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If you want to make fantasy films, then make fantasy films. Bastardizing a historical topic will not do 😡 #medievalsky #vikingsky #history #tv #bloodaxe #cinema

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I hope you’ll enjoy my attempt to pronounce my book titles in German 🤣 #booksky #medievalsky #writingcommunity #books #funny

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

After however many years of doing this I finally had a reel go kinda viral. 829k views and counting. Fairly exceptional for a history post. There’s obviously an appetite for what I’m doing. 🤩 #writingcommunity #history #medievalsky

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

You’ll see in this screenshot what I suppose is the algorithm telling me why that is 🤣 you can’t make this up.

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Ever wondered what having a piece of content go viral would do for your book sales? I found out for you. Had a reel do 500k views today and while I am elated people are enjoying my content…book sales are about the same. Womp, womp. 🤣 Good reminder social content benefits the platforms first.

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Not sure the source…just found it on my phone. Felt relevant. #writingcommunity

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

My favorite Viking Age artefact isn’t the Jorvik Coprolite. It’s this. #vikingsky #medievalsky #history #writingcommunity

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Could it be that the beginning of the Viking Age was brought about by a kind of keeping-up-with-the-Joneses scenario between elites over who could fund the most lavish burial? cjadrien.substack.com/p/the-viking... #vikingsky #medievalsky #history

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The Viking Death Economy: Was the Lavish Cost of Burials a Motivating Factor for Early Raids?

Today I received some phenomenal news: Grimfrost published their interview with Terri Barnes, my Vikingology podcast cohost.

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I feel this, sometimes one does need a break from the Viking age!

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Did the Vikings who sacked Nantes in 843 introduce themselves to their victims? Could be…. #medievalsky #vikingsky #history

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The Annales d’Angoulême say the men who sacked Nantes in 843 were ‘Vestfaldingi’ or men from Vestfold. For the writers of the annals to have known this, the Vikings either would have had to have a prior relationship with their victims, or they introduced themselves before attacking. #vikingsky

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

⚔️ England and France. Rival kings. Epic battles. More than a century of war. Explore the Hundred Years’ War in this online course, from its origins and major campaigns to the people who shaped the conflict. medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/hund... #HundredYearsWar

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The Hundred Years’ War and the Birth of Modern Europe

Explore the Hundred Years’ War—its causes, key themes, and lasting impact on society, nationalism, and power. Discover how this conflict ushered in the end of the Middle Ages and shaped modern Europe.

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Did the weather help shape the Viking Age? 🌧️⚔️ Researchers are examining how changing climate conditions may have influenced Viking expansion, settlement and life across the North Atlantic. www.medievalists.net/2024/08/weat... #VikingAge

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How Weather Shaped the Vikings' World - Medievalists.net

In a world where weather dictated nearly every aspect of life, how did the Northmen's culture evolve in response to their harsh climate?

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Love the Middle Ages? 🏰📚 Join us on Patreon for even more medieval history, including exclusive content and resources while supporting the work we do. www.patreon.com/cw/medievali... #MedievalCommunity

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Medievalists.net — Medievalists.net - Where the Middle Ages Begins

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

My mom dug up this picture of me when I was 17, around the time I was introduced to the Vikings. Old pictures are fun!

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I just watched a recent Nat Geo show called, “Vikings: Rise and Fall,” featuring lots of friends of the @vikingologypodcast.bsky.social. What stuck out to me was mention of two distinct Viking Ages. Not sure where that came from but everyone was onboard with it. Did I miss something? #vikingsky

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Staring at a blank page for novel 7 in the Hasting Saga. Nothing’s coming to me. Hey #writingcommunity, who’s got some tricks for me to snap out of this writer’s block?

