Today, I visit Tony Riches to chat about early Medieval princesses. They were an interesting bunch! #medievalsky

Guest Post – Sharon Bennett Connolly on Princesses of the Early Middle Ages tudorblogger.com/2026/05/06/g... @thehistorybits.bsky.social @tudorblogger.bsky.social #Medieval #History #BookLaunch

A Slice of Medieval Goes Tudor this week with a very informative chat with Linda Porter on the life of Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scots - and her relationship with her brother Henry VIII #tudorsky #podcast #tudors m.soundcloud.com/user-1425259...

Eek! Book post! Silk and the Sword: the Women of the Norman Conquest looks incredible in paperback - and with a wonderful, succinct quote from De Janina Ramirez

Plantagenet Heroines I have been quiet for a couple of weeks as I was preparing for - and then taking part in - the Plantagenet Heroines Tour. And what an experience it was!

Plantagenet Heroines I have been quiet for a couple of weeks as I was preparing for - and then taking part in - the Plantagenet Heroines Tour. And what an experience it was!

Eek! Book post! Silk and the Sword: the Women of the Norman Conquest looks incredible in paperback - and with a wonderful, succinct quote from De Janina Ramirez

I'll be at Grantham Museum on Saturday 18 July, 2pm, talking about Lincolnshire’s Tudor Heroines: Katherine Willoughby, Bessie Blount, Anne Askew and Katherine Parr. Tickets: £8 general admission | £5 Friends of the Museum Book your place here: granthammuseum.org.uk/.../lincolns...

Saturday 13 June 2026, I will be speaking at St Peter and St Paul's Church at Old Bolingbroke - right next door to the castle - about Katherine Swynford and John of Gaunt Tickets are just £8 www.eventbrite.com/e/a-talk-abo...

One obvious lesson from this horrific incident - the use of the pavement as a parking space, which is becoming the norm, has to be stopped, and asap. There are obvious reasons why pedestrian and vehicle space is demarcated.

We have a wonderful guest on History… the Interesting Bits today. Gemma Hollman is here to tell us about one of the primary duties of a queen: Philippa of Hainault and the Power of Pregnant Queens by Gemma Hollman @gemmahauthor.bsky.social historytheinterestingbits.com/2026/04/18/g...

Less than 24 hours to go before the new issue of the BJMH is up online. With 8 articles and 2 research notes we cover a wide range of topics over many periods. From Frederick the Great’s views on the Duke of Marlborough (limited) to the SAS's impact in the Falklands (also limited!) and 1/3

Congratulations to @thehistorybits.bsky.social on the paperback release of Silk and the Sword: The Women of the Norman Conquest! From Harold's two wives to the reluctant bride Matilda of Flanders, this book brings the overlooked women of the Conquest to life. amazon.co.uk/dp/1398135909

Chuffed to bits that Silk and the Sword is finally out in paperback!

Phew! What a relief. The first review of Princesses of the Early Middle Ages is in - and Heidi loved it! 😃 😃 😃 @penandswordbooks.bsky.social @hmalagisi.bsky.social #medievalsky #skybooks adventuresofatudornerd.com/2026/04/15/b...

Almost here! Finally! Just another couple of days to the paperback release of Silk and the Sword: The Women of the Norman Conquest "The book is written with flair and enthusiasm - and casts fresh light on this most fascinating of periods. Recommended!" www.amazon.co.uk/Silk-Sword-W...

ONE WEEK REMAINING: Small Grant Scheme📣 Offering #grants up to £10,000 GBP for organisations that want to increase public access and engagement with maritime history and/or their collections. Apply🔗👉 hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/get-involved...

The Crownless Queen is an entertaining, engrossing novel that also gives plenty of food for thought for the historian. It flows beautifully through the story of the marriage of Jeanette and her prince. I loved every word!

Episode 90 is here! It was an absolute pleasure to chat with Michael Jecks about the ins and outs of the often-overlooked First Crusade @derekbirks.bsky.social @michaeljecksauthor.bsky.social @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social #podcast #medievalslice #crusades m.soundcloud.com/user-1425259...

My guest post for the History of Royal Women website: The Duty of the English Medieval Princess #medievalsky www.historyofroyalwomen.com/england/the-...

On this day in History: 1204 Death at Fontevrault of Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen (dowager) of England. Duchess of Aquitaine in her own right, her incredible life included two marriages, a crusade, 10 children, rebellion and imprisonment... #medievalsky historytheinterestingbits.com/2022/03/27/e...

I am over on the Pen & Sword blog today, talking about some of the women in my new book, Princesses of the Early Middle Ages @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #medievalsky www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/blog/five-pr...

Publication Day! Princesses of the Early Middle Ages is out! Just a quick post to let you all know that my latest book, Princess of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Conquest is released today in the UK.

Woohoo! Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Conquest is out today! Amazon don't have their copies yet but they should get their books in the next couple of days. If you have ordered direct from Pen & Sword, your books will be on their way shortly. mybook.to/EarlyPrincess

Book Launch: Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Conquest, by Sharon Bennett Connolly tonyriches.blogspot.com/2026/03/book... @thehistorybits.bsky.social #Medieval #History #BookLaunch

Publication congratulations to @thehistorybits.bsky.social! Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Conquest explores how England’s princesses were used to seal political alliances or forge peace, and how some followed or escaped this path. amazon.co.uk/dp/1399091026/

NEW: To celebrate the release of Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Conquest, enjoy this guest post by @thehistorybits.bsky.social www.historyofroyalwomen.com/england/the-...

