Thursday , October 15 2026

History Carnival No 4

History Carnival No 4 is up now at Blogenspiel, which is written by “Another Damned Medievalist”. (She doesn’t explain that term, but it sounds like it has a history of its own.)

The framework is histographical, looking at what history is and should be — including a student who finds that her Women’s History course is almost too relevant — but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t also point you to some great stories. These include ritual transvestism and an unmissable account of a 17th-century nun, a pillar of learning and knowledge. Don’t miss it!

(Declaration of interest: This humble booklover makes a small contribution, which you may have already read on Blogcritics.)

About Natalie Bennett

Natalie blogs at Philobiblon, on books, history and all things feminist. In her public life she's the leader of the Green Party of England and Wales.

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