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The Wanderer @thewandererhistory.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Learn all about Norse giants in today’s guest lecture by Colin Fisher! #medievalsky substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Brandon M. Bender @brandonmbender.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The Viking Conquest of England is out! In a wonderful coincidence, it’s been released on August 26, my dad’s birthday. He died in 2023, while I was still writing it, and it’s dedicated to his memory. Dad was so supportive of my interest in history. August 26 is the perfect release day. #medievalsky

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Brandon M. Bender @brandonmbender.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

For anyone interested in Vikings, here's an interview I did with World History Encyclopedia about why the Danish Conquest of England happened, how Cnut established control, and why the Danish dynasty died out in England after just three decades. #medievalsky #vikings www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP7G...

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The Wanderer @thewandererhistory.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Join us for a lecture by an expert in medieval relics, Lucas Coia. Learn more about the difference between a martyr and a confessor (like the two King Edwards of early England). What kind of healing powers did the medieval relic hold? #medievalsky thewandererhistory.substack.com/p/the-sacred...

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Brandon M. Bender @brandonmbender.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Anyone else see this yesterday? I'm thrilled whenever Aethelred and the Danish Conquest are mentioned, but there's more to the story than can be summarized in a Jeopardy clue. #medievalsky brandonmichaelbender.com/2020/11/13/s...

A Jeopardy clue reading, "Are you unready for this English king? Massacring Danish settlers in 1002 set off invasions & 11 years later, a Dane had his crown."

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Brandon M. Bender @brandonmbender.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

My book is now available for pre-order! It's called "The Viking Conquest of England" and focuses on the House of Denmark, a dynasty that ruled England from 1013-1042. Learn more about it here. thewandererhistory.substack.com/p/new-book-t... #medievalsky

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The Wanderer @thewandererhistory.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Want to hear some Middle English? On today’s expert lecture, Rebekah Day-Wood discusses recurring themes in medieval English romances, monstrous bodies, and more. #medievalsky thewandererhistory.substack.com/p/mother-mai...

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The Wanderer @thewandererhistory.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Free article! Monks Mound in Illinois is a massive earthwork, taller than Mexico’s El Castillo pyramid and wider than the Great Pyramid of Giza. A thousand years ago, it was the center of the great North American city of Cahokia. #history thewandererhistory.substack.com/p/an-ancient...

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The Wanderer @thewandererhistory.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

#OTD in 1016, Æthelred the Unready died. Open access article about the king’s final months, what might have killed him, and what happened to his body. #medievalsky thewandererhistory.substack.com/p/the-death-...

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The Wanderer @thewandererhistory.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

#OTD in 978, Edward the Martyr was killed, allegedly by his stepmother, Queen Ælfthryth. In today's video, Sreeja Chowdhury reveals how Ælfthryth amassed her power. Stay until the end for her thoughts on whether Ælfthryth killed Edward! #medievalsky thewandererhistory.substack.com/p/crowned-by...

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The Wanderer @thewandererhistory.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

#medievalsky Open access video: 200 years before Magna Carta, the English nobility secured a historic agreement with their king, wanting him to rule "more justly." It’s been called “The Anglo-Saxon Magna Carta.” Follow for more history lectures! thewandererhistory.substack.com/p/before-mag...

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The Wanderer @thewandererhistory.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

How can a saint be holy but seductive at the same time? Join Dr. Vicki-Marie Petrick in today’s fascinating video lecture about Mary Magdalene in 15th century art! Follow for more history lectures. #ArtHistory thewandererhistory.substack.com/p/the-magdal...

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The Wanderer @thewandererhistory.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Swein Forkbeard, England’s first conqueror, died on #OTD in 1014. In today’s free video, I outline some of the colorful and legendary stories about his demise, both old and recent, and show some of the artistic depictions of these legends. #medievalsky thewandererhistory.substack.com/.../the-many...

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The Wanderer @thewandererhistory.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Today we have a fascinating lecture from @amymcelroy.bsky.social about education in the Tudor period, its roots in medieval teaching methods, and much more. Follow for more expert guest lectures! #Tudors #medievalsky thewandererhistory.substack.com/p/education-...

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The Wanderer @thewandererhistory.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

#medievalsky Was the horse a mere tool or war machine in the Middle Ages, or did their riders see them as companions? Is it possible to train a modern horse using medieval methods? Find out in today’s lecture by Dr. Anastasija Ropa. thewandererhistory.substack.com/p/of-horses-...

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The Wanderer @thewandererhistory.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

#medievalsky Thank you for 100 Substack subscribers! Not bad for launching ten days ago. Free members are always welcome, but if you'd like to support our guest lectures (as all our experts are paid for their time), please consider becoming a paid member. thewandererhistory.substack.com

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The Wanderer @thewandererhistory.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

In today’s video, I talk about book making in early medieval England with Lottie Wells. Lottie is an alumna of ASNaC at Cambridge University and is currently a doctoral student at the University of Bristol. #medievalsky thewandererhistory.substack.com/p/making-boo...

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The Wanderer @thewandererhistory.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

#medievalsky Watch Annie Whitehead's lecture on Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians, who fortified towns and directed armies. Free preview (first 7 minutes) available for all. The entire video is available for those who would like to support us. thewandererhistory.substack.com/p/thelfld-la...

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The Wanderer @thewandererhistory.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Did you know England was conquered 50 years before the Norman Conquest? One of our first talks tells how the Danish kings Swein and Cnut overthrew the English dynasty, replacing it with their own (the House of Denmark) from 1013-42. thewandererhistory.substack.com/p/when-vikin... #medievalsky

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The Wanderer @thewandererhistory.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

#medievalsky The Wanderer is now live, featuring three guest historians and two talks of my own. thewandererhistory.substack.com What Happened to Civilians in a Siege? Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians Growing Old in the Middle Ages When Vikings Conquered England The Many Papacies of Benedict IX

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The Wanderer @thewandererhistory.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

#medievalsky We're launching our platform in just three days! On January 15, we'll have five inaugural talks available, with topics including Viking conquest, medieval sieges, women of power, growing old in the Middle Ages, and scandalous popes. Check it out here:

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Announcing Our First Talks: We’re About to Launch!

Vikings, sieges, scandalous popes, powerful medieval women, and more

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