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A weekly podcast on the history of England - presented by Charlie Higson @charliehigson.bsky.social and his friendly experts. Series 3 out now! 👇
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Matilda’s fight for the English crown sparked a civil war that tore the country apart. Today, @charliehigson.bsky.social is joined by historian & author Helen Castor to discuss the Empress's fierce battle for power and her lasting impact on medieval England.
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Do check out Helen's book, 'She Wolves'... It is brilliant!
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Empress Matilda
@charliehigson.bsky.social uncovers the life of Empress Matilda.
He is joined once again by historian Helen Castor, author of She Wolves and The Eagle & The Hart - The Biography of Richard II.
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Empress Matilda
@charliehigson.bsky.social uncovers the life of Empress Matilda.
He is joined once again by historian Helen Castor, author of She Wolves and The Eagle & The Hart - The Biography of Richard II.
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The Lady Of The English
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January 24, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Do check out Helen's book, 'She Wolves'... It is brilliant!
Matilda’s fight for the English crown sparked a civil war that tore the country apart. Today, @charliehigson.bsky.social is joined by historian & author Helen Castor to discuss the Empress's fierce battle for power and her lasting impact on medieval England.
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January 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Matilda’s fight for the English crown sparked a civil war that tore the country apart. Today, @charliehigson.bsky.social is joined by historian & author Helen Castor to discuss the Empress's fierce battle for power and her lasting impact on medieval England.
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⚔️ A man worthy of an entire episode—William Marshal, the 'Greatest Knight in Christendom'. He survived 5 kings & left an incredible legacy. Joining @charliehigson.bsky.social today is medieval expert Sophie Ambler to talk about The Marshal’s eventful life.
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January 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
⚔️ A man worthy of an entire episode—William Marshal, the 'Greatest Knight in Christendom'. He survived 5 kings & left an incredible legacy. Joining @charliehigson.bsky.social today is medieval expert Sophie Ambler to talk about The Marshal’s eventful life.
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What did Lady Margaret Beaufort do?! 👀
January 14, 2025 at 11:22 AM
What did Lady Margaret Beaufort do?! 👀
Before going on stage at Medieval Fest, @charliehigson.bsky.social shared who he'd most like to meet from history. Missed last week's live episode? Catch up here 🎙️ podfollow.com/willy-willy-...
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January 13, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Before going on stage at Medieval Fest, @charliehigson.bsky.social shared who he'd most like to meet from history. Missed last week's live episode? Catch up here 🎙️ podfollow.com/willy-willy-...
@histfest.bsky.social @britishlibrary.bsky.social #MedievalFest #HistFest
@histfest.bsky.social @britishlibrary.bsky.social #MedievalFest #HistFest
Start your Friday with political intrigue, conspiracy, and murder! 🗡️ Today’s LIVE episode from Medieval Fest is all about How to Overthrow a Medieval Ruler, featuring the brilliant Helen Castor, Lubaaba Al-Azami, and @nathenamin.bsky.social. 🎙️
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January 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Start your Friday with political intrigue, conspiracy, and murder! 🗡️ Today’s LIVE episode from Medieval Fest is all about How to Overthrow a Medieval Ruler, featuring the brilliant Helen Castor, Lubaaba Al-Azami, and @nathenamin.bsky.social. 🎙️
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Before recording a live episode at Medieval Fest, we caught up with Dr Lubaaba Al-Azami to ask which historical figure she’d most like to meet—and what question she’d ask them. 🗨️
This live episode is out on Friday! 🎙️
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This live episode is out on Friday! 🎙️
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January 9, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Before recording a live episode at Medieval Fest, we caught up with Dr Lubaaba Al-Azami to ask which historical figure she’d most like to meet—and what question she’d ask them. 🗨️
This live episode is out on Friday! 🎙️
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@histfest.bsky.social @britishlibrary.bsky.social
This live episode is out on Friday! 🎙️
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🎙️ In today’s special episode, @charliehigson.bsky.social is joined by Dr Eleanor Jackson, one of the curators of Medieval Women: In Their Own Words at the @britishlibrary.bsky.social. A must-see exhibition and a brilliant chat!
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January 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM
🎙️ In today’s special episode, @charliehigson.bsky.social is joined by Dr Eleanor Jackson, one of the curators of Medieval Women: In Their Own Words at the @britishlibrary.bsky.social. A must-see exhibition and a brilliant chat!
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Available to listen to now, my latest episode of The History Sit-Down in which I sit down with the renaissance man that is @charliehigson.bsky.social Such a fascinating chat in which we discuss history and his excellent podcast @wwhspodcast.bsky.social
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The History Sit-Down #4, with Charlie Higson
At the recent MedievalFest extravaganza, hosted by HistFest in the British Library, I once more had the honour of chilling out in their excellent green room.
