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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

In this episode, host Ellie Woodacre chats with three historians about the lives of three daughters of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II of England. Check it out right here👇🏻 www.buzzsprout.com/1934722/epis...

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Royal Studies Journal @royalstjournal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Read Stephen Donnachie's review of Catherine Hanley's Nemesis, in which she "brings Philip [II Augustus of France] out of the shadows and corrects anglophone scholarship’s negative depiction of him": lnkd.in/etXZwcqg #royalstudies

Book cover of Nemesis by Catherine Hanley. Blue and black diamond background, from top to bottom: the author's name in white letters, the word Nemesis in off-white letters, and the words "Medieval England's Greatest Enemy" below that, with a fleur-de-lis in the center.

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Cathleen Sarti @cathleen-sarti.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Have you ever thought about the fact that queens were some of the richest persons in their realms? Our Special Issue of Essays in Economic & Business History looks at 14th to 16th century queens as business owners, investors, administrators, or all around badass CEOs. www.ebhsoc.org/journal/inde...

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Vol. 44 No. 1 (2026): Essays in Economic & Business History | Essays in Economic & Business History

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Dr Elizabeth Norton @enortonhistory.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Special issue of Essays in Economic and Business History ed by Katia Wright, @cathleen-sarti.bsky.social &Charlotte Backerra published. My article The Queen as Lady of the Manor: The Economic Agency of the Tudor Queen Consorts in Relation to their Manorial Interests www.ebhsoc.org/journal/inde...

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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Book Launch celebration and author conversation event as part of @ThinkUHI Centre for History's Talks Live series Join for a free session on the 15th of October at www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-... or watch after on youtube @UHIHistory #history #booklaunch #exploringmonarchy

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Oxford Court Studies @oxfordcourtstudies.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🎊 CFP issued for The Society for Court Studies Conference, ‘Manifestations of Conformity, Controversy, and Emotions at Court, 1200-1800’, taking place at the National Palace of Sintra, Portugal, 16-18 September 2027. Send your proposals by 31 December! For info: courtstudies.org/events/confe...

The annual conference of the Society for Court Studies, co-organised with
Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa and Parques de Sintra, will take place over 2 days at the National Palace of Sintra, with an optional excursion to the National Palace of Queluz on day 3.

Keynote Speaker:
Prof. Barbara Stollberg-Rilinger
Fellow, Wissenchaftskolleg zu Berlin

Medieval and early modern courts were centres of cultural production, politics and power. They were
stages from which power (in varying degrees) was negotiated and performed by the many people
that made up the court – from the ruler and courtiers to artists and servants. As such, the various forms of cultural production present at court – literature, art, architecture, performance, and material culture – often emphasised the identities, virtues, and differences that characterised court cultures
and their rulers. But, to what extent and in what capacity did these cultural productions represent
the realities and divergences of life at court?
The functional relationship between cultural production and public discourse within court cultures
needs further attention. This interdisciplinary conference seeks to examine the intersection of power
and cultural production to identify the ways in which controversy, conformity, and emotions manifested or were expressed at court. The aim is to understand what these manifestations tell us about the role that social discourse, political participation, and the power of emotional influence
played in the mechanics and socialisation of court life.
The organisers welcome papers that explore the central themes of the conference, in any courtly
context between 1200-1800, including global perspectives. Topics and perspectives include (but are
not limited to):
-Dynastic politics, factions, and succession
-Behaviour, misbehaviour, and acting out
-Individuality, group identities
-Cultural difference, race, and colonisation
-Patronage, performance, artists, artisans

-Religious worship and confessionalism
-Love, sex, and marriage
-War, violence, and feuds
-Shock, news, and gossip
-Trends and novelty
-Drunkenness, smoking, and drugs

