Jacqueline Murray

@jacquelinemurray.bsky.social

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UProfEmerita, History, UGuelph; medievalist sex, gender & sexuality, esp masculinities & embodiment; learner of Scottish Gaelic, recapturing joy of writing & various needle work, co-habits with Eugene the cat

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Jacqueline Murray is a Canadian medieval historian and professor emeritus of history at the University of Guelph. Her research focuses on sexuality and gender in medieval Europe, with a specific focus on masculinity and male sexuality. She has also studied marriage and the family in the Middles Ages. .. more

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Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · May 1

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A fun romp with Kate Lister. #medievalsky

What Happened On A Medieval Wedding Night?

Podcast Episode · Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society · 2025-04-22 · 43m

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Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · 22d

Today is the Festum Asinorum, the Feast of the Asses, commemorating the flight into Egypt. Think, too, of the donkeys who work for humans globally. Perhaps donate to the Donkey Sanctuary Canada that rescues so many — today might be a good day to make a donation & remember donkeys past and present.

Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · Nov 9

Wither patriarchy & anti-feminism? I have just read two very different articles; “Real Masculinity Terrifies the System” positing “There is a war on men" and "What is ‘Toxic Femininity’?” arguing society will crumble with the “shift female dominance.” Are we really back in the 1990s? #medievalsky

Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · Oct 23

I’ve been reflecting on independent and assertive Catholic religious women. #medievalsky

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Nuns are earning a reputation for being defiant, but obedience has always had its limits

(RNS) — Nuns have long defied assumptions that religious women are fundamentally passive and obedient.

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Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · Oct 17

These are one of the conventional types of (lay)men’s underpants in the later Middle Ages.

Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · Oct 3

#medievalsky Pleased that tonight — On The Brian Crombie Hour, Sauga 960 @ 6:00) I will be discussing how concepts of manhood have evolved across centuries and why these debates remain urgent today.
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Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · Aug 31

My gift to all my friends, cat-lovers or not, going back to their offices and classrooms. A feline survival guide for the neo-liberal university. Plus it is clever and light-hearted and will elicit a smile on this Labour Day weekend. Stay safe out there. #medievalsky

Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · Aug 11

Had the pleasure of meeting the Lord Lyon at the Fergus Scottish Festival.

Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · Aug 7

Hey #medivalsky friends. Thinking of going to Leeds next year if there is a panel I can squeeze into. Sexes, genders, sexualities esp masculinities. Also have a 12th century hagiography project. Please let me if you think there might be a fit.

Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · Jul 14

Beannachd leat Canada. Tha mi a’ dol gu Eilean Leòdhais. 🌧️ ☂️ and 18 degrees. Tha mi glè toilichte!

Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · Jul 13

As with the chess pieces. Things from Lewis scooped by Edinburgh.

Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · Jul 13

Is this exhibited in Stornaway?

Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · Jul 1

Latha Chanada sona a-huile duine!
Happy Canada Day everyone!🇨🇦🇨🇦🍁🍁🇨🇦🇨🇦

Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · Jun 20

Tonight I am on the Brian Connie show talking about how the Middle Ages is relevant to the modern world. Relics. Prostitution and all manner of things in between. 6:00pm on Sauga 960.
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The Brian Crombie Hour | Insights, Interviews, Discussions

Explore The Brian Crombie Hour, where engaging interviews meet insightful discussions on business, politics, social issues, and more. Thought-provoking content.

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Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · Jun 19

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Series Focus: Gender in the Middle Ages

To celebrate the publication of the 25th book in the Gender in the Middle Ages series, we invited the series editors, Diane Watt and Jacqueline Murray, to share their reflections on its significance a...

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Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · Jun 18

That is so interesting. I
Was doing work on at Galgano and became interested in
Swords in
And out of stones. I will be writing a scholarly article about Galgano in the fall which will have much mor about his sword.

Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · Jun 17

Very cool indeed.

Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · Jun 11

Last day of the conference Canadian Society of Medievalists. It has had wonderful papers and congenial colleagues. If you didn’t attend, you missed a great interdisciplinary event. #medievalsky

Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · Jun 11

A little popular thing on swords and stones. #medievalsky www.medievalists.net/2025/06/swor...

The Sword in the Stone and Other Legendary Blades of the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net

Explore medieval swords like Excalibur, Joyeuse, and Durendal, where legend, miracle, and history meet in tales of power and mystery.

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Reposted by Jacqueline Murray, James T. Palmer

Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · Jun 10

Any Medievalists want a copy of the newest edition of Debating #Medieval Europe - The central and later Middle Ages - for... free?

Our DME books serve as an entry point for understanding the distinctive historiography of their periods.

Hit repost and we'll add you to the giveaway 📗👇 #booksky

Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · Jun 10

That’s day one of the Canadian Society of Medievalists Conference. Two more days to go. Great colleagues, great papers! #medievalsky

Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · May 30

Hi ho! Off to a writing retreat I go! Ambition: finish one short public-facing article. Wish me luck #medievalsky

Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · May 13

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Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · May 12

#medievalsky Tonight I am being interviewed about popes and conclaves (Monday, May 12th, at 6 pm) on the Brian Crombie Hour Sauga radio 690 am or watch the episode on lnkd.in/g9_8b6gE

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Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · May 7

Opened a mystery box and found this! A medievalist’s lifetime in one volume. So happy to see this between covers. Thanks to everyone involved. #medievalsky

Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · May 7

My contribution to providing an historical context to conclaves beyond a vague “ancient tradition.” #medievalsky

Opinion: Ever since the Middle Ages, papal conclaves have been rife with intrigue

The secret ceremony that elects a new pope has changed over two millennia – but our fascination stems from real historical evidence

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Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · May 2

I recognize the guide in the photo. He was fantastic!!

Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · Apr 22

Yes, Thanks Monica

Jacqueline Murray @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social · Apr 21

My underpants article on medievalists dot net. Very cool since it was written on a whim. #medievalsky

The Debate about Underwear among Medieval Monks

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