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Why was I so delighted that King Oswiu died on 15th February? His murderous deeds are in my new book, which was published on 15th Feb. More about his wicked ways here: anniewhitehead2.blogspot.com/2025/02/king...

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A Pictish stone was discovered by Anne MacInnes of North of Scotland Archaeological Society near Conon Bridge, Ross-shire, #OTD in 2019. Part of the Conan Stone had been reused as an 18thC grave marker. It is notable for the massive beasts that flank and surmount the cross. 📸HES

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Born on this day in 1516, Mary I was England’s first crowned queen regnant. But how did she compare to her half-sister, Elizabeth I? Both Tudor queens ruled in their own right, but their reigns couldn’t have been more different… bit.ly/430wa5z

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During the Great Fire of London the rumour quickly spread that foreign migrants were responsible. Foreigners were beaten up & even lynched. The fire’s severity was in fact caused by unusually dry conditions and high winds.

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The Many Henrys of the Middle Ages, by @anyfourcastles.bsky.social https://www.medievalists.net/2025/02/henrys-middle-ages/ #MedievalSky #Henry

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New Medieval Books: Adèle and Gilbert: A Ballad https://www.medievalists.net/2023/02/new-medieval-books-adele-and-gilbert-a-ballad/ #Book

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This week, we have been mostly removing the eastern windows of the Chapel Royal and Royal Peculiar of Saint Peter ad Vincula within the #toweroflondon (mostly known as the burial place of #anneboleyn #catherinehoward and #ladyjanegrey ) which was built between 1519-20.

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Archaeologists Uncover Rare Late Medieval Pottery Kiln in England https://www.medievalists.net/2025/02/archaeologists-uncover-rare-late-medieval-pottery-kiln-in-england/ #archaeology #England #potterykiln

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New Medieval Books: Beowulf and the North Before the Vikings https://www.medievalists.net/2024/02/new-medieval-books-beowulf-and-the-north-before-the-vikings/ #BookSky

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The realities of book marketing: Book release announcement: 36 likes Photo of my cat: 84 likes 😄🐈😄🐈😄🐈

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Read my latest "History under the floorboards: decoding the diets of institutionalised women in 19th century Sydney" 🏺🗃️

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@stephenaj.bsky.social pulls back the cover on researching the past by consulting original objects and works on paper. As a former @britishlibrary.bsky.social map curator and a fan of @labnf.bsky.social, I enjoyed this thread! #histsci #Skystorians #maps #cartography

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Join us on Friday 7 February for the first Society lecture of 2025: 'Dangerous Journeys: Framing Women’s Movement in the Medieval World', with Dr Natasha Hodgson (Nottingham Trent University) bit.ly/4gLj28g. Booking is now open, for in-person & online attendance #Skystorians #medieval

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Union Pacific Railroad map, 1892. This is a gorgeous illustrated county level map of the United States showing how railroads shaped the physical and political geography of the US. Get lost in the hi-res version! #c19th 🗃️ #maps #railroads LOC www.loc.gov/item/986...

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🎨 Madonna with Child & Two Angels by Filippo Lippi. This painting influenced later depictions of this theme by Sandro Botticelli et al. ♥️ Note how the angel's wings pop out of the "frame". 🎬 Renaissance Masterpieces Series: ideasroadshow.com/renaissance-... 🗃️ #Arthistory #history #renaissance

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My next nonfiction book explores the life of King Henry VIII's younger sister. Mary Tudor: Queen of France by Amy McElroy. I want to thank Pen and Sword Books and Net Galley for sending me a copy of this book.

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AMERICA! 'SON OF PROPHECY: THE RISE OF HENRY TUDOR' is released in the USA in 9 days time. Pre-order below or wherever you bookshop. Let's go 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-son-of...

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So worried about the people of Western NC as they STILL don't have shelter and are losing the hotel vouchers in frigid temps. We are better off across the border, but they aren't.

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Book Review -The Illustrated Tudor Dictionary by Simon Sandys-Winsch. My latest book review is now live on the blog at www.notesofatimetraveller.wordpress.com/2025/01/11/book-review-the-illustrated-tudor-dictionary-by-simon-sandys-winsch/ I hope you enjoy it ♥️

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Yesterday, Jan. 5, was the medieval Feast of St. Edward the Confessor. I know you all celebrated accordingly. But did you celebrate with eels, like Henry III? The king was a big ol' St. Ed's fanboy, & each year he threw a huge party with lots of eels. 10,000 of them in 1251! 🗃️🧪

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On January 5, 1933, construction began on Golden Gate Bridge, a Depression-era project providing thousands of jobs. Completed in 1937, it became an engineering marvel, connecting San Francisco to Marin County, symbolizing human resilience and innovation. #StayCurious #Skystorians #DiveIntoDiscovery

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Antwerp Cathedral this summer.

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Check out issue no. 151 of All About History Magazine, out now on newsstands! Yours truly was interviewed for the article on Anna of Cleves! @allabouthistory.bsky.social #annaofcleves #anneofcleves

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My great-great-great grandfather and some of his children.

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Happy New Year!

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My sweet girl

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Christmas with the in-laws. I've been blessed with a wonderful mother-in-law and a wonderful stepmother in law.

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Wish I was able to go

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My favorite room at Biltmore (obviously)!

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Today at Biltmore I learned that Cornelia Vanderbilt had married a descendant of Lord Burleigh. Of all the paintings on the wall, I noticed his portrait and asked about it. I had never really been interested in the family before but I am now.

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This Anglo-Saxon cross shaft or 12thC ornament was stolen from All Saints Nunney in Somerset in 2003 and never recovered. #history #skystorians #AncientBluesky #OnePlaceStudy 🗃️

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This looks interesting!!

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🗃️ Friends, the @richardscenter.bsky.social is hiring TWO Civil War Era pre-doctoral fellows for 2025-26. These are 1-yr dissertation-writing fellowships incl. $40,000 + $3,000 research funds, & no teaching/service. Apps due March 1, 2025. DM or email w/ Qs! richardscenter.la.psu.edu/fellowships/...

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One of the lovely ladies in my photo collection.

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A beautiful, moving memorial illumination at Antietam National Battlefield Park last night 🗃️

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#Skystorians 🗃️ and London folks

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Acton Court. In 1535, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn visited the house while on progress. Nicholas Poyntz wanted to impress Henry, as one does, so he added the East Wing to his home.

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Scarborough Castle

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Learning to use the doggie door to get out of the dog house. I ended up having to crack the door because only one of them mastered it.

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A photograph of Japanese American girls ice skating at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp in Wyoming. They skate in between some of the camp barracks. The photograph was taken sometime in 1944. 🗃 #skystorians

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After reading Matt's rebuttal, I am inclined to think he is right. But I will admit I do have a bias. However, if I was presented with clear evidence that Richard had done it, I would concede. While this might be compelling, I do not think it reaches the level of clear evidence.

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