Heretics and Believers - The 2018 Wolfson History Prize Winner Peter Marshall’s sweeping new history—the first major overview for general readers in a generation—argues that sixteenth-century England was a society neither desperate for nor allergic to change, but...

#DidYouKnow Easter celebrations in England were transformed by the Reformation?

#WolfsonHistoryPrize winner Peter Marshall’s 'Heretics and Believers: A History of the English Reformation' explores how these religious upheavals reshaped English faith and society. ⬇️

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Our NHS: A History of Britain's Best-Loved Institution- The Wolfson History Prize Shortlisted for the 2024 Wolfson History Prize, Our NHS is an engaging, inclusive history of the NHS, exploring its surprising survival – and the people who have kept it running.

#DidYouKnow Britain recruited thousands of nurses from the Commonwealth after WWII?

In the 2024 #WolfsonHistoryPrize shortlisted book 'Our NHS: A History of Britain’s Best-Loved Institution’, Andrew Seaton brings together an engaging account of the institution. ⬇️

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Authors of History Podcast A podcast for history book lovers everywhere

Looking for something to listen to on your commute?

The Authors of History Podcast interviewed 2025 #WolfsonHistoryPrize winner Hannah Durkin, and shortlisted authors @victoriandetective.bsky.social and Helen Castor. Listen at the link below. ⬇️

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The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV Shortlisted for the 2025 Wolfson History Prize, The Eagle and the Hart chronicles the lives and reigns of Richard II and Henry IV, two cousins whose rivalry brought their nation to the brink of disint...

#DidYouKnow that King Richard II was only 10 years old when he inherited the throne?

In the 2025 #WolfsonHistoryPrize shortlisted book 'The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV', Helen Castor explores how Richard’s youth shaped events that followed.⬇️

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Sex and the Church and the Scandal in Königsberg | Oxford Literary Festival Diarmaid MacCulloch and Christopher Clark Chaired by Jane Shaw - Sex and the Church and the Scandal in Königsberg

#WolfsonHistoryPrize winner and judge Diarmaid MacCulloch is taking part in the discussion 'Sex and the Church and the Scandal in Königsberg' at @oxfordlitfest on 23 March. Learn more below. ⬇️

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The Mysterious Case of the Victorian Female Detective - The Wolfson History Prize Shortlisted for the 2025 Wolfson History Prize, The Mysterious Case of the Victorian Female Detective explores the lives and work of Victorian women detectives.

#DidYouKnow that women have been doing detective work for centuries?

In the 2025 #WolfsonHistoryPrize shortlisted book 'The Mysterious Case of the Victorian Female Detective', alumna @victoriandetective.bsky.social explores the morally ambiguous work of real women detectives.⬇️

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Portable Magic: A History of Books and their Readers - The Wolfson History Prize shortlist 2023 Shortlisted for the 2023 Wolfson History Prize, Portable Magic is an excitingly revisionist history of bibliophilia from the author Emma Smith.

#OTD in 1455 many believe that the first European book was printed using moveable metal type.

Learn more about the human relationship to books in 2023 #WolfsonHistoryPrize alumna Emma Smith's ‘Portable Magic: A History of Books and Their Readers’.⬇️

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The Gravity of Feathers: Fame, Fortune and the Story of St Kilda - The Wolfson History Prize Shortlisted for the 2025 Wolfson History Prize, The Gravity of Feathers tells the absorbing and eventful story of St Kilda from earliest times, up to the evacuation and its aftermath.

#DidYouKnow that seabirds formed a significant part of the St Kildan diet?

Discover more about the island and its inhabitants in 2025 #WolfsonHistoryPrize shortlisted author Andrew Fleming's book 'The Gravity of Feathers: Fame, Fortune and the Story of St Kilda'.⬇️

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Resistance: The Underground War in Europe 1939-45 - The Wolfson History Prize shortlist 2023 Shortlisted for the 2023 Wolfson History Prize, Resistance is a sweeping, original history of occupation and resistance in war-torn Europe.

#OTD in 1945 the bombing of Dresden began.

2023 #WolfsonHistoryPrize winning book ‘Resistance: The Underground War in Europe, 1939-1945′ by Halik Kochanski is a haunting account of this period in history. Read more below.⬇️

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London in the Twentieth Century - The 2002 Wolfson History Prize Winner In 1901 no other city matched London in size, wealth and grandeur. Yet it was also a city where poverty and disease were rife.

#OTD in 1952, Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ acceded to the throne, marking the beginning of a transformational reign for the UK.

