Ricky Broome
@karanthir.bsky.social
Recovering academic who just can't seem to quit
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Ricky Broome
@karanthir.bsky.social
· Aug 11
I'm nothing if not self-deprecating.
And I'm not even that good at being self-deprecating.
And I'm not even that good at being self-deprecating.
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It’s that day of the year I post this again.
February 14, 2026 at 1:11 PM
It’s that day of the year I post this again.
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New review: Symbaroum core rulebook!
I've been saying for ages that I want to cover Free League's dark fantasy RPG #Symbaroum on my blog, and I've finally made a start.
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I've been saying for ages that I want to cover Free League's dark fantasy RPG #Symbaroum on my blog, and I've finally made a start.
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Review: Symbaroum Core Rulebook
Finally, I take a look at one of my favourite dark fantasy RPGs.
illmetbymorrslieb.wordpress.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:13 PM
New review: Symbaroum core rulebook!
I've been saying for ages that I want to cover Free League's dark fantasy RPG #Symbaroum on my blog, and I've finally made a start.
illmetbymorrslieb.wordpress.com/2026/02/11/r...
I've been saying for ages that I want to cover Free League's dark fantasy RPG #Symbaroum on my blog, and I've finally made a start.
illmetbymorrslieb.wordpress.com/2026/02/11/r...
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With that special someone this Valentine’s Day? Give them the gift of Indo-European etymology. Passing the day on your own? Treat yourself to some Indo-European etymology.
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A Love that Lasts Six Thousand Years
“… Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove. O no! it is an ever-fixed mark That looks on tempests and is never shaken.” (William Shakespear…
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February 14, 2026 at 10:22 AM
With that special someone this Valentine’s Day? Give them the gift of Indo-European etymology. Passing the day on your own? Treat yourself to some Indo-European etymology.
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This Valentine’s Day show someone (yourself) that you really care, and treat them (yourself) to the sexiest gift of all, magazines.
From the esoteric roots of Warhammer to RPGs released in the shadow of nuclear annihilation, Wyrd Science is here to get you in the mood for play
shop.wyrd.science
From the esoteric roots of Warhammer to RPGs released in the shadow of nuclear annihilation, Wyrd Science is here to get you in the mood for play
shop.wyrd.science
February 14, 2026 at 8:33 AM
This Valentine’s Day show someone (yourself) that you really care, and treat them (yourself) to the sexiest gift of all, magazines.
From the esoteric roots of Warhammer to RPGs released in the shadow of nuclear annihilation, Wyrd Science is here to get you in the mood for play
shop.wyrd.science
From the esoteric roots of Warhammer to RPGs released in the shadow of nuclear annihilation, Wyrd Science is here to get you in the mood for play
shop.wyrd.science
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(austin powers voice)
shagolitic, baby!
shagolitic, baby!
February 13, 2026 at 11:09 PM
(austin powers voice)
shagolitic, baby!
shagolitic, baby!
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The Middleham Assemblage for #FindsFriday: I just think it's neat!
February 13, 2026 at 5:11 PM
The Middleham Assemblage for #FindsFriday: I just think it's neat!
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out: productivitymaxxing. microdosing. hustle culture. the grind.
in: hallucinations in tavern cellars at the end of four-day benders that form the basis of your next song cycle. three-month sojourns in the mountains at fräulein empfindsamkeit's sanatorium for the weltschmerz-afflicted aesthete
in: hallucinations in tavern cellars at the end of four-day benders that form the basis of your next song cycle. three-month sojourns in the mountains at fräulein empfindsamkeit's sanatorium for the weltschmerz-afflicted aesthete
February 13, 2026 at 6:45 PM
out: productivitymaxxing. microdosing. hustle culture. the grind.
