# Helen Castor

- **Website:** <https://helencastor.com>
- **Primary alias:** `helencastor.com`

## Description

Helen Castor is a distinguished Cambridge-trained historian and acclaimed author known for her engaging insights into historical narratives. With a focus on making history accessible to a wider audience, her notable works include Blood & Roses, a biography of the Paston family, and She-Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth, both of which have garnered significant accolades and recognition in literary circles. Castor's latest publication, Joan of Arc: A History, was highlighted as one of the best books of the year in multiple prestigious outlets in 2014, and she is set to present a BBC Two program on Joan of Arc in 2015. With a rich academic background and a commitment to educating the public, Castor also contributes to radio, including her role in BBC Radio 4's Making History. Her multifaceted career blends writing, broadcasting, and a passion for historical exploration, making her a prominent figure in the field of historical scholarship and communication.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 History _(under Science and Education)_
- 🍿 Arts and Entertainment
- 🍿 Books and Literature _(under Arts and Entertainment)_

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG, SVG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idYfVmC0Rk/w/820/h/820/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1788862654487)

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| Name | Hex | Theme |
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| Solid Pink | #7a2e3a | accent |
| Cerulean Blue | #2962ac | dark |
| Quarter Pearl Lusta | #fffdf8 | light |

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- var(--body) — asset _(custom)_

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