Evelyn Welch
@evelynwelch.bsky.social
Renaissance and early modern material culture. Writing on skin, dogs with earrings, and some of the other more surprising oddities of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries in Europe. All posts my own personal views.
Love this @warburginstitute.bsky.social !
The Warburg makes its late night debut
‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’ took an unexpected turn with Florence Welch’s recent shout-out to Aby Warburg’s unique book classification system
apollo-magazine.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Love this @warburginstitute.bsky.social !
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A shoutout for @evelynwelch.bsky.social from Seth Meyers to brighten up a very wintery Wednesday in Manchester👋
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Evelyn's latest book Renaissance Skin is available now in a beautifully illustrated paperback: bit.ly/3JIfNn0
#ArtHistory
Support Late Night television, support academic research!
Evelyn's latest book Renaissance Skin is available now in a beautifully illustrated paperback: bit.ly/3JIfNn0
#ArtHistory
November 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM
A shoutout for @evelynwelch.bsky.social from Seth Meyers to brighten up a very wintery Wednesday in Manchester👋
Support Late Night television, support academic research!
Evelyn's latest book Renaissance Skin is available now in a beautifully illustrated paperback: bit.ly/3JIfNn0
#ArtHistory
Support Late Night television, support academic research!
Evelyn's latest book Renaissance Skin is available now in a beautifully illustrated paperback: bit.ly/3JIfNn0
#ArtHistory
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We loved hearing Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine talk about using the Warburg Library while researching for her new album on @latenightseth.bsky.social 💫
Congratulations to Florence on the release of Everybody Scream!
Watch “Evelyn’s daughter” (from 2:40): youtu.be/M_mc_gErXX0?...
Congratulations to Florence on the release of Everybody Scream!
Watch “Evelyn’s daughter” (from 2:40): youtu.be/M_mc_gErXX0?...
November 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
We loved hearing Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine talk about using the Warburg Library while researching for her new album on @latenightseth.bsky.social 💫
Congratulations to Florence on the release of Everybody Scream!
Watch “Evelyn’s daughter” (from 2:40): youtu.be/M_mc_gErXX0?...
Congratulations to Florence on the release of Everybody Scream!
Watch “Evelyn’s daughter” (from 2:40): youtu.be/M_mc_gErXX0?...
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Honestly @manchesterup.bsky.social get in those YouTube comments, babes.
LOL. At this point Seth Meyers should just throw a link to @evelynwelch.bsky.social’s latest book in the video description: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526167750/ 😅
(New reaction gif for all #EarlyModern purposes though)
(New reaction gif for all #EarlyModern purposes though)
November 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Honestly @manchesterup.bsky.social get in those YouTube comments, babes.
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LOL. At this point Seth Meyers should just throw a link to @evelynwelch.bsky.social’s latest book in the video description: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526167750/ 😅
(New reaction gif for all #EarlyModern purposes though)
(New reaction gif for all #EarlyModern purposes though)
November 4, 2025 at 8:09 PM
LOL. At this point Seth Meyers should just throw a link to @evelynwelch.bsky.social’s latest book in the video description: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526167750/ 😅
(New reaction gif for all #EarlyModern purposes though)
(New reaction gif for all #EarlyModern purposes though)
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From sausage makers to cheese rinds to wrinkles... a delightful evening in a packed room to celebrate Prof. @evelynwelch.bsky.social's Renaissance Skin.
@kingsartshums.bsky.social @kingshistory.bsky.social @kingsenglish.bsky.social
@kingsartshums.bsky.social @kingshistory.bsky.social @kingsenglish.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
From sausage makers to cheese rinds to wrinkles... a delightful evening in a packed room to celebrate Prof. @evelynwelch.bsky.social's Renaissance Skin.
@kingsartshums.bsky.social @kingshistory.bsky.social @kingsenglish.bsky.social
@kingsartshums.bsky.social @kingshistory.bsky.social @kingsenglish.bsky.social
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Cheese, skin, dogs with earrings. Weekend reading does not get better than this. @evelynwelch.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Cheese, skin, dogs with earrings. Weekend reading does not get better than this. @evelynwelch.bsky.social
Thank you @hsmurphy.bsky.social and @cemskcl.bsky.social for hosting me - what a great evening!
