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Helene Harrison MA MSc @tudorblogger.bsky.social · Jun 26
I'm delighted to have again been a guest on The Tudor Chest podcast with Adam Pennington - thank you for having me! A really interesting discussion on perceptions of Anne Boleyn!

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The Many Faces of Anne Boleyn with Helene Harrison
Podcast Episode · The Tudor Chest Podcast · 25/06/2025 · 1h 18m
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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · Jun 27
Perfect partners! Lovely to see my Roman bios among the 'Most Wished For in Ancient Rome Biographies' on Amazon, including my TIBERIUS which is not yet released in the USA! Published by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social. #AncientBluesky
Perfect partners! Lovely to see my Roman bios among the 'Most Wished For in Ancient Rome Biographies' on Amazon, including my TIBERIUS which is not yet released in the USA! Published by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social. #AncientBluesky
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Dr Simon Elliott FSA @simonelliott20.bsky.social · Jun 27
Today's love from the Roman world! The Happy Archaeologist is very happy! Author's copies of Agricola in Scotland thru ace @penandswordbooks.bsky.social have arrived! Looks LOVELY!Colour plates by ths great Graham Sumner! @timjc.bsky.social @davidebb.bsky.social @alexharvv.bsky.social
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stuarthistoryfest.bsky.social @stuarthistoryfest.bsky.social · Jun 17
"Truly Unexpected Quaker History"
Talk by Dr Erica Canela & Dr Isabella Rosner
Sunday 6 July, 13.00-14.00
One of 7 talks across the festival weekend Book your tickets now: buytickets.at/thestuarthis...
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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · Jun 21
Oooh!
Available for #preorder on Amazon UK!
And has a release date: 30 March 2026
Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters from the Conquest.
Their stories are touching, inspiring and, at times, heartbreaking.
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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · Jun 21
Cruelty, treason trials, sexual depravity: What was life in Ancient Rome really like under Tiberius Caesar? This is the shocking true story of Tiberius Caesar who secured the Roman Empire yet was slandered by History. #TIBERIUSbio @penandswordbooks.bsky.social m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc11...
Tiberius Caesar: The Masterful Emperor Slandered by History
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Norena Shopland @norenashopland.bsky.social · Jun 23
If you fancy popping over to Primavera Wellness Space, Llanelli on 4th July, I'll be chatting about my book 'A History of Women in Men's Clothes' with Llanelli Queer Book Club @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #pride #pridemonth
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Helene Harrison MA MSc @tudorblogger.bsky.social · Jun 23
Another amazing new review of 'The Many Faces of Anne Boleyn'! Thanks to Robin J. on NetGalley.

Available to pre-order now, released 31 July! @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

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Brigitte Webster @tudorfoodrecipe.bsky.social · Jun 11
Excited to announce that the new #paperback edition of #EatingWithTheTudors is ready for #preorder! This is also the perfect opportunity for me to thank all of you have already purchased the hard back copy! Your support means the world to me! @penandswordbooks.bsky.social
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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · Jun 14
Why was Tiberius Caesar, the best military commander of his time, more popular in the provinces than in Rome? Introducing the first of three book trailers for TIBERIUS published by
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Tiberius Caesar: The Soldier Emperor Slandered by History
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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · Jun 15
A reluctant ruler? A tyrant? A perv? '10 Historical ‘Facts’ About Tiberius Caesar That Are Actually False' by yours truly for @penandswordbooks.bsky.social. #TIBERIUSbio
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10 Historical 'Facts' About Tiberius Caesar That Are Actually False - Pen & Sword Blog
By Lindsay Powell FRHistS Ruling between Augustus and Caligula, and before Claudius and Nero, Tiberius is arguably the least well-known Caesar of the Julio-Claudian dynasty
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Helene Harrison MA MSc @tudorblogger.bsky.social · Jun 16
A couple of new reviews now up on NetGalley - big thanks to Sarah A. and Kimberly E.!

'The Many Faces of Anne Boleyn' is out 31 July and you can pre-order now: www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Many-Fac...

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Josh | Still Loading Podcast @stillloadingpodcast.com · Jun 8
NEW EPISODE! I'm joined by @tommykauthor.bsky.social to talk about his recent book from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social, The History of Handheld Game Consoles!

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Still Loading Podcast: Still Loading #357: Handheld Gaming with Tommy Keough
In this episode we explore another broad-ish topic of game history. Last week was FPS games and this week its Handheld gaming! I'm joined by author Tommy Keough to talk about his recently released boo...
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Joe @joeypajamas.bsky.social · Jun 9
The #History of #SEGA is up for pre-order!

