I'm delighted to have again been a guest on The Tudor Chest podcast with Adam Pennington - thank you for having me! A really interesting discussion on perceptions of Anne Boleyn! Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5bJL... @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

Perfect partners! Lovely to see my Roman bios among the 'Most Wished For in Ancient Rome Biographies' on Amazon, including my TIBERIUS which is not yet released in the USA! Published by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social. #AncientBluesky

Today's love from the Roman world! The Happy Archaeologist is very happy! Author's copies of Agricola in Scotland thru ace @penandswordbooks.bsky.social have arrived! Looks LOVELY!Colour plates by ths great Graham Sumner! @timjc.bsky.social @davidebb.bsky.social @alexharvv.bsky.social

"Truly Unexpected Quaker History" Talk by Dr Erica Canela & Dr Isabella Rosner Sunday 6 July, 13.00-14.00 One of 7 talks across the festival weekend Book your tickets now: buytickets.at/thestuarthis... @ericanela.bsky.social @17thcenturylady.bsky.social @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

Oooh! Available for #preorder on Amazon UK! And has a release date: 30 March 2026 Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters from the Conquest. Their stories are touching, inspiring and, at times, heartbreaking. @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #medieval mybook.to/EarlyPrincess

Cruelty, treason trials, sexual depravity: What was life in Ancient Rome really like under Tiberius Caesar? This is the shocking true story of Tiberius Caesar who secured the Roman Empire yet was slandered by History. #TIBERIUSbio @penandswordbooks.bsky.social m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc11...

If you fancy popping over to Primavera Wellness Space, Llanelli on 4th July, I'll be chatting about my book 'A History of Women in Men's Clothes' with Llanelli Queer Book Club @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #pride #pridemonth

Another amazing new review of 'The Many Faces of Anne Boleyn'! Thanks to Robin J. on NetGalley. Available to pre-order now, released 31 July! @penandswordbooks.bsky.social www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Many-Fac... #TheManyFacesOfAnneBoleyn #AnneBoleyn #Tudors #History

Excited to announce that the new #paperback edition of #EatingWithTheTudors is ready for #preorder! This is also the perfect opportunity for me to thank all of you have already purchased the hard back copy! Your support means the world to me! @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

Why was Tiberius Caesar, the best military commander of his time, more popular in the provinces than in Rome? Introducing the first of three book trailers for TIBERIUS published by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social. #AncientBluesky www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScjW...

A reluctant ruler? A tyrant? A perv? '10 Historical ‘Facts’ About Tiberius Caesar That Are Actually False' by yours truly for @penandswordbooks.bsky.social. #TIBERIUSbio www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/blog/10-hist...

A couple of new reviews now up on NetGalley - big thanks to Sarah A. and Kimberly E.! 'The Many Faces of Anne Boleyn' is out 31 July and you can pre-order now: www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Many-Fac... @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

NEW EPISODE! I'm joined by @tommykauthor.bsky.social to talk about his recent book from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social, The History of Handheld Game Consoles! Listen here 🎧 ⬇️⬇️⬇️ stillloading.libsyn.com/still-loadin...

The #History of #SEGA is up for pre-order! My #book detailing the trials and tribulations of one of #gaming 's most celebrated developers is coming from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social in September, but you can secure a copy now. Hit the following link for all the info!

More incredible research from author Chris Goss reveals much about the German BoB aces and their victories. Out in paperback soon from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #histbookchat Please find below a link to my book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/06/luft...

Grateful to have had the opportunity to work with @penandswordbooks.bsky.social on exploring my passion for the Regency! I have had a brilliant time researching and writing Masquerade Balls in Regency Britain and hope it delights, informs, and inspires.

Today I'm delighted to welcome the lovely @amymcelroy.bsky.social to my blog and Substack, talking about her recently released book 'Mary Tudor: Queen of France'! @penandswordbooks.bsky.social Substack: tudorblogger.substack.com/p/guest-post... Blog: tudorblogger.com/2025/06/06/g...

D-Day would not have been possible without the many types of landing craft used by the Allies on 6 June 1944. If you'd like to know more then take a peak at Landing Craft & Amphibians available @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

Time for a little teaser of my upcoming book! If you saw one of my previous posts with chapter titles, you'll know that I discuss in this book versions of Anne Boleyn on Film, Small Screen, and Page. And here are the interpretations I'll be examining! Out 31 July! @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

Nice review of my book ‘Upgrading the Isle of Wight’s Railway’ in the latest issue of the IOW Steam Railway’s ‘Island Rail News’. @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

At the Aerospace Bristol museum today signing copies of my new book on the Bristol Brabazon from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

Looking for gift ideas? Buy a book! Check out my affiliate @bookshop.org where I'm selling my titles published by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social. Every purchase supports this author and independent booksellers. #AncientBluesky uk.bookshop.org/lists/ancien...

Today's love from the Roman world, and more from Ratae's @jewrywallroman.bsky.social museum, opening in July. Here we see a beautiful mosaic being installed!!! @wittspat.bsky.social @petesavin.bsky.social @davidebb.bsky.social @penandswordbooks.bsky.social @alexharvv.bsky.social

Updated & republished by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social a few years ago, I found this an excellent account of the three battles of Alamein. #histbookchat Please find below a link to my book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/06/el-a...

www.brlsi.org/whatson/agri... An absolute honour to be asked back to the wonderful Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, this time to talk about my forthcoming Agricola in Scotland out July thru ace @penandswordbooks.bsky.social , 28th July, 7.30pm, do come along if free and nearby!