From sausage makers to cheese rinds to wrinkles... a delightful evening in a packed room to celebrate Prof. @evelynwelch.bsky.social's Renaissance Skin.
@kingsartshums.bsky.social @kingshistory.bsky.social @kingsenglish.bsky.social
@kingsartshums.bsky.social @kingshistory.bsky.social @kingsenglish.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Thank you @hsmurphy.bsky.social and @cemskcl.bsky.social for hosting me - what a great evening!
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October 23, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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Tomorrow at 17:00! We're delighted to be launching Prof. @evelynwelch.bsky.social's new book Renaissance Skin.
Waiting list now activated.
kingsearlymodern.co.uk/events/renai...
Waiting list now activated.
kingsearlymodern.co.uk/events/renai...
Renaissance Skin Book Launch — CEMS KCL Blog
Book launch for Prof. Evelyn Welch's Renaissance Skin, hosted by King's Centre for Early Modern Studies.
kingsearlymodern.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Tomorrow at 17:00! We're delighted to be launching Prof. @evelynwelch.bsky.social's new book Renaissance Skin.
Waiting list now activated.
kingsearlymodern.co.uk/events/renai...
Waiting list now activated.
kingsearlymodern.co.uk/events/renai...
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TOMORROW!! Renaissance Skin: the final celebration. This *sold out* , but we've been able to squeeze in a few more chairs. If you're interested in materials, bodies, meaning, or even just sausages, do come and celebrate @evelynwelch.bsky.social's return to @kingshistory.bsky.social. #EarlyModern 🗃️
Tomorrow at 17:00! We're delighted to be launching Prof. @evelynwelch.bsky.social's new book Renaissance Skin.
Waiting list now activated.
kingsearlymodern.co.uk/events/renai...
Waiting list now activated.
kingsearlymodern.co.uk/events/renai...
Renaissance Skin Book Launch — CEMS KCL Blog
Book launch for Prof. Evelyn Welch's Renaissance Skin, hosted by King's Centre for Early Modern Studies.
kingsearlymodern.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM
TOMORROW!! Renaissance Skin: the final celebration. This *sold out* , but we've been able to squeeze in a few more chairs. If you're interested in materials, bodies, meaning, or even just sausages, do come and celebrate @evelynwelch.bsky.social's return to @kingshistory.bsky.social. #EarlyModern 🗃️
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A man digging for worms in southeastern Sweden discovered a medieval hoard containing pearls, pendants, silver rings, and an estimated 20,000 coins. Archaeologists determined that most of the silver coins date to the 12th century.
Up to 20,000 coins from Early Middle Ages discovered by man digging for worms near Stockholm
A man digging for worms at his summer house in Sweden has unearthed a stupendous treasure: a silver hoard of up to 20,000 coins from the Early Middle Ages.
www.livescience.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:46 AM
A man digging for worms in southeastern Sweden discovered a medieval hoard containing pearls, pendants, silver rings, and an estimated 20,000 coins. Archaeologists determined that most of the silver coins date to the 12th century.
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Our Vice-Chancellor @evelynwelch.bsky.social joined the UK’s largest trade mission to India with Keir Starmer.
She reflected: “India is a key partner in global higher education. The visit strengthened ties and reaffirmed our commitment to collaboration.”
Learn more: brnw.ch/21wWzJe
She reflected: “India is a key partner in global higher education. The visit strengthened ties and reaffirmed our commitment to collaboration.”
Learn more: brnw.ch/21wWzJe
October 13, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Our Vice-Chancellor @evelynwelch.bsky.social joined the UK’s largest trade mission to India with Keir Starmer.
She reflected: “India is a key partner in global higher education. The visit strengthened ties and reaffirmed our commitment to collaboration.”
