Darren Harris
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Historian and author of historical fiction.
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Darren Harris
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· Feb 26
UNITED24 - The initiative of the President of Ukraine
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Exquisite calligraphy - or if you prefer, illumination.
Exquisite initial 'C'(oncede) from the Collect contains scenes from the Nativity.
#Nativity
BnF MS Latin 9428; Sacramentary of Drogo; 9th century (between 826/837 CE & 855 CE); Metz; f.24v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
#Nativity
BnF MS Latin 9428; Sacramentary of Drogo; 9th century (between 826/837 CE & 855 CE); Metz; f.24v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
December 23, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Exquisite calligraphy - or if you prefer, illumination.
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This Army birthday I’m thinking of Medal of Honor recipient Pvt Henry Johnson of the 369th NY National Guard (known as the Harlem Hellfighters). The 369th served more days in the WWI trenches than an other US unit, took more casualties also. DOD just stripped Johnson’s name off Ft. Polk.
June 14, 2025 at 9:04 PM
This Army birthday I’m thinking of Medal of Honor recipient Pvt Henry Johnson of the 369th NY National Guard (known as the Harlem Hellfighters). The 369th served more days in the WWI trenches than an other US unit, took more casualties also. DOD just stripped Johnson’s name off Ft. Polk.
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Harlem Hellfighters.
The French government decorated the entire unit with the Croix de Guerre, its highest award for bravery.
The French government decorated the entire unit with the Croix de Guerre, its highest award for bravery.
June 14, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Harlem Hellfighters.
The French government decorated the entire unit with the Croix de Guerre, its highest award for bravery.
The French government decorated the entire unit with the Croix de Guerre, its highest award for bravery.
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This medal was struck to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V & Queen Mary in May 1935. George V died less than a year later and Mary lived into the second year of the reign of Elizabeth II. Mary knew every British monarch from Queen Victoria to Charles III.
May 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
This medal was struck to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V & Queen Mary in May 1935. George V died less than a year later and Mary lived into the second year of the reign of Elizabeth II. Mary knew every British monarch from Queen Victoria to Charles III.
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June is the time for shearing the sheep.
#medievalcalendar
Bodleian Library MS. Auct. D. 2. 6; c.1140 CE; England; f.4r @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social
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Bodleian Library MS. Auct. D. 2. 6; c.1140 CE; England; f.4r @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social
May 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
June is the time for shearing the sheep.
#medievalcalendar
Bodleian Library MS. Auct. D. 2. 6; c.1140 CE; England; f.4r @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social
#medievalcalendar
Bodleian Library MS. Auct. D. 2. 6; c.1140 CE; England; f.4r @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social
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Elizabeth Woodville was crowned Queen of England #onthisday 26 May 1465 in an elaborate coronation at Westminster Abbey
May 26, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Elizabeth Woodville was crowned Queen of England #onthisday 26 May 1465 in an elaborate coronation at Westminster Abbey
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Last night, Russia unleashed ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones on a European capital. Today? The world barely blinks. Western media push it off the headlines, treating it as distant. But silence isn’t neutral — it enables aggression. Indifference has a price, and Ukraine pays it.
May 25, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Last night, Russia unleashed ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones on a European capital. Today? The world barely blinks. Western media push it off the headlines, treating it as distant. But silence isn’t neutral — it enables aggression. Indifference has a price, and Ukraine pays it.
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It's time for a Sunday afternoon pie.
British Library Arundel MS 91; Saints' Lives; ; 12th century; Canterbury; f.190r
British Library Arundel MS 91; Saints' Lives; ; 12th century; Canterbury; f.190r
March 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
It's time for a Sunday afternoon pie.
British Library Arundel MS 91; Saints' Lives; ; 12th century; Canterbury; f.190r
British Library Arundel MS 91; Saints' Lives; ; 12th century; Canterbury; f.190r
February 26, 2025 at 12:50 AM
United24 - The initiative of the President of Ukraine. How YOU can help...
u24.gov.ua
u24.gov.ua
UNITED24 - The initiative of the President of Ukraine
UNITED24 was launched by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. Funds will be transferred to the official accounts of...
u24.gov.ua
February 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
United24 - The initiative of the President of Ukraine. How YOU can help...
u24.gov.ua
u24.gov.ua
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When Richard of Eastwell discovers he is the illegitimate son of King Richard III, the secret propels him into a high-stakes battle for power and revenge against the usurper Henry Tudor.
#TheKingsSon
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November 14, 2024 at 3:47 AM
When Richard of Eastwell discovers he is the illegitimate son of King Richard III, the secret propels him into a high-stakes battle for power and revenge against the usurper Henry Tudor.