in: hallucinations in tavern cellars at the end of four-day benders that form the basis of your next song cycle. three-month sojourns in the mountains at fräulein empfindsamkeit's sanatorium for the weltschmerz-afflicted aesthete
in: hallucinations in tavern cellars at the end of four-day benders that form the basis of your next song cycle. three-month sojourns in the mountains at fräulein empfindsamkeit's sanatorium for the weltschmerz-afflicted aesthete
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For anyone who's interested @waterstones.bsky.social is running a special pre-order offer (no pun intended) on my new book about King Offa of Mercia, valid from Friday 20 Feb. eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
February 13, 2026 at 7:21 PM
For anyone who's interested @waterstones.bsky.social is running a special pre-order offer (no pun intended) on my new book about King Offa of Mercia, valid from Friday 20 Feb. eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
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I have waited 3.5 years to get to put one of these FUNDED REAL FAST ribbons on a crowdfund thumbnail.
Feels good, man.
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Feels good, man.
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February 13, 2026 at 7:42 PM
I have waited 3.5 years to get to put one of these FUNDED REAL FAST ribbons on a crowdfund thumbnail.
Feels good, man.
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
Feels good, man.
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
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New story up on Cliffhanger! Magazine! A tale of heroic brotherhood and sword-swinging action that straddles the line between Sword & Sorcery and Heroic Historical!
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SLOBODA
EDITOR’S NOTE Today’s work from author and editor Jason Waltz straddles a fine line between the tradition of Pulp fantasy and Heroic Historical fiction. The world that the characters in…
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February 13, 2026 at 3:46 PM
New story up on Cliffhanger! Magazine! A tale of heroic brotherhood and sword-swinging action that straddles the line between Sword & Sorcery and Heroic Historical!
cliffhangermagazine.com/2026/02/13/s...
cliffhangermagazine.com/2026/02/13/s...
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More ramblings about Radbod! This time I delve into the later traditions surrounding him.
longhairedkingsblog.wordpress.com/2026/02/11/r...
longhairedkingsblog.wordpress.com/2026/02/11/r...
Radbod from the Middle Ages to Modernity
Introduction Last time on “Project Radbod” I provided a brief overview of what we do and don’t know about Radbod based on the earliest sources that mention him. My intention was to continue by look…
longhairedkingsblog.wordpress.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:23 AM
More ramblings about Radbod! This time I delve into the later traditions surrounding him.
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One of our editors has some fiction AND non-fiction in this one! If you liked "The Feast of Saint Ottmer," Contra Amatores Mundi, or his Warhammer stories, you'll probably like this story too. Back the magazine and get cool stuff!
⚔️THE CROWDFUND FOR NEW EDGE SWORD & SORCERY 2026 IS LIVE⚔️
Three issues - our Timeworn Terra special - a New Jirel of Joiry story...
The more re-posts this gets, the more bonus content we'll add to this year's issues!
Go here to learn more and back the magazine👉 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
Three issues - our Timeworn Terra special - a New Jirel of Joiry story...
The more re-posts this gets, the more bonus content we'll add to this year's issues!
Go here to learn more and back the magazine👉 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
February 12, 2026 at 4:17 PM
One of our editors has some fiction AND non-fiction in this one! If you liked "The Feast of Saint Ottmer," Contra Amatores Mundi, or his Warhammer stories, you'll probably like this story too. Back the magazine and get cool stuff!
Reposted by Ricky Broome
Reposted by Ricky Broome
⚔️THE CROWDFUND FOR NEW EDGE SWORD & SORCERY 2026 IS LIVE⚔️
Three issues - our Timeworn Terra special - a New Jirel of Joiry story...
The more re-posts this gets, the more bonus content we'll add to this year's issues!
Go here to learn more and back the magazine👉 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
Three issues - our Timeworn Terra special - a New Jirel of Joiry story...
The more re-posts this gets, the more bonus content we'll add to this year's issues!
Go here to learn more and back the magazine👉 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
February 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
⚔️THE CROWDFUND FOR NEW EDGE SWORD & SORCERY 2026 IS LIVE⚔️
Three issues - our Timeworn Terra special - a New Jirel of Joiry story...