Learn more: brnw.ch/21wWzJe
She reflected: “India is a key partner in global higher education. The visit strengthened ties and reaffirmed our commitment to collaboration.”
Learn more: brnw.ch/21wWzJe
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Book launch October 23rd!
Join CEMS for the launch of Prof. @evelynwelch.bsky.social's Renaissance Skin. We'll be gathering in King's History department. Comments from Dr. @historyelaine.bsky.social and Dr. Paolo Savoia. Chaired by Dr. @hsmurphy.bsky.social.
kingsearlymodern.co.uk/events/renai...
Join CEMS for the launch of Prof. @evelynwelch.bsky.social's Renaissance Skin. We'll be gathering in King's History department. Comments from Dr. @historyelaine.bsky.social and Dr. Paolo Savoia. Chaired by Dr. @hsmurphy.bsky.social.
kingsearlymodern.co.uk/events/renai...
Renaissance Skin Book Launch — CEMS KCL Blog
Book launch for Prof. Evelyn Welch's Renaissance Skin, hosted by King's Centre for Early Modern Studies.
kingsearlymodern.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Book launch October 23rd!
Join CEMS for the launch of Prof. @evelynwelch.bsky.social's Renaissance Skin. We'll be gathering in King's History department. Comments from Dr. @historyelaine.bsky.social and Dr. Paolo Savoia. Chaired by Dr. @hsmurphy.bsky.social.
kingsearlymodern.co.uk/events/renai...
Join CEMS for the launch of Prof. @evelynwelch.bsky.social's Renaissance Skin. We'll be gathering in King's History department. Comments from Dr. @historyelaine.bsky.social and Dr. Paolo Savoia. Chaired by Dr. @hsmurphy.bsky.social.
kingsearlymodern.co.uk/events/renai...
Such a privilege to be part of this trip....
Our Vice-Chancellor @evelynwelch.bsky.social joined the UK’s largest trade mission to India with Keir Starmer.
She reflected: “India is a key partner in global higher education. The visit strengthened ties and reaffirmed our commitment to collaboration.”
Learn more: brnw.ch/21wWzJe
She reflected: “India is a key partner in global higher education. The visit strengthened ties and reaffirmed our commitment to collaboration.”
Learn more: brnw.ch/21wWzJe
October 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Such a privilege to be part of this trip....
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(1/2) Our Vice-Chancellor and President Professor @evelynwelch.bsky.social is among 125 UK leaders to join Prime Minister Keir_Starmer on the UK’s largest ever trade mission to India, strengthening our growing partnerships.
October 9, 2025 at 9:27 AM
(1/2) Our Vice-Chancellor and President Professor @evelynwelch.bsky.social is among 125 UK leaders to join Prime Minister Keir_Starmer on the UK’s largest ever trade mission to India, strengthening our growing partnerships.
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The Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine has a new working group: Beauty Studies in the Premodern World. Join our group and come along to the first meeting, @evelynwelch.bsky.social's seminar, 'Whose Hair is it Anyway? Beauty, Health and Shaven Heads in Early Modern Europe'.
Beauty Studies in the Premodern World | Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine
www.chstm.org
October 5, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine has a new working group: Beauty Studies in the Premodern World. Join our group and come along to the first meeting, @evelynwelch.bsky.social's seminar, 'Whose Hair is it Anyway? Beauty, Health and Shaven Heads in Early Modern Europe'.
We are getting the Renaissance Skin band back together in a few weeks time! Do join us to discuss everything skin from piercing dog's ears to skin under the 17th-century microscope. Thank you @hannahmurphynews.bsky.social for organising such a special event @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
On 23rd October we're delighted to be launching Prof. @evelynwelch.bsky.social's latest book, Renaissance Skin (@manchesterup.bsky.social). Comments from Dr. @historyelaine.bsky.social and Dr. Paolo Savoia. The event starts at 17:00.
kingsearlymodern.co.uk/events/renai...
kingsearlymodern.co.uk/events/renai...