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December 27, 2024 at 11:38 AM
Available to listen to now, my latest episode of The History Sit-Down in which I sit down with the renaissance man that is @charliehigson.bsky.social Such a fascinating chat in which we discuss history and his excellent podcast @wwhspodcast.bsky.social
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🎙️ Hetta Howes is on the pod to discuss her brilliant new book, 'Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife', exploring medieval women through four remarkable figures: Marie de France, Julian of Norwich, Christine de Pizan & Margery Kempe. It's a fantastic episode! 🎧 podfollow.com/willy-willy-...
December 27, 2024 at 10:04 AM
🎙️ Hetta Howes is on the pod to discuss her brilliant new book, 'Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife', exploring medieval women through four remarkable figures: Marie de France, Julian of Norwich, Christine de Pizan & Margery Kempe. It's a fantastic episode! 🎧 podfollow.com/willy-willy-...
Thomas Becket: Henry II’s best friend, rewarded with power and titles, but their clash ended in murder. Why was he killed? What caused the fallout? And where did the ‘a’ in Thomas a Becket come from? Nicholas Vincent joins @charliehigson.bsky.social to uncover it all.
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December 20, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Thomas Becket: Henry II’s best friend, rewarded with power and titles, but their clash ended in murder. Why was he killed? What caused the fallout? And where did the ‘a’ in Thomas a Becket come from? Nicholas Vincent joins @charliehigson.bsky.social to uncover it all.
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We had the pleasure of speaking with historian Helen Castor backstage at #MedFest to find out which historical figure she’d most like to meet. She's picked a great one!
@histfest.bsky.social
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December 18, 2024 at 10:01 AM
We had the pleasure of speaking with historian Helen Castor backstage at #MedFest to find out which historical figure she’d most like to meet. She's picked a great one!
@histfest.bsky.social
@histfest.bsky.social
We caught up with author & historian, @nathenamin.bsky.social before going onstage at the recent #MedFest to find out who he'd like to most from history... Can you guess who it is?! @histfest.bsky.social
December 17, 2024 at 10:01 AM
We caught up with author & historian, @nathenamin.bsky.social before going onstage at the recent #MedFest to find out who he'd like to most from history... Can you guess who it is?! @histfest.bsky.social
Today's episode is all about the origins of the Crusades. @charliehigson.bsky.social is joined by Jonathan Phillips, Prof. of Crusading History at @royalholloway.bsky.social, to explore Pope Urban II's 1095 call to the First Crusade and its pivotal moments.
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December 13, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Today's episode is all about the origins of the Crusades. @charliehigson.bsky.social is joined by Jonathan Phillips, Prof. of Crusading History at @royalholloway.bsky.social, to explore Pope Urban II's 1095 call to the First Crusade and its pivotal moments.
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What a fabulous afternoon at @histfest.bsky.social with some brilliant guests joining @charliehigson.bsky.social on stage. A big thank you to Dr Lubaaba Al-Azami, @nathenamin.bsky.social, and Helen Castor (who got through the entire talk despite losing her voice earlier in the week!).
December 7, 2024 at 5:09 PM
What a fabulous afternoon at @histfest.bsky.social with some brilliant guests joining @charliehigson.bsky.social on stage. A big thank you to Dr Lubaaba Al-Azami, @nathenamin.bsky.social, and Helen Castor (who got through the entire talk despite losing her voice earlier in the week!).
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LAST CHANCE! Don’t forget to grab your online tickets to tomorrow’s Medieval Fest!
A full day of exciting talks, with Michael Wood, Janina Ramirez, Raksha Dave, Helen Castor & many more!
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A full day of exciting talks, with Michael Wood, Janina Ramirez, Raksha Dave, Helen Castor & many more!
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December 6, 2024 at 10:27 AM
LAST CHANCE! Don’t forget to grab your online tickets to tomorrow’s Medieval Fest!
A full day of exciting talks, with Michael Wood, Janina Ramirez, Raksha Dave, Helen Castor & many more!
Book now www.seetickets.com/event/mediev...
A full day of exciting talks, with Michael Wood, Janina Ramirez, Raksha Dave, Helen Castor & many more!
Book now www.seetickets.com/event/mediev...
🚨 Series 3 is here! 🚨
This week, @charliehigson.bsky.social and historian @longshanks1307.bsky.social dive into the legendary tale of Hereward the Wake – a fierce rebel who challenged the newly crowned, William the Conqueror.
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This week, @charliehigson.bsky.social and historian @longshanks1307.bsky.social dive into the legendary tale of Hereward the Wake – a fierce rebel who challenged the newly crowned, William the Conqueror.
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December 6, 2024 at 10:08 AM
🚨 Series 3 is here! 🚨
This week, @charliehigson.bsky.social and historian @longshanks1307.bsky.social dive into the legendary tale of Hereward the Wake – a fierce rebel who challenged the newly crowned, William the Conqueror.
