right. one of the best things I have read recently is @michaellivingston.com’s Bloody Crowns, where he argues that our concept of the 116 year span of the Hundred Years War is a 19thc invention and proposes a 200 year frame that makes the conflict make a LOT more sense to me.

Historical Fiction is such delightful fun! Cleopatra and Company didn’t do any of the things I had them do in my Shards books … we think. :)

Out now, a wee article related to my new history of the Hundred Years War, outlining some of the ways it Europeans to the New World. aspectsofhistory.com/the-two-hund...

The Ark and the Empire, first book in the Shards trilogy (pub by @headofzeus.bsky.social), by @michaellivingston.com, is a great blend between history and myth; a pageturner that gives a fantastical spin over a key moment of Roman history. Full thoughts: jamreads.com/reviews/the-... 💙📚

Just an unbelievable story, right? (So glad you’re enjoying it!)

Tomorrow, tomorrow, I’ll be talking, tomorrow … it’s only a day away …

⚔️ Please join me this Thursday for an online talk about the (Two) Hundred Years War with the Smithsonian Associates! 🏹 Link in comments!

Yesterday I was writing about Shiloh. This morning Omaha Beach. Right now, the Third Crusade. All of it, strangely and concerningly, relevant.

It’s hard to promote anything with all that’s going on, but if you’re looking for an escape, my first novel was just re-released. It’s beautifiul and I’m very proud of it: Julius Caesar is dead, assassinated on the senate floor, and the glory that is Rome has been torn in two... ⚔️ bit.ly/3MmhFCZ 🦅

9.- The Ark and the Empire (The Shards #1), by @michaellivingston.com (pub by @headofzeus.bsky.social)

Ready your sea legs for our full series review of The Seaborn Cycle by @michaellivingston.com #WotSkies #TheWheelOfTime #FantasyReviews #SeabornCycle dragonmount.com/news/fantasy...

Folks, this new article about a forgotten episode in George Washington’s life is terrific. www.smithsonianmag.com/history/skir...

Shard of Heaven by Dr Michael Livingston @michaellivingston.com 🗡️🤯😱🏛️🔱 Hardback

So many great books. And mine, too!

I love — LOVE — having the opportunity to review a colleague’s work and give it an enthusiastic thumbs-up. Will they ever know it was me? Likely not. But I can still secretly smile in the joy of their success.

Start a NEW epic historical fantasy series that reveals the hidden celestial battle behind the course of history... #TheArkAndTheEmpire by Michael Livingston is coming on 15th January! 🦅⚔️ Pre-order here 👉 bit.ly/3MmhFCZ

Happy Holidays Livingstans! Our Stormborn readalong resumes January 1. Thanks for our festive reading @michaellivingston.com. 💫 Photo credit: @bain-chiad.bsky.social

200 years war under 200 if we take @michaellivingston.com’s argument which I do find persuasive

Oh man! If the folks who made ‘The Great’ are looking for a medieval sequel, ‘The Bad’ is their guy.

At long last, the Shards historical fantasy series will be back on shelves — with new titles, new covers, and a new short story!

We are pleased to launch today a new programme for early career researchers with @ihr.bsky.social & @chalkefestival.bsky.social 'Pitch my Project' is an opportunity for early career historians to present their research at the Chalke History Festival in 2026 bit.ly/44kfUMM Applications now invited.

I’m *thrilled* to be read in such fine company. Thanks!

I am really enjoying "Bloody Crowns" by @michaellivingston.com . Super dense, as he's covering an incredibly dense era, but gripping and easy to follow. I also can't get the phrase "wet gap" out of my head. Absolutely recommend it to anyone with even a passing interest in medieval history.

This was a fabulous conversation. If you’re not listening to (and reading) @patrickwyman.bsky.social you’re missing out!

Heads up! Some of @michaellivingston.com’s history books are currently 30-50% off via Osprey’s website. 📚💫 www.ospreypublishing.com/us/search/?q...