Proposals for 20-minute papers should be submitted by 31 December 2026 to
conferences@courtstudies.org. Proposals must include name, title and affiliation (if relevant), abstract (250 words max), and a short bio. Panel proposals of 3–4 papers, roundtable discussions, or other formats are also welcome; these should include an overall panel title, individual titles, abstracts, and biographies for each contributor. Please note: presentations will be in-person only, although the conference may be live-streamed. Exceptions will be considered. All queries can be
directed to the conference organisers via email to conferences@courtstudies.org. For the latest details and information about the conference, visit: https://courtstudies.org/events/conferences
A publication of the conference proceedings is planned.
CFP timetable: accepted presenters will be notified by 5 March 2027, bursary applications will also
open in March, and registration, including the full programme, will open 5 April 2027. For interested
participants, preliminary estimates indicate that early-bird conference fees will potentially be:
PhD/ECRs £35 / €40
Professors* £55 / €65
(*includes Assistant/Associate/Full)
Discounted rates will also be offered to members of the Society for Court Studies. The conference
organisers also plan to offer a limited number of travel bursaries for PhD/ECRs. Official registration
details, confirmed fees and bursary information will be available upon acceptance in Spring 2027.

Organising Committee
Prof. Aline Gallasch-Hall de Beuvink
Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa
Dr. Bruno A. Martinho
Parques de Sintra / CHAM
Chair, European Branch,
Society for Court Studies
Dr. António Nunes Pereira
Parques de Sintra
Hanna Sinclair
Conference Secretary,
Society for Court Studies

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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

In our latest episode, host Ellie Woodacre is joined by Elizabeth Norton and Valerie Schutte to explore their new books in the Lives of Royal Women series on Jane Seymour and Anne of Cleves. Check it out right here👇🏻 www.buzzsprout.com/1934722/epis...

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Dr Elena (Ellie) Woodacre @ewoodacre.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

If you’re too far from London to take part, you can also listen to them talking about these exciting new books in an upcoming episode of the @royalstudies.bsky.social Podcast which will be out on 25 September

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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Step behind the convent walls of Lisbon in this fascinating new episode. Host Susannah Lyon-Whaley is joined by Ben James to discuss his exciting new book! Check it out right here👇🏻 www.buzzsprout.com/1934722/epis...

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Dr Elena (Ellie) Woodacre @ewoodacre.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

How do we find out about the everyday lives of queens? Come to my Heritage Open Days talk this Saturday 12 September at 3:30pm to find out! This is a free event-booking is advised but not required, full details in the link www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-e...

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The Everyday Histories of Queens

In this talk by Dr Ellie Woodacre, discover the everyday lives of queens through diaries, accounts, and historical records. This talk explores the routines, relationships, and experiences behind royal...

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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

After a fantastic #KQ15, the Royal Studies Network is excited to announce the dates for Kings and Queens 16, in Santiago, Chile 🇨🇱 Join us from 7-10 September 2027 for our first conference in the Southern hemisphere! In 2027,the conference will focus on war and conquest.

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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who made #KQ15 such as success, especially our hosts at @akademievedcr.bsky.social and @historickyustav.bsky.social Watch this space for information about #KQ16 #conference #royalstudies #kingship #queenship #prague

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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Save the date! We are thrilled excited to announce that Kings and Queen 17 will be returning to Scotland in 2028 Further information about our Aberdeen conference will be available in due course on the RSN website @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social #Aberdeen #KQ17 #Scotland #royalstudies

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Dr Elena (Ellie) Woodacre @ewoodacre.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

#KQ15 has been a wonderful whirlwind of papers, discussions and catching up with lovely royal studies colleagues! All that is left now is tomorrow’s excursions and then we’re off to Chile next year for #KQ16! Thanks again to the Czech Academy of Sciences for being fabulous hosts! 👑

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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Thank you to Milena Bravermanova and all our speakers for kicking off a fantastic third day of #kq15 @akademievedcr.bsky.social @historickyustav.bsky.social #prague #conference #royalstudies #kingship #queenship

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Dr Elena (Ellie) Woodacre @ewoodacre.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A few highlights from day 2 of #KQ15 from @jspan.bsky.social keynote this am to the wonderful concert that rounded off the day @royalstudies.bsky.social

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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Our evening reception, celebrating the start to a brilliant conference and the winner of the @royal_studies_journal Biennial Book Prize for 2026 @emmaoberat @historickyustav_avcr @akademievedcr #KQ15 #conference #royalstudies #kingship #queenship