Curious to learn more? 2002 #WolfsonHistoryPrize winner Jerry White explores this period in 'London in the Twentieth Century: A City and Its People'.⬇️

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Lahore Literary Festival Official website of South Asia's premier literary festival

English classicist, ancient historian and #WolfsonHistoryPrize winner, Robin Lane Fox will be speaking at this year's Lahore Literary Festival running from 6 - 8 February.

You can find more information on their website below. ⬇️

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'Devil-Land' - The Wolfson History Prize shortlist 2022 'Devil-Land: England Under Siege, 1588-1688' by Clare Jackson tells the story of a nation in a state of near continual crisis.

#OTD in 1649 Charles I was executed during the crisis-ridden 17th century.

Curious to learn more?

#WolfsonHistoryPrize 2022 winning book 'Devil Land: England Under Siege, 1588–1688' by Clare Jackson details this era. Read about the book at the link below. ⬇️

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Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age - The Wolfson History Prize Shortlisted for the 2025 Wolfson History Prize, 'Embers of the Hands' is a history of the Viking Age told through the everyday objects of ordinary people.

Held every year on the last Tuesday in January, The Fire Festival in Shetland burns a replica Viking longship.

Learn more about Viking history in #WolfsonHistoryPrize shortlisted book 'Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age' by Eleanor Barraclough.

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Empress - The 2019 Wolfson History Prize Shortlist In this engaging and controversial book, Miles Taylor shows how both Victoria and Albert were spellbound by India, and argues that the Queen was humanely, intelligently, and passionately involved with...

#OTD in 1901 Queen Victoria died after a reign of almost 64 years.

#WolfsonHistoryPrize 2019 shortlisted author Miles Taylor explores her complex involvement with India and her impact on the country in his book ‘Empress: Queen Victoria and India’. Learn more below. ⬇️

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How to submit Information about how to submit books for the Wolfson History Prize. Publishers are invited to submit catalogues for consideration by the judges.

Submissions for the #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2026 close today. ⬇️

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How to submit Information about how to submit books for the Wolfson History Prize. Publishers are invited to submit catalogues for consideration by the judges.

This is your gentle reminder that submissions for the #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2026 are open for one more week, closing on 19 January 2026. ⬇️

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Submissions - Eligibility and rules of entry Eligibility and rules of entry for the Wolfson History Prize, the UK's most prestigious history-writing prize.

The 2026 #WolfsonHistoryPrize is open to submissions from publishers from 9 December 2025 – 19 January 2026.

The Wolfson History Prize is the most valuable history writing prize in the UK.

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Hannah Durkin's favourite historical non-fiction books Howard French, Born in Blackness: Africa, Africans, and the Making of the Modern World, 1471 to the Second World WarThis is a book that fundamentally challenges Eurocentric histories and centres Afric...

Looking for history book recommendations? Explore #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2025 winner Hannah Durkin's favourite historical non-fiction books on our @bookshop.org page⬇️📚

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Did you know that the 2025 #WolfsonHistoryPrize shortlist and winning book are available on our @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social page?

Make a head start on your winter reading list by browsing now. ⬇️
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The #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2025 was awarded to Hannah Durkin during a ceremony on Tuesday 2 December.

Click below to find out more about Hannah and her winning book @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social.⬇️

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Looking for the perfect festive gift for a history fan?

Explore books from #WolfsonHistoryPrize winners & shortlisted authors on @blackwells.bsky.social

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"This searing book conveys the survivors' sufferings and remarkable resilience, bringing to life their personal stories"

The #WolfsonHistoryPrize judges on why they awarded the 2025 prize to Hannah Durkin's 'Survivors: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the Atlantic Slave Trade'.

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This festive season, why not give the gift of a literary adventure through history?

Explore the incredible books from this year's #WolfsonHistoryPrize winners & shortlisted authors on @waterstones.bsky.social. Perfect for history lovers on your list. ⬇️

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Submissions - Eligibility and rules of entry Eligibility and rules of entry for the Wolfson History Prize, the UK's most prestigious history-writing prize.

The 2026 #WolfsonHistoryPrize is open for submissions from publishers from 9 December 2025 – 19 January 2026.

The prize recognises work reflecting both readability for a general audience and the highest quality writing and research.

Find out more. ⬇️
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Congratulations once again to the six shortlisted authors for the 2025 #WolfsonHistoryPrize.

📕Eleanor Barraclough
📕Helen Castor
📕 @kieranconnell.bsky.social
📕Hannah Durkin
📕Andrew Fleming
📕 @victoriandetective.bsky.social

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Congratulations to Hannah Durkin, winner of the #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2025 for ‘Survivors: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the Atlantic Slave Trade’. @wolfsonhistory.bsky.social @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social