”, “a powerful new biography”, “highly readable”, “vivid portrait”.
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/margaret-...
@headofzeus.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
#History #WomensHistory
Margaret Beaufort
Survivor. Rebel. Conspirator. Mother and grandmother of kings. Margaret Beaufort was one of the most remarkable and influential women of the Middle Ages.Margare…
www.bloomsbury.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek of this book! A marvellous new biography of The Notorious LMB.
PUBLICATION DAY!
My new book, ‘Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, rebel, kingmaker’ is out today.
“An epic journey”, “a powerful new biography”, “highly readable”, “vivid portrait”.
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/margaret-...
@headofzeus.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
#History #WomensHistory
My new book, ‘Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, rebel, kingmaker’ is out today.
“An epic journey”, “a powerful new biography”, “highly readable”, “vivid portrait”.
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/margaret-...
@headofzeus.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
#History #WomensHistory
Margaret Beaufort
Survivor. Rebel. Conspirator. Mother and grandmother of kings. Margaret Beaufort was one of the most remarkable and influential women of the Middle Ages.Margare…
www.bloomsbury.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM
PUBLICATION DAY!
My new book, ‘Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, rebel, kingmaker’ is out today.
“An epic journey”, “a powerful new biography”, “highly readable”, “vivid portrait”.
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/margaret-...
@headofzeus.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
#History #WomensHistory
My new book, ‘Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, rebel, kingmaker’ is out today.
“An epic journey”, “a powerful new biography”, “highly readable”, “vivid portrait”.
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/margaret-...
@headofzeus.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
#History #WomensHistory
Reposted by Lauren Johnson
It was lovely to attend the launch this evening of Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, Rebel, Kingmaker by the fabulous @historylauren.bsky.social A great evening and I’m sure that the book will do really well! #margaretbeaufort
November 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
It was lovely to attend the launch this evening of Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, Rebel, Kingmaker by the fabulous @historylauren.bsky.social A great evening and I’m sure that the book will do really well! #margaretbeaufort
Reposted by Lauren Johnson
Book Launch Spotlight:Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, Rebel, Kingmaker, by Lauren Johnson tonyriches.blogspot.com/2025/11/book... @historylauren.bsky.social #Tudors #BookLaunch
November 6, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Book Launch Spotlight:Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, Rebel, Kingmaker, by Lauren Johnson tonyriches.blogspot.com/2025/11/book... @historylauren.bsky.social #Tudors #BookLaunch
Congratulations to all the shortlistees!
I’m honoured that my book, MULTICULTURAL BRITAIN: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY has been shortlisted for the Wolfson History Prize. Hugely grateful to the judges and the many people who have supported this work along the way
@wolfsonhistory.bsky.social
www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk/2025-wolfson...
@wolfsonhistory.bsky.social
www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk/2025-wolfson...
2025 Wolfson History Prize shortlist announced
The Wolfson History Prize has revealed its 2025 shortlist, with six books in contention for the UK's most prestigious history writing prize.
www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk
September 30, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Congratulations to all the shortlistees!
Looks like this castle has seen better days - the neighbouring cove is named after another Margaret Of History, who landed here in 1462.
Do you recognise the ruins?
#MargaretBeaufort #WhereIsMargaret #History #MedievalWomen #WomensHistory #Warsoftheroses #books
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Do you recognise the ruins?
#MargaretBeaufort #WhereIsMargaret #History #MedievalWomen #WomensHistory #Warsoftheroses #books
www.instagram.com/p/DOddiPwCAT...
September 11, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Looks like this castle has seen better days - the neighbouring cove is named after another Margaret Of History, who landed here in 1462.
Do you recognise the ruins?
#MargaretBeaufort #WhereIsMargaret #History #MedievalWomen #WomensHistory #Warsoftheroses #books
www.instagram.com/p/DOddiPwCAT...
Do you recognise the ruins?
#MargaretBeaufort #WhereIsMargaret #History #MedievalWomen #WomensHistory #Warsoftheroses #books
www.instagram.com/p/DOddiPwCAT...
Some Thursday Thun (fun) for you*
Margaret Beaufort is gallivanting again - where is she today?
More clues coming up at lunchtime and 6.30pm
#MargaretBeaufort #whereismargaret #booksky
www.instagram.com/p/DOLDOijCEH...
*the best jokes are the ones you have to explain
Margaret Beaufort is gallivanting again - where is she today?
