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Here's your first look at the cover of the new Last of the Romans book, Age of Kings. And it'll be out on pre-order very soon.
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This is actually my favourite history podcast and I listen to some of the 'big' names!
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Wow! Happy birthday to us!
4 years ago today the first episode of A Slice of Medieval went live:
‘The Anarchy | A Slice of Medieval #1’ by A Slice of Medieval is on #SoundCloud
And we're still going...
@Feud_writer @HistoriaHWA @penswordbooks @PSHistory
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Interested in the Wars of the Roses? Want a book that cuts through all the hype and explains how the wars unfolded? Look no further, because A Guide to the Wars of the Roses was written for that very purpose. amzn.to/4i38CmA
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The best-selling Last of the Romans series continues very soon. Ambrosius Aurelianus returns in AGE OF KINGS. The year is 473 AD and BRITAIN IS A BROKEN LAND, RIVEN BY DIVISION AND RIPE FOR WAR.
The new chapter is coming soon....
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Do we have a treat for you!
It's always a pleasure to chat with Sara Cockerill!
We had a fascinating discussion about Eleanor of Aquitaine, probably THE most famous - and remarkable - medieval woman in history
#womeninhistory @Feud_writer
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The best-selling Last of the Romans series continues very soon. Ambrosius Aurelianus returns in AGE OF KINGS. The year is 473 AD and BRITAIN IS A BROKEN LAND, RIVEN BY DIVISION AND RIPE FOR WAR.
The new chapter is coming soon....
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Blog post about two influential royal abbesses, Hild and Ælfflæd of Whitby:
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Paperback is out on October 15th! Available for pre-order:
mybook.to/MIASE
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My latest book looks at royal daughters from the reign of Henry III to the fall of Richard III. Their lives were not always sunshine and roses but they were incredible, strong women: queens, patronesses, diplomats and mothers.
#NewBook 📖 - Princesses of the Later Middle Ages by @Thehistorybits
👑 Princesses of the Later Middle Ages explores the lives of England’s royal daughters, revealing their roles as diplomats, ambassadors and vital links between kingdoms.
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Continuing our A Slice of Medieval Goes Tudor series, @Feud_writer and I enjoy a fascinating discussion with @NicolaCornick on Henry VIII's 4th wife, Anne of Cleves, the king's "sister"
#Tudors @PSHistory @penswordbooks @BoldwoodBooks
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Thank you for joining us Nicola! Really enjoyed chatting about Anne. Fascinating discussion!
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I had such fun chatting to @Thehistorybits and @Feud_writer about the much-underestimated Anne of Cleves! Thank you to them both for inviting me to the podcast and I hope you enjoy the episode!
Continuing our A Slice of Medieval Goes Tudor series, @Feud_writer and I enjoy a fascinating discussion with @NicolaCornick on Henry VIII's 4th wife, Anne of Cleves, the king's "sister"
#Tudors @PSHistory @penswordbooks @BoldwoodBooks
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If you haven't had a listen yet, do! Derek and I get into the nitty gritty of Elizabeth Woodville, who she was, what she faced, and how she handled life as queen, then widow, of Edward IV
New Episode!
@Feud_writer and I take a deep dive into the life of Elizabeth Woodville, queen of Edward IV. Elizabeth has been vilified, blamed for everything.
Even called a witch!
But is that fair ?
@HistoriaHWA @penswordbooks #podcast @PSHistory
bit.ly/4wZC6Hi
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New Episode!
@Feud_writer and I take a deep dive into the life of Elizabeth Woodville, queen of Edward IV. Elizabeth has been vilified, blamed for everything.
Even called a witch!
But is that fair ?
@HistoriaHWA @penswordbooks #podcast @PSHistory
bit.ly/4wZC6Hi
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It's here! Eek!
I can't believe this is my 10th book!
She is sooooo pretty!
Huge thanks to @penswordbooks
Mybook.to/LaterPrincesses
#medievalprincess @PSHistory
@HistoriaHWA
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
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100 episodes!
I have to say a huge 'thank you' to @Feud_writer - my partner-in-podcasting for suggesting we give it a go - and for putting up with me for all those episodes.
It has been a blast and I am looking forward to the next 1000. Oops, I'm sure I meant 100 😉🙃🤣
We made it! Episode 100 of A Slice of Medieval is live!
With the British Museum's new exhibition about to Max Adams joins us to discuss the significance of #DomesdayBook and the #BayeuxTapestry
@PSHistory @penswordbooks @HoZ_Books @britishmuseum
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🌿 🍓📚Good reads and a raspberry jam crumble bar recipe:
Gina's Friday Finds — August 21, 2026 ginaraemitchell.com/friday-f…
Thank you @GinaRaeMitchell
@AnnieWHistory @HelenHollick @JudithArnopp @cathiedunn @Feud_writer @abelfrageauthor @alison_morton @ElizStJohn @AntoineVanner
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Justin Hill and I will be at the Historical Novel Society Conference in Maynooth, Ireland this coming weekend. We're the official roving podcasters of the event as well as speaking on a panel with fellow author, Jean Gill, and giving the Gala Dinner speech! It's going to be fun!
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THE EAGLE & THE WOLF - out today!
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As tribes maraud through Imperial lands, two legendary men – Attila the Hun and the “Last of the Romans” General Flavius Aetius find their fortunes entangled with the chaos.
#NewBook #BookTwitter #HistFic #RomanHistory
