C.J. Adrien

Day three of reading short passages from my books.

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On the advice of some friends, I shall endeavor to bring you one short reading per day from my novels, with little tidbits of information about the context/history. #writingcommunity #booksky #vikingsky #medievalsky

Molecular memories – tracing early medieval migrations and diet Using multi-isotope analysis, Sam Leggett’s fellowship focused on the role of food and diet and its link to mobility in early medieval Britain and Ireland

Using multi-isotope analysis @samleggs22.bsky.social’s Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social focused on the role of food and diet and its link to mobility in early medieval Britain and Ireland.
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A True and Perfect Viking: The Search for the Real Hasting Separating ninth-century history from 19th-century myths.

The historical Viking Hasting may be the titular character of my series The Saga of Hasting the Avenger, but he’s also a figure that was heavily mythologized by 19th-century historians:

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Under the Viking Yoke: A History of Early Medieval Brittany Under the Viking Yoke: A History of Early Medieval Brittany - Kindle edition by Adrien, C.J.. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Under the Viking Yoke: A History of Early Medieval Brittany.

Was the sovereign Kingdom of Brittany a historical reality or a masterpiece of medieval propaganda? Join author and historian C.J. Adrien as he holds the grand, romanticized 19th-century narratives of Breton independence up to the light.

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Deal with the Devil: On The Bretons' Alliance with the Loire Vikings. The Bretons realized that there was an opportunity to hire Viking mercenaries to fight the Franks, but at what cost?

Remember that time the Bretons allied with the Vikings, and they killed Robert the Strong? Tumultuous times...

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Under the Viking Yoke: A History of Early Medieval Brittany A popularized narrative history of one of the Vikings' most fascinating conquests

I just released a popular history of Early Medieval Brittany, and I think you should get it ;)

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Ivar the Boneless and his burial mound - separating fact from fiction YouTube video by SKULD

New YouTube video by @shieldofskuld.bsky.social youtu.be/XFGiwRdHBPg

This is fun. Also gives me a release date in book stores in the UK.

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How Emotional (or Not) Were the Vikings? It's a modern trope today they were unfeeling, but how did they express their emotions?

How emotional were the Vikings? I explore this question and how to write compelling medieval characters in my latest Substack post.

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What Caused the Viking Age? Podcast Episode · Gone Medieval · 01/27/2026 · 1h 10m

I was on Gone Medieval!

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Annexion du Groenland : résister au chantage de Trump Afin de bloquer les projets impérialistes du locataire de la Maison Blanche, l’Union européenne doit innover et instaurer des droits de douane sur les oligarques américains.

Il faut taxer les milliardaires. Point.

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A True and Perfect Viking: The Search for the Real Hasting Separating ninth-century history from the medieval myths of a legendary warlord.

This week I explore what we know and don’t know about the Viking warlord Hasting, who is the MC in my award-winning historical fiction series.

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Was the Hundred Years' War a French Civil War? How the Succession Crisis that Contributed to the Opening of Hostilities Could be Viewed by a Different Lens.

Was the beginning of the Hundred Years' War really just a French Civil War? Let's see if my latest article convinces you! Had fun with it at least.

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Hey, look, that'll be me teaching! 😇 Join me in 6 weeks to learn about why it's called the Hundred Years' War, why it happened, and how it changed the course of European history. Use promo code 'ADRIEN' for a discount.

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The Inception, Evolution, and Legacy of Chivalry Explore the origins, cultural evolution, and decline of Chivalry in medieval Europe by examining its historical context, legal codification, literary expression, and lasting legacy from the early…

Check out this self-paced course: The Inception, Evolution, and Legacy of Chivalry, taught by @cjadrien.bsky.social medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/chiv... #chivalry

The rebrand of my series begins!

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Early Medieval Brittany A.D. 800-1100 Trace the history of Brittany in the early medieval period, from Roman occupation and withdrawal to its rebellions and split from the Frankish Empire, Viking occupation and reconquest, and eventual…

Starting Next Week: Early Medieval Brittany A.D. 800-1100, taught by @cjadrien.bsky.social - sign up for this online course at medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/earl... #medievalists

2025: From the Belly of the Whale to the Land of Adventure. A reflection on the past year, and what's next in 2026

Happy New Year, everyone!

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How Old Is France? | C.J. Adrien's Critical Thinking Lab | Episode 3 YouTube video by C.J. Adrien

I made another one!

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Why is it called the Hundred Years' War? | C.J. Adrien's Critical Thinking Lab | Episode 2 YouTube video by C.J. Adrien

Video two in my new series is out! Why do we call it the Hundred Years' War?

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Hansen has his place in historical discourse. He shows us what can happen when we do not properly assess and question our own biases. Good fodder for teaching critical thinking.

Early Medieval Brittany A.D. 800-1100 Trace the history of Brittany in the early medieval period, from Roman occupation and withdrawal to its rebellions and split from the Frankish Empire, Viking occupation and reconquest, and eventual se...

Dive into the rich history of a region whose experience of the Viking Age was one of the most dramatic.

Use promo code ‘ADRIEN’ at checkout to get 10% my courses and any course in the medievalist catalogue!

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What is Critical Thinking? | CJ Adrien's Critical Thinking Lab | Episode 1 YouTube video by C.J. Adrien

Launching a new YouTube channel called C.J. Adrien’s Critical Thinking Lab, where I’ll use the study of history to highlight and teach critical thinking skills useful in today’s digital media hellscape. Let me know what you think!

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The Hundred Years’ War and the Birth of Modern Europe Explore the Hundred Years’ War—its causes, key themes, and lasting impact on society, nationalism, and power. Discover how this conflict ushered in the end of the Middle Ages and shaped modern Europe.

The Hundred Years’ War and the Birth of Modern Europe - a 10-week online course with @cjadrien.bsky.social starting February 17th - sign up at medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/hund... #HundredYearsWar

I got to see this in person when the Swedish national museum exhibited in Nantes, it’s in incredibly good condition.

Viking Ghost Stories Watch now | Our chat with Irina Manea about all manner of scary things in the Norse world

Check out our scary chat with @shieldofskuld.bsky.social. Revenants, ghosts, and the supernatural in the #viking age

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Six Weeks to Mastering the History Behind The Saga of Hasting the Avenger If you've been waiting for the historical companion to my book series, this is the course for you.

In the historical notes of my third novel, I made a promise: to deliver a more comprehensive history behind my work via a course. It’s finally happening, and in partnership with @medievalists.bsky.social ! Sign up today!
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A hidden treasure of legal history for a medieval Monday – a magnificent illustrated Icelandic law manuscript (Jónsbók, MS AM 351 Fol., Skálholtsbók eldri.) #medievalsky