Dr Ashley Firth

Medieval Historian and Author. Specialising in the History of Women, the Crusades and Medieval Kingship. Author of "Trailblazing Women" (July 2026).

[Dr Ashley Firth @drashleyfirth]

My first book, 'Trailblazing Medieval Women,' is now available to preorder at @penswordbooks. https://t.co/hq82730j6w
#medievalwomen #newbook #historyofwomen #medievalbooks

[Uppsala Books @UppsalaBooks]

Did you know that Uppsala Books has published 12 books? And we will have several more exciting releases before the end of this year. We thank everyone who has supported us along the way.

For more information, visit: https://t.co/JsNYwTjbaH

[Annie Garthwaite @anniegarthwaite]

Events coming up this summer. Details and tickets at https://t.co/wqyyr5QdjY. Check the diary and see if you can join me! That would be lovely!

[Dr Ashley Firth @drashleyfirth]

We thoroughly enjoyed Rochdale’s medieval fayre today at the stunning @RochdaleTH with lots of activities. The event continues tomorrow!
#manchistorian #medievalhistorian #medievalfayre #rochdale

[Nicholas Morton @NicholasMorto11]

It's publication day!

It gives me great pleasure to announce that my new book The Crusader Storm is now available in the UK.

Offering a history of the early crusades from around ten different cultural perspectives, you can find out more here: https://t.co/Oo0ID1QoRr

[Chris Livemore @GoodKnightBook]

If you are a school you can now book tickets to go and see the Bayeux Tapestry at the @britishmuseum - what an experience and day out that would be - further info 👇 #History #BayeuxTapestry #Museum #Schools

https://t.co/HcbjS8kksf

[Dr Tom Horne @HorneSupremacy]

📚 My publishers are pleased with sales of my book, and you can hear me talk about it on the 13th of June!

I'm excited that my launch is at the @govanstones, so you can see me wax lyrical about Vikings surrounded by hogbacks!

📍 Glasgow
⏰️ 4:30pm
🎟 Free - NO ticket needed!

[Annie Garthwaite @anniegarthwaite]

Enough about the men. Let's talk about the Mothers-In-War at #HerefordMilitaryHistoryFestival.
In conversation with one man guaranteed to advocate for women in history - the wonderful, @MattLewisAuthor . Prepare to meet some bold, brave women! Tickets at https://t.co/uBikq9psqB

[Dr Ashley Firth @drashleyfirth]

Here's my latest article in which I discuss The Battle of Montgisard: https://t.co/kSEb1alPAM
#crusades #medievahistory #medievalhistorian

[P&S History @PSHistory]

📆 On this day 1533 - Anne Boleyn crowned Queen of England 👑

#RecommendedReading from Helene Harrison ➡️ https://t.co/KbzYcpDII7

[Dr Ashley Firth @drashleyfirth]

I love these!

[Medievalists.net @Medievalists]

Forget basic birthday cards… issue a decree instead 👑✨ This one comes with full medieval authority. https://t.co/7vqJcQ0e7z #BirthdayCard

[Medievalists.net @Medievalists]

Forget basic birthday cards… issue a decree instead 👑✨ This one comes with full medieval authority. https://t.co/7vqJcQ0e7z #BirthdayCard

[Norman Aselmeyer @normanaselmeyer]

Looking for a postdoc? The Faculty of History at Oxford is holding an Expression of Interest competition to select candidates for support through the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships scheme. More information here: https://t.co/xfG9DbnEyP

[Durham Cathedral @durhamcathedral]

Today is the feast day of The Venerable Bede

Bede was a great monk and scholar who wrote and translated around 40 books, hymns and poems on subjects including religion, science, history, astronomy, mathematics and language

[Medievalists.net @Medievalists]

True Crusader Crime: Petty Crime and Petty Quarrels https://t.co/91DBrtBFdx #medieval

[Nicholas Morton @NicholasMorto11]

Coming soon ...

[Dr Ashley Firth @drashleyfirth]

@thespyhistorian @wnbooks @KensingtonBooks Many congratulations 🥳 🥳🥳

[Brian Groom @GroomB]

I'll be talking about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' at Castleton Historical Society, Derbyshire, Thurs June 18th 7.30pm. Peveril Centre, Methodist Church, Buxton Road. Visitors welcome, £3. https://t.co/jnqrsi5Iec

[Dr Ashley Firth @drashleyfirth]

@holland_tom @TheRestHistory @hrcastor I’ll be watching. I loved your book “She Wolves”, it really helped me to formulate my opinions on Isabella of France for my own work.

[Dr Ashley Firth @drashleyfirth]

@bobsandbooks Many congratulations 🥳

[Historia – the HWA @HistoriaHWA]

Short story writers!
Historical fiction authors!
Remember the UK's top historical short story contest, the HWA Dorothy Dunnett Short Story Competition, is looking for new, unpublished stories set all or mainly in the past.
Open till 1 July.
Find out more: https://t.co/3R3kjpgls7