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Meg McGuirt
@meglovehistory.bsky.social
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I'm an avid researcher of English history, mainly from Henry I through the Plantagenet era (1100-1485). I also enjoy learning about the Anglo-Saxons and early Tudor history, as well as the Vikings and early French history.
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@debharkness.bsky.social I don't know if you answer canon questions here... I have been wondering, what was doing Matthew in 1066? I have been studying the events in England during that year and have been wondering for a while if he experienced any of them!
May 30, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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I wrote an article on Richard III’s only Parliament and what it achieved. Read about it in today’s post!

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January 27, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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On this day, 13 January 1396, John of Gaunt and Katherine Swynford were married at Lincoln Cathedral.

Read about it on my substack article!

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January 14, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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January 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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On this day, 8 January 1297, the marriage of Elizabeth of Rhuddlan, youngest daughter of Edward I of England, to John I, Count of Holland took place in Ipswich.

Read about it on today's article!

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January 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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On this day, 7 January 1327, the parliament that was to depose Edward II met in London.

Read about it on today's article!
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January 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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On this day, 6 January 1367, Richard II of England was born in Bordeaux.

Read about it on today’s article!

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On this day, 6 January 1367
Richard II of England was born in Bordeaux.
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January 7, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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On this day, 5 January 1209, Richard, Earl of Cornwall, Count of Poitou, and King of the Romans was born at Winchester.

Read about it on today's article!

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January 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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#onthisday, 4 January 1400, A plot was discovered to overthrow Henry IV and replace him with the former king Richard II.

Read about it on today's article!

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January 5, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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On this day, 3 January 1437, Catherine de Valois, the daughter, wife, and mother of kings, died at Bermondsey Abbey in London.

Read about it in today's article!

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January 4, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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On this day, 2 January 1471, Edward IV met with Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy.

Read about it on today's article!

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January 3, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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Go to my substack to read my article on my history reading plans for 2025!

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January 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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@amylicence.bsky.social Hello. I cited from your book, "Red Roses: Blanche of Gaunt to Margaret Beaufort" for an article on my blog. One of my readers brought up a question.
January 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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On this day, 21 December 1460, Richard, duke of York arrived at Sandal Castle before the Battle of Wakefield took place.

Read about it in my latest article!

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#otd #onthisday #warsoftheroses #henryvi #dukeofyork #england #history
December 21, 2024 at 11:51 PM
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On this day, 20 December 1387, the Battle of Radcot Bridge was fought between the Lord's Appellant and Richard II's Loyalists.

Read about it on today's article!

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#otd #onthisday #richardii #parliament #england #history
December 21, 2024 at 12:57 AM
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On this day, "The Kingmaker" was sent to France for bring Queen Margaret and Prince Edward back to England following Henry VI's "readeption"

Read about it on my latest article!

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#otd #onthisday #margaretofanjou #henryVI #warsoftheroses #england #history
On this day, 17 December 1470
Warwick "the Kingmaker" was sent to France to bring Queen Margaret and Prince Edward back to England after Henry VI had had his "readeption."
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December 17, 2024 at 11:06 PM
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On this day, 16 December 1431, a young Henry VI of England was crowned as Henry II of France at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Read about it on my article on Substack!

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#otd #onthisday #england #history #henryvi #paris #notredame #notredamedeparis
December 17, 2024 at 3:22 AM
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I don't know if anyone else works from bed a lot like I do. But this new table my husband got is AMAZING. It's really big. My old table didn't have room for my big computer and def not a mouse. It has a little book stand and a drawer for my earbuds or coffee/tea. Super sturdy legs. Highly recommend!
December 14, 2024 at 8:47 PM
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On this day, 13 December 1470, Edward of Lancaster (son of Henry VI), married Anne Neville (daughter of Richard Neville “the Kingmaker”).

Read about it in my latest article!

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#otd #onthisday #henryVI #warsoftheroses #thekingmaker #englishhistory
December 13, 2024 at 7:30 PM
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On this day, 11 December 1443, Sir John Cornwall, 1st Baron Fanhope, who was instrumental in the Glyndŵr Rising and and the Hundred Years War under Henry V, died in Bedfordshire.

Read about it on today's substack article!

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#otd #onthisday
December 12, 2024 at 12:46 AM
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This was a very interesting article! I am so fascinated and happy about the fact they did their best to use traditional techniques and/or materials for everything!

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Rebuilding Notre-Dame: What Medievalists Need to Know About the Restoration - Medievalists.net
For medievalists and historians, the rebuilding of Notre-Dame offers a unique lens to explore the intersection of medieval craftsmanship, modern science, and cutting-edge research.
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December 11, 2024 at 4:31 AM
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On this day, 10 November 1404, Joan of Navarre, Henry IV’s queen consort, was granted a tower at Westminster Abbey in lieu of some of her dower funds.

Read about it on today's substack article:

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#otd #onthisday #henryIV #plantagenet #englishhistory
December 11, 2024 at 1:53 AM
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On this day, 8 December 1154, after a long civil war, Henry II landed in England to claim his crown.

Read about it on my substack!

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#otd #onthisday #henryII #plantagenet #englishhistory #england #medieval
December 9, 2024 at 3:25 AM
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December 7, 2024 at 1:34 PM
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On this day, 7 December 1295, Gilbert de Clare, the Red Earl, died at Monmouth. He was an integral part of the Second Barons' War.

Read about it on my latest substack article!

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#otd #onthisday #englishhistory #medievalhistory
On this day, 7 December 1295
Gilbert de Clare, the Red Earl, died at Monmouth.
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December 8, 2024 at 2:40 AM