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Join me and @ifitaintbaroquepod.bsky.social for a discussion of Mary's life, reign, and legacy and - of course! - our thoughts on her nickname... πŸ‘‘

19.02.2026 10:36 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Aww thank you! You always make recording such a fun experience!

And yes! We’ve got a new word for you for the shift used in the anointing portion of the coronation πŸ‘€

16.02.2026 10:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Raufarholshellir lava tunnel in Iceland. Formed in a volcanic eruption 5200 years ago, it is 1360 metres long and was formed in an effusive eruption where molton lava pours steadily out of the eruption. #lavatunnel #volcano #lava #raufarhΓ³lshellir

15.02.2026 22:57 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You always have the best travel pix πŸ™πŸΌπŸ’“

16.02.2026 09:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A friend of mine who happened to be a spy once bragged about being able to hack my phone with no effort.
I took the bet.
He lost.
This is my telephone, seriously, it's an 1937 Ericsson;

16.02.2026 02:23 πŸ‘ 402 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 21 πŸ“Œ 1

Such a great time with such a great guest πŸ™πŸΌπŸ’“πŸ‘ΈπŸΌ happy (upcoming) birthday, Mary!
Also, we invented a word....stay tuned...

16.02.2026 09:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Tudor poet, Shakespeare’s contemporary and all around legend, Aemilia was born in Bishopsgate in London in 1569 and became one of the first professional female poets.
In one word, this book is UNPUTDOWNABLE.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@jodipicoult.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
#birthday #emiliabassano

27.01.2026 22:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Holocaust deniers make flat earthers and Tartarian Empire believers seem like highly educated geniuses.

27.01.2026 21:19 πŸ‘ 183 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0
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5000 Years of Female Monarchy with Dr Elizabeth Norton

Did you know the last elected female head of state is still alive? Did you know there exists a Queendom? What is the cost of female power to her and to her Kingdom? Tune in
@enortonhistory.bsky.social
@wearefootnote.bsky.social
#shelfie #girlpower
open.spotify.com/episode/4Pnv...

15.09.2025 12:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Eleanor of Aquitaine: The Scandal of the Twelfth Century Today I want to talk about two matters close to my heart: queens and sex.

Happy Monday folks! Today, let's talk about one of the big scandals of the twelfth century: Eleanor of Aquitaine. Why has her name been dragged through the mud with charges of incest? Head over to Substack to find out more..

gabbystorey.substack.com/p/eleanor-of...

15.09.2025 11:45 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Charles II’s Portuguese Queen: The Legacy of Catherine of Braganza with Susan Abernethy If It Ain't Baroque... Β· Episode

Who was Catherine of Braganza, Charles II's wife? What was her legacy? Let's ask @susanabernethy2.bsky.social to spill the tea... #keepitstuart #stuartsummer #strictlystuarts Get Susan's book with @penandswordbooks.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/465p...

24.08.2025 23:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Reinventing… Margaret Beaufort with Lauren Johnson If It Ain't Baroque... Β· Episode

Yesterday was Margaret Beaufort's birthday - let's celebrate her! @historylauren.bsky.social says Margie was cool...see for yourselves... #herstory #MightyMargarets @headofzeus.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/4UTm...

01.06.2025 17:01 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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James VI & I and the Dawn of a Global Britain with Anna Whitelock If It Ain't Baroque... Β· Episode

Welcome to #StuartSummer or #StuartSunday Tune in and find out all about James VI & I's work life: the colonies, the trade, his desire to grow silk in Blighty; his relationships with the neighbours near and far. Welcome, Anna Whitelock! @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/2NyZ...

01.06.2025 16:56 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Draws attention as it deserves <3 #allthequills

29.05.2025 21:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lucy Heuschen Welcome to the personal website of the poet Lucy Heuschen!

My personal poetry website has a fresh new look and info about my forthcoming debut collection! Signed copies of Daughter of Fire available here from 13th April! #PoetsOnBluesky #PoetrySky www.lucyheuschen.co.uk

23.03.2025 18:54 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 3

This is a brilliant book, superbly evocative of sixteenth-century London, and you should all go out and buy it.

29.05.2025 09:23 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s publication day for Thomas More: A Life and Death in Tudor England with Michael Joseph @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social!

Pop by your local bookshop or order now - uk.bookshop.org/a/12264/9781...

29.05.2025 09:14 πŸ‘ 113 πŸ” 40 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 13
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TikTokers are calling rape 'grape' to avoid censorship. It's beyond insulting Trivialising and calling guns 'pew pews' will only vilify vulnerable people

inews.co.uk/opinion/tikt...

29.05.2025 10:49 πŸ‘ 62 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 0

Sadly so very true!

29.05.2025 10:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Frances Bard claimed that Prince Rupert had married her. Read my article for Historia @historia-hwa.bsky.social about how her family immortalised that claim by etching it into a memorial stone inside Aldbury church!
t.co/WZDXoIDsF2

29.05.2025 10:47 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Quote from Matt Haigh that says …Reading isn't important because it helps to get you a job. It's important because it gives you room to exist beyond the reality you're given. It is how humans merge.
How minds connect. Dreams.
Empathy.
Understanding.
Escape. Reading is love in action.

Quote from Matt Haigh that says …Reading isn't important because it helps to get you a job. It's important because it gives you room to exist beyond the reality you're given. It is how humans merge. How minds connect. Dreams. Empathy. Understanding. Escape. Reading is love in action.

Matt Haigh …

28.05.2025 10:51 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

Exactly, humans are the real monsters. Right, @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social ? #humansamonstroushistory

29.05.2025 10:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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28.05.2025 18:33 πŸ‘ 240 πŸ” 36 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 8

Ur very kind, Lucy!
Indeed, Margie B deserves a second look 🀘🏻😎 #notjustapiousface #cygnature 🦒 love the pic!

29.05.2025 10:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Reinventing… Margaret Beaufort with Lauren Johnson If It Ain't Baroque... Β· Episode

Did Margaret Beaufort know how to have fun? What part did femininity play in her life? What was it like to have her as your boss? And what do swans have to do with Henry VIII's gran? Let's find out from @historylauren.bsky.social @headofzeus.bsky.social #cygnature open.spotify.com/episode/4UTm...

29.05.2025 09:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

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Reinventing... Sir Thomas More with Dr Joanne Paul If It Ain't Baroque... Β· Episode

We definitely need to talk more about #SirThomasMore, the lesser talked-about Thomas from the Tudor age. We talk to @drjoannepaul.bsky.social about her #newbook #penguinbooks
It turns out, Thomas had quite a sense of humour, so literally, the More the Merrier...
open.spotify.com/episode/6Uar...

26.05.2025 00:29 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What Matters in Jane Austen with John Mullan If It Ain't Baroque... Β· Episode

Let's celebrate 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen with a new book!
@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social is re-releasing their 'What Matters in Jane Austen?' by John Mullan in honour of Jane.
Tune in for our conversation with the esteemed author... #shelfie
open.spotify.com/episode/4JxK...

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