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Richard III: The King in Parliament
Online , United KingdomRichard III: From Birth to Bosworth Join us, online, as we welcome back Matt Lewis, with another new series of talks. Richard III: The King in Parliament Did Richard III steal the crown? Did he murder his nephews? Did he kill his wife and plan to marry his own niece? These are the questions usually…
The hidden history of Lincolnshire’s LGBTQ+ heritage + panel session
Online , United KingdomJoin us, online, as we welcome our colleague Alice Ullathorne with a new and interesting talk for LGBTQ+ History month. The hidden history of Lincolnshire’s LGBTQ+ heritage + panel session The talk is an exploration of how we study LGBTQ+ lives in the past and the evidence that we’ve uncovered through research in Lincolnshire. The…
The Templars and the wars of the Crusader States
Online , United KingdomThe Templar Talks Join us, online, as we welcome back Dr Nic Morton with his new series of talks. Talk 2: The Templars and the wars of the Crusader States During the years 1097-1099, the armies of the First Crusade established three – later four - territories in the Near East, known collectively to historians…
Anne Boleyn, the Woman who Changed Everything
Online , United KingdomThe Six Wives of Henry VIII: Personality and Politics Join us, online, as we welcome back Carol Ann Lloyd with another new series of talks. Anne Boleyn, the Woman who Changed Everything She’s the most studied, argued about, and parodied of Henry VIII’s wives. She’s depicted as a homewrecker and a witch with six fingers…
Richard III: A Childhood at War
Online , United KingdomRichard III: From Birth to Bosworth Join us, online, as we welcome back Matt Lewis, with another new series of talks. Richard III: A Childhood at War Richard III is frequently viewed as springing into life in 1483, a man ready to grasp at the crown of his recently deceased brother. Matt Lewis will explore…
The First Crusade and the origins of the Templars
Online , United KingdomThe Templar Talks Join us, online, as we welcome back Dr Nic Morton with his new series of talks. Talk 1: The First Crusade and the origins of the Templars The Knights Templar have fascinating historians for centuries. Their origins lie in the 1110s when a small band of knights committed themselves to defend the…
Catherine of Aragon, the Spanish Princess
Online , United KingdomThe Six Wives of Henry VIII: Personality and Politics Join us, online, as we welcome back Carol Ann Lloyd with another new series of talks. Catherine of Aragon, the Spanish Princess She’s often remembered as the devoted but dowdy elderly wife of Henry VIII. But Catherine of Aragon was an extraordinary young woman when she…
Finding the Real Richard III
Online , United KingdomJoin us, and Annette Carson, online, for another fascinating talk about Richard III. This online presentation about King Richard is scheduled as a taster before the series of historical talks to be given by Matthew Lewis – so it will act as an introduction to the king himself, and how his reputation became increasingly blackened…
Lincolnshire Witches Christmas Series: Magickal Wreath Making
Online , United KingdomJoin us online, with Flange & Prong, for this creative Christmas workshop. With your premade kits, and whatever other natural materials you feel drawn to gather, find out the symbology and history of the items and how to weave your intent into every aspect of your crafting and life. Tickets: Members £10 / Non-members £15. A combination…
Lincolnshire Witches Christmas series: A Pagan Xmas
Online , United KingdomJoin us online, with Flange & Prong, for this interesting, Christmas talk. Discover the true origins of Paganism, Pagan Yule, and the deities of Yule. We will also be looking at the different traditions and their celebrations for this magical time of year! Tickets: Members £5 / Non-members £8. A combination ticket for the talk…
1450: A Turning Point
Online , United KingdomForgotten Histories Join us, online, as we welcome back Matt Lewis with his new series of talks. 1450: A Turning Point Most accounts of the Wars of the Roses place its beginning at the First Battle of St Albans in 1455. Trouble had ben brewing for a long time by then, though. Perhaps nowhere is…
Hattin and the conquest of Jerusalem, 1174-1187
Online , United KingdomThe Crusades to the Near East, 1095-1187 Join us, online, as we welcome back Dr Nic Morton with his new series of talks. Hattin and the conquest of Jerusalem, 1174-1187 This period marks a climax in the history of the Crusader States. During these years, the ongoing expansion of Saladin’s empire placed the Crusader States…