Ashley Firth holds a BA (Hons) from the University of Huddersfield and subsequently completed an MA and PhD in medieval history. Her research focuses on medieval gender and the Crusades. Formerly a university lecturer, she taught a wide range of topics from the Anglo-Saxon period to the Stuart era.

Now a full-time historian and author, Ashley is dedicated to bringing the stories of the past, especially those of overlooked women, to life for a wider audience. 

Ashley is the founder of medievaling and looks forward to watching her project grow and reach a wider audience.