The more re-posts this gets, the more bonus content we'll add to this year's issues!
Go here to learn more and back the magazine👉 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
Three issues - our Timeworn Terra special - a New Jirel of Joiry story...
The more re-posts this gets, the more bonus content we'll add to this year's issues!
Go here to learn more and back the magazine👉 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
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New review before Valentine's Day!
A. Everett Beek shows some love for "Il Mundus Muliebris a Pompei: Specchi e oggetti da toletta in contesti domestici" by Ria Berg (L’Erma di Bretschneider 2023)
A. Everett Beek shows some love for "Il Mundus Muliebris a Pompei: Specchi e oggetti da toletta in contesti domestici" by Ria Berg (L’Erma di Bretschneider 2023)
Il Mundus Muliebris a Pompei
Ria Berg, Il Mundus Muliebris a Pompei: Specchi e oggetti da toletta in contesti domestici (Rome: L’Erma di Bretschneider, 2023). 9788891327406. Reviewed by A. Everett Beek, Case Western Reserve Un…
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February 12, 2026 at 3:09 PM
New review before Valentine's Day!
A. Everett Beek shows some love for "Il Mundus Muliebris a Pompei: Specchi e oggetti da toletta in contesti domestici" by Ria Berg (L’Erma di Bretschneider 2023)
A. Everett Beek shows some love for "Il Mundus Muliebris a Pompei: Specchi e oggetti da toletta in contesti domestici" by Ria Berg (L’Erma di Bretschneider 2023)
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Thrilled to announce my poem "A Troll's Feast" has been nominated for the Rhysling Award long list. Thanks to A Fairy Tale Magazine for featuring me alongside so many talented authors. Good luck to the nominees. :) #poetry #fairytales #mythology #amwriting
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The Troll Issue is here!
We are delighted to present The Troll Issue! The first poem and story are meant as invocation—the call to enter the realm of the trolls. From there, the issue is created as a “choose your own troll ad...
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February 12, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Thrilled to announce my poem "A Troll's Feast" has been nominated for the Rhysling Award long list. Thanks to A Fairy Tale Magazine for featuring me alongside so many talented authors. Good luck to the nominees. :) #poetry #fairytales #mythology #amwriting
www.fairytalemagazine.com/post/the-tro...
www.fairytalemagazine.com/post/the-tro...
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How Many Kingdoms were there in Early Medieval Britain?
YouTube video by History With Hilbert
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February 11, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Been saying this
montségur is underrated as an iron maiden track
February 11, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Been saying this
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I'm too slow on the social media.
Excited to announce that Swords Against! and my buddies over at New Edge Sword & Sorcery are teaming up for out crowdfunding efforts.
We both launch tomorrow at 8am Eastern! Come to the party.
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
Excited to announce that Swords Against! and my buddies over at New Edge Sword & Sorcery are teaming up for out crowdfunding efforts.
We both launch tomorrow at 8am Eastern! Come to the party.
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
February 11, 2026 at 2:28 PM
I'm too slow on the social media.
Excited to announce that Swords Against! and my buddies over at New Edge Sword & Sorcery are teaming up for out crowdfunding efforts.
We both launch tomorrow at 8am Eastern! Come to the party.
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
Excited to announce that Swords Against! and my buddies over at New Edge Sword & Sorcery are teaming up for out crowdfunding efforts.
We both launch tomorrow at 8am Eastern! Come to the party.
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
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⚔️24 HOURS UNTIL THE CROWDFUND LAUNCHES
at 8am EST, Feb 12th🧙♂️
👉 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b... 👈
This is the other side of the double-sided poster every backer will receive! Thanks again to @emmastonephoto.bsky.social, and to @lizardbrain-art.bsky.social for bringing his friend to the party!
at 8am EST, Feb 12th🧙♂️
👉 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b... 👈
This is the other side of the double-sided poster every backer will receive! Thanks again to @emmastonephoto.bsky.social, and to @lizardbrain-art.bsky.social for bringing his friend to the party!
