Lena Strid
@lenamstrid.bsky.social
Zooarchaeologist, medievalist, re-enactor. PhD on parchment production in Scandinavia (in progress).
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Someone posted this 1910s bat brooch on Tumblr, and since I love a blingy little guy, I had to draw him.
December 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Someone posted this 1910s bat brooch on Tumblr, and since I love a blingy little guy, I had to draw him.
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Fr. Rufillus illuminator & scribe:
"Me, Myself, and I: the Story of Two Medieval Selfies" by @erikkwakkel.bsky.social
medievalbooks.nl/2018/09/20/m...
Cod. Bodmer 127; Passionary of Weissenau; 12th c; f.244r
Amiens, Bibliothèque municipale, Lescalopier 30; Ambrosius, Hexaemeron; 12th c; f.29v
"Me, Myself, and I: the Story of Two Medieval Selfies" by @erikkwakkel.bsky.social
medievalbooks.nl/2018/09/20/m...
Cod. Bodmer 127; Passionary of Weissenau; 12th c; f.244r
Amiens, Bibliothèque municipale, Lescalopier 30; Ambrosius, Hexaemeron; 12th c; f.29v
December 2, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Fr. Rufillus illuminator & scribe:
"Me, Myself, and I: the Story of Two Medieval Selfies" by @erikkwakkel.bsky.social
medievalbooks.nl/2018/09/20/m...
Cod. Bodmer 127; Passionary of Weissenau; 12th c; f.244r
Amiens, Bibliothèque municipale, Lescalopier 30; Ambrosius, Hexaemeron; 12th c; f.29v
"Me, Myself, and I: the Story of Two Medieval Selfies" by @erikkwakkel.bsky.social
medievalbooks.nl/2018/09/20/m...
Cod. Bodmer 127; Passionary of Weissenau; 12th c; f.244r
Amiens, Bibliothèque municipale, Lescalopier 30; Ambrosius, Hexaemeron; 12th c; f.29v
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A commercial organisation being paid by rallies to record... rallies being places where PAS teams don't go because rallies ‘do not provide the ideal circumstances for PAS staff to record finds in the field’... (from PAS website)
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#Archaeology 🏺 #Treasure #Detecting
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#Archaeology 🏺 #Treasure #Detecting
December 2, 2025 at 9:44 PM
A commercial organisation being paid by rallies to record... rallies being places where PAS teams don't go because rallies ‘do not provide the ideal circumstances for PAS staff to record finds in the field’... (from PAS website)
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#Archaeology 🏺 #Treasure #Detecting
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#Archaeology 🏺 #Treasure #Detecting
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On further reflection everyone needs to be appreciating the lawn of the RadCam a lot more
So that’s how churches used to fit a lot more people back when attendance was mandatory. Gratuitous tower views since I was there anyway and it’s a lovely day for it
December 2, 2025 at 6:47 PM
On further reflection everyone needs to be appreciating the lawn of the RadCam a lot more
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Good news for anyone planning on taking their rare breed of rhino on a site seeing tour of Colchester
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Glass walkway for Roman mosaic could hold the weight of 'under threat' breed of rhino
A GLASS walkway set to be built to show-off an underground Roman mosaic in Colchester will be able take the equivalent weight of a rare breed of…
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December 2, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Good news for anyone planning on taking their rare breed of rhino on a site seeing tour of Colchester
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Furious at this. TERFs and Gender Critical people are a loud, radicalized, wealthy minority, forcing groups who've done the right thing for years into horrible positions that none of them want. Stop buying Harry Potter. Fight for your trans brothers and sisters. They'll come for you next.
i hope every single person who still buys harry potter merch or engages with that franchise is happy that they're literally making girl guides cry
girl guides uk have been forced very much against their will to exclude trans girls. full statement is here: www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-...
girl guides uk have been forced very much against their will to exclude trans girls. full statement is here: www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-...
December 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Furious at this. TERFs and Gender Critical people are a loud, radicalized, wealthy minority, forcing groups who've done the right thing for years into horrible positions that none of them want. Stop buying Harry Potter. Fight for your trans brothers and sisters. They'll come for you next.
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Just showed up in the mail: a proof copy of @darkhorse.com's physical collection of LAVENDER JACK VOLUME 1! I sort of can't believe how good it looks. It's HEFTY, too. They tell me FOC is Monday so if you haven't preordered yet I highly encourage it: www.darkhorse.com/books/3016-7...
November 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Just showed up in the mail: a proof copy of @darkhorse.com's physical collection of LAVENDER JACK VOLUME 1! I sort of can't believe how good it looks. It's HEFTY, too. They tell me FOC is Monday so if you haven't preordered yet I highly encourage it: www.darkhorse.com/books/3016-7...