More clues coming up at lunchtime and 6.30pm
#MargaretBeaufort #whereismargaret #booksky
www.instagram.com/p/DOLDOijCEH...
*the best jokes are the ones you have to explain
September 4, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Some Thursday Thun (fun) for you*
Margaret Beaufort is gallivanting again - where is she today?
More clues coming up at lunchtime and 6.30pm
#MargaretBeaufort #whereismargaret #booksky
www.instagram.com/p/DOLDOijCEH...
*the best jokes are the ones you have to explain
Margaret Beaufort is gallivanting again - where is she today?
More clues coming up at lunchtime and 6.30pm
#MargaretBeaufort #whereismargaret #booksky
www.instagram.com/p/DOLDOijCEH...
*the best jokes are the ones you have to explain
Where is Margaret Beaufort today???
Clue 1 is something Margaret herself might recognise. Bonus points if you know why - and can say where Margaret has ducked off to today!
(More clues later…)
#MargaretBeaufort @headofzeus.bsky.social #History #WhereIsMargaret #womenshistory
Clue 1 is something Margaret herself might recognise. Bonus points if you know why - and can say where Margaret has ducked off to today!
(More clues later…)
#MargaretBeaufort @headofzeus.bsky.social #History #WhereIsMargaret #womenshistory
August 28, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Where is Margaret Beaufort today???
Clue 1 is something Margaret herself might recognise. Bonus points if you know why - and can say where Margaret has ducked off to today!
(More clues later…)
#MargaretBeaufort @headofzeus.bsky.social #History #WhereIsMargaret #womenshistory
Clue 1 is something Margaret herself might recognise. Bonus points if you know why - and can say where Margaret has ducked off to today!
(More clues later…)
#MargaretBeaufort @headofzeus.bsky.social #History #WhereIsMargaret #womenshistory
A special extra game of “where is Margaret” for the weekend…
Where in the world is she?
@headofzeus.bsky.social #MargaretBeaufort #books #history #medievalhistory #nonsense
Where in the world is she?
@headofzeus.bsky.social #MargaretBeaufort #books #history #medievalhistory #nonsense
August 23, 2025 at 9:40 AM
A special extra game of “where is Margaret” for the weekend…
Where in the world is she?
@headofzeus.bsky.social #MargaretBeaufort #books #history #medievalhistory #nonsense
Where in the world is she?
@headofzeus.bsky.social #MargaretBeaufort #books #history #medievalhistory #nonsense
On this day, a mere 540 years ago, the Tudor dynasty was born in battle (and through a lot of BTS conspiring by a middle aged countess).
www.instagram.com/reel/DNpnN-_...
@headofzeus.bsky.social
#MargaretBeaufort #Bosworth #MedievalHistory #Book #History #WomensHistory
www.instagram.com/reel/DNpnN-_...
@headofzeus.bsky.social
#MargaretBeaufort #Bosworth #MedievalHistory #Book #History #WomensHistory
August 22, 2025 at 8:20 AM
On this day, a mere 540 years ago, the Tudor dynasty was born in battle (and through a lot of BTS conspiring by a middle aged countess).
www.instagram.com/reel/DNpnN-_...
@headofzeus.bsky.social
#MargaretBeaufort #Bosworth #MedievalHistory #Book #History #WomensHistory
www.instagram.com/reel/DNpnN-_...
@headofzeus.bsky.social
#MargaretBeaufort #Bosworth #MedievalHistory #Book #History #WomensHistory
Join the nonsense! Every Thursday my Margaret Beaufort book will be in a different British location…
But can you work out where?
#WhereIsMargaret?
www.instagram.com/p/DNn_BpsoS4...
But can you work out where?
#WhereIsMargaret?
www.instagram.com/p/DNn_BpsoS4...
August 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Join the nonsense! Every Thursday my Margaret Beaufort book will be in a different British location…
But can you work out where?
#WhereIsMargaret?
www.instagram.com/p/DNn_BpsoS4...
But can you work out where?
#WhereIsMargaret?
www.instagram.com/p/DNn_BpsoS4...
