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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 23h

#OTD in 1217: Death of Isabella of Gloucester, first wife of King John, the Lost Queen of England
#Magnacarta #womeninhistory
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Isabella of Gloucester, the Lost Queen of England

King John Isabella of Gloucester is a shadow in the pages of history. I could find no pictures of her. Until recently, no one even seemed certain of her name; in the history books she has been call…

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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you. It was the same for me - you'd have thought women didn't exist except to have children. And yet some of these women left hugely influential lives. I love telling their stories

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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 3d

Ooh, a little bit of good news for my friends in the US.
Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Conquest has a release date and is now available for pre-order.
It will hit the US shops on 30 May 2026!
Here's the link:
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#medievalsky

Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Conquest

Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Conquest [Connolly, Sharon Bennett] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Conquest

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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 3d

From the archives: Matilda and Edith, Women of Different Fates
Although the Battle of Hastings was fought by men, the women of the two opponents, Harold and William, had as much invested in the outcome as their husbands.
#KingandConqueror
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Matilda and Edith, Women of Different Fates

Matilda and Edith, Women of Different Fates: Although the Battle of Hastings was fought by men, the women of the two opponents, Harold and William, had as much invested in the outcome as their husb…

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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 4d

Time for another edition of Wordly Women! I do hope everyone is enjoying it as much as I am. Today, I want to introduce you to a very dear friend, historical novelist Cathie Dunn.
@cathiedunn.bsky.social #womeninhistory #wordlywomen
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Wordly Women: Cathie Dunn

Time for another edition of Wordly Women! It has been great fun, meeting all these amazing authors. I do hope everyone is enjoying it as much as I am. Today, I want to introduce you to a very dear …

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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 6d

There are 2 deals on my books at the moment on Amazon.
In the UK, Ladies of Magna Carta is on a special Kindle deal of just 99p
www.amazon.co.uk/Ladies-Magna...
And in the US, the hardback of Scotland's Medieval Queens is just $5!
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Opportunities not to be missed!

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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 5d

There is no definitive list of Normans who fought at the Battle of Hastings in October 1066. William de Warenne, however, is one we know was there - William the Conqueror said so. #kingandconqueror @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #medievalsky #warennes
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William de Warenne, the Conqueror’s Man

William de Warenne, 1st earl of Surrey William de Warenne, first earl of Surrey, was a younger son of Rodulf de Warenne and his wife Beatrix. It is possible that Beatrix was a niece of Duchess Gunn…

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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 6d

There are 2 deals on my books at the moment on Amazon.
In the UK, Ladies of Magna Carta is on a special Kindle deal of just 99p
www.amazon.co.uk/Ladies-Magna...
And in the US, the hardback of Scotland's Medieval Queens is just $5!
www.amazon.com/Scotlands-Me...
Opportunities not to be missed!

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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 6d

There's a new A Slice of Medieval episode today.
In Episode 77, @derekbirks.bsky.social and I discuss the short life of Edward V - from his education and upbringing to the events of 1483
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#podcast #warsoftheroses

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Edward V | A Slice of Medieval #77

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks discuss Edward V and why he did not become king in 1483. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic Sound

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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks so much for coming Benedict. Glad you enjoyed it! So sorry we didn't get the chance to chat. Hope to see you again soon. x

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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 8d

Tomorrow!

Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 9d

I'll be speaking about some of the most fascinating women of Tudor Lincolnshire on behalf of the Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall.
Location: Gainsborough House (across the road from the Old Hall)
Entry is £4 on the door, including refreshments.
Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm

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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 9d

I'll be speaking about some of the most fascinating women of Tudor Lincolnshire on behalf of the Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall.
Location: Gainsborough House (across the road from the Old Hall)
Entry is £4 on the door, including refreshments.
Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm

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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 10d

Harold II's mother, Gytha, played an integral part in his rise to power. Not only did she give him royal connections, but she also supported him in his ambitions. She was a true family matriarch...
#KingandConqueror #medievalsky
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Gytha of Wessex and the Rise of the House of Godwin

Countess Gytha I have to admit, I expected Emma of Normandy to be the woman who stole the show with my second book, Silk and the Sword: the Women of the Norman Conquest, but I was pleasantly surpri…

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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 11d

Ermengarde de Beaumont, Queen of Scots

As the wife of William the Lion, King of Scots, Ermengarde de Beaumont left a considerable legacy as a wife, mother and diplomat, defining the role of Queen of Scots

Ermengarde de Beaumont, Queen of Scots

As the wife of William the Lion, King of Scots, Ermengarde de Beaumont left a considerable legacy as a wife, mother and diplomat, defining the role of Queen of Scots

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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 12d

Just received the edits for Princesses of the Early Middle Ages. Exciting!
Now to go through and see what needs tightening and what silly mistakes I have made - I know there will be some! What's guessing there's a 20** (instead of 11** or 12**) date in there somewhere? It seems to be my 'thing'.