This release from Pen & Sword Books examines Fascist Italy's use of chemical weapons in their invasion of Ethiopia. @penandswordbooks.bsky.social‬ 💻️: https://tinyurl.com/2u23jpbb #militaryhistory #militaryhistorybooks #penandswordbooks

Amazing to spend the day yesterday filming with the brill @jimb42.bsky.social in the shortly to open new @jewrywallroman.bsky.social museum in Leicester! A new @historyhits.bsky.social show!!! @petesavin.bsky.social @davidebb.bsky.social @penandswordbooks.bsky.social @casematepublishers.bsky.social

Truly beautiful in the amazing @jewrywallroman.bsky.social in ace Leicester! The lovers! Verundica the actress loves Lucius the gladiator!!! @jimb42.bsky.social @davidebb.bsky.social @alexharvv.bsky.social @penandswordbooks.bsky.social @petesavin.bsky.social @dariusarya.bsky.social

You save money and support independent bookshops in the UK when you purchase my books through @bookshop.org. Find my books published by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social at uk.bookshop.org/lists/ancien... #AncientBluesky

Very pleased to see that my upcoming book, LITTLE KINGDOMS, has risen to third place in @penandswordbooks.bsky.social's weekly best sellers chart This is solely from preorders - I can't thank you all enough www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Little-Kingd...

The first review for 'The Many Faces of Anne Boleyn' is in and it's a 5-star! Big thanks to Courtney P. on NetGalley. @penandswordbooks.bsky.social You can pre-order the book here, due for release 31 July: www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Many-Fac...

For fans of Boris, Peter, Christopher & all their many monsters, "The Godfathers of Horror Films" catalogs their films + the "cataclysmic social and political upheavals which shaped them." New from Jennifer Selway and White Owl. @penandswordbooks.bsky.social www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Godfathe...

Thanks to @netgalley.bsky.social and @PenandSwordBooks.bsky.social for this free copy of "Tudor Princes and Princesses: The Early Lives of the Children of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York." #BookSky 1/4

www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Little-Kingd... Very happy to give a recommendation for my mate @alexharvv.bsky.social 's new @penandswordbooks.bsky.social title Little Kingdoms, a fabulous take on early post-Roman Britain!

Have you enjoyed this week’s episode? ✨ Support the author, and me 📚❤️ by buying a copy of "Saints and Sinners" by Luke Daly through the History Rage Bookshop! 📖 Buy the book: uk.bookshop.org/a/10... Listen now 🎧 https://pod.fo/e/2da50a #medieval #History #Podcast @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

In 2 months my third book will be out!! Eeek!! @penandswordbooks.bsky.social Preorder here: www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Many-Fac...

Actually finally, all of the stories of these STEM figures can be found in our Women in Science series of books, available now from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social, Amazon, and the finer of book sellers! #WomenInSTEM #BookSky #PsychSky #MedSky

This just landed - it was great fun to write www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/A-History-of... @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #FamilyHistory #WomensHistory #SocialHistory #Genealogy

Published back in 2009 and including 30 years of research. This is the most comprehensive book that I've read on the Luftwaffe's final months. #histbookchat @penandswordbooks.bsky.social Please find below a link to my book review. historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/05/last...

Nice review of my book “Upgrading the Isle of Wight’s Railway” in the March 2025 edition of Tramway Review. @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

Me: You sure you got the book? Friend: Yep. It looks grand. I'll send it on. Me fully trusting said friend: Groovy. Trooping the Colour is now available from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social Conqueror can be viewed at the Royal Lancers & Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Museum, Notts.

Another amazing donation has arrived for the collection 💙 📚 So glad to add “The Game Boy Encyclopedia” from @scully1888.bsky.social and @penandswordbooks.bsky.social to the shelves!

For some royal couples, Happy Ending had an expiration date, especially for these illustrious Georgians: George III & Queen Charlotte, and their granddaughter Charlotte and her husband Leopold. Tune in for @madamegilflurt.bsky.social @penandswordbooks.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/0Zff...

Chapter title reveal! What documents and interpretations do you think I'll be looking at based on these chapter titles? 'The Many Faces of Anne Boleyn: Interpreting Image and Perception' is out 31 July 2025 from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social ❤️ and thank you to everyone who has pre-ordered already!

New book to read & review. This is the second edition so looking forward to comparing. @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #GeneticGenealogy

If you liked Band of Brothers but wonder about the everyday experiences of ordinary American soldiers fighting in the Pacific please check out my book MacArthur’s Bloody Butchers #WorldWarII @casematepublishers.bsky.social @penandswordbooks.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/qNwC5...

Buried Alive ~ dispelling the myths & uncovering truths @penandswordbooks.bsky.social www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Buried-Alive...

If you missed my talk on #patriotism on the #HomeFront of #ww1 at @nationalarmymuseum.bsky.social last week, you can now watch it online www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSJC... @penandswordbooks.bsky.social @fwwsoc.bsky.social @devonhist.bsky.social @dexinst.bsky.social

royalarmouries.org/leeds/whats-... Delighted to speaking at the fab @royalarmouries.bsky.social Leeds 6th August about Roman Special forces. If free and near do come along! @sjaturney.bsky.social @ljtrafford.bsky.social @alisonmorton.bsky.social @penandswordbooks.bsky.social @petesavin.bsky.social

Thank you readers! TIBERIUS just made #1 on Amazon USA's New Releases in Ancient Rome Biographies list! Published by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social. #AncientBluesky