🖼️🎨 National Gallery today, where I studied up close some of their most remarkable treasures. I'll be writing and posting pictures on my newsletter very soon. If you're not on the newsletter, you miss out. It's free 🤷🏾‍♂️

Was Perkin Warbeck partly Portuguese? In my latest newsletter, I recount a recent trip to Portugal and pose precisely that question. nathenamin.substack.com/p/was-perkin...

I’ve been teaching the Tudors at A Level for 15 years. This book means I understand two fifteenths and tenths for the first time. Everyone just assumes you know what this tax is, and no one knows who to ask! Also, there’s a good contextual overview of England v France since 1066 #historyteacher

What a magical evening last night at Hever Castle, sharing the stage with my mates Owen Emmerson and Kate McCaffrey. What a remarkable event Hever Festival is. Wished you could have joined us, because Tudor History is Cool 😎

What a Boleyn Dream Team this duo are - the legendary Kate McCaffrey and Owen Emmerson, two of the finest.

Thank you to the Essex Branch of the Historical Association for another big turn out in Chelmsford. One of my favourite groups to speak in front of. I'll be back, I'm sure.

The Beauforts, those extramarital offspring of John of Gaunt and Katherine Swynford, were a remarkable dynasty. From the downfall of Richard II to the deposing of Richard III, they more than made their presence felt in the 15th Century. Learn their story in my best-selling book:

The GOAT

I recently visited Battlefield Country to check out the new Bosworth1485 trail. You can learn more about it in the article below which features many pictures. I'm also putting finishing touches to a small documentary I have nearly wrapped up. More soon. nathenamin.substack.com/p/a-new-batt...

It's SUPER Saturday this weekend, so stop messing around and get your tickets to either of my talks (or why not both?) one in Chelmsford, Essex and another in Hever Castle, Kent. Let's go 🏰.

The 2026 Senedd Election is becoming a very direct battle between two identities, Welsh Wales and British Wales. This map nearly reflects exactly the general state of play 1081-1284, the division between the areas ruled by Welsh princes and those by conquering Anglo-Norman barons.

Thank you go the generous folk of Chadwell Heath Historical Society for coming out tonight to hear me speak about the marriage of Henry Tudor and Elizabeth of York. A great audience a nice debate afterwards.

To read more about Owain Glyndwr, the man who inspired a nation, click the link below: nathenamin.substack.com/p/owain-glyn...

Meanwhile, on this 'Owain Glyndwr Day', a reminder that after the success of my sold out talk on the Welsh visionary in London Welsh Centre, we're putting another event on, on Wednesday 8 October. It's also being streamed. Visit my website for tickets.

On 16 September 1400, Owain Glyn Dwr began what would prove a decade long War of Independence against the English crown. It was a bold gambit that would have devastating consequences for so many but which earned Owain an enduring place in his compatriots' hearts. Link in bio 👆🏾

ONE HOUR WARNING - over on my Substack newsletter I will be going LIVE with author Richard Anderton to discuss the Last Yorkists - Richard's new book is out TODAY.

A big week coming up, as I head to East London, Essex and Kent delivering the early Tudor gospel. Tickets still available for each talk - head to my website.

A new interview for you watch, in which I sit down to chat all things Princes in the Tower and more with Philippa Lacey of British History Tours. youtu.be/RAVx6q_OhSU?...

You know about Lambert Simnel and Perkin Warbeck but what of the third pretender who appeared to lay claim to Henry VII's crown in 1499. Learn more below. nathenamin.substack.com/p/the-other-...

Bring back red gloves 🥊 #CaneloCrawford

I'm a HUGE fan of the second greatest heavyweight of all time (hey, we both agree it's Ali #1 so that's no diss) Lennox Lewis sitting and bantering with Hasim Rahman. Their story is entwined and undeniable. They're both great. Big love for that. @LennoxLewis @_HasimRahmanJr

Had a great all day sesh today in Hackney, and then walked down to Bethnal Green. It's old white working class East End, it's gentrified middle class tap rooms, it's ethnic curries, beigels and dim sums. It's great beers, great cocktails, great company. East London is great 👍🏾.

Bosworth has a new battlefield trail where people can visit some of the key locations where battle raged 540 years ago, and learn the story as they walk the route. It's an evocative and immersive experience. Pictures and info 👇🏾 nathenamin.substack.com/p/a-new-batt...

Tickets are now available for my brand new talk 'Henry VII: Power and Propaganda', in St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey. Details below. www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-events...

I'm excited to be part of this year's Hever History Festival. I'll be speaking as part of a double bill with my mates Dr Kate McCaffrey & Dr Owen Emmerson. In an out-door marquee. In Hever Castle! AND TODAY THERE'S A 50% off FLASH SALE. So...book? www.heverfestival-tickets.co.uk/select_seats...

