History Bytes: Empress Matilda
The Empress Matilda was an intelligent, powerful women who sought to assume her inheritance as queen of England. She became embroiled with her cousin Stephen in a period of civil war known as the Anarchy.
Accessibility & Inclusive History: Tips & Tricks
These days, people consume social media more than ever before. In turn, historical and cultural institutions have brought more content online with tools like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. How can one make their online content so that anyone can engage with it, no matter their background or disabilities? Here are some tips to make your online content more accessible!
Book Review: “Ernestine” by Michiel Korte
Michiel B.L. Korte recounts the last few years of the French monarchy under King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette from the perspective of their adopted daughter, Marie Philippine Lambriquet. Also known as Ernestine, she must contend with both divided loyalties and the larger forces at play if she is to survive the tumultuous times in which she lives.
Book Review: “Leonardo’s Swans” by Karen Essex
A worthy foray into Renaissance Italy – the political machinations, the art, the inner workings of one of history’s most enigmatic and talented men, the complex relationship between two powerful women, and so much more. This novel about Isabella and Beatrice d’Este offers a lovely blend of historical fact and fiction, sure to please any lover of Renaissance fiction.
History Bytes: Isabella d’Este
Learn a little more about one of the most prominent women of the Italian Renaissance: Isabella d’Este! Wielding her power and influence, she inspired artists, influenced society, and changed history.
History Bytes: Henry VIII of England
In the first post of my new series “History Bytes”, I offer readers a short blurb about this most infamous English monarch alongside some basic biographical facts and resources for additional reading and research.