Book Review: “Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Conquest” by Sharon Bennett Connolly When we think about medieval princesses, we often think about pawns in the marriage market. They were born to become brides to create stronger alliances between nations. They helped rule kingdoms, …

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Why is it called Welsh Rabbit (Rarebit)? YouTube video by Tasting History with Max Miller

This is a Victorian recipe for Welsh Rarebit (once called Rabbit). Basically, spiced cheese and mustard on toast and it’s freakin’ awesome. youtu.be/IZNpr_a14Iw?...

That's a neat collaboration

YouTuber RogersBase holding a Switch 2 outside of the Field Museum in Chicago

A Switch 2 on the steps of the Field Museum in Chicago with Pokopia playing on the screen.

One month away... 👀
#PokemonFossilMuseum

Book Review: “Cleopatra” by Saara El-Arifi Some queens throughout history surpass the history of their own countries and create legacies that would transcend centuries. One such queen was Cleopatra, Pharaoh of Egypt, who loved both Julius C…

Book Review: “Cleopatra” by Saara El-Arifi adventuresofatudornerd.com/2026/04/21/b...

It is time to watch Nikola Jokic play basketball

My brother is at the Nuggs vs Twolves game. Its his first NBA/ play off game ever.

Ball Arena in its Denver Nuggets/basketball configuration, as seen from section 360

Not a bad view for the "cheap" seats

Ball Arena and part of the Denver skyline, viewed from a distance

First playoff game ever. Nuggets by 20.

Archaeologists Find Iliad “Catalog of Ships” Papyrus Inside Egyptian Mummy - Arkeonews Archaeologists in Egypt’s Oxyrhynchus have discovered a Roman-era tomb containing mummies with golden tongues and a rare papyrus

This is just so cool. A Roman-era mummy recently excavated in Egypt contained a fragment of papyrus with a section of the Iliad.

We are returning to the 16th century with my next adventure and exploring the life of one of the greatest humanists of all time. Desiderius Erasmus by Amy McElroy. I would like to thank Pen and Sword Books and Amy McElroy for sending me a copy of this book.

At Long Last, InfoWars Is Ours By Bryce P. Tetraeder, CEO, Global Tetrahedron

We have a deal. theonion.com/at-long-last...

Romantizing any historical figure is a slippery slope.

On today's #WomenInMusic Spotlight we salute Theola Kilgore (1925-2005), who blended the Gospel she performed in the 1950s with popular idioms to transition to Soul music in the 1960s, as in her 1963 hit "The Love of My Man."

#MusicSky #BookSky #BlackSky 🎵

This is how you make life fun. Modern existence doesn't need to be boring or routine. The more you engage intellectually the more you will find life fascinating.
#KillBoredom #Reading #ComeAlive #WordsMatter #Linguistics #realart #GrammarFun #BookSky #EduSky #Readers #WriteSky #WriteLife #BookLovers

I have been hearing about BookCon over the weekend that people were fighting over ARCs and then selling them online the very next day. Do people not understand that ARCs are a privilege to read and review before publication dates and that they should never be sold?

Right to Read Day: April 20, 2026: Everywhere. For your freedom to read, For access to information, For understanding our past, For our communities, For our libraries. Unite Against Book Bans, ALA 150, American Library Association

The freedom to read is still being challenged: from january 2025 through March 2026, more than 100 pro-censorship bills were introduced in state legislatures. At least 40 bills would penalize libraries and library workers with lawsuits, fines, or even jail time for protecting people's right to read. Since 2021, the American Library Association has tracked an astonishing increase in censorship attempts in libraries and schools. The data shows that the majority of book censorship attempts are now originating from organized movements.

The challenges we face are real, but so is the growing network of individuals and organizations who continue to win victories, share strategies, and build momentum to protect the right to read. Because of your hard work, we've seen meaningful progress. Even when things are tough, we keep showing up to fight for the freedom to read and strengthen the movement together. Right to Read Day is a time to celebrate our wins and take action against book bs.

5 Actions, 5 minutes. Right to Read Day.

It’s Right to Read Day! Here are 5 actions you can take to protect the freedom to read! #NationalLibraryWeek #RightToReadDay #UniteAgainstBookBans

When I say I want a home library, I mean I want thousands of books in my house and also everyone shutup. To be clear.

Reaching 10,000 followers for my history blog

This weekend, Adventures of a Tudor Nerd hit a big milestone of over 10,000 followers! Thank you all for the love and support. Thank you for allowing a history nerd to share her love of history and history books with you all. Here's to even more history adventures in the future.

I, too, have a complicated relationship with books I haven’t read, and whose core tenants I live in opposition to.

Now I want that book

Happy Friday everyone! What are you reading this weekend?

Thank you for sharing, Tony

Adventures of a Tudor Nerd Book Review: Eighteen: A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives, by Alice Loxton ~ "both educational and unbelievably fun to read." adventuresofatudornerd.com/2026/04/16/b... @hmalagisi.bsky.social #History #BookReview

Book Review: “Eighteen: A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives” by Alice Loxton Becoming an adult is an important stage in the life of anyone. Usually, the age at which a young person becomes an adult is seen as eighteen. It is a time when you leave your childhood behind for a…

Book Review: “Eighteen: A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives” by Alice Loxton adventuresofatudornerd.com/2026/04/16/b...

I am glad you enjoyed my review

Book Review: “Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Conquest” by Sharon Bennett Connolly When we think about medieval princesses, we often think about pawns in the marriage market. They were born to become brides to create stronger alliances between nations. They helped rule kingdoms, …

Book Review: “Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Conquest” by Sharon Bennett Connolly adventuresofatudornerd.com/2026/04/15/b...

Book Review: “Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Conquest” by Sharon Bennett Connolly When we think about medieval princesses, we often think about pawns in the marriage market. They were born to become brides to create stronger alliances between nations. They helped rule kingdoms, …

Phew!
What a relief.
The first review of Princesses of the Early Middle Ages is in - and Heidi loved it! 😃 😃 😃
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#medievalsky #skybooks
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