Tag Archives: Gemma Hollman

Books 2026 – on sale today – ‘Richard II: King, Culture and the Court of Venus’ by Gemma Hollman

‘Richard II is one of England’s most notorious kings. Just a child when he came to the throne, he was thrust into instability. Even so, Richard was not a warrior king, but someone who championed art, literature and frivolity. He … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 10 years of Just History Blog!

Gemma Hollman of Just History Blog is celebrating 10 years next month. Huge congratulations to Gemma for her wonderful achievement! To mark the occasion, Gemma is hosting an online event celebrating history bloggers on Saturday 17th October at 4pm BST. … Continue reading →

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Should Jane be known as Queen Jane or Lady Jane?

Sarah Hodder (author of ‘The Woodville Women: 100 Years of Plantagenet and Tudor History’) I think Jane has become known to history as Lady Jane Grey and that should remain; it takes nothing away from her story, and the fact … Continue reading →

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Was Jane Queen for 9 or 13 days?

Lee Porritt (owner of Lady Jane Grey Revisited) Lady Jane is often referred to as the ‘nine days Queen’, however to me she was Queen for thirteen days. The ‘nine days Queen’ is a common misconception, that appears to relate … Continue reading →

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