#OtD 4 Apr 1525 5000 peasants took part in the ‘Battle of Leipheim', one of the early battles of the German Peasants' War. Confronted by over 8000 better armed troops controlled by local nobles, the peasants lost but the revolt continued stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1039...

This makes me angry. Not unreasonably angry. I feel quite justified. I am minded to post again a poem I wrote in the fall (and shared fairly recently, so sorry about that). This time, though, it's got some art.

Happy Friday everyone! What are you reading this weekend?

Today was the second anniversary of my dad’s passing and in his honor I’m going to read half of an English history book and then randomly start reading a mystery that I won’t realize I’ve read before until the killer is revealed at the end. Miss you, Pops. Thanks for everything.

My physical TBR mountain has grown so much recently that I had to build a book cart. I have some reading to do.

Even Pope Leo is excited about manuscripts

You go first, Rob.

Just in time for Passover. Thanks to Moment Magazine and Jacob Wirtschafter for this review of my recent book from @princetonupress.bsky.social! momentmag.com/book-review-...

Book Review: “Babylonia” by Costanza Casati adventuresofatudornerd.com/2026/03/31/b... @hmalagisi.bsky.social #HistoricalFiction #BookReview

Book Review: “Babylonia” by Costanza Casati adventuresofatudornerd.com/2026/03/31/b...

Hi, Historian here. Just a heads up that the shape of the future is actually not inevitable or fixed. *You help make it happen. So try to make it the one you want*

This is going to be the easiest case ever for The Hague to prosecute. Idiot in Chief made a whole list of crimes he intends to commit.

The world is stupid, but I just watched a squirrel break into a car in the parking lot below me, steal a package of crackers, and escape to a nearby tree. So at least somebody is winning.

WARNING TO MY FELLOW ONE PIECE FANS 🚨 GET YOUR MUTES UP FOR #ONEPIECE1179 RIGHT NOW IF YOU WANT TO REMAIN UNSPOILED

To understand how the field of history has evolved over time, we have to read older biographies and nonfiction books. My next biography is about one of England's greatest warrior kings. Henry V: The Scourge of God by Desmond Seward.

Book Review: “The Queen’s Granddaughter” by Diane Zahler ~ "a great novel to get younger future history nerds interested in history." adventuresofatudornerd.com/2026/03/30/b... @hmalagisi.bsky.social #HistoricalFiction #BookReview

Book Review: “The Queen’s Granddaughter” by Diane Zahler adventuresofatudornerd.com/2026/03/30/b...

First ever international research trip. Hadn't even begun my PhD yet. Destination: the Vatican Library. Goal: Consult the giant 1529 planisphere (sea-focused world map) by the Seville-based, Portuguese-born mapmaker Diogo Ribeiro (aka Diego Ribero). 1/ 🗃 #earlymodern #histsci #archives #libraries

EASTER AT THE MARY ROSE MUSEUM! This week: 👩‍🍳 Meet the Tudor cook 30th - 31st March, 2nd - 3rd April | 1130, 1230, 1330 and 1415 🥄 Spoon making and optional egg decorating 30th - 31st March, 2nd - 3rd April | 1100 to 1500 maryrose.org/events/scene...

Okay, I get publishers affirming that the books we've produced are human-made, but have we also considered bringing back medieval book curses??? Just saying.

We return to the court of Henry VIII and explore the dangers that his fool Kronos must endure in my next novel. Fool by Mary Lawrence. I would like to thank Red Puddle Print and Net Galley for sending me a copy of this book.

Read more *history* books! 🇺🇸 #NoKings

Happy Friday everyone! What are you reading this weekend?

I have been so busy reading and writing reviews this month that I forgot that this month marks 8 years since I started blogging. Thank you all for your love and support in this amazing journey. Here's to more history adventures.

Book Review: “The Boleyn Curse” by Alexandra Walsh adventuresofatudornerd.com/2026/03/26/b... @purplemermaid25.bsky.social @hmalagisi.bsky.social #Tudors #DualTime #HistoricalFiction

Book Review: “The Boleyn Curse” by Alexandra Walsh adventuresofatudornerd.com/2026/03/26/b...

Oh, for the power to wish the first book in a series onto the shelves of used book stores.

I hate this so much

My next novel is for the young history nerds. It is the story of how Blanca of Castile became Queen of France. The Queen's Granddaughter by Diane Zahler. I would like to thank Roaring Brook Press and Net Galley for sending me a copy of this novel.

The 2026 #WomensPrize for Non-Fiction shortlist. How many have you read so far? #WomensPrizeforNonFiction

Guest Post: “Spotlight for ‘The Queen’s Maid/ The Anne Boleyn Chronicles’ by Rozsa Gaston” adventuresofatudornerd.com/2026/03/25/g...

Biggest comeback of the year just dropped

so funny when people get all upset about genres that other people DARE to enjoy. these big think pieces about ROMANTASY or COZY HORROR or DARK ACADEMIA and how dang upset they make the writer of the article. bud who cares what other people like youll be fine. let people read their books oh my god

A history education cannot be automated.

Adventures of a Tudor Nerd Book Review: “Capturing a Queen: The Image of Anne Boleyn” by Owen Emmerson and Kate McCaffrey adventuresofatudornerd.com/2026/03/23/b... @drowenemmerson.bsky.social @hmalagisi.bsky.social #Tudors #BookReview

Enjoyed this informative review! And if you want to see the exhibition at Hever Castle, it continues until 2 January, 2027.

Book Review: “Capturing a Queen: The Image of Anne Boleyn” by Owen Emmerson and Kate McCaffrey adventuresofatudornerd.com/2026/03/23/b...

Another university getting rid of things you could only ever do at a university and replacing them with stuff a 13-year-old can do on a phone

the human body was not designed to know what the worst person in the world is doing every fifteen minutes

Sometimes when you are studying history, stories take you farther back into the past than you would ever expect. My next novel takes place in ancient Babylonia following a woman who would become a queen. Babylonia by Costanza Casati.

RIP Chuck Norris

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Reposted by @lisettebrodey.bsky.social Tony Riches @tonyriches.bsky.social Book Review: “Joan of Arc: A History” by Helen Castor "very engaging and informative." adventuresofatudornerd.com/2026/03/18/b... @hmalagisi.bsky.social

Book Review: “Joan of Arc: A History” by Helen Castor "very engaging and informative." adventuresofatudornerd.com/2026/03/18/b... @hmalagisi.bsky.social #history #BookReview