Lincoln Castle Talk Lunchtime Talks: Nicholaa de la Haye, England's Forgotten Heroine I am very happy to announced that Lincoln Castle have brought back their wonderful Lunchtime Talks program for 2026 and they have asked ME! to give a talk about my favourite medieval heroine and Lincoln Castle's…

Getting excited that I have 2 books coming out very, very soon! Princesses of the Early Middle Ages is out on Monday. From dutiful daughters to runaway nuns - to daughters with murderous intent involving a crossbow. These women were so much more than pampered princesses. mybook.to/EarlyPrincess

How exciting! They may have found D'Artagnan's remains in a church in Maastricht. historytheinterestingbits.com/2016/12/30/t...

New episode! In episode 89 of A Slice of Medieval Derek Birks and Sharon Bennett Connolly chat about Sharon's new book, Princesses of the Early Middle Ages, and some of the fascinating women and events she came across during her research #medievalsky bit.ly/4sZgXLY

On this day in History: 25 March 1306 Robert the Bruce was crowned King Robert I by Isabella MacDuff, Countess of Buchan. Her actions would led to her being harshly treated by Edward I after her capture #medievalsky historytheinterestingbits.com/2018/12/08/m...

Just 6 days until Princesses of the Early Middle Ages is published. I had a wonderful discussion with Rebecca from Tudors Dynasty about the lives of these incredible women @penandswordbooks.bsky.social @tudorsdynasty.bsky.social #womeninhistory #womenshistorymonth podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Starts today! It's not too late to sign up for this fabulous lecture series - and join the Q&A on Sunday

10 days to go! Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Conquest tells the stories of England's princesses, from the daughters of King Harold II to those of King John. Their stories are touching, inspiring and, at times, heartbreaking. #medievalsky mybook.to/EarlyPrincess

Have you ever wondered what was the Defining Moment in British History? Was it the Norman Conquest, Magna Carta, the Peasants' Revolt, the Reformation or... 6 leading historians argue for their Defining Moment in a weekend of fabulous lectures, rounded off by a live Q&A. Do join us!

Have you ever wondered what was the Defining Moment in British History? Was it the Norman Conquest, Magna Carta, the Peasants' Revolt, the Reformation or... 6 leading historians argue for their Defining Moment in a weekend of fabulous lectures, rounded off by a live Q&A. Do join us!

12 days to go! Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Conquest tells the stories of England's princesses, from the daughters of King Harold II to those of King John. Their stories are touching, inspiring and, at times, heartbreaking. #medievalsky mybook.to/EarlyPrincess

Ooh, my new book is out in 2 weeks Princesses of the Early Middle Ages tells the stories of England's princesses, from the daughters of King Harold II to those of King John Their stories are touching, inspiring and, at times, heartbreaking. @penandswordbooks.bsky.social mybook.to/EarlyPrincess

There are still places left for the Katherine Swynford Study Day om 9 May in the gorgeous Lincoln Assembly Rooms. I'll be speaking about Katherine and her daughter Joan Beaufort. But the big draw is the fabulous Helen Castor! @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

Episode 88 is now live: Sharon and Derek take a deep dive into the life and reign of Henry I. He's a fascinating king, and one whose reign and influence is often overlooked #podcast m.soundcloud.com/user-1425259...

Women's History Month is always exciting. And I have a few events - and even a book coming out - to celebrate!

It's World Book Day! What are you reading? Here's the latest addition to my library, with essays by great historians including Louise Wilkinson, David Stocker and Andrew J H Jackson. I dipped in when it arrived and lost 2 hours!

March is #WomensHistoryMonth and I will be speaking on Lincolnshire's Tudor Heroines at Grantham Museum on Friday 13th March at 2pm. Come and hear the stories of Bessie Blount, Anne Askew, Katherine Willoughby and Katherine Parr ... Tickets are available now. granthammuseum.org.uk/event/talk-l...

#OTD in 1238 Death of Joan, Queen of Scots. Joan had first been betrothed to Hugh X de Lusignan - who then married her mother. Joan used her sisterly relationship with Henry III to keep the peace between England and Scotland #womenshistorymonth historytheinterestingbits.com/2015/12/13/t...

#OTD: 1316 Death of Marjorie Bruce after giving birth to her first and only child, the future King Robert II. Marjorie's short life had been filled with tragedy, warfare and imprisonment as Scotland fought for its independence. #womenshistorymonth historytheinterestingbits.com/2015/07/10/p...

It's March! Which means it's Women's History Month 2026 It's also World Book Day - so go buy a history book about women! (See what I did there? 😉)

I am on the Gone Medieval podcast today, chatting with that lovely chap, Matthew Lewis, about Scotland's remarkable Medieval Queens #medievalsky shows.acast.com/gone-medieva...

From the archives: The story of two Isabels, Isabella of Gloucester and Isabelle d'Angouleme, the wives off King John historytheinterestingbits.com/2020/08/15/t...

We have a real treat in our fabulous new episode of A Slice of Medieval. @derekbirks.bsky.social and I chat with Max Adams on the Kingdom of Mercia. I learned an awful lot! @penandswordbooks.bsky.social @headofzeus.bsky.social #Mercia #podcast soundcloud.com/user-1425259...