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Best Books About the Plantagenets for Casual Readers

September 22, 2026

A candlelit wooden bookshelf styled with books about the Plantagenets alongside antique paintings dried flowers greenery blue and white pottery and bronze animal figures.

9 TV Shows Set in the Tudor Court To Watch This Fall That Will Have You Glued To Your Seat

August 21, 2026

Seven figures in elaborate Tudor court clothing pose in a candlelit royal setting with a stern king at the center. The dramatic costumes crowns jewelry and palace backdrop evoke TV Shows set in the Tudor Court.

Did Prima Nocta Exist, or Did Braveheart Take Liberties With Medieval Lords Having the Right to a Peasant Bride’s First Night

August 14, 2026

A rugged medieval warrior in leather armor grips a wooden pole beside a young woman wearing a flower crown and embroidered dress. The split scene evokes the medieval setting often associated with discussions of whether prima nocta existed.

Blood of My Blood Season 2: What the Outlander Prequel Has in Store

August 4, 2026

A promotional image of four people in period dress the Blood of my Blood Season 2

The New Trailer for the Movie The Uprising About the Peasant’s Revolt of England in 1381 Has Just Been Released (Perfect for History Fans)

July 29, 2026

Promotional artwork for The Uprising showing a hooded man holding a curved blade standing over a kneeling woman as a fortified castle burns in the background beneath dark, stormy skies. The dramatic medieval scene reflects the conflict and tension at the heart of The Uprising, with the title "THE UPRISING" displayed across the top.

8 Realistic Video Games Set in the Middle Ages That Will Take You Back In Time

July 28, 2026

Armoured medieval soldiers charge through muddy ground toward a massive stone castle under siege as flaming projectiles arc overhead and smoke rises from burning battlements. Wooden siege towers and ladders press against the fortress walls, capturing the large scale combat and atmosphere often associated with video games set in the Middle Ages.

8 Movies About Real Medieval Queens (and How Much They Got Right)

October 13, 2026July 16, 2026

5 Medieval queens stood together in a Hollywood style poster

The Best TV Shows and Films Set in the Dark Ages To Binge Watch When Trying To Avoid the Summer Heat

July 10, 2026

Two Viking warriors face each other on a rocky hillside while carrying a spear a shield and an axe. A fortified settlement burns in the valley beneath a golden sunset creating the rugged atmosphere of TV shows and films set in the Dark Ages.

The Best Podcasts and YouTube Channels for Tudor History Fans in 2026

July 9, 2026

A Tudor king in ornate gold and fur clothing stands in front of six women wearing jeweled gowns and traditional headdresses. The portrait collage introduces Tudor history through royal figures shown against a dark blue background.

The Best Historical Fiction About the Wars of the Roses (Books You Won’t Be Able To Put Down)

October 13, 2026July 2, 2026

Three historical fiction books about the Wars of the Roses stacked on a wooden table against a pale stone wall. The visible spines read "The Sunne in Splendour. Sharon Kay Penman." "The White Queen. Philippa Gregory." and "Wars of the Roses. Bloodline. Conn Iggulden."

Is The Tudors Show Historically Accurate or Are They Taking Huge Liberties for Dramatic Effect?

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

The main cast members of the show The Tudors, in full costume

Alison Weir vs Philippa Gregory: Which Is More Historically Accurate and Which Plays Fast and Loose With the Facts?

June 30, 2026

A collection of books on a shelf by Alison Weir and Philippa Gergory in a cosy lounge

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Where I Stand on Historical Fiction
Who Are Alison Weir and Philippa Gregory?
- Alison Weir, the Historian Who Turned to Fiction
- Philippa Gregory, the Novelist with a Historian’s Training
Alison Weir vs Philippa Gregory: The Key Difference
Where Philippa Gregory Bends the Facts
How Alison Weir Handles the Gaps
So, Which Should You Read?
FAQs About Alison Weir vs Philippa Gregory

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