Femina: An historian’s approach to the importance of medieval women
A teaching resource put together by Steve Illingworth (University of Cumbria) for KS3 students on how historians approach medieval women.
Women in Crusading Contexts Webinar
As part of the BeBold History Network webinar series, Natasha Hodgson speaks with Sam Jones about the various ways women were involved in crusading contexts
History Extra – Did women go on crusade?
Natasha Hodgson answers the age-old question: did women go on crusade? And the answer is: yes, they did!
History Extra – Natasha Hodgson’s top 5 figures of the Crusades
Natasha Hodgson discusses her top 5 figures of the crusades, including Margaret of Beverley, who fought Saladin's besieging army with a cooking pot on her head, and Alice of Antioch, who ruled Antioch on behalf of her young daughter.
Queen Seondeok of Silla’s Astronomy Tower
Cheomseongdae is the world's oldest surviving astronomy tower built in the reign of Queen Seondeok of Silla (in modern-day Korea).
Nicola de la Haye Resource Pack
A resource pack on Nicola de la Haye, sheriff of Lincolnshire, who defended Lincoln Castle during three major sieges.
Khitan Liao Empresses Presentation
A presentation made by Ellie Woodacre on the Khitan Liao empresses.
Isabella of France Resource Pack
A resource pack on Isabella of France, queen of England and consort of Edward II (r. 1307-27).
Women of the Norman Conquest Resource Pack
A combined resource pack on seven prominent eleventh-century women and their connections to the Norman Conquest.
Margaret Beaufort’s Patronage
A factsheet concerning an indenture made by Margaret Beaufort as well as further acts of patronage from the 'King's Mother'.