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Times and Sunday Times best-selling author Medieval Historian Mother of Doggos SCEPTRED ISLE: A NEW HISTORY OF THE FOURTEENTH CENTURY OUT MAY 2025 (Hutchinson Heinemann, Penguin Random House)

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 24/02/2026
So Epstein buddies Andrew and Mandelson have been arrested in the UK. And in the US? Zero, zip, nada | Marina Hyde
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So Epstein buddies Andrew and Mandelson have been arrested in the UK. And in the US? Zero, zip, nada | Marina Hyde
At least the British gave us the perp-walk shots. But I fear that any Americans seeking real justice will have to wait, and wait, and wait, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
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Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
@sathnam.bsky.social told me I should be on Bluesky and I do as I am told. What have I missed?
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Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford @blackwelloxford.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Tuesday 23rd June, Peter Jones will be @blackwells.bsky.social discussing his new book, 'Self-Help from the Middle Ages' with @helencarr.bsky.social Tickets £6 or £20 with a copy of the book @cornerstonebooks.bsky.social On sale now
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Moudhy Al-Rashid (she/her) @moudhy.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Happy Publication Day to me! 🎉😱🥹🧿 Between Two Rivers: Ancient Mesopotamia and the Birth of History is officially out! It’s a history of the region through objects found in an ancient museum in Princess Ennigaldi-Nanna’s palace, and I hope you all like it 💛 lnk.to/BetweenTwoRi...
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Moudhy Al-Rashid (she/her) @moudhy.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
advance copies have arrived and if it looks like i’m trying to hug it, that’s because i am 🥹
Selfie of a smiling woman holding a shiny book entitled Between Two Rivers. The bottom half of the book cover is slightly obscured by her hand. She wears a dark grey sweatshirt
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Prof Katherine Schofield 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇪🇺 @katherineschof8.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
This looks super!
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Cambridge University History Faculty @camhistory.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Book now: Medieval Historians in Conversation Caroline Burt & Richard Partington (@camhistory.bsky.social) with authors Dan Jones, Helen Castor & @helencarr.bsky.social, on recent books, writing history & all things medieval. 📅 5 April 🕒4 - 5:30pm 🏢 Mill Lane Site, Pembroke College 💻Link in reply⬇️
Special event Medieval Historians in Conversation on 5 April 2025 with Dr Caroline Burt & Richard Partington, Dan Jones, Helen Castor and Helen Carr.
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Mathew Lyons @mathewlyons.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
New on The Writer’s Bookshelf: eight questions about writers, books and reading with medieval historian @helencarr.bsky.social. mathewlyons/p/the-writers-bookshelf-helen-carr?r=210m2m&utm_medium=ios
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The writer's bookshelf: Helen Carr
Eight questions about writers, books, and reading…
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Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Join us in Cambridge in April, the Magnificent Five! Booking soon essential as the event will be a sell out.
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Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Good morning, friends! My first paid subscriber post is up and it is a deep, personal dive into my reasons for being a historian. I will be announcing my first monthly lecture for subscribers today so please consider joining up. open.substack.com/pub/helencar...
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Teleport Me Off This Rock🍀☮🤘💖🐈‍⬛🐈8647 @kimberleelynn.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
I just finished reading @helencarr.bsky.social 's book on John of Gaunt -- a favorite historical character of mine. Thank you for this excellent book! I greatly enjoyed it.
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Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
En route to Edinburgh to meet wonderful Scottish booksellers and talk about why Scotland is such a prominent part of my new book, Sceptred Isle.
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Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Brand new post up on Substack! All free for now but I am working on some content for paid subscribers, including a monthly seminar and a writers hour when I will be available to help you with your ideas. Do check out my page and consider subscribing open.substack.com/pub/helencar...
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Estelle Paranque @estelleprnq.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
This beauty has arrived safely. I can’t wait to dive into it. @helencarr.bsky.social you are an inspiration!
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NTreadwell @ntreadwell.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Another example of how the study of history illuminates our lives and helps us navigate the present. Brilliant piece by @helencarr.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/helencar...
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Apocalypse, Now?
Doom has always been impending, just ask our fourteenth century ancestors.
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Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
I have joined Substack! This will be my crucible going forward so please do follow me here for medieval musings. open.substack.com/pub/helencar...
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I am never on time for anything but...
It turns out the Middle Ages are So Hot Right Now.
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Hallie Rubenhold @hallierubenhold.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
My takeaway from this is that we have failed to teach history properly and we’ve failed to impress upon young people what the realities of authoritarian governance are for ordinary people. We’ve failed to convey that history is absolutely relevant to now. www.thetimes.com/uk/media/art...
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Jack El-Hai @jackelhai.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
"A thrilling narrative account of a century of revolution, shifting power and great change." Today's forthcoming-book pick from Damn History, a free monthly newsletter for readers/writers of #popularhistory. Congrats to author @helencarr.bsky.social! Subscribe to Damn History: buff.ly/3CqxZ0z
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Seb Falk @sebfalk.com · 25/01/2025
Very excited to receive my advance copy of @helencarr.bsky.social's forthcoming "Sceptred Isle"! It's out on 29 May.
