📣 HISTFEST 2026 BRITISH LIBRARY | 18-19 APRIL There’s still time to grab your tickets to the most exciting history festival in London. Speakers include Sir Michael Palin, Ruth Goodman, Raksha Dave, Greg Jenner and many more! BOOK NOW! histfest.org/histfest-2026/

📣 HISTFEST 2026 BRITISH LIBRARY | 18-19 APRIL There’s still time to grab your tickets to the most exciting history festival in London. Speakers include Sir Michael Palin, Ruth Goodman, Raksha Dave, Greg Jenner and many more! BOOK NOW! histfest.org/histfest-2026/

📣 THE LOGBOOKS - VOICES OF QUEER BRITAIN & THE HELPLINE THAT LISTENED 1PM, SUN 19 APRIL | BRITISH LIBRARY Join The Log Books authors Tash Walker and Adam Zmith to explore a unique archive of queer lives. Chaired by historian Dan Vo. Part of #HistFest2026 Book now histfest.org/histfest-2026/

How many history books do YOU own? Join us for HistFest 2026 British Library | 18-19 April Book your tickets now! histfest.org/histfest-2026/ #HistoryFestival #History #historybooks #HistFest

How many history books do YOU own? Join us for HistFest 2026 British Library | 18-19 April Book your tickets now! histfest.org/histfest-2026/ #HistoryFestival #History #historybooks #HistFest

📣 FOUR WEEKS TODAY!! Don’t forget to get your tickets to #HistFest2026 at the @britishlibrary.bsky.social Book now histfest.org/histfest-2026/

*waves phone* Entire reason I'm going to the UK for like... a month Not that I'm complaining

📣 FOUR WEEKS TODAY!! Don’t forget to get your tickets to #HistFest2026 at the @britishlibrary.bsky.social Book now histfest.org/histfest-2026/

📣 BIRTH, MOTHERHOOD & CUSTODY – AN UNTOLD HISTORY 11AM, SUN 19 APRIL | BRITISH LIBRARY Join Prof. Lara Feigel and Lucy Inglis to explore how the overlooked histories of motherhood and custody. Chaired by Prof. Pragya Agarwal. Part of #HistFest2026 histfest.org/histfest-2026/

📣 BIRTH, MOTHERHOOD & CUSTODY – AN UNTOLD HISTORY 11AM, SUN 19 APRIL | BRITISH LIBRARY Join Prof. Lara Feigel and Lucy Inglis to explore how the overlooked histories of motherhood and custody. Chaired by Prof. Pragya Agarwal. Part of #HistFest2026 histfest.org/histfest-2026/

📣 SIR MICHAEL PALIN: TRAVELS THROUGH TIME 5PM, SUN 19 APRIL | BRITISH LIBRARY Join Sir Michael Palin for a special evening exploring his extraordinary career on screen and on the page through the lens of history. Part of #HistFest2026 histfest.org/histfest-2026/

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📣 HISTFEST 2026 | BRITISH LIBRARY | 18-19 APRIL We’re thrilled to share full details of HistFest 2026 at the British Library. BOOK NOW histfest.org/histfest-2026/ #HistFest2026 1/2

If you’re part of a company, institution or other body and you’re interested in sponsorships or partnerships with @histfest.bsky.social, do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you! histfest.org/contactus/

📣 HISTFEST 2026 | BRITISH LIBRARY | 18-19 APRIL We’re thrilled to share full details of HistFest 2026 at the British Library. BOOK NOW histfest.org/histfest-2026/ #HistFest2026 1/2

HistFest is back! We’re thrilled to share details of HistFest 2026. From Ancient Greek naval commanders and Egyptian queens to the history of motherhood and LGBTQ+ social histories – this year, we bring you a raft of fascinating histories and speakers. Book now! histfest.org/histfest-2026/

Raksha Dave and Ruth Goodman are both going to be there Do I want to spend like a week in London?

Scholar, seductress, alchemist: who was the real Cleopatra? Excellent piece from Saara El-Arifi, who’ll be speaking at #HistFest2026 on 18 April. www.theguardian.com/books/2026/f...

Scholar, seductress, alchemist: who was the real Cleopatra? Excellent piece from Saara El-Arifi, who’ll be speaking at #HistFest2026 on 18 April. www.theguardian.com/books/2026/f...

📣 RULE BRITANNIA: QUEENS, POWER, THRONES Sat 7 March | University of Oxford Come and join Professor Kate Williams, Dr Nicola Tallis and myself in Oxford for a special study day exploring all things queens. There’s still time to sign up lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/courses/rule...

Themistocles: The Rise and Fall of Athens’s Naval Mastermind 1PM, SAT 18 APRIL | BRITISH LIBRARY Join Prof. Michael Scott for a special lecture exploring the life & legend of Themistocles - one of ancient Greece's greatest heroes. Part of #HistFest2026. Book now events.bl.uk/events/histf...

Themistocles: The Rise and Fall of Athens’s Naval Mastermind 1PM, SAT 18 APRIL | BRITISH LIBRARY Join Prof. Michael Scott for a special lecture exploring the life & legend of Themistocles - one of ancient Greece's greatest heroes. Part of #HistFest2026. Book now events.bl.uk/events/histf...