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This week, @charliehigson.bsky.social and historian @longshanks1307.bsky.social dive into the legendary tale of Hereward the Wake – a fierce rebel who challenged the newly crowned, William the Conqueror.
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Has the mystery of the Princes in the Tower been solved? Listen to @nathenamin.bsky.social share his thoughts on the latest episode of All Things History histfest.substack.com/p/princes-in...
Princes in the Tower: Case Solved?
Rebecca Rideal speaks to Nathen Amin about new evidence that has come to light
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December 4, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Has the mystery of the Princes in the Tower been solved? Listen to @nathenamin.bsky.social share his thoughts on the latest episode of All Things History histfest.substack.com/p/princes-in...
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Henry I’s luxurious tower at Corfe Castle reopens to visitors after 378 years
Henry I’s luxurious tower at Corfe Castle reopens to visitors after 378 years
A National Trust viewing platform at Corfe Castle offers visitors a glimpse into the king’s royal quarters in Dorset
A luxurious suite of “rooms with a view”, built for the son of William the Conquerer but partly destroyed in the English Civil War, has…
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December 2, 2024 at 6:13 AM
Henry I’s luxurious tower at Corfe Castle reopens to visitors after 378 years
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A hugely interesting discovery in the archives, with a video clip contained within the attached article giving a teaser from the new Princes in the Tower documentary. There has been some great work done this past year or so by archivists and historians.
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Princes in the Tower: significant find adds to murder theory
A newly discovered will links a gold chain belonging to Edward V to one of his alleged killers
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December 1, 2024 at 10:41 PM
A hugely interesting discovery in the archives, with a video clip contained within the attached article giving a teaser from the new Princes in the Tower documentary. There has been some great work done this past year or so by archivists and historians.
www.thetimes.com/article/0a66...
www.thetimes.com/article/0a66...
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Give the gift of learning this Christmas with an online history course 🎄🎁🎄
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December 2, 2024 at 9:34 AM
Give the gift of learning this Christmas with an online history course 🎄🎁🎄
A History of Goddesses (starts 8 Jan) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-history-...
Titanic: A History (starts 5 Feb) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-titani...
▪️£40 (+booking fee)
▪️Available globally
▪️Follow 'live' or at your own pace
A History of Goddesses (starts 8 Jan) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-history-...
Titanic: A History (starts 5 Feb) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-titani...
▪️£40 (+booking fee)
▪️Available globally
▪️Follow 'live' or at your own pace
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It’s my birthday today. What would be really nice is if you might consider sharing the below course. I’ve spent the past few months working with expert tutors to put it together - it’s going to be super interesting!
It starts early Feb 2025. A perfect Xmas gift to yourself or someone else. 🎄 🎁 🎄
It starts early Feb 2025. A perfect Xmas gift to yourself or someone else. 🎄 🎁 🎄
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THE TITANIC: A HISTORY
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THE TITANIC: A HISTORY
Setting the Titanic within its global & historical context, you’ll explore its multifaceted history & legend. Book now! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-titani...
November 28, 2024 at 12:57 PM
It’s my birthday today. What would be really nice is if you might consider sharing the below course. I’ve spent the past few months working with expert tutors to put it together - it’s going to be super interesting!
It starts early Feb 2025. A perfect Xmas gift to yourself or someone else. 🎄 🎁 🎄
It starts early Feb 2025. A perfect Xmas gift to yourself or someone else. 🎄 🎁 🎄
To close series 2, @charliehigson.bsky.social welcomes legendary history documentary maker and author, Michael Wood. They discuss his incredible career, the Anglo-Saxons, and why the so-called Dark Ages weren’t dark at all.
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November 29, 2024 at 9:21 AM
To close series 2, @charliehigson.bsky.social welcomes legendary history documentary maker and author, Michael Wood. They discuss his incredible career, the Anglo-Saxons, and why the so-called Dark Ages weren’t dark at all.
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New to Bluesky? Here's your weekly reminder that we maintain an Arts & Culture Starter Pack, filled with museums, libraries, galleries and creators that you can follow in a single click.
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November 28, 2024 at 12:36 PM
New to Bluesky? Here's your weekly reminder that we maintain an Arts & Culture Starter Pack, filled with museums, libraries, galleries and creators that you can follow in a single click.
If you're an organisation that's interested in being added, please DM us!
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If you're an organisation that's interested in being added, please DM us!
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Just finished @bendorgrosvenor.bsky.social's The Invention Of British Art. Not only full or brilliant research & careful thought (+ the fate of the eponymous bird in Wright's An Experiment On A Bird in the Air Pump), but the writing is so approachable & even the plates are well placed. Recommended!
November 26, 2024 at 9:37 AM
Just finished @bendorgrosvenor.bsky.social's The Invention Of British Art. Not only full or brilliant research & careful thought (+ the fate of the eponymous bird in Wright's An Experiment On A Bird in the Air Pump), but the writing is so approachable & even the plates are well placed. Recommended!