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Issue No. 34: Of April Whimsies & Anglo-Saxon Witticisms

Anglo-Saxon riddles, Aldhelmian verse, and a large corpora of medieval literature.

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Issue No. 34: Of April Whimsies & Anglo-Saxon Witticisms

Anglo-Saxon riddles, Aldhelmian verse, and a large corpora of medieval literature.

May 14 •

Issue No. 33: Of Klondike Gold & Chronicling Glory

The Klondike Gold Rush, Eric A. Hegg, and documenting the last great North American migration of the 19th century.

Mar 19 •

Issue No. 32: Of Merrie Gents & Miss Gwyn

Nell Gwyn, her relationship with Charles II, and her contrast with one named Squintabella.

Mar 3 •

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Kicking Ass, Taking Names: Five Women's History Books to Round Off March 2025

Searching for books with powerful and/or complex women? Look no further!

Mar 29 •

Book Review: "The Romanov Brides" by Clare McHugh

A deeply evocative novel about Elisabeth & Alix of Hesse, the two Anglo-German princesses who married into Russia's last dynasty.

Mar 21 •

Book Review: "Lost Heirs of the Medieval Crown" by J.F. Andrews

A chronological survey of medieval have-nots who sadly lost the Game of Thrones.

Mar 6 •

Book Review: "Mary Tudor: Queen of France" by Amy McElroy

A vibrant and meticulous look into the life of Mary Tudor, the younger sister of King Henry VIII.

Feb 18 •

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