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Dr Elena (Ellie) Woodacre @ewoodacre.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

A great first day at #KQ15!! Some amazing action shots here from the panels and papers! Thanks to @dani2772.bsky.social and all the team at the Czech Academy of Sciences for the wonderful job they are doing of hosting us, can’t wait for more to come tomorrow! @royalstudies.bsky.social

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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Thank you for our keynote speaker Cindy Mccreery for kicking off our conference this morning and our hosts @historickyustav_avcr @akademievedcr #KQ15 #history #conference #kingship #queenship #royalstudies

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Dr Elena (Ellie) Woodacre @ewoodacre.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

IMPORTANT: Today is the last day to register if you want to to attend online—see our website for more details and to register for remote participation: www.royalstudiesnetwork.org/copy-of-curr... Looking forward to seeing you all soon in Prague or online for #KQ15!

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Dr Elena (Ellie) Woodacre @ewoodacre.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Looking forward to giving this talk for Heritage Open Days on The Everyday Histories of Queens on 12 September at 3:30pm at United Church on Jewry Street in Winchester. This talk is FREE and pre-booking is not required but suggested, more details here: www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-e...

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The Everyday Histories of Queens

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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Important Update! Updated timetable for the King and Queens 15 Conference 💜 #KQ15 #royalstudies

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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Kings & Queens 15 is next week in Prague. We’d love for you to join us, wherever you are. Organisers have confirmed conference will be streamed online. Remote participation is now available. Register by 31.08.2026. Registration & programme found here: www.royalstudiesnetwork.org/copy-of-curr...

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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Leeds International Medieval Congress 2027 Call for Papers. Send your abstracts to zita.rohr@mq.edu or ellie.woodacre@winchester.ac.uk by 15 September www.royalstudiesnetwork.org/post/cfp-com...

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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

🎙️ NEW PODCAST ALERT 👑💰 A Royal Studies Podcast mini-series on how royalty and wealth are connected. Why does money matter for monarchy? From royal finances to global influence—every crown has an economy. 👑💰👇🏻 www.buzzsprout.com/1934722/epis...

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Monarchy & Money Episode on Employment Conditions in Early Modern Courts: Interview with Dries Raeymaekers (Radboud) and Marc Jaffré (Kyoto/Trento) - The Royal Studies Podcast

The mini series within the Royal Studies Podcast on Monarchy & Money is hosted by Charlotte Backerra from the University of Klagenfurt in Austria, and Cathleen Sarti from the University of Oxford ...

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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Get your tickets now for the Tudor Queens Talk at Hampton Court Palace, with Elizabeth Norton and Valerie Schutte! They'll discuss their new biographies of Jane Seymour and Anne of Cleves, in the Routledge Lives of Royal Women series www.hrp.org.uk/.../members-... www.routledge.com/Lives-of-Roy...

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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🎙️ New Podcast Episode! This week, Megan Barber is joined by Dr Holly Marsden, Assistant Curator of Research at Historic Royal Palaces, to explore the remarkable life of Queen Mary II. Check it out 👇🏻 www.buzzsprout.com/1934722/epis...

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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

📢Call for Papers Quaestiones Medii Aevi Novae invites contributions for its Current Studies section. (qman.com.pl) Submission deadlines are 1 November 2026 for 2026 issue and 1 November 2027 for 2027 issue Contact: redakcja@qman.com.pl

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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Call for Papers for the Society of Court Studies on the question: "Where are Court Studies, Now?" Get your abstracts in before august 17th to contact@courtstudies.org

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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🎙️ New Podcast Alert! In the latest episode, host Megan Barber is joined by Dr Owen Emmerson to explore Capturing A Queen: The Image of Anne Boleyn, the acclaimed exhibition at Hever Castle. 👇🏻 www.buzzsprout.com/1934722/epis...

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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Special Issue on CROWN AND CONSTITUTION in the journal for the History of European Ideas www.tandfonline.com/toc/rhei20/5...

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Royal Studies @royalstudies.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Leeds International Medieval Congress 2027 Call for Papers. Send your abstracts to zita.rohr@mq.edu or ellie.woodacre@winchester.ac.uk by 15 September www.royalstudiesnetwork.org/post/cfp-com...