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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 13d

***COVER REVEAL***

I just got the cover art for Princesses of the Later Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Plantagenets the other day. And its gorgeous.
Here's the cover and a pic of the two covers together.
Can't wait to hold them both in my hands.
@penandswordbooks.bsky.social #medievalsky

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Tony Riches @tonyriches.bsky.social · 16d

“Richly researched, beautifully told.” Bess – Tudor Gentlewoman captures the hidden lives of the Elizabethan world.

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#Elizabethan #Tudors #HistoricalFiction #Histfic #Audiobooks

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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 17d

#OTD in 1066
The first day of the Norman Conquest: Throughout the preparations William of Normandy had the support and encouragement of his wife, Matilda of Flanders, as she waited to see if he could make her a queen...
#KingandConqueror #womeninhistory
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Matilda of Flanders, Queen of the Conqueror

Matilda of Flanders Matilda of Flanders was the consummate duchess and queen. Born in the early to mid-1030s, possibly around 1032, Matilda was the daughter of Baldwin V, Count of Flanders, and his…

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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 18d

Today, I welcome Susan Abernethy to my author spotlight series, Wordly Women, to tell us a little of her writing journey - and about her two books......
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#wordlywomen #womeninhistory

Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 18d

Wordly Women: Susan Abernethy

Today, I welcome Susan Abernethy to my author spotlight series, Wordly Women, to tell us a little of her writing journey - and about her two books...

Wordly Women: Susan Abernethy

Today, I welcome Susan Abernethy to my author spotlight series, Wordly Women, to tell us a little of her writing journey - and about her two books...

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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 18d

Wordly Women: Susan Abernethy

Today, I welcome Susan Abernethy to my author spotlight series, Wordly Women, to tell us a little of her writing journey - and about her two books...

Wordly Women: Susan Abernethy

Today, I welcome Susan Abernethy to my author spotlight series, Wordly Women, to tell us a little of her writing journey - and about her two books...

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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 20d

On this day in History: 1066
Death of Harald Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
Having two wives at the same time seems to have been fashionable in the 11th century. Here's a look at Thora, Harald Hardrada’s Other Wife

Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 21d

Having two wives at the same time seems to have been fashionable in the 11th century. So, following on from Elisiv of Kyiv, here's a look at Thora, Harald Hardrada’s Other Wife
#medievalsky #kingandconqueror
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Thora, Harald Hardrada’s Other Wife

Coin of Harald Hardrada The legend of Harald Hardrada, King Harald III of Norway, is one of my favourite stories of the 11th century. It is the tale of a warrior king, probably the best fighter of …

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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 20d

In the latest fabulous episode of A Slice of Medieval, Derek Birks and I get to chat with Angus Donald about his new hero, The Templar Traitor
#medievalsky
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Templar Traitor | A Slice of Medieval #76

Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by author, Angus Donald, to discuss the story behind his latest historical novel, Templar Traitor. Music by Adriel Fa

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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 21d

Having two wives at the same time seems to have been fashionable in the 11th century. So, following on from Elisiv of Kyiv, here's a look at Thora, Harald Hardrada’s Other Wife
#medievalsky #kingandconqueror
historytheinterestingbits.com/2020/02/01/t...

Thora, Harald Hardrada’s Other Wife

Coin of Harald Hardrada The legend of Harald Hardrada, King Harald III of Norway, is one of my favourite stories of the 11th century. It is the tale of a warrior king, probably the best fighter of …

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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · Aug 25

One of the few things I thought they got right in King and Conqueror was the portrayal of the relationship between Harold and Edith Swanneck. The history was off in places, but the partnership and mutual affection and trust was spot on!
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The Wives and Family of King Harold II

Statue of King Harold II at Waltham Abbey The future king, Harold II Godwinson, was born into an Anglo-Danish family whose extensive influence and power meant they were frequently seen as the power…

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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · Aug 25

Telling the real stories!
Silk and the Sword: The Women of the Norman Conquest traces the fortunes of the women who had a significant role to play in the momentous events of 1066.
#KingandConqueror
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Silk and the Sword: The Women of the Norman Conquest

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