Sharon Bennett Connolly

The Ætheling and the Tragedy of the White Ship William the Atheling In the late summer of 1103 England’s queen, Matilda of Scotland, gave birth to a son. Named after his grandfather, William the Conqueror, the young prince would be known …

On this day in History: 1120
England lost its heir and Henry I lost his only legitimate son, William Ætheling, when the White Ship sank at Barfleur. In all, 300 people lost their lives, including 2 of Henry I's illegitimate children.
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Wordly Women: MJ Porter
It's Wordly Women time again! And today I am joined by an author who I could chat with all day, and never run out of things to talk about, M.J. Porter.
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Wordly Women: MJ Porter It's Wordly Women time again! And today I am joined by an author who I could chat with all day, and never run out of things to talk about, M.J. Porter.

Wordly Women: MJ Porter

It's Wordly Women time again! And today I am joined by an author who I could chat with all day, and never run out of things to talk about, M.J. Porter.

Book Corner: The Knight’s Pledge by Scott Mariani Book Corner: Set during the Third Crusade The Knight’s Pledge by Scott Mariani is a fabulous adventure!

Book Corner: The Knight’s Pledge by Scott Mariani "The story is gripping and full of suspense." historytheinterestingbits.com/2025/11/21/b... @scottmariani.bsky.social @thehistorybits.bsky.social #HistoricalFiction #BookReview

Book Corner: The KNight’s Pledge by Scott Mariani Book Corner: Set during the Third Crusade The Knight's Pledge by Scott Mariani is a fabulous adventure!

Book Corner: Set during the Third Crusade, The Knight's Pledge by Scott Mariani is a fabulous adventure!

He is way too invested in killing people!

YouTube video by Carol Ann Lloyd Medieval Queens of Scots with Sharon Bennett Connolly (ep 233)

Had such a fabulous time chatting with Carol Ann Lloyd about Scotland's Medieval Queens; who they were and the impact they had on history. We discuss Shakespeare's portrayal of Lady Macbeth, St Margaret and so much more!
#scottishqueens
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1191: Nicholaa de la Haye’s First Siege Partial seal of Nicholaa de la Haye Nicholaa de la Haye first came to the attention of the chroniclers in the year 1191. She and her husband, Gerard de Camville, were in command of Lincoln Castle. …

Today in 1230: Death of Nicholaa de la Haye, Hereditary Castellan of Lincoln Castle.
Nicholaa had steadfastly defended Lincoln Castle against all comers and in 1216 was appointed Sheriff of Lincolnshire by King John.
She did it all 'acting manfully'.
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Medieval Queens of Scots with Sharon Bennett Connolly (ep 233)

Had such a fabulous time chatting with Carol Ann Lloyd about Scotland's Medieval Queens; who they were and the impact they had on history.
And if you are in the US, Scotland's Medieval Queens is on a special discount at the minute, at under $5
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Eighth Century Europe | A Slice of Medieval #80 Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by author and podcaster, Matthew Harffy, to discuss the story behind his latest historical novel, Dominion of Dust whic

The latest episode of A Slice of Medieval is out!
And to celebrate 80! episodes
@matthewharffy.bsky.social joins @derekbirks.bsky.social and myself to chat about his latest book, Dominion of Dust, and the challenges of travel to the Holy Land before the Crusades
#podcast #medievalsky
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YouTube video by Carol Ann Lloyd Medieval Queens of Scots with Sharon Bennett Connolly (ep 233)

Medieval Queens of Scots with Sharon Bennett Connolly: Scotland's Medieval Queens were at the heart of power struggles, threatened with murder and imprisonment.

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Thank you 😘

Edward the Exile and the Last Saxon Royal Family Edward the Exile The story of Edward the Exile is a sad tale of an opportunity lost. Edward the Exile was one of the two sons of Edmund II Ironside, King of England in 1016; Edmund was the son of Ӕ…

The story of Edward the Exile
The son of Edmund II Ironside, Edward was sent to eastern Europe as a toddler. He returned to England with a wife and family as aetheling. Tragically, fate intervened and he died just a week after arriving back in England.

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History... the interesting bits!