Reposted by Lauren Johnson
Coming Soon from Lauren Johnson: Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, Rebel, Kingmaker www.amazon.co.uk/Margaret-Bea... @historylauren.bsky.social #Tudors #BookLaunch
August 18, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Coming Soon from Lauren Johnson: Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, Rebel, Kingmaker www.amazon.co.uk/Margaret-Bea... @historylauren.bsky.social #Tudors #BookLaunch
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If you’ve been curious about what I mean when I talk about using history in “non-historical” games, then this design diary I wrote about Amberspire will give some insights.
It’s about finding inspiration in the tension and meeting of micro and macro history
lunardivision.net/micro-and-ma...
It’s about finding inspiration in the tension and meeting of micro and macro history
lunardivision.net/micro-and-ma...
Micro and Macro History
Hello! I’m Holly Nielsen, a historian, writer and narrative designer. I’m lucky enough to be working on Amberspire, and Nic has kindly offere...
lunardivision.net
August 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
If you’ve been curious about what I mean when I talk about using history in “non-historical” games, then this design diary I wrote about Amberspire will give some insights.
It’s about finding inspiration in the tension and meeting of micro and macro history
lunardivision.net/micro-and-ma...
It’s about finding inspiration in the tension and meeting of micro and macro history
lunardivision.net/micro-and-ma...
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@headofzeus.bsky.social
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#books #history #womenshistory #medievalhistory #moneyoff #warsoftheroses #MargaretBeaufort
July 31, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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@headofzeus.bsky.social
#books #history #womenshistory #medievalhistory #moneyoff #warsoftheroses #MargaretBeaufort
Pre-order my lovely book baby TODAY from @waterstones.bsky.social & use code SUMMER25 for a very tasty discount.
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@headofzeus.bsky.social
#books #history #womenshistory #medievalhistory #moneyoff #warsoftheroses #MargaretBeaufort
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Not* to guilt trip you but I’ve wanted to write this since I was 16, while doing so there was a plague, plus I am very plain looking&old now. So my charms may not snag the attention it deserves
*?
It’s cheap(er) for 1 more day from Waterstones with code SUMMER25:
tidd.ly/4m5caVF
Not* to guilt trip you but I’ve wanted to write this since I was 16, while doing so there was a plague, plus I am very plain looking&old now. So my charms may not snag the attention it deserves
*?
Margaret Beaufort by Lauren Johnson | Waterstones
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July 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Plz buy my book!
It’s cheap(er) for 1 more day from Waterstones with code SUMMER25:
tidd.ly/4m5caVF
Not* to guilt trip you but I’ve wanted to write this since I was 16, while doing so there was a plague, plus I am very plain looking&old now. So my charms may not snag the attention it deserves
*?
It’s cheap(er) for 1 more day from Waterstones with code SUMMER25:
tidd.ly/4m5caVF
Not* to guilt trip you but I’ve wanted to write this since I was 16, while doing so there was a plague, plus I am very plain looking&old now. So my charms may not snag the attention it deserves
*?
Reposted by Lauren Johnson
Delighted to have Matthew challenging my interpretations, (this is the *point* of history) to decide for yourselves pls tune in and pick up a copy of Victoria’s Secret from tomorrow!! lnk.to/victoriassec...
July 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Delighted to have Matthew challenging my interpretations, (this is the *point* of history) to decide for yourselves pls tune in and pick up a copy of Victoria’s Secret from tomorrow!! lnk.to/victoriassec...
Preorder my new book about MARGARET BEAUFORT from @waterstones.bsky.social before Friday to get 25% off!
Use code SUMMER25.
Only 2 days left to do this, peeps. Git on it.
Use code SUMMER25.
Only 2 days left to do this, peeps. Git on it.
July 30, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Preorder my new book about MARGARET BEAUFORT from @waterstones.bsky.social before Friday to get 25% off!
Use code SUMMER25.
Only 2 days left to do this, peeps. Git on it.
Use code SUMMER25.
Only 2 days left to do this, peeps. Git on it.
Reposted by Lauren Johnson
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Book lovers! Grab yourself an absolute bargain TODAY.
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#MargaretBeaufort #WPreorder
Use code SUMMER25 to get 25% off pre-orders from @waterstones.bsky.social for “MARGARET BEAUFORT. Survivor. Rebel. Kingmaker.” (Out November.)
tidd.ly/4m5caVF
This offer is only available til THURSDAY 31 July!
#MargaretBeaufort #WPreorder
July 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
This is a proper good book and a cracking offer- get ye to the interwebs-->
Book lovers! Grab yourself an absolute bargain TODAY.
