I happened upon this yesterday, and I keep looking at it. 13th-century Flemish manuscript. I really want to know the context that inspired the illuminator to make this particular marginal drollery.

#medieval #medievalists

Louis, son of Henry II of France and Catherine de’ Medici, dead on October 24, 1550, of the measles. He was not yet two years old.

#skyhistorians
#womeninhistory
#historyofmedicine
#earlymodern

In my latest newsletter on leahredmondchang.substack.com, I write about a few books on women that I read this year and really loved. They'd make great gifts! I also touch on why we need to be buying books on women's history. (More on that soon....)

#feministscholar
#womeninhistory
#skyhistorians

Feeling grateful this for the small things which are, in fact, big things. Like the sunrise this morning.

Hello! I’m a former professor turned full time writer. American. Latest book is Young Queens: Three Renaissance Women and the Price of Power (2023) I will be writing about women, gender, and power - past and present - for the foreseeable future. Nice to meet you all!

#womeninhistory #skyhistorians

Will reintroduce myself in a bit but I thought people might enjoy a picture of my most important therapist for the next four years. Thank you @nickkristof.bsky.social for reminding us of the importance of our animal friends for keeping us sane.

How I’m feeling…and what I’m reading to do about it…
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This happened yesterday, and I am thrilled! And very grateful to the all who have helped get the queens out there!