Reposted by Helen CarrThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 24/02/2026So Epstein buddies Andrew and Mandelson have been arrested in the UK. And in the US? Zero, zip, nada | Marina Hydetheguardian.comSo Epstein buddies Andrew and Mandelson have been arrested in the UK. And in the US? Zero, zip, nada | Marina HydeAt 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 2429899
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? 13130
Reposted by Helen CarrBlackwell's Bookshops in Oxford @blackwelloxford.bsky.social · 20/02/2026Tuesday 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 033
Reposted by Helen CarrMoudhy Al-Rashid (she/her) @moudhy.bsky.social · 20/02/2025Happy 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... 1402165295
Reposted by Helen CarrMoudhy Al-Rashid (she/her) @moudhy.bsky.social · 03/02/2025advance copies have arrived and if it looks like i’m trying to hug it, that’s because i am 🥹 1092363126
Reposted by Helen CarrProf Katherine Schofield 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇪🇺 @katherineschof8.bsky.social · 08/02/2025This looks super! 091
Reposted by Helen CarrCambridge University History Faculty @camhistory.bsky.social · 10/02/2025Book 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⬇️ 172
Reposted by Helen CarrMathew Lyons @mathewlyons.bsky.social · 10/02/2025New 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=iosopen.substack.comThe writer's bookshelf: Helen CarrEight questions about writers, books, and reading… 045
Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 08/02/2025Join us in Cambridge in April, the Magnificent Five! Booking soon essential as the event will be a sell out. 0282
Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Good 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... 091
Reposted by Helen CarrStay-At-Home Cat Mom🍀☮🤘💖🐈⬛🐈8647 @kimberleelynn.bsky.social · 06/02/2025I 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. 041
Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 04/02/2025En route to Edinburgh to meet wonderful Scottish booksellers and talk about why Scotland is such a prominent part of my new book, Sceptred Isle. 1140
Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 02/02/2025Brand 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... 0163
Reposted by Helen CarrEstelle Paranque @estelleprnq.bsky.social · 31/01/2025This beauty has arrived safely. I can’t wait to dive into it. @helencarr.bsky.social you are an inspiration! 2234
Reposted by Helen CarrNTreadwell @ntreadwell.bsky.social · 02/02/2025Another 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...open.substack.comApocalypse, Now?Doom has always been impending, just ask our fourteenth century ancestors. 103
Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 28/01/2025I have joined Substack! This will be my crucible going forward so please do follow me here for medieval musings. open.substack.com/pub/helencar...open.substack.comI am never on time for anything but...It turns out the Middle Ages are So Hot Right Now. 1121
Reposted by Helen CarrHallie 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... 911629
Reposted by Helen CarrJack 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 081
Reposted by Helen CarrSeb Falk @sebfalk.com · 25/01/2025Very excited to receive my advance copy of @helencarr.bsky.social's forthcoming "Sceptred Isle"! It's out on 29 May. 2201
Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 21/01/2025BIG 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 35811
Reposted by Helen CarrBill Richards @brichards54.bsky.social · 16/01/2025@helencarr.bsky.social A great read on a cool January afternoon. 2101
Reposted by Helen CarrEngelsberg Ideas @engelsbergideas.bsky.social · 11/12/2024Wild stories of medieval women | @helencarr.bsky.social engelsbergideas.com/reviews/medi...engelsbergideas.comWild stories of medieval womenFour 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... 042
Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 29/11/2024She is your daughter, Dan. This is unsurprising and also, cool. 0120
Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Qween Marina speaks www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comGregg Wallace is in trouble. I would tell him to put a sock on it, but isn’t that what caused the problem? | Marina HydeAs the MasterChef host ‘steps away’ from the show, might he reflect on his approach to women and work, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde 0151
Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 28/11/2024Rebecca’s courses are always fantastic and I highly recommend this one. 150
Reposted by Helen CarrDan Snow @thehistoryguy.bsky.social · 27/11/2024Lindisfarne Castle through the abbey window. 1558929
Reposted by Helen CarrSusie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 24/11/2024Word 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). 878271953715
Reposted by Helen CarrDan Snow @thehistoryguy.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Tonight. 9. Channel 5. For outside the Uk our Gladiator material will be coming soon to historyhit.tv 11085
Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 21/11/2024I don't think the words 'mean gay' are very kind. I am glad you enjoyed my book. 210
Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Just because I disagree with you, it does not mean you have to be unkind about my book. But your argument above is both problematic and homophobic. 120
Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Folks, 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...britishmuseum.orgThe New Silk Roads: Peter Frankopan in conversationTravel from the Silk Roads into the present day with internationally bestselling author Peter Frankopan in this evening discussion. 3699
Reposted by Helen CarrDr Owen Emmerson @drowenemmerson.bsky.social · 17/11/2024I 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 1143860
Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Just your average man of the people.... 🙄news.sky.comScientists reveal recreated voice of King Richard IIIScientists 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. 1164
Reposted by Helen CarrHeidi Malagisi💙📚📜📖 @hmalagisi.bsky.social · 17/11/2024And this is why the Disney version of Robin Hood is the superior version. 2588
Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 17/11/2024I think Ridley Scott cares as much about character development and a script as he does about the history. 4190
Helen Carr @helencarr.bsky.social · 17/11/2024Seb is a generous and talented historian who has been known to let you handle his astrolabe. Welcome, Seb. 071
Reposted by Helen CarrAnn McMillan @captann.bsky.social · 16/11/2024Fantastic opening speech from @helencarr.bsky.social at #SATH2024 conference. Gave us lots to think about! 👏👏 151