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Matt Lewis
@mattlewishistory.bsky.social
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Medievalist, co-host Gone Medieval podcast(https://podfollow.com/gone-medieval/view), host Echoes of History (https://podfollow.com/1615075257/view), fascinated by Richard III & the Princes in the Tower.
Substack: https://mattlewishistory.substack.com
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New @assassinscreed.ubisoft.com episode from #EchoesofHistory & #HistoryHit is out for the new #AssassinsCreedMirage DOC #ValleyofMemory #AlUla

@mattlewishistory.bsky.social speaks with Professor #LaïlaNehmé about the #Nabataeans

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The Nabataeans
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November 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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New episode of #EchoesofHistory from @assassinscreed.ubisoft.com & #historyhit is out!

@mattlewishistory.bsky.social speaks with #DrPatriciaFara about Isaac Newton's time in the Royal Mint as portrayed in #AssassinsCreed Gold.

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Isaac Newton vs Fake Money
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October 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Very much looking forward to starting this by @mattlewishistory.bsky.social!! #TheAnarchy
Cover for a book about The Anarchy!!
October 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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a very good book and a fantastic companion book to @mattlewishistory.bsky.social Princes in the Tower. But I read it as part of Nathen’s engrossing and fascinating “Tudor trilogy” with “House of Beaufort” and “Son of Prophecy”
nathenamin.bsky.social Nathen Amin ✒️📚 @nathenamin.bsky.social · Oct 16
The so-called Tudor Myth has it that once he became king, Henry VII returned peace to England. In fact, his 24-year reign featured several revolts and even an assassination attempt. In this book, I cover how the first Tudor overcame these threats.

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Henry VII and the Tudor Pretenders: Simnel, Warbeck, and Warwick
Buy Henry VII and the Tudor Pretenders: Simnel, Warbeck, and Warwick by Amin, Nathen (ISBN: 9781398112469) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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October 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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thelordreylus.bsky.social
New #EchoesofHistory is out from #HistoryHit and @assassinscreed.ubisoft.com.

In this episode, @mattlewishistory.bsky.social and Dr. @brittanyeschorn.bsky.social talk about Vinland and Viking Age sagas.

#AssassinsCreed #AssassinsCreedValhalla

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Vinland: Vikings In America
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October 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Thanks @goingmedieval.bsky.social, @mattlewishistory.bsky.social and @profcarolyne.bsky.social for the norse myth eps of Gone Medieval. Perfect listening for drawing pictures of Loki. On the qu of "is loki a drinker", I think Lokasenna at least proves he's a MEAN drunk, whatever his liquid capacity
October 14, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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The king granted the bishop "the power to licence brothels and prostitutes".
Top medieval church history here!

(Tell me again the objections against women bishops??...)

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Book extract quoted.
October 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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thelordreylus.bsky.social
New episode of #EchosofHistory is out from @assassinscreed.ubisoft.com & #HistoryHit.

@mattlewishistory.bsky.social talked with Professor #SarahBadcock about the Russians Revolution from #AssassinsCreed Chronicles Russia.

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The Russian Revolution: What Really Happened?
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October 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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thelordreylus.bsky.social
Forgot to post yesterday, but the newest episode of #EchoesofHistory from #HistoryHit and @assassinscreed.ubisoft.com is out discussing Life as a Samurai.

@mattlewishistory.bsky.social spoke with #DrKateKitagawa & Professor #EricRath on the subject.

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Life as a Samurai
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September 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
mattlewishistory.bsky.social
This Saturday, I’ll be giving on online talk with @TudorsDynasty all about Empress Matilda.

We’ll explore the factors that prevented Matilda from becoming the first Queen Regnant of England.

📅 Saturday, 27 September
🕐 1pm CDT / 2pm EDT / 7pm GMT

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Crown and Conflict: Why Matilda Couldn't Win the Crown
Join us as we delve into the intriguing world of royal conflicts, uncovering the secrets behind Matilda's quest for the crown.
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September 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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A new episode of #EchoesofHistory for @assassinscreed.ubisoft.com and #HistoryHit is out now!

Dr. @hollynielsen.bsky.social speaks with @mattlewishistory.bsky.social & #MaximeDurand about #AssassinsCreedOrigins!