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Oh, like "This recipe takes ten minutes," and the first step is to preheat the oven to 414 degrees 🤣

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

What advice did Odin have about wisdom, friendship, hospitality and staying up all night worrying? Discover ten memorable sayings from the Hávamál, one of the great works of medieval Norse literature. www.medievalists.net/2026/08/10-s... #NorseMythology

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10 Sayings from Odin: Medieval Norse Wisdom from the Hávamál - Medievalists.net

Discover ten sayings attributed to Odin in the Hávamál and what they reveal about wisdom, friendship and survival in the medieval Norse world.

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Due to the recent court filings and allegations against Meta, I am now boycotting their platforms. No FB, no Insta, no threads. Bluesky will be where I share author announcements from here on out and where I share content. Thank you for your understanding. Also, I hope you’ll join me!

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

You'll have to read to find out ;)

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

She gets him to slow down a little and think more carefully about things, but Hasting will be Hasting.

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

One most major character in my upcoming novel second only to the MC is a völva, or seeress. So I thought I’d put together a 10,000 foot view of who and what they were: cjadrien.substack.com/p/volvas-wer... #vikingsky #medievalsky #historicalfiction #booksky #writingcommunity

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Völvas Were Into Some Crazy S—t!

You may have noticed that the cover of my new novel, The Snare of Vengeance, coming out July 8th, features a Viking Age magical staff.

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Happy 4th to my American followers. 250 years!

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The first review from the ARC team is in! I am honored, feeling blessed, and grateful for my loyal readers who have followed me on this wild journey through the Viking Age 🙏 Available for pre-order at: vinci-books.com/snareofvenge... #vikingsky #booksky #writingcommunity #medievalsky

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

“Masterful storytelling, and lots of fun. Hands down the best Hasting adventure yet.” -- @septimusbrown.com Pre-order now and be first in line to sail with the most notorious Viking of them all: vinci-books.com/snareofvenge... #booksky #writingcommunity #vikingsky #medievalsky

The Snare of Vengeance, by C.J. Adrien, the sixth book in the Saga of Hasting the Avenger series, is a novel set in the Viking Age in France.

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The Snare of Vengeance just dropped for pre-order, with a July 8th release date. Set sail once more with the most notorious Viking of them all! vinci-books.com/snareofvenge... #medievalsky #writingcommunity #booksky #vikingsky

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Cover reveal for my latest novel: The Snare of Vengeance. There's Vikings, sex, and magic. What else could you want?! open.substack.com/pub/cjadrien... #vikingsky #medievalsky #writingcommunity #booksky

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Cover Reveal: The Snare of Vengeance

Book 6 of the Saga of Hasting the Avenger will go live on July 8, 2026

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

I think the greatest tragedy of all is that we have the tools and technology to fix this, but won’t do it because there’s no profit in saving the world. It’s like if a man who is about to be hanged has a knife in his hand but refuses to cut the rope because no one will pay him to do it. 🤦‍♂️

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John Gibbons 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @thinkorswim.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Looks like one of those terrifying 2050 #climate projection graphics, but no, that’s a short-term forecast for France until… May 29th.

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

You know that labored breathing sound Darth Vader’s suit makes when it’s broken, just before Luke takes off his helmet? That’s what my pug’s snoring sounds like. He so desperately wants to sleep in the bedroom with us, but I can’t sleep Darth Vader gasping for air all night 😂

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Thanks for joining us, it was a blast 🥳

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Dr Tom Horne @hornesupremacy.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

It would be an ENORMOUS help if you could read and share (and maybe subscribe to) my history and archaeology newsletter. I need to show that the accurate reporting of research and finds is something people want to see more of, and that A Whole Lot of History is doing just that. Thank you!

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C.J. Adrien @cjadrien.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Another article that made the cut in the great content migration to my new website. This one I’ve been reworking for years with new information as researchers discover more evidence. #medievalsky #vikingsky #history #lgbtq cjadrien.com/how-did-the-...

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How Did the Vikings View and Treat Homosexuality?

Were there gay Vikings? C.J. Adrien explores the evidence we have for Viking Attitudes Toward Homosexuality and the concepts of nið and ergi.

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