Saintly women

Æthelburh of Kent: The Queen who Converted a Kingdom?

A queen's role is often a diplomatic one

Aug 22, 2023 •

Florence H R Scott

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Æthelthryth, Part 2: A warrior saint who defended against Vikings and Normans with her sisters in arms

Ælfgif-who? Newsletter number 25

Mar 1, 2022 •

Florence H R Scott

Æthelthryth, Part 1: A Virgin Queen who Died and didn't Decompose

Ælfgif-who? Newsletter number 24

Jan 31, 2022 •

Florence H R Scott

Wait, Saint Æthelgif-who? The real history of two medieval women revived in 21st century political discourse

Ælfgif-who? Newsletter number 21

Dec 20, 2021 •

Florence H R Scott

Saint Leoba: Leading figure in the Christianisation of Germany

Ælfgif-who? Newsletter number 16

Oct 4, 2021 •

Florence H R Scott

Saint Margaret, Queen of Scotland: A Life Shaped by Conquest

Ælfgif-who? Newsletter number 15

Sep 20, 2021 •

Florence H R Scott

Saint Eanswith: First Abbess of Folkestone, Found After 1400 Years

Ælfgif-who? Newsletter number 14

Sep 6, 2021 •

Florence H R Scott

Saint Bega: Begu, Heiu, Beyu or beag? A legendary Irish saint who may have been many women... or a bracelet

Ælfgif-who? Newsletter number 11

Jul 26, 2021 •

Florence H R Scott

Hild of Whitby: Politician, Religious Leader, Teacher, Saint

Ælfgif-who? Newsletter number 8

Jun 14, 2021 •

Florence H R Scott

Breguswith: Portents and Pendants

Ælfgif-who? Newsletter number 2

Mar 22, 2021 •

Florence H R Scott

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