Do check out Helen's book, 'She Wolves'... It is brilliant!

Matilda’s fight for the English crown sparked a civil war that tore the country apart. Today, @charliehigson.bsky.social is joined by historian & author Helen Castor to discuss the Empress's fierce battle for power and her lasting impact on medieval England.

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Thank you so much, Bob. Glad you're enjoying the pod! 🎙️

⚔️ A man worthy of an entire episode—William Marshal, the 'Greatest Knight in Christendom'. He survived 5 kings & left an incredible legacy. Joining @charliehigson.bsky.social today is medieval expert Sophie Ambler to talk about The Marshal’s eventful life.

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What did Lady Margaret Beaufort do?! 👀

Before going on stage at Medieval Fest, @charliehigson.bsky.social shared who he'd most like to meet from history. Missed last week's live episode? Catch up here 🎙️ podfollow.com/willy-willy-...

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A big thank you to @rebeccarideal.bsky.social, @histfest.bsky.social and the @britishlibrary.bsky.social for organising and hosting such a fantastic event.

Start your Friday with political intrigue, conspiracy, and murder! 🗡️ Today’s LIVE episode from Medieval Fest is all about How to Overthrow a Medieval Ruler, featuring the brilliant Helen Castor, Lubaaba Al-Azami, and @nathenamin.bsky.social. 🎙️

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Thank you v much, Nathen. Hope you're well!

Before recording a live episode at Medieval Fest, we caught up with Dr Lubaaba Al-Azami to ask which historical figure she’d most like to meet—and what question she’d ask them. 🗨️

This live episode is out on Friday! 🎙️
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🎙️ In today’s special episode, @charliehigson.bsky.social is joined by Dr Eleanor Jackson, one of the curators of Medieval Women: In Their Own Words at the @britishlibrary.bsky.social. A must-see exhibition and a brilliant chat!

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The History Sit-Down #4, with Charlie Higson At the recent MedievalFest extravaganza, hosted by HistFest in the British Library, I once more had the honour of chilling out in their excellent green room.

Available to listen to now, my latest episode of The History Sit-Down in which I sit down with the renaissance man that is @charliehigson.bsky.social Such a fascinating chat in which we discuss history and his excellent podcast @wwhspodcast.bsky.social

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🎙️ Hetta Howes is on the pod to discuss her brilliant new book, 'Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife', exploring medieval women through four remarkable figures: Marie de France, Julian of Norwich, Christine de Pizan & Margery Kempe. It's a fantastic episode! 🎧 podfollow.com/willy-willy-...

Nicholas Vincent joins Willy Willy host, Charlie Higson to talk all about Thomas Becket, that 'turbulent' priest.

Thomas Becket: Henry II’s best friend, rewarded with power and titles, but their clash ended in murder. Why was he killed? What caused the fallout? And where did the ‘a’ in Thomas a Becket come from? Nicholas Vincent joins @charliehigson.bsky.social to uncover it all.

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We had the pleasure of speaking with historian Helen Castor backstage at #MedFest to find out which historical figure she’d most like to meet. She's picked a great one!

@histfest.bsky.social

We caught up with author & historian, @nathenamin.bsky.social before going onstage at the recent #MedFest to find out who he'd like to most from history... Can you guess who it is?! @histfest.bsky.social

Today's episode is all about the origins of the Crusades. @charliehigson.bsky.social is joined by Jonathan Phillips, Prof. of Crusading History at @royalholloway.bsky.social, to explore Pope Urban II's 1095 call to the First Crusade and its pivotal moments.

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Uncanny...!

And of course, thank you to everyone who came along! This live episode on How to Overthrow a Medieval Ruler, will be available very soon.

What a fabulous afternoon at @histfest.bsky.social with some brilliant guests joining @charliehigson.bsky.social on stage. A big thank you to Dr Lubaaba Al-Azami, @nathenamin.bsky.social, and Helen Castor (who got through the entire talk despite losing her voice earlier in the week!).

Event poster. The text reads: Medieval Fest! Saturday 7 December - British Library and Online www.histfest.org. The background is black and the eight speaker headshots are striped across the middle (Janina Ramirez, Michael Wood, Raksha Dave, Helen Castor, Nathen Amin, Lubaaba Al-Azami, Heather O' Donaghue and Charlie Higson).

LAST CHANCE! Don’t forget to grab your online tickets to tomorrow’s Medieval Fest!

A full day of exciting talks, with Michael Wood, Janina Ramirez, Raksha Dave, Helen Castor & many more!

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🚨 Series 3 is here! 🚨
This week, @charliehigson.bsky.social and historian @longshanks1307.bsky.social dive into the legendary tale of Hereward the Wake – a fierce rebel who challenged the newly crowned, William the Conqueror.
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Princes in the Tower: Case Solved? Rebecca Rideal speaks to Nathen Amin about new evidence that has come to light

Has the mystery of the Princes in the Tower been solved? Listen to @nathenamin.bsky.social share his thoughts on the latest episode of All Things History histfest.substack.com/p/princes-in...

Fact.

Henry I’s luxurious tower at Corfe Castle reopens to visitors after 378 years A National Trust viewing platform at Corfe Castle offers visitors a glimpse into the king’s royal quarters in Dorset A luxurious suite of “rooms with a view”, built for the son of William the Conquerer but partly destroyed in the English Civil War, has…

Henry I’s luxurious tower at Corfe Castle reopens to visitors after 378 years

Princes in the Tower: significant find adds to murder theory A newly discovered will links a gold chain belonging to Edward V to one of his alleged killers

A hugely interesting discovery in the archives, with a video clip contained within the attached article giving a teaser from the new Princes in the Tower documentary. There has been some great work done this past year or so by archivists and historians.

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It’s my birthday today. What would be really nice is if you might consider sharing the below course. I’ve spent the past few months working with expert tutors to put it together - it’s going to be super interesting!

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If you liked this episode, you'll love Michael's book, In Search of the Dark Ages. Go check it out!