February 11, 2026 at 12:58 PM
⚔️24 HOURS UNTIL THE CROWDFUND LAUNCHES
at 8am EST, Feb 12th🧙♂️
👉 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b... 👈
This is the other side of the double-sided poster every backer will receive! Thanks again to @emmastonephoto.bsky.social, and to @lizardbrain-art.bsky.social for bringing his friend to the party!
at 8am EST, Feb 12th🧙♂️
👉 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b... 👈
This is the other side of the double-sided poster every backer will receive! Thanks again to @emmastonephoto.bsky.social, and to @lizardbrain-art.bsky.social for bringing his friend to the party!
Struggling through hump day? Why not read about Radbod!
Featuring, amongst much else, Radbod the Danish tyrant, Radbod the Christian knight, and Radbod the fish-headed ghost.
Featuring, amongst much else, Radbod the Danish tyrant, Radbod the Christian knight, and Radbod the fish-headed ghost.
More ramblings about Radbod! This time I delve into the later traditions surrounding him.
longhairedkingsblog.wordpress.com/2026/02/11/r...
longhairedkingsblog.wordpress.com/2026/02/11/r...
Radbod from the Middle Ages to Modernity
Introduction Last time on “Project Radbod” I provided a brief overview of what we do and don’t know about Radbod based on the earliest sources that mention him. My intention was to continue by look…
longhairedkingsblog.wordpress.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Struggling through hump day? Why not read about Radbod!
Featuring, amongst much else, Radbod the Danish tyrant, Radbod the Christian knight, and Radbod the fish-headed ghost.
Featuring, amongst much else, Radbod the Danish tyrant, Radbod the Christian knight, and Radbod the fish-headed ghost.
More ramblings about Radbod! This time I delve into the later traditions surrounding him.
longhairedkingsblog.wordpress.com/2026/02/11/r...
longhairedkingsblog.wordpress.com/2026/02/11/r...
Radbod from the Middle Ages to Modernity
Introduction Last time on “Project Radbod” I provided a brief overview of what we do and don’t know about Radbod based on the earliest sources that mention him. My intention was to continue by look…
longhairedkingsblog.wordpress.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:23 AM
More ramblings about Radbod! This time I delve into the later traditions surrounding him.
longhairedkingsblog.wordpress.com/2026/02/11/r...
longhairedkingsblog.wordpress.com/2026/02/11/r...
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Thought I'd throw my hat into the cairn-ring of #HillfortsWednesday
But paradoxically, I want to talk about Ingleborough, a large hill (732m) in the Yorkshire Dales that, while often believed to be a hillfort, actually isn't!
But paradoxically, I want to talk about Ingleborough, a large hill (732m) in the Yorkshire Dales that, while often believed to be a hillfort, actually isn't!
February 11, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Thought I'd throw my hat into the cairn-ring of #HillfortsWednesday
But paradoxically, I want to talk about Ingleborough, a large hill (732m) in the Yorkshire Dales that, while often believed to be a hillfort, actually isn't!
But paradoxically, I want to talk about Ingleborough, a large hill (732m) in the Yorkshire Dales that, while often believed to be a hillfort, actually isn't!
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"Female identifying metal fans- I need your input for my university research! I am currently gathering some stats around misogyny in metal music scenes…All reponses will be recorded as anonymous.”
"Female identifying metal fans- I need your input for my university research! I am currently gathering some stats around misogyny in metal music scenes…All reponses will be recorded as anonymous.”
February 10, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Please share and/or fill this out if it applies to you: forms.gle/6TuZYUzhAznR...
"Female identifying metal fans- I need your input for my university research! I am currently gathering some stats around misogyny in metal music scenes…All reponses will be recorded as anonymous.”
"Female identifying metal fans- I need your input for my university research! I am currently gathering some stats around misogyny in metal music scenes…All reponses will be recorded as anonymous.”