Visited Chalke Valley History Festival today. Always terrific. Great conversation with Dan Jones, lots of books signed, and look at that great crowd!

This spring I had the chance to go to Normandy and follow in the footsteps of the men who were tasked with opening Dog-1 on Omaha Beach — the landing dramatized in Saving Private Ryan. The truth was far more incredible and moving than a movie ever could be. Out now on History Hit

Nice get to find the original covers! These are now being re-released with new titles, and there’s also a novella out there, too! (The novella is included as an appendix to the new book 1.)

DID YOU KNOW that it's new episode Wednesday??? this week we have the amazing @michaellivingston.com on to talk about what we get wrong about the 100 (200?) Years War and why it's more important to "get it right" than to "be right" Enjoy! #medievalsky podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

This was a thoroughly enjoyable conversation! Have a listen!

As calendars turn to a lovely (I hope!) summer, it seemed a good time to update folks on what I’ve been up to, what I’ve got coming up, and where you can find me over the next few months. www.michaellivingston.com/summer-2026-...

That was Félix, which is a great spot for cocktails downtown (and also has a very good burger). Belmont is another great cocktail joint. For wine, go to Vintage. 🍻

An excellent question! Well put it in the hopper for our Q&As! 🏹⚔️

Well, I finished @michaellivingston.com’ “The Ark and the Empire,” and all I can say is that all three volumes of the series are now on order in h/b editions. A great read, the p/b version of which will be gifted to a likely friend in the coming days. #BookSky

Pleased to say @rorymaclellan.bsky.social was *awesome* in this!

Thrilled that my latest documentary for History Hit dropped today. On this third episode of Rebels, it’s Simon de Montfort!

Settling to a pot of tea, and the next couple of chapters in @michaellivingston.com’s “The Ark and the Empire” - a great read thus far. #BookSky

It’s time to grade term papers.

At the Society for Military History, @bretdevereaux.bsky.social wins the unofficial prize for the single best slide of the conference for this depiction of a zombie Roman soldier. 👍👍

Thrilled to be attending the Society for Military History meeting this weekend. Many good friends to see. Many great talks to hear.

I recently to spent a week walking Omaha Beach, shooting a documentary about D-Day. Humbling. Gratifying. Heartbreaking.

I’m open to seeing what the full publication presents as evidence, and I’ll be happy to be wrong if the facts dictate it … but what has been put forward so far doesn’t work on some VERY basic levels and is wildly out of touch with the state of the field.

For days I’ve been getting requests for comment about this theory. Like Marc, I’ve been putting them off until I see the details. But I’ll say he does a *great* job laying out some of the most basic problems here. (There are more, as Marc knows, but these already put holes below waterline.)

Livingstans assemble! Join our Stormborn Q&A with @michaellivingston.com this Saturday on @malkiertalks.com YouTube channel. youtube.com/live/95hNI-O...

Always enjoy talking with my friends @livingstans.com :)

Pleased and grateful to see BLOODY CROWNS/200 YEARS WAR reviewed alongside Sumption’s final volume in the Wall Street Journal. www.wsj.com/arts-culture...

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