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Dr Elena (Ellie) Woodacre @ewoodacre.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Last episode of Queens that Changed the World, season 2, just dropped in North America on @bbcselect “The Ruthless Queen: Agrippina the Younger”, great to have a Roman empress in this group of queens! Agrippina was ambitious—is her portrayal as ruthless and immoral fair or a pushback on her power?

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Dr Elena (Ellie) Woodacre @ewoodacre.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Out today in North America on BBC Select—Queens that Changed the World: The Divisive Queen: Mary Queen of Scots, always a queen who divides the crowd, are you Team MQS? Tragic victim or agent of her own destruction? #queenship👑

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Dr Elena (Ellie) Woodacre @ewoodacre.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Available today (ignore date on the poster!), new episode of Queens that Changed the World on Lakshmibai via BBC Select in North America 👸

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Dr Elena (Ellie) Woodacre @ewoodacre.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

New additions to the @routledgehistory.bsky.social Lives of Royal Women series! So excited to have my editor’s copies and add them to the ever growing shelf of LORW titles! @enortonhistory.bsky.social

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Dr Elena (Ellie) Woodacre @ewoodacre.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Available now (in North America)—newest episode of Queens that Changed the World on BBC Select on Marie Antoinette—if you enjoyed this episode and want more on this fascinating queen you can also listen to our episodes on Marie Antoinette on the Royal Studies Podcast: royalstudies.buzzsprout.com

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Dr Elena (Ellie) Woodacre @ewoodacre.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Find out more about the Reconfiguring Bohemian Queenship project, by contacting Patrik Pastrnak and/or checking out reginalita.ff.upol.cz/en/reginalit...

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Reginalita - úvod - Queenship - Reginalita

Reconfiguring Bohemian Queenship - Power, Resources, and Effects in ca. 1300-1500

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Dr Elena (Ellie) Woodacre @ewoodacre.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Enjoyed our @royalstudies.bsky.social strand @imc-leeds.bsky.social yesterday, discussing shifting representation & memory of kings & queens from imperial China to Victorian medievalism, today is the ‘Long Live the Queen’ strand from Reconfiguring Bohemian Queenship project in Maurice Keyworth 1.06

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Dr Elena (Ellie) Woodacre @ewoodacre.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Interested in #royalstudies & #queenship? Come join us for the @royalstudies.bsky.social strand @imc-leeds.bsky.social in Maurice Keyworth 1.32 all day Weds & come back for Central European queens (organized by Patrik Pastrnak) in Maurice Keyworth 1.06 on Thursday, loads of great papers on offer!

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Routledge History Research @routledgehistory.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

A pleasure to host a launch for Exploring Monarchy in Medieval Europe www.routledge.com/Exploring-Mo... with @ewoodacre.bsky.social and the amazing author team at #imc2026 Routledge Bookstand, copies still available!

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Dr Elena (Ellie) Woodacre @ewoodacre.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

TODAY—if you are @imc-leeds.bsky.social join us at 6pm at the @routledgehistory.bsky.social stand in the bookfair to celebrate the launch of our new textbook on medieval monarchy, be great to see you there and you can chat with us and our wonderful contributors about the book

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Dr Elena (Ellie) Woodacre @ewoodacre.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Out today in N.America on BBC Select —new episode of Queens that Changed the World on the fantastic and formidable Maria Theresa, check it out!

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Dr Elena (Ellie) Woodacre @ewoodacre.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

If you are at @imc-leeds.bsky.social next week, come see us at the @routledgehistory.bsky.social stand during the Monday Bookfair reception c. 6pm, we’ll be there to launch the book—you can check the book out chat with us, our amazing editor Laura Pilsworth and some of our wonderful contributors

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Dr Elena (Ellie) Woodacre @ewoodacre.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Queens That Changed the World Series 2 premieres on BBC Select in the Americas on 25 June—episodes will be released every Thursday for the next 6 weeks. Don’t miss episode 1 ‘The Last Queen of America’ on Queen Charlotte tomorrow! So enjoyed working on the series and hope you enjoy watching it!

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