Use code SUMMER25 to get 25% off pre-orders from @waterstones.bsky.social for “MARGARET BEAUFORT. Survivor. Rebel. Kingmaker.” (Out November.)
tidd.ly/4m5caVF
This offer is only available til THURSDAY 31 July!
#MargaretBeaufort #WPreorder
Use code SUMMER25 to get 25% off pre-orders from @waterstones.bsky.social for “MARGARET BEAUFORT. Survivor. Rebel. Kingmaker.” (Out November.)
tidd.ly/4m5caVF
This offer is only available til THURSDAY 31 July!
#MargaretBeaufort #WPreorder
July 28, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Book lovers! Grab yourself an absolute bargain TODAY.
Use code SUMMER25 to get 25% off pre-orders from @waterstones.bsky.social for “MARGARET BEAUFORT. Survivor. Rebel. Kingmaker.” (Out November.)
tidd.ly/4m5caVF
This offer is only available til THURSDAY 31 July!
#MargaretBeaufort #WPreorder
Use code SUMMER25 to get 25% off pre-orders from @waterstones.bsky.social for “MARGARET BEAUFORT. Survivor. Rebel. Kingmaker.” (Out November.)
tidd.ly/4m5caVF
This offer is only available til THURSDAY 31 July!
#MargaretBeaufort #WPreorder
Reposted by Lauren Johnson
Writing my poetry collection about Margaret of Anjou, there were certain items that had to be included. A thread.
1. A small medieval dog (OK, multiple dogs).
2. A banquet where no food arrived (no one had paid the victualler)...
3. @historylauren.bsky.social's article about H.VI's sex coach .../
1. A small medieval dog (OK, multiple dogs).
2. A banquet where no food arrived (no one had paid the victualler)...
3. @historylauren.bsky.social's article about H.VI's sex coach .../
June 2, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Writing my poetry collection about Margaret of Anjou, there were certain items that had to be included. A thread.
1. A small medieval dog (OK, multiple dogs).
2. A banquet where no food arrived (no one had paid the victualler)...
3. @historylauren.bsky.social's article about H.VI's sex coach .../
1. A small medieval dog (OK, multiple dogs).
2. A banquet where no food arrived (no one had paid the victualler)...
3. @historylauren.bsky.social's article about H.VI's sex coach .../
Reposted by Lauren Johnson
Some weekend reading from me. First up, eight questions about writers, books, and reading with the wonderful @historylauren.bsky.social mathewlyons.substack.com/p/the-writer...
The writer's bookshelf: Lauren Johnson
Eight questions about writers, books, and reading…
mathewlyons.substack.com
July 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Some weekend reading from me. First up, eight questions about writers, books, and reading with the wonderful @historylauren.bsky.social mathewlyons.substack.com/p/the-writer...
Reposted by Lauren Johnson
Anyone wanting a great overview of the life and times of Margaret of Anjou - start here. This is a superb interview, congrats @historylauren.bsky.social and @ifitaintbaroquepod.bsky.social ❤️
PODCAST!
Get your Historical Margaret fix. Today it’s Margaret of Anjou, long suffering queen of #ShadowKing Henry VI and powerhouse of Lancaster in the #WarsoftheRoses.
A top chat with @ifitaintbaroquepod.bsky.social as always.
open.spotify.com/episode/1GVx...
@headofzeus.bsky.social
Get your Historical Margaret fix. Today it’s Margaret of Anjou, long suffering queen of #ShadowKing Henry VI and powerhouse of Lancaster in the #WarsoftheRoses.
A top chat with @ifitaintbaroquepod.bsky.social as always.
open.spotify.com/episode/1GVx...
@headofzeus.bsky.social
Reinventing... Margaret of Anjou with Lauren Johnson
If It Ain't Baroque... · Episode
open.spotify.com
May 9, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Anyone wanting a great overview of the life and times of Margaret of Anjou - start here. This is a superb interview, congrats @historylauren.bsky.social and @ifitaintbaroquepod.bsky.social ❤️
Reposted by Lauren Johnson
My parents have a small collection of L'illustration from Jun-July 1916 (one slightly moused) which they'd like to go to a good home. Are there any researchers or archives who could make good use of them?
May 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
My parents have a small collection of L'illustration from Jun-July 1916 (one slightly moused) which they'd like to go to a good home. Are there any researchers or archives who could make good use of them?