Book: Sceptred Isle: a new history of the fourteenth century by Helen CarrBack of book. Details here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/447718/sceptred-isle-by-carr-helen/9781529151657
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Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
BIG NEWS, BIG REVEAL! One of the Sunday Times top 40 books of 2025, out May 29 but you can pre-order now! I cannot wait to share this book with you all
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Bill Richards @brichards54.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
@helencarr.bsky.social A great read on a cool January afternoon.
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Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
So much to look forward to in 2025!
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Engelsberg Ideas @engelsbergideas.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Wild stories of medieval women | @helencarr.bsky.social engelsbergideas.com/reviews/medi...
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Wild stories of medieval women
Four remarkable medieval women writers challenge a world dominated by male voices, offering vivid insights into female power, creativity, spirituality, and ambition in an era that often obscured their...
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Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Qween Marina speaks www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Gregg Wallace is in trouble. I would tell him to put a sock on it, but isn’t that what caused the problem? | Marina Hyde
As the MasterChef host ‘steps away’ from the show, might he reflect on his approach to women and work, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
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Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Rebecca’s courses are always fantastic and I highly recommend this one.
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Dan Snow @thehistoryguy.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Lindisfarne Castle through the abbey window.
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Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
This is vg go.bsky.app/Eo1HyLT
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Susie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Word of the day is ‘librocubicularist’: one who loves nothing better than reading in bed. (Not easy to say, but I’m glad to know it exists).
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Dan Snow @thehistoryguy.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Tonight. 9. Channel 5. For outside the Uk our Gladiator material will be coming soon to historyhit.tv
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Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
This is ludicrous.
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Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Folks, I am stepping in for the fabulous @gregjenner.bsky.social and interviewing the equally fabulous @peterfrankopan.bsky.social at The British Museum on Friday night, in light of their stellar Silk Roads exhibition. Do join us from 6pm. www.britishmuseum.org/events/new-s...
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The New Silk Roads: Peter Frankopan in conversation
Travel from the Silk Roads into the present day with internationally bestselling author Peter Frankopan in this evening discussion.
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Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Despotism is still bad 750 years later.
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Dr Owen Emmerson @drowenemmerson.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
I am so thrilled to have been part of Emma Rutherford’s research team to reidentify this stunning portrait as Princess Mary, the future Queen Mary I. Displayed at Compton Verney, we argue that it was painted by Susannah Horenbout in c.1546 and is a rare example of her work. #Tudor #ArtHistory #MaryI
A newly identified portrait of Princess Mary, later Queen Mary I. Mary is wearing a black court gown with an embroidered, upturned collar. She has a black French hood, and a very distinctive cross set with five diamonds. Mary was gifted this cross in 1546 by her father, King Henry VII.
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Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Just your average man of the people.... 🙄
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Scientists reveal recreated voice of King Richard III
Scientists have spent 10 years recreating the voice of King Richard III and are showcasing the findings today. The recreation suggests the monarch had a northern accent.
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Heidi Malagisi💙📚📜📖 @hmalagisi.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
And this is why the Disney version of Robin Hood is the superior version.
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Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
I think Ridley Scott cares as much about character development and a script as he does about the history.
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Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Seb is a generous and talented historian who has been known to let you handle his astrolabe. Welcome, Seb.
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Ann McMillan @captann.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Fantastic opening speech from @helencarr.bsky.social at #SATH2024 conference. Gave us lots to think about! 👏👏
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Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
One of Edward II's first acts as king was to elevate Piers Gaveston (a simple knight) to earl, a title usually reserved for royalty. I think he considered Piers his brother, family member and equal and this charter demonstrates as much.
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Dan Snow @thehistoryguy.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
The gladiator helmets in the Naples archeological museum are some of the greatest objects I’ve ever seen on display.
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Susie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Good morning. Word of the Day is as beautiful as it is underused. ‘Confelicity’ is finding joy in the happiness and success of others.
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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Now that @thehistoryguy.bsky.social, @katewilliamsme.bsky.social, @helencarr.bsky.social & so many other great historians have joined #BlueSky today, I'm re-upping my #starterpacks on Historians in Britain! There's still room on the 2nd list. Part 1: go.bsky.app/Fpw6Tvr Part 2: go.bsky.app/8aaAtPg
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Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
About seven.
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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Me, leading people from the other place to #Bluesky! Welcome, newbies! I'm a medical historian who likes to remind people the past was pretty awful. If you ever wondered what would happen if you needed a leg amputated in 1832, or if you had a toothache in 1765 - look no further.
An illustration of a skeleton leading an old hunched man by the hand - presumably into death.
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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Another fantastic historian has joined #BlueSky! Please welcome @helencarr.bsky.social, Sunday-Times Bestselling author and medievalist! I highly recommend her to you.
Helen, with long brown hair, wearing a black top with a white blouse underneath. In the background is her book, THE RED PRINCE.
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Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Exiting X and looking to hopeful blue skies. Hello, world!
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