I've been fortunate to visit Dubrovnik twice, and I think if there's one place I'd suggest to a medievalist who loves crystal blue seas and azure skies, it's the Pearl of the Adriatic. So I wrote about my recent trip in today's newsletter. Check it out (link in bio)

Thanks @nathenamin.bsky.social for endorsing Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy, published last week by @wearefootnote.bsky.social Nathen is a leading historian of early Tudor dynasty and author of The House of Beaufort ‘Engaging, vivid and necessary’ #womenwhoruledtheworld

Next week I'm speaking in East London (fittingly near an Elizabeth Line station maybe) and the topic is 'Henry & Elizabeth: The Marriage that Made the Tudors'. Details below: 📍Chadwell Heath Baptist Church (RM6 6BU) 📅Tue 16 September 🕣7:30pm 💰£3 (pay on door)

Updated Autumn Book Tour dates, and we are going to London, Essex, Kent, the Midlands, and this little known place called Paris. Everyone is welcome to these events, details and tickets on my website.

NEW: TALK POSTPONED Sadly, due to the ongoing Tube strike, my talk tomorrow night at London Welsh Centre has been postponed until Wednesday 8 October. So, another month to grab your tickets to come learn about Owain Glyndwr, Wales's daring champion.

Back in February 2020, I gave a sold out talk in front of 400 people at the British Museum on the Beauforts. I've just found the recording which you can listen to below. A remarkable family present for some of the biggest moments of the 15th century. nathenamin.substack.com/p/the-house-...

In February 2020, I gave a talk at the British Museum in front of 400 people. Tomorrow I'll post the full lecture (audio only) on my newsletter for my followers to listen. The Beauforts are a fascinating family who played a pivotal role in the tumult of the 15th Century. Link in bio.

I am currently in the market for a non-fiction book agent. Please get in contact via nathenamin.com if you know of any agents looking for new clients.

The internet tells me it was 9 years ago today I filmed in Leicester with Lucy Worsley and 4 years ago in Pembroke with Michael Portillo, both for the BBC. To learn more about how TV history documentaries are made, click the link below: nathenamin.substack.com/p/how-are-hi...

I have just happened upon a lecture recording from my 2020 appearance at the British Museum, speaking on the House of Beaufort. What to do with this? Oh, I know, I'll post it up on my newsletter for my followers to enjoy. Keep an eye on your inboxes!

I'm privileged to be returning to the prestigious Warwick Words Festival for the fourth year in a row. Come and see me talk about 1483, that's most troublesome of years when England had three kings within three months. warwickwords.co.uk/index.php/al...

Back from holiday and ready to hit the road this Autumn. It all begins this coming Wednesday when I return to the London Welsh Centre to talk about that medieval enigma who helped shape a nation - Owain Glyndwr. Visit my website for more info on the talks below.

What a wonderful review for our online course from attendee Kayleigh, who thoroughly enjoyed. We worked hard putting that one week course together so the positive feedback has been hugely gratifying to see. Thanks all who watched - and we'll see you again soon 😉

Wonderful to get such great feedback for Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy @wearefootnote.bsky.social @nathenamin.bsky.social @melitat.bsky.social #womenwhoruledtheworld

Adeus Faro 👋🏾🚤☠️🏖️🥩🇵🇹🍻

Faro by day has some medieval delights, not least the Capela dos Ossos, which was built using the skeletal remains of more than a thousand Carmelite monks when the adjacent cemetery reached capacity in 1816 - there are at least 1,245 skulls! ☠️ More in my newsletter, coming 🔜

Did you know that Tudor Times's amazing Royal Marriages series begins this weekend, and first up is me, speaking on the hugely consequential union between Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. It's all online so anyone anywhere can tune in. For details and tickets, click here: bit.ly/41mhT1s

The foodie trip continues. My brothers at the Faaron Steakhouse didn't let us down. The tomahawk went through bad times. But I had good times. I had very good times 🥩

That right wing loon chuntering on Twitter today about how sourdough bread is "woke nonsense". Well, if my avocado, bacon and eggs on sourdough is woke, then I don't want to be right because these Portuguese cafe man know what they are doing.

An excellent end to our week-long course, 'The Tudors: The Creation of a Dynasty', celebrated with a fascinating and fun Q&A with our course members. Thank you to everyone who subscribed, watched, followed, commented and enjoyed. You're all LEGENDS.

Margaret Beaufort was brilliant, wasn’t she? Just a powerhouse. I have been catching up on @nathenamin.bsky.social and @nicolatallis.bsky.social’s course today. I’m teaching Y12 all about her next week! #historyteacher I hope their reaction is better than Y7’s horrified howls (A baby at 13!)

I've never really been on a beach 'fly and flop' holiday before. Apparently such a heavy book, both in terms of weight and content, is not your typical beach read 🤷🏾‍♂️. Still, one of the best books I own. A masterpiece and the single authoritative account of that violent pair.

Boa Tarde, Faro 👋🏾🇵🇹 Onde está a cerveja? 🍻 Well, you only get one go around on this doomed rock, don't you, so may as well enjoy?

This Autumn we're hitting the road again - London, Essex, Kent, the Midlands...oh, and Paris. See you at one these events? Details on my website.

Fewer monarchs rest in greater splendour than the Tudors, who mostly lie beneath the awe-inspiring fan-vaulted ceiling in Westminster Abbey. Below, I take a closer look at Henry VII's Lady Chapel, a masterpiece in architectural dynastic propaganda. nathenamin.substack.com/p/westminste...