House of Plantagenet

Odyssean Mephistopheles, Lover of all things Henry II and Federico II and Machiavelli, Reasonable Brahmsian and devoted Wagnerian, Loquacious fountain of Anglo-American constitutional history, Ambitious and political to my fingertips

Join me as I post about the rich history of culture, warfare, and great individuals of Medieval Europe, the Middle East and beyond.

Meditations on literature, history, beauty, and faith

Helping curious minds go from “I’ve heard of the Saxons” to “Now I get how it all fits together”, one relatable, richly-narrated story at a time.

Medieval spirituality for the postmodern world—sharing authentic texts, serious scholarship, and sincere commentary to help us rediscover reality.

Historical Topics which Fascinate Me and I Hope will Fascinate You All.

Hiraeth - a Welsh word for an unattainable longing for a place, time or person we cannot return to. Join me as I explore our past.

Victorian Hell is a companion to my novel, MJD, that takes place in London of the 1880s. If you're into this era, let me welcome you to hell.

Making Byzantium Great Again.

This will be the new home for Lady Despenser's Scribery and Medieval Bits, as well as updates and selected scenes from my novel about Hugh Despenser. Oh, and some tips on writing historical fiction and fact too! Come and explore another century!

A joint publication by Amy McElroy and Rebecca Batley. Amy and Rebecca are both published authors of nonfiction history books.

Cyn-uwch-ddarlithydd yn y Gymraeg. Wedi cyhoeddi ar ddysgu iaith a hanes Cymru. Former senior lecturer in Welsh. Published on language learning and Welsh history.

TV Presenter/Historian (FRHistS). MRes. That makes me sound like an adult. Which is a lie. I guess, come for those credentials, stay for the sarcastic, sweary version of history? 20th Century Military, royals, older wars boats and other rabbit holes.

Eathel, the illegitimate son of a powerful duke, fights to keep his country together against enemies inside and out, guarding a secret so dark it would destroy everything he loves.

14th Century fan! The pivotal century when everything changed

Practical, interesting, and well-researched information regarding the early medieval Scandinavian diaspora, and related topics.