My #book detailing the trials and tribulations of one of #gaming 's most celebrated developers is coming from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social in September, but you can secure a copy now. Hit the following link for all the info!
JMD Works - History of SEGA
Releasing September 30, 2025
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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · Jun 9
More incredible research from author Chris Goss reveals much about the German BoB aces and their victories.
Out in paperback soon from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social
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Please find below a link to my book review.
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Regency Reader - Anne Glover @regencyreader.bsky.social · Jun 9
Grateful to have had the opportunity to work with @penandswordbooks.bsky.social on exploring my passion for the Regency! I have had a brilliant time researching and writing Masquerade Balls in Regency Britain and hope it delights, informs, and inspires.
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Helene Harrison MA MSc @tudorblogger.bsky.social · Jun 6
Today I'm delighted to welcome the lovely @amymcelroy.bsky.social to my blog and Substack, talking about her recently released book 'Mary Tudor: Queen of France'! @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

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Guest Post Q&A with Amy McElroy
Author of 'Mary Tudor: Queen of France'
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Ben Skipper @benskipper.bsky.social · Jun 6
D-Day would not have been possible without the many types of landing craft used by the Allies on 6 June 1944. If you'd like to know more then take a peak at Landing Craft & Amphibians available @penandswordbooks.bsky.social
Landing Craft & Amphibians available at https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Land-Craft-10-Landing-Craft-Amphibians-Paperback/p/20376 Tamiya 1/35 Ford GPA amphibian. The original Ford GPA seen here in Tunisia 1943. (US Army)
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Helene Harrison MA MSc @tudorblogger.bsky.social · Jun 6
Time for a little teaser of my upcoming book! If you saw one of my previous posts with chapter titles, you'll know that I discuss in this book versions of Anne Boleyn on Film, Small Screen, and Page. And here are the interpretations I'll be examining!

Out 31 July! @penandswordbooks.bsky.social
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Richard Long @rclongauthor.bsky.social · Jun 7
Nice review of my book ‘Upgrading the Isle of Wight’s Railway’ in the latest issue of the IOW Steam Railway’s ‘Island Rail News’.
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The author gives a well-researched and comprehensive account of the 2019 - 2024 story of refurbishing Island Line infrastructure, together with the replacement of the 1938 tube stock by 1978 District Line D (D78) stock. He has been helped by key players in the various parts of the work involved and the activities described in the text are copiously illustrated. The choice of D78 is explained, even if it was probably the only realistic option. The necessary structure gauge modifications - notably Rink Road, Ryde being the tightest spot - are explained. Not mentioned are the limitations of single leaf doors (London Transport imagined fewer doors would reduce door malfunctions, without realising the impact on loading / unloading station dwell time - a lesson learned and not repeated with subsequent stock). Yet meeting signalling and other modern standards were inevitably going to impact train performance: it was always going to be hard to achieve the 1938 stock, 24-minute end-to-end / 6-minute turn -round timing. It comes as no surprise to the reviewer that the (full-line) 30-minute frequency, two-trains-an-hour objective has yet to be fulfilled - but surely this was the prime target on the refurbishment scheme requirement list. One suspects Stagecoach, as the 'sitting tenant' outgoing franchisee, understood the challenge better than incoming FirstGroup/MTR, even if Stagecoach's various challenges to the Department for Transport had lost it favour, meaning its retention of the franchise was unlikely. To say the project was fraught would be an understatement. Unforeseen 'extras' - to rebuild Brading and Shanklin platform walls, the various impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic (on work, supply chain and lost windows of opportunity) Vivarait's insolvency, software problems with the 484 Class commissioning, flood damage - have plagued the project. The author meticulously recounts how all these frustrations were overcome, to the great credit of the various contractors involved.…
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Alan J. Porter @alanjporter.bsky.social · Jun 7
At the Aerospace Bristol museum today signing copies of my new book on the Bristol Brabazon from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social
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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · Jun 7
Looking for gift ideas? Buy a book! Check out my affiliate @bookshop.org where I'm selling my titles published by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social. Every purchase supports this author and independent booksellers. #AncientBluesky
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Ancient History: Meticulously researched, lucidly written.
Lindsay Powell is an acclaimed historian and writer. He writes about conflicts, campaigns and commanders of the Ancient World.
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Dr Simon Elliott FSA @simonelliott20.bsky.social · Jun 5
Today's love from the Roman world, and more from Ratae's @jewrywallroman.bsky.social museum, opening in July. Here we see a beautiful mosaic being installed!!! @wittspat.bsky.social @petesavin.bsky.social @davidebb.bsky.social @penandswordbooks.bsky.social @alexharvv.bsky.social
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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · Jun 5
Updated & republished by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social a few years ago, I found this an excellent account of the three battles of Alamein. #histbookchat

Please find below a link to my book review.
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EL ALAMEIN 1942 By Richard Doherty.  The victory at El Alamein in 1942 was a significant first victory for the Allies during the...
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Dr Simon Elliott FSA @simonelliott20.bsky.social · Jun 5
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An absolute honour to be asked back to the wonderful Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, this time to talk about my forthcoming Agricola in Scotland out July thru ace @penandswordbooks.bsky.social , 28th July, 7.30pm, do come along if free and nearby!
Agricola in Scotland – how the Romans subdued the Far North – Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution
Agricola was the great Flavian warrior governor of Britain, tasked by the emperor Vespasian with conquering the far north of its main island for the first time. Initially campaigning in Wales and then...
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