Are you ready to Meet the Ton? Join author, academic and historical advisor Professor Hannah Greig for a fascinating four week online course exploring all things Georgian London. Sign up www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-the-t...

I’m looking forward to hosting this Brontë event with two great writers 👇

Roses are red Violets are blue Tickets to HistFest 2026 Is what they want from you… events.bl.uk/events/histf...

The Brontë Sisters: Lives & Legacies 3PM, SUN 19 APRIL | BRITISH LIBRARY Join public historian Greg Jenner in conversation with literary scholar Dr Tara Puri & historical novelist Essie Fox to explore literature's most famous siblings. Part of #HistFest2026. Book now events.bl.uk/events/histf...

The Brontë Sisters: Lives & Legacies 3PM, SUN 19 APRIL | BRITISH LIBRARY Join public historian Greg Jenner in conversation with literary scholar Dr Tara Puri & historical novelist Essie Fox to explore literature's most famous siblings. Part of #HistFest2026. Book now events.bl.uk/events/histf...

Are you ready to Meet the Ton? Join author, academic and historical advisor Professor Hannah Greig for a fascinating four week online course exploring all things Georgian London. Sign up www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-the-t...

Hurrah!

Detectorists fans, rejoice! Five stars for Mackenzie Crook’s new series. Really excited to host one of its stars - SIR MICHAEL PALIN - at #HistFest2026 in April. @histfest.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

Got your HistFest tix yet? 🎟️📚 18-19 April at the British Library and around the world (I think?) online. More speakers to be announced soon! Learn things, have a nice time, buy some books, maybe a coffee or wine! And also Michael Palin Michael Palin Michael Palin ⏬ histfest.org/histfest-2026/

Celebrating the forthcoming blue plaque to Tom Molineaux and Bill Richmond at the National Gallery, I'm proud to be joining a panel with Tony Warner (Black History Walks), Roberto Nigro, Luke G. Williams & S.I Martin at UCL! 👊 Apr 15 - FREE tix #AThousandBlows www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/champion-b...

If you're in or near London, @histfest.bsky.social at @britishlibrary.bsky.social is a great history festival! 💙📚 🗃

Join us (and SIR MICHAEL PALIN) at the British Library 18-19 April! Go go go for tickets. £35 for a full day (four talks / panels) or £55 for both days. Or all online too >> histfest.org/histfest-2026 More speakers to be announced soon. @rebeccarideal.bsky.social is SO GOOD at this!!! 📜🏳️‍🌈🗺️🛶🤰🏽

HistFest is back! We’re thrilled to share details of HistFest 2026. From Ancient Greek naval commanders and Egyptian queens to the history of motherhood and LGBTQ+ social histories – this year, we bring you a raft of fascinating histories and speakers. Book now! histfest.org/histfest-2026/

You do not want to miss this…

You do not want to miss this…

Did Hezekiah Moscow really kill a lad in the ring? What's the deal with the royal family? And the explosions? I had a conversation with myself, like a totally normal person. Contains a few TINY spoilers - watch #AThousandBlows today THEN read! 🥊 grapplingwithhistory.com/2026/01/09/s...

Love reading? Interested in history? Join History Book Club! In 2026, were exploring 12 critically acclaimed books (6 nonfiction, 6 fiction). Meeting are online every other month. Its free to sign up and open to all histfest.org/history-book...

Love reading? Interested in history? Join History Book Club! In 2026, were exploring 12 critically acclaimed books (6 nonfiction, 6 fiction). Meeting are online every other month. Its free to sign up and open to all histfest.org/history-book...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! For 2026, History Book Club meetings will take place bimonthly. Our first two books are... - NONFICTION – The Wrath to Come by Sarah Churchwell - FICTION – The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller Sign up here: histfest.org/history-book... 📚

HAPPY NEW YEAR! For 2026, History Book Club meetings will take place bimonthly. Our first two books are... - NONFICTION – The Wrath to Come by Sarah Churchwell - FICTION – The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller Sign up here: histfest.org/history-book... 📚

It's taken me a month, but over the past three days I listened to this 7-episode podcast. It's the first time I think I've heard the "four kingdoms" approach to it, showing how Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and England acted and reacted to various events. Immensely helpful framing.

🗣️🎧 Love history podcasts? From @histfest.bsky.social's 'Uprising' to @1642author.bsky.social's 'Cavalier Cast'. we've compiled a list of the best shows about the English Civil Wars that you can listen to right now 👉 earlofmanchesters.co.uk/the-best-eng...

*TONIGHT*

📣 ONLINE TALK SCEPTRED ISLE WITH HELEN CARR 7PM, THURS 11 DEC Join bestselling author Helen Carr as she delves into the turbulent fourteenth century, exploring one of the most transformative periods in English history. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1749981093...

📣 ONLINE TALK SCEPTRED ISLE WITH HELEN CARR 7PM, THURS 11 DEC Join bestselling author Helen Carr as she delves into the turbulent fourteenth century, exploring one of the most transformative periods in English history. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1749981093...

Congratulations to HistFest 2024 speaker, Dr Hannah Durkin!

The king is dead, long live the... what? The final episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is here! Hosted by historian @rebeccarideal.bsky.social and produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts! play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...

The king is dead, long live the... what? The final episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is here! Hosted by historian @rebeccarideal.bsky.social and produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts! play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...