Gear Review: Grayl UltraPress Ti Water is a human essential, so a water bottle is a travel essential. Trouble is, water bottles generally suck. Too bulky. Too heavy. Too leaky. Too dirty. Too big for the cupholder. And, in many cases, too full of microplastics. Another problem with most water…

The 100 years war presented as a '200 years' war, and a key period in the formation of the French nation, in this pod on the book by @michaellivingston.com. Not the 'boys' own adventure' approach to Agincourt. #FRhistory podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/2...

How wonderful! I’m biased, but I love these books! 📚

Helm to the end! The Stormborn readalong has begun. If you haven’t already you can find the link to join at livingstans.com @michaellivingston.com

Next up Stormborn by @michaellivingston.com! We have two groups reading - one in November and one in January. ⚡️

Today’s the day! Join us for a full spoiler Iceborn Q&A with @michaellivingston.com. November 8, 1pm Central youtube.com/live/NeepdRh...

So glad it arrived! ⛈️

Thanks, Brian! (And thanks for the laugh at seeing this charitable flashback! Haha)

Join us this weekend for a FULL SPOILERS Iceborn chat with @michaellivingston.com. ❄️

“The author’s training as both scholar and storyteller shapes his execution effectively. His command of archival material—royal letters, treaties, chronicles, and the practical minutiae of campaigns—anchors the narrative, while his instinct for structure keeps it readable.”

Prepare your snowgear! ❄️ We discuss Iceborn with @michaellivingston.com on November 8, 1pm Central. Submit your questions in the Livingstan Discord server. ✨ youtube.com/live/NeepdRh...

It is thrilling and humbling to read a review of your work that gets it so well that you kick yourself for not coming up with some of the sentences yourself. jonathancrain.substack.com/p/two-centur...

New review: "Bloody Crowns" by Michael Livingston. It began with a murder over fresh water in 1292. It ended with a treaty in 1492. Two hundred years of bloodshed that forged modern France. open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...

The Millennia Books version of #200YearsWar is in my hands. It’s stunning. And so is the original @headofzeus.bsky.social version, and the upcoming Basic Books version, #BloodyCrowns … get them all!

#BookReview: THE TWO HUNDRED YEARS WAR by Michael Livingston @headofzeus.bsky.social @michaellivingston.com sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/10/15/a...

TFW your fans get your book before you do. ❤️🙏

With #200YearsWar just out for my UK history fans (and the US version en route!), my fiction fans aren’t left out! @waterstones.bsky.social is featuring #TheArkAndTheEmpire for their #WPreorder RIGHT NOW. Use code OCTOBER25 for 25% off! tidd.ly/4oadJmr

ICYMI new post on our FREE newsletter "Modern Medieval." @lollardfish.bsky.social reviews a great new book by @michaellivingston.com on The Hundred Years War #medievalsky #booksky read now -->

“at the end of this long lovely book, I keep coming back to how compelling I find Livingston’s revision of how we think about big sweeping demarcations of time.” I worry a lot about alienating academics when I do popular work. Seeing this review from such accomplished scholars … I’m speechless.

I love to see scholars working to lift other scholars up, and that’s exactly what David is doing here. 👍👍

Broncos!

October 29 I’ll be giving a public talk here in Charleston to celebrate the release of BLOODY CROWNS. Tickets available now! Below, a wee hype article from @holycitysinner.com holycitysinner.com/entertainmen...

And we’re off! A read-along of ICEBORN (Seaborn Book 2) is now underway over at @livingstans.com 🧊 And for you history fans: don’t forget to pre-order 200 Years War (UK) / Bloody Crowns (US) to read this month! ⚔️

Me! Live and onstage*! One hour to showtime! *in my home office

Thrilled that my latest documentary is out on History Hit! Owain Glyndwr! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 access.historyhit.com/videos/rebel...