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!

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/

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...

It’s my birthday! A really wonderful gift would be if you could listen, like and share my new podcast series, Uprising: The Civil Wars (and, if you have enjoyed it, give it 5 ⭐️) In the words of Henrietta Maria, Merci. 🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...

Enormously proud of this series. If history is your thing, do give it a listen, like and/or share!

It's January 1649 and Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland is about to be put on trial for treason... The penultimate episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is out now. Produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social 🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...

New episode and it's a doozy!

It's January 1649 and Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland is about to be put on trial for treason... The penultimate episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS is out now. Produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social 🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...

What’s that? You want an introductory BONUS episode of Uprising? Featuring @jonathanhealey.bsky.social and myself? No problem! In this special @historyextra.bsky.social episode with Emily Briffett we give our five key moments of the conflict - do you agree? www.historyextra.com/period/upris...

Had great fun chatting to @rebeccarideal.bsky.social about her brilliant new Civil War podcast, with Emily Briffett, here: www.historyextra.com/period/upris...

Is the pen mightier than the sword? With the outbreak of war, there’s an explosion of 'fake news'. Listen to the latest episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS. Hosted by @rebeccarideal.bsky.social & produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social. 🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...

Is the pen mightier than the sword? With the outbreak of war, there’s an explosion of 'fake news'. Listen to the latest episode of UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS. Hosted by @rebeccarideal.bsky.social & produced by HistFest Productions for @historyextra.bsky.social. 🎧 play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...

*TONIGHT*

📣 Starting next week! THE PLANTAGENETS: AN ONLINE COURSE WITH HELEN CARR. Join bestselling historian, Helen Carr, for a fascinating online course. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-planta...

📣 Starting next week! THE PLANTAGENETS: AN ONLINE COURSE WITH HELEN CARR. Join bestselling historian, Helen Carr, for a fascinating online course. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-planta...

Come for my real dodgy Huntingdonshire accent (by way of Doncaster, sounds like) but stay for a fantastic overview of the period of British and Irish history that you *need* to know about...

It's war! Episode 3 of our brand new podcast, UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS, is out now! Produced by HistFest Productions for the @historyextra.bsky.social podcast and hosted by historian @rebeccarideal.bsky.social. Listen wherever you get your podcasts play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...

Have you been listening to UPRISING? Do you have any burning questions about the Civil Wars? We’re doing a special bonus episode so please do post your queries below ⬇️

It's war! Episode 3 of our brand new podcast, UPRISING: THE CIVIL WARS, is out now! Produced by HistFest Productions for the @historyextra.bsky.social podcast and hosted by historian @rebeccarideal.bsky.social. Listen wherever you get your podcasts play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...

Thank you to all who joined us this evening!

*TONIGHT* ISLAM & MEDIEVAL ENGLAND Mon 10 Nov | British Library What was premodern England’s relationship like with the wider Islamic Worlds? Join Medieval & Early Modern Orients & HistFest for a special event. Book now events.bl.uk/events/islam...

*TONIGHT* ISLAM & MEDIEVAL ENGLAND Mon 10 Nov | British Library What was premodern England’s relationship like with the wider Islamic Worlds? Join Medieval & Early Modern Orients & HistFest for a special event. Book now events.bl.uk/events/islam...

Good morning! If you’re looking for something to listen to on your morning commute, may I humbly suggest Uprising: The Civil Wars… play.megaphone.fm/quvuyhkqs66t...

We’re thrilled to share that a brand new podcast series has launched, starring our very own historians; Uprising: The Civil Wars! 🎧 Dr Jonathan Healey – expert contributor 🎧 Professor Andrew Hopper – expert contributor 🎧 Dr Charlotte Parsonson-Young – historical consultant 🎧 Rebecca Rideal – host