#TheKingsSon
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I've collaborated with a group of international authors on a book of Richard III inspired stories. Everyone has given their time & work freely, and ALL proceeds raised from the sale of the book will go to Scoliosis Support & Research.
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November 20, 2024 at 10:35 PM
I've collaborated with a group of international authors on a book of Richard III inspired stories. Everyone has given their time & work freely, and ALL proceeds raised from the sale of the book will go to Scoliosis Support & Research.
UK
amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D66XPM8J
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amazon.com/dp/B0D66XPM8J
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Happy Valentine’s Day! The oldest Valentine’s letter, 1477, from Margary Brews to John Paston. Margery describes John as her ‘well-beloved Valentine’. This is on display at the British Library’s’Mediaeval Women in Their Own Words’ exhibition. Closes early next month. @britishlibrary.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Happy Valentine’s Day! The oldest Valentine’s letter, 1477, from Margary Brews to John Paston. Margery describes John as her ‘well-beloved Valentine’. This is on display at the British Library’s’Mediaeval Women in Their Own Words’ exhibition. Closes early next month. @britishlibrary.bsky.social
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Engagement brooch of Maximilian I of Austria and Mary of Burgundy, 1475. She was born on this day in 1457.
February 14, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Engagement brooch of Maximilian I of Austria and Mary of Burgundy, 1475. She was born on this day in 1457.
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Duke of Norfolk but Richard ii stopped it at the last moment.
Blamed for the PollTax, his palace at Savoy was burned down in 1381. Gaunt also led an unsuccessful attempt to take the crown of Castile and was a patron of Chaucer and Wycliffe. He was buried in St Paul's Cathedral.
Blamed for the PollTax, his palace at Savoy was burned down in 1381. Gaunt also led an unsuccessful attempt to take the crown of Castile and was a patron of Chaucer and Wycliffe. He was buried in St Paul's Cathedral.
February 3, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Duke of Norfolk but Richard ii stopped it at the last moment.
Blamed for the PollTax, his palace at Savoy was burned down in 1381. Gaunt also led an unsuccessful attempt to take the crown of Castile and was a patron of Chaucer and Wycliffe. He was buried in St Paul's Cathedral.
Blamed for the PollTax, his palace at Savoy was burned down in 1381. Gaunt also led an unsuccessful attempt to take the crown of Castile and was a patron of Chaucer and Wycliffe. He was buried in St Paul's Cathedral.
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OTD 1399 John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, 3rd son of Edward iii, father of Henry iv and uncle of Richard ii died aged 58 in Leicester Castle. He had married 3 times, Blanche of Lancaster, Constance of Castile and his mistress Katherine Swynford. His son, Henry Bolinbroke caused a duel with the
February 3, 2025 at 2:55 AM
OTD 1399 John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, 3rd son of Edward iii, father of Henry iv and uncle of Richard ii died aged 58 in Leicester Castle. He had married 3 times, Blanche of Lancaster, Constance of Castile and his mistress Katherine Swynford. His son, Henry Bolinbroke caused a duel with the
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Good to see you here.
Good to see you here.
January 29, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Good to see you here.
Good to see you here.
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Initial 'R'(ois) of the funeral of Godfrey of Bouillon and the coronation of Baldwin as king of Jerusalem
BL Yates Thompson MS 12; William of Tyre, Histoire d'Outremer; 1232 CE-1261 CE; Northern France; f.51v
BL Yates Thompson MS 12; William of Tyre, Histoire d'Outremer; 1232 CE-1261 CE; Northern France; f.51v
January 11, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Initial 'R'(ois) of the funeral of Godfrey of Bouillon and the coronation of Baldwin as king of Jerusalem
BL Yates Thompson MS 12; William of Tyre, Histoire d'Outremer; 1232 CE-1261 CE; Northern France; f.51v
BL Yates Thompson MS 12; William of Tyre, Histoire d'Outremer; 1232 CE-1261 CE; Northern France; f.51v
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Initial 'V'(erite) depicting the siege of Jerusalem
BL Yates Thompson MS 12; William of Tyre, Histoire d'Outremer; 1232 CE-1261 CE; Northern France; f.40v
BL Yates Thompson MS 12; William of Tyre, Histoire d'Outremer; 1232 CE-1261 CE; Northern France; f.40v
January 11, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Initial 'V'(erite) depicting the siege of Jerusalem
BL Yates Thompson MS 12; William of Tyre, Histoire d'Outremer; 1232 CE-1261 CE; Northern France; f.40v
BL Yates Thompson MS 12; William of Tyre, Histoire d'Outremer; 1232 CE-1261 CE; Northern France; f.40v
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The crown is still kept in the cathedral treasury today
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January 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The crown is still kept in the cathedral treasury today
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There's plenty more where this came from 🥰
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