I’m fairly sure Jane Seymour and Guilford Dudley may have something to say about this, Thornbury Castle… (Yes, I’m watching 90 Day Fiancé, don’t @ me. I can have a PhD and love mindless reality TV at the same time!)

This #BankHoliday weekend, I’m branching out from the Early Modern world to read this beauty, gifted by my Upper Sixth historians. These moments of shared intellectual curiosity are what remind me why all the marking, late nights, and PowerPoints are worth it 🤩 #teaching #exams #relaxing #reading

OTD in 1773, the British Parliament passed the Tea Act. In short order, this led to the Boston Tea party and the decline in Britain's relationship with the colonies. This year we mark 250th anniv of Declaration of Independence.

It’s always wonderful to see Tudor coinage, this time at Bosworth Battlefield! 💰 I took the top right photo because the signage suggested it was a Mary I groat, but Dr Peter Stiffell soon put me right and confirmed it was a penny from Henry VIII’s reign 🤩 1/2

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(Norman) Keep-ing my Historic Houses Bucket List going with today’s visit to Hedingham Castle 🏰 It’s a wonderful site with a real focus on the architecture and it does well to inform visitors of everyday life for the keep’s historical inhabitants. I’d highly recommend a visit!

Me: I’ll have a lovely long weekend to recharge and visit friends 🥰 My research (embodied in these curious boundary-less goats): whatcha dooiinnn’? 👀 #VisitYorkshire #research #MaryI #Tudors #queen

It’s no April Fool’s joke; it’s finally warm enough (and sunny enough!) to work outside! ☀️ 📖 #research #amwriting #Tudors #MaryI #queen

Nothing like spring flowers to brighten one’s research space 😍 I’ve crossed 2 edited collections off the “To Be Read” pile today, reviewed a chapter for an upcoming collection, and have a game plan written for the afternoon. It’s a miracle what rest, spring colours, and the hope of sunshine can do!

I'm so pleased with how my lecture for @tudorsdynasty.bsky.social with Dr Peter Stiffell went yesterday! We had a really engaged group who had lots of questions about the precedent Mary I set for Elizabeth - the best kind of audience! Thank you once again to Rebecca Larson for the invitation 👑🥰

Just 4 days until my lecture and Q&A with Dr Peter Stiffell for @tudorsdynasty.bsky.social! 🎉 Join us this Sunday at 2pm UK time (10am Eastern) for our 30-minute lectures and Q&A afterwards, all about Mary I and the precedent she set for Elizabeth I 👑 drjohannastrong.ca/2026/03/08/q...

My lecture with Dr Peter Stiffell for @tudorsdynasty.bsky.social is happening in ONE week! 🎉 Join us next Sunday at 2pm UK time (10am Eastern) for our lectures and Q&A afterwards, all about Mary I and the precedent she set for Elizabeth I 👑 drjohannastrong.ca/2026/03/08/q... 🎥: Tudors Dynasty

Get that Friday feeling early by booking your place on @tudorsdynasty.bsky.social’s “Queenship before Elizabeth” featuring me and Dr Peter Stiffell 👑 Your ticket gets you access to 2 30-minute lectures, a live Q&A, and expert-chosen resources! Details here: drjohannastrong.ca/2026/03/08/q...

I'm delighted to announce that I'm joining @tudorsdynasty.bsky.social and Dr Peter Stiffell for a lecture event on "Queenship Before Elizabeth: How Mary I shaped the Foundations of Elizabeth I's reign"! 👑 Further information and tickets are available here: drjohannastrong.ca/2026/03/08/q... 1/2

🚨 NEXT WEEK FOR SUBSCRIBERS 🚨 Bribery, bigamy, violence—and MPs who escaped justice ⚖️ @debbiekilroyauthor.bsky.social reveals how Britain’s Parliament operated for centuries with unchecked power and normalised corruption. Early access: www.patreon.com/historyrage #Podcast #History #Politics

Join me and @ifitaintbaroquepod.bsky.social for a discussion of Mary's life, reign, and legacy and - of course! - our thoughts on her nickname... 👑

We're keeping Mary I's birthday celebrations going with the latest episode of @ifitaintbaroquepod.bsky.social 🎉 Listen wherever you get your podcasts or get the direct link here: drjohannastrong.ca/2026/02/19/r... 🎧 #MaryI #Tudors #queenship #queen #Tudor

On this day in 1516 the future Mary I was born! 🥳 To celebrate her special day your favourite Mary I historians (naturally I had to go with Dr Peter Stiffell) made a trip to Hever Castle (which Mary owned during her reign) 🏰

#OTD 1516, Mary Tudor (later Mary I) was born at Greenwich Palace. Mary was the only one of Katherine of Aragon's children to survive to adulthood, and she would go on to be the first queen regnant of England.

Queen Mary I of England was born on this day in 1516 thefreelancehistorywriter.com/2018/11/16/m...

Seen on Threads.

Such a great time with such a great guest 🙏🏼💓👸🏼 happy (upcoming) birthday, Mary! Also, we invented a word....stay tuned...