Renaissance Skin Book Launch — CEMS KCL Blog
Book launch for Prof. Evelyn Welch's Renaissance Skin, hosted by King's Centre for Early Modern Studies.
kingsearlymodern.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
We are getting the Renaissance Skin band back together in a few weeks time! Do join us to discuss everything skin from piercing dog's ears to skin under the 17th-century microscope. Thank you @hannahmurphynews.bsky.social for organising such a special event @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
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On 23rd October we're delighted to be launching Prof. @evelynwelch.bsky.social's latest book, Renaissance Skin (@manchesterup.bsky.social). Comments from Dr. @historyelaine.bsky.social and Dr. Paolo Savoia. The event starts at 17:00.
kingsearlymodern.co.uk/events/renai...
kingsearlymodern.co.uk/events/renai...
Renaissance Skin Book Launch — CEMS KCL Blog
Book launch for Prof. Evelyn Welch's Renaissance Skin, hosted by King's Centre for Early Modern Studies.
kingsearlymodern.co.uk
September 24, 2025 at 8:57 AM
On 23rd October we're delighted to be launching Prof. @evelynwelch.bsky.social's latest book, Renaissance Skin (@manchesterup.bsky.social). Comments from Dr. @historyelaine.bsky.social and Dr. Paolo Savoia. The event starts at 17:00.
kingsearlymodern.co.uk/events/renai...
kingsearlymodern.co.uk/events/renai...
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#onmydesktoday is a big and timely book about European communication by the great Joad Raymond Wren. Exploring a world of #earlymodern newsmongers, translators and postmasters, Joad highlights that news moved and were shared, and that news binds us together. Good news for #skystorians.
September 7, 2025 at 7:11 AM
#onmydesktoday is a big and timely book about European communication by the great Joad Raymond Wren. Exploring a world of #earlymodern newsmongers, translators and postmasters, Joad highlights that news moved and were shared, and that news binds us together. Good news for #skystorians.
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Fantastic post on the blog today by Joe Black, who discusses Lady Bindloss's booklist--evidence of what books she bought, how she ordered them from London, and even how she shelved them by color earlymodernfemalebookownership.wordpress.com/2025/08/20/l... #EarlyModern #HerBook
Lady Bindloss Buys Some Books (1676)
Of the various kinds of documents that provide evidence of book ownership in the early modern period, purchase records are among the scarcest survivals: most booklists take the form of wills, inven…
earlymodernfemalebookownership.wordpress.com
August 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Fantastic post on the blog today by Joe Black, who discusses Lady Bindloss's booklist--evidence of what books she bought, how she ordered them from London, and even how she shelved them by color earlymodernfemalebookownership.wordpress.com/2025/08/20/l... #EarlyModern #HerBook
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Happy pub day to The Island of Hermaphrodites, translated by Kathleen P. long.
Long offers new audiences a satirical romp through a world of absurdist power—one that feels politically salient today.
Access the full text for free online
asu.pressbooks.pub/the-island-o...
Long offers new audiences a satirical romp through a world of absurdist power—one that feels politically salient today.
Access the full text for free online
asu.pressbooks.pub/the-island-o...
The Island of Hermaphrodites – Simple Book Publishing
A scandal in its time and a revelation today, this fearless satire blends courtly decadence with political rebellion in an imagined world of unchecked power.
asu.pressbooks.pub
August 1, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Happy pub day to The Island of Hermaphrodites, translated by Kathleen P. long.
Long offers new audiences a satirical romp through a world of absurdist power—one that feels politically salient today.
Access the full text for free online
asu.pressbooks.pub/the-island-o...
Long offers new audiences a satirical romp through a world of absurdist power—one that feels politically salient today.
Access the full text for free online
asu.pressbooks.pub/the-island-o...
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Little girl wreaks havoc in parents' cabinet. And she's got a pretzel! And a dog! Can't help loving this painting by Sebastian Stosskopf of Strasbourg.
July 13, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Little girl wreaks havoc in parents' cabinet. And she's got a pretzel! And a dog! Can't help loving this painting by Sebastian Stosskopf of Strasbourg.