Damn! Just realised my blog passed 2 million views - in May!
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It's a great episode! Fascinating discussion 😊

MargaretBeaufort | A Slice of Medieval #79 Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by historian, Lauren Johnson, to discuss the much-maligned Margaret Beaufort. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epid

The latest episode of A Slice of Medieval is out now!
@derekbirks.bsky.social and I have a fascinating chat with @historylauren.bsky.social about the subject of her latest book, the much-maligned and misunderstood - and remarkable, Margaret Beaufort!
#medievalsky
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Joan Beaufort: a Medieval Matriarch Joan Beaufort, Countess of Westmorland, from the Neville Book of Hours Joan Beaufort was the youngest child and only daughter of John of Gaunt and his mistress, Katherine Swynford. Her father, Gaun…

#OTD in History: 1440
Death of Joan Beaufort, Countess of Westmorland. The daughter of John of Gaunt and Katherine Swynford, Joan's children fought on both sides of the Wars of the Roses.
#womeninhistory #historyheroines #Yorkshire
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Fabulous 5* review of Scotland's Medieval Queens:
"...It not only restores visibility to neglected historical figures but also elevates the study of monarchy beyond battles and bloodlines. For readers of medieval history and gendered power, Connolly offers both clarity and reverence"
#womeninhistory

Step aboard the Golden Hinde with Sir Francis Drake in Drake – Tudor Corsair — a gripping tale of adventure, ambition, danger and discovery on the high seas:

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Wordly Women: Rosemary Griggs Just over a year ago I spent a fabulous weekend at the Historical Novel Society Conference at Dartington Hall in Devon. It was a fabulous weekend! And amidst it all I had a meet Rosemary Griggs. And I am chatting with her again today, for my Wordly Women series

Wordly Women: Rosemary Griggs

Just over a year ago I spent a fabulous weekend at the Historical Novel Society Conference at Dartington Hall in Devon. It was a fabulous weekend! And amidst it all I had a meet Rosemary Griggs. And I am chatting with her again today, for my Wordly Women series

Book Corner: Return of the Wolf by Steven A. McKay New Book Corner: Return of the Wolf by Steven A. McKay. I do love a good legend! And Steven A. McKay brings the legend Robin Hood to life!

Book Corner: Return of the Wolf by Steven A. McKay

New Book Corner: Return of the Wolf by Steven A. McKay. I do love a good legend! And Steven A. McKay brings the legend Robin Hood to life!

Free speech be damned! 😡

My usual response is "that's how the Victorians saw it, but we've moved on from that now". I blame the Victorians - a lot! 😂

MargaretBeaufort | A Slice of Medieval #79 Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by historian, Lauren Johnson, to discuss the much-maligned Margaret Beaufort. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epid

The latest episode of A Slice of Medieval is out now!
@derekbirks.bsky.social and I have a fascinating chat with @historylauren.bsky.social about the subject of her latest book, the much-maligned and misunderstood - and remarkable, Margaret Beaufort!
#medievalsky
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The Remarkable Courage of Anne Askew Portrait of Henry VIII after Hans Holbein the Younger When Henry VIII decided to break with Rome, he was making that decision not just for himself but for his entire nation. But Henry was still a c…

The story of one of the most remarkable and tragic women of the Tudor period. Anne Askew was thrown out by her husband for embracing the Reformation. She was tortured and burned for her beliefs
#TudorHeroines #womeninhistory
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Eleanor of Castile | A Slice of Medieval #78 Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss, with Sara Cockerill, the remarkable Queen Eleanor of Castile. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

In the latest edition of A Slice of Medieval,
@derekbirks.bsky.social and @thehistorybits.bsky.social chat with Sara Cockerill about the life, times, loves and challenges of Eleanor of Castile, queen of Edward I

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Matilda of Scotland, the Good Queen New! The story of Matilda of Scotland, wife of Henry I, Known as Good Queen Maud or "the Good Queen"

Matilda of Scotland, the Good Queen

New! The story of Matilda of Scotland, wife of Henry I, Known as Good Queen Maud or "the Good Queen"

Guest Post: The Formidable Women Who Shaped Medieval Europe: Power and Patronage at the Burgundian Court by Susan Abernethy Today, it is a pleasure to welcome Susan Abernethy back to History… the Interesting Bits, to chat about her fabulous new book, The Formidable Women Who Shaped Medieval Europe: Power and Patro…

Guest post today on @thehistorybits.bsky.social website, talking about the release of my new book on the formidable women of the Burgundian Empire #medieval #womenshistory @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

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Writing about Katherine Knyvett, Countess of Suffolk (1564 - 1638) ~ Her uncle, Sir Thomas Knyvett, helped to foil the "Gunpowder Plot". #Stuarts

Wordly Women: Judith Arnopp It is time for another edition of Wordly Women! And today I am chatting with an author who, like me, likes to bring historical female characters to the fore, from the early medieval to the Tudors. She has also written a fabulous trilogy on Henry VIII himself: Judith Arnopp

Wordly Women: Judith Arnopp

It is time for another edition of Wordly Women! And today I am chatting with an author who, like me, likes to bring historical female characters to the fore, from the early medieval to the Tudors. She has also written a fabulous trilogy on Henry VIII himself: Judith…