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Ancient Egyptian Architecture In Assassin's Creed Origins
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September 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Can you believe @history-hit.bsky.social agreed to have me back? Another fun chat with @mattlewishistory.bsky.social on the Ottoman-Venetian Wars for the #echoesofhistory series!
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#history #ottoman #historian #assassinscreed #ottomanvenetianwars #podcast #skystorians
September 20, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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The newest #EchoesofHistory episode is our covering the Ottoman-Venetian Wars around #AssassinsCreedRevelations.

@mattlewishistory.bsky.social & #DrGemmaMasson discuss.

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The Ottoman-Venetian Wars
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September 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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The Paston Letters: family relationships, social mobility, survival, & love against the backdrop of the Wars of the Roses.
Helen Castor talks to @mattlewishistory.bsky.social on Gone Medieval
#MedievalSky

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The Paston Letters with Helen Castor
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August 16, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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What did medieval people eat in Britain?

What a fantastic podcast episode of Gone Medieval with @mattlewishistory.bsky.social in his talk with author Pen Vogler. Loved it!

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What Food Did Medieval People Eat?
Épisode de l’émission · Gone Medieval · 21/12/2023 · 37 min
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August 10, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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thelordreylus.bsky.social
Returning back to Acre to discuss the Third Crusades is the newest episode of #AssassinsCreed #EchoesofHistory hosted by @mattlewishistory.bsky.social and guest historian #DrNicholasMorton!

@assassinscreed.ubisoft.com #HistoryHit

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Crusaders And Castles: The Siege Of Acre
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July 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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thelordreylus.bsky.social
New episode of #EchoesofHistory is out from #HistoryHit & @assassinscreed.ubisoft.com.

This is a big episode covering the Assassins & Templars from the OG #AssassinsCreed. @mattlewishistory.bsky.social & #DrSteveTibble expand on the two groups in this episode.

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Assassins and Templars in the Crusades
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July 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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historymondays.bsky.social
Many thanks to @mattlewishistory.bsky.social for a great chat on Gone Medieval this week! We’re diving into my new book The Rose, The Bastard & The Saint King - expect rebels, battles, thrones, and a few bloody surprises⚔️🥀👑
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The Murder of Henry VI
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June 27, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Excited to be joining @Mattlewishistory.bsky.social for a chat on 𝗚𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹 this week! We’re diving into my new book The Rose, The Bastard & The Saint King - expect rebels, battles, thrones, and a few bloody surprises⚔️🥀👑 #Medieval
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June 25, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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For those who say rude things about "Dark Age" medicine then you might want to read this.

An Anglo-Saxon remedy can kill antibiotic-resistant superbugs.

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1,000-year-old onion and garlic eye remedy kills MRSA
A 1,000-year-old treatment for eye infections could hold the key to killing antibiotic-resistant superbugs, scientists say.
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June 21, 2025 at 10:32 AM
mattlewishistory.bsky.social
Brand new episode of Gone Medieval out now, all about the legendary Galloglass. You might have heard of these fierce mercenary warriors, but here’s your chance to learn all about them, and to meet the GM team, Anne-Marie, Joseph, Rob, and Amy.

Link in bio, or
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June 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM
mattlewishistory.bsky.social
I had great fun talking to Charlie about George, Duke of Clarence for his excellent podcast. Was he just a plonker, or was there more to it than that? You decide!

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George, Drowned in Wine
Podcast Episode · Willy Willy Harry Stee... · 05/06/2025 · 59m
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June 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
mattlewishistory.bsky.social
I had great fun talking to @monstroso about George, Duke of Clarence for @wwhspodcast. Was he just a plonker, or was there more to it than that? You decide!

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George, Drowned in Wine
Podcast Episode · Willy Willy Harry Stee... · 05/06/2025 · 59m
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June 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Was #GeorgeDukeofClarence an entitled, power hungry idiot whose betrayal of his bro', Edward IV, led to his execution?Was he drowned in a barrel of malmsey (Ed's fave wine) at his own request? Who was AnkaretteTwynho?!Listen to @wwhspodcast @charliehigson.bsky.social & @mattlewishistory.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Fascinating new developments in the Murder Map project:

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Just how bloody was medieval England? A ‘murder map’ holds some surprises.
The University of Cambridge project reveals sky-high homicide rates in medieval London, York and Oxford and shows that male college students were among the most frequent killers.
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June 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM