New Blog Series on the Lead up to the Great Rebellion of 1173-4

 

Over on my main blog, I've kicked off a new series on the lead up to the Great Rebellion 1173-4, which will be covered in my upcoming novel, Lady of Lincoln. 

First up: How the Angevin Empire's very size and unmanageability were the unstable roots of a top-heavy tree. 

Medieval Misogynist of the 12th Century - Geoffrey de Mandeville was Pretty Bad

 

If you're still wondering who was the worst of the medieval misogynists, Geoffrey de Mandeville was certainly pretty bad.

Take a look at my blog here and decide for yourself! He was evil...

Was Philippe II of France the worst 12th Century misogynist?

 I've been continuing the medieval misogyny series on my main website.

Third in the series is Philippe II (Augustus) of France who humiliated his wife.

You decide - was he the worst?

Next Up for Medieval Misogyny: Fulk V of Anjou

Next up in my medieval misogyny series on my main website is Fulk of Anjou. He wasn't a very nice man. Please take a look. 

Was Matthew of Boulogne the Worst 12th Century Medieval Misogynist?

First up in my Medieval Misogyny Series: Matthew of Boulogne, the Inheritance Thief. 

He abducted Marie, a nun, from her convent and forced her into marriage for her inheritance. She even had to bear him children before managing to escape back into monastic life. 

See the full blog post here. 

Stay tuned for the next villain, next week. You'll be able to vote for the worst when I've posted about all five. 

Announcing my New Blog Series: Medieval Misogyny

 

Over on my main website, I'm kicking off a series on the worst medieval misogynists of the 12th Century. 

The first blog is here. I hope you find it interesting. 

Who was the Founder of the Plantagenet Dynasty?

 In my latest blog I talk about the founder of the Plantagenet Dynasty. Can you guess who?

Have a read here. 

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836 Years Ago Today there was a Bloodbath at Richard the Lionheart's Coronation

Over on my main website, I blog about the antisemitic massacre that happened whilst Richard the Lionheart feasted in Westminster after his glorious coronation. 

Read about it here. 

Nicola de la Haye is the the Heroine of my Upcoming Historical Fiction Novel!

 

The secret's out...

The heroine of my upcoming historical fiction novel is Nicola de la Haye (also known as Nicholaa de la Haye, or Nicole of Nicole).

As castellan of Lincoln Castle and commander of the garrison, 'the woman who saved England' helped fight off a thirteenth century French invasion! 

Find out more at: https://www.rachelelwissjoyce.com/rachels-blog/the-secret-is-out-the-heroine-of-my-upcoming-novel-is

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Guess Who my Historical Novel is About!

She wasn’t supposed to matter. 

She wasn't supposed to lead.

And yet - she did. 

If you've ever loved a forgotten heroine, a medieval story that rewrites what history thought it knew, or a tale where power is claimed quietly, stubbornly, and against all odds - this one's for you. 

Stay tuned - I'll announce her name tomorrow! 

Could Medieval Hedgehogs Climb Trees?

 

There were some very strange descriptions of hedgehogs in medieval times.

Find out more here.