It was wonderful to catch up with @ifitaintbaroquepod.bsky.social yesterday evening to record an episode on Mary I (in time for her birthday!) 👑 Stay tuned for its release soon! #MaryI #Tudors #podcast #HappyBirthday

Wonderful to see the justly popular #marieantoinette exhibition @vamuseum.bsky.social yesterday with @johannastrong.bsky.social @amysaunders.bsky.social and @ajohnson1.bsky.social an epic #queenship outing! The mix of MA’s own items, contemporary examples and modern inspiration was excellent 👸

Should anyone be at a loose end tomorrow evening.

Discover the astonishing high end fashion of the 17th century with our Royal Fashion event over the weekend of Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 February. On Saturday, learn about the clothing of the early 1600s, Sunday that of the Restoration & 1660s. Details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/royal...

With the start of a new year, I'm already looking ahead to the various talks I've got scheduled this year. You can always keep on top of my upcoming talks by heading to the Upcoming Events section of my website (drjohannastrong.ca/upcoming-eve...)! 1/4

The latest update on the recent conservation work on Queen Mary I's chair at @wincathedral.bsky.social has got me thinking about how much this chair has been part of my PhD journey at @uniwinchester.bsky.social. Head to my blog (drjohannastrong.ca/2026/01/12/r...) for this reminiscing!

This was such an interesting event when I attended and I really would encourage anyone interested in this time period, in Charles I, and/or in historical reenactment to attend. (And be sure to stop by the @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social afterwards as it's a must-see!

Tickets are selling fast for our immersive performances on Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 February recreating the events of the trials of the men who executed Charles I, held in an historic courtroom. Book now for 'Royal Revenge: the Trials of the Regicides' at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/royal...

Lecturer in Renaissance Art History Birkbeck, University of London - School of Historical Studies #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNM388/l...

A bit of an unusual ask for me, but I need some help for a former student! If anyone attended UBC or McGill recently, could you send me a message? I've got a student with some particular questions about campus life and I'd really appreciate any insights you have. Thank you!

What a wonderful day at Hever Castle with Dr Peter Stiffell 👑 We had the greatest pleasure of seeing this beautiful miniature of Mary I, with many thanks to curator Alison Palmer for allowing us the privilege! #HeverCastle #MaryI #Mary #Tudor #portrait #miniature #art

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It was such an incredible evening! And so wonderful to celebrate @enortonhistory.bsky.social’s latest book!

After a busy first week of school, I'm looking forward to my next talk! Join me, Peter Stiffell, and Rosamund Gravelle on September 16 at 7.30pm on Zoom for "Queen Mary and her Cultural Depictions", in partnership with the @englishcathhist.bsky.social 👑 1/2

When is a landscape? Join The Landscape Consortium @imc-leeds.bsky.social with this #imc2026 #cfp exploring multi-scalar research and interpretations of medieval landscapes. Full cfp in alt-text. TLC is Karl Alvestad, Daniel Brown, @jwfr.bsky.social and Stefanie Schild. Please share far and wide!

Please do join us for our upcoming talk! Details are below (or at my website: drjohannastrong.ca/2025/07/11/q...)

Excited to announce that with Dr. Peter Stiffell & @johannastrong.bsky.social, we'll be giving a talk at English Catholic History Association on "Queen Mary & her Cultural Depictions" to members on 16th Sept. To be listen, become a member with ECHA now! To join follow the link lnkd.in/d7jjBVSk

'Three Queens' by Rosamund Gravelle, showing at the Gamut Theatre, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania as part of their Stage Door Series, September 2025 & the US Premiere of the 5 and 4 starred reviewed play - don't miss out! To find out more about "Three Queens" 👇: www.rosamundgravell.com 5/5

Tickets for @rosamundgravelle.bsky.social’s Three Queens are available at the link below 👇

What incredible news!! Congratulations to @rosamundgravelle.bsky.social on her American premiere 😍 If you’re in the US near Gamut Theatre, do get yourself a ticket! 🎟️

I can’t wait to take part in this! Thank you, @onthetudortrail.bsky.social, for the invitation 🤩 If you’d like to attend this year-long event, please do head to the post below or to my website: drjohannastrong.ca/2025/04/08/3...

I’m thrilled that @johannastrong.bsky.social is taking part in next year’s ‘365 Days with Katherine of Aragon’. Dr Strong’s lecture will explore Katherine’s legacy and afterlife. Head to the link below for details. I do hope you'll consider joining us! onthetudortrail.com/Blog/2025/04...

If you’d like to find out even more about how Mary I’s legacy came about, do check out my website: www.drjohannastrong.ca My research has led me to a slightly different conclusion than @tracyborman.bsky.social’s, but it’s great to see Mary getting more attention with HRP.

The cover's back... and there's still time to take advantage of 25% off if you pre-order from @waterstones.bsky.social by 31 July, using code SUMMER25 @wearefootnote.bsky.social #womenwhoruledtheworld #femalekings #femaleking #reigningqueen #reigningqueens

Join us this Tuesday evening, 29 July, for one of our popular guided walks exploring 17th century Huntingdon, including royal visits, a Civil War battle, witch trials, Pepys and (of course) Cromwell. More details and bookings at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...

Next up is my last talk of @harvingtonhall.bsky.social History Festival this year, featuring @phildowning.bsky.social (Harvington’s manager) who will be speaking on his experience of being in one of Harvington’s priest hides for 36 hours.

I can’t recommend their talk (and their work!) highly enough! If you can make it to Gloucester in September do!