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December 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Breaking: Second wave of strikes at British Library announced
Union says lack of stable leadership after chief executive’s departure has “undoubtedly undermined staff confidence”
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Union says lack of stable leadership after chief executive’s departure has “undoubtedly undermined staff confidence”
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Second wave of strikes at British Library announced - Research Professional News
Union says lack of stable leadership after chief executive’s departure has “undoubtedly undermined staff confidence”
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December 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Breaking: Second wave of strikes at British Library announced
Union says lack of stable leadership after chief executive’s departure has “undoubtedly undermined staff confidence”
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-c...
Union says lack of stable leadership after chief executive’s departure has “undoubtedly undermined staff confidence”
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-c...
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Okay very quick illustration post! This is herself, the grand old University Church of Oxford, both a parish church and also historically the church for members of the University. also where early teaching, exams, and administration for the University all took place
December 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Okay very quick illustration post! This is herself, the grand old University Church of Oxford, both a parish church and also historically the church for members of the University. also where early teaching, exams, and administration for the University all took place
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A blast from my past - the Medieval Soldier database takes nearly 300,000 military service records from 1369-1453 and makes them available as a searchable database.
An invaluable resource for understanding medieval warfare, society and the English medieval state. Learn more in the link. 🗃️
An invaluable resource for understanding medieval warfare, society and the English medieval state. Learn more in the link. 🗃️
We built a database of 290,000 English medieval soldiers – here’s what it reveals
We created the database in order to challenge assumptions about the lack of professionalism of everyday soldiers.
theconversation.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:17 AM
A blast from my past - the Medieval Soldier database takes nearly 300,000 military service records from 1369-1453 and makes them available as a searchable database.
An invaluable resource for understanding medieval warfare, society and the English medieval state. Learn more in the link. 🗃️
An invaluable resource for understanding medieval warfare, society and the English medieval state. Learn more in the link. 🗃️
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Adding alt text to this because this is fucking amazing and everyone deserves to read it.
December 2, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Adding alt text to this because this is fucking amazing and everyone deserves to read it.
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Oscar had been warned about the dangers of placing his tongue on his spear in minus 10° C weather, but he just couldn’t help himself - 8th/9th century,
Amiens. Bibliothèque municipale, Ms. 172, f. 5v
Amiens. Bibliothèque municipale, Ms. 172, f. 5v
December 2, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Oscar had been warned about the dangers of placing his tongue on his spear in minus 10° C weather, but he just couldn’t help himself - 8th/9th century,
Amiens. Bibliothèque municipale, Ms. 172, f. 5v
Amiens. Bibliothèque municipale, Ms. 172, f. 5v
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This is just my opinion, but I don't think departments need to change their strategy for reading or grading student work.
Departments need a strategy for responding to harassment and attacks.
Departments need a strategy for responding to harassment and attacks.
December 1, 2025 at 8:23 PM
This is just my opinion, but I don't think departments need to change their strategy for reading or grading student work.
Departments need a strategy for responding to harassment and attacks.
Departments need a strategy for responding to harassment and attacks.
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we are well past the point at which anyone who cannot identify bad faith like this is disqualified from commenting on it
the girl and her mother are basically screaming THIS IS A BAD FAITH ATTACK ON TRANS PEOPLE at the top of their lungs and if you can't see that you're stupid or lying
the girl and her mother are basically screaming THIS IS A BAD FAITH ATTACK ON TRANS PEOPLE at the top of their lungs and if you can't see that you're stupid or lying
a lot of people debating the merits of that dogshit essay meanwhile the girl’s mom is retweeting demands to ban all trans people from teaching at any level. it’s forest for the trees shit
December 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
we are well past the point at which anyone who cannot identify bad faith like this is disqualified from commenting on it
the girl and her mother are basically screaming THIS IS A BAD FAITH ATTACK ON TRANS PEOPLE at the top of their lungs and if you can't see that you're stupid or lying
the girl and her mother are basically screaming THIS IS A BAD FAITH ATTACK ON TRANS PEOPLE at the top of their lungs and if you can't see that you're stupid or lying
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DAY 25 – SALE ✨Meet our Julia Domna head pot, full of personality and ready to give some serious side eye. This striking replica comes from one of the rare face urns found in Roman York, and may even depict the Syrian empress herself.
Unwrap some history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/jul...
Unwrap some history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/jul...
December 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
DAY 25 – SALE ✨Meet our Julia Domna head pot, full of personality and ready to give some serious side eye. This striking replica comes from one of the rare face urns found in Roman York, and may even depict the Syrian empress herself.
Unwrap some history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/jul...
Unwrap some history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/jul...
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Does anyone here do freelance indexing, or know someone who does? I've got a manuscript that needs an experienced indexer with a relatively quick turnaround. Message me here and we can talk details.
December 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Does anyone here do freelance indexing, or know someone who does? I've got a manuscript that needs an experienced indexer with a relatively quick turnaround. Message me here and we can talk details.
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Your annual reminder that the most revealing difference between Irish and Scottish Gaelic is definitely in the words for December: Mí na Nollag (Month of Christmas) in Ireland, and An Dubhlachd (the Blackness) in Scotland. So once again may I wish you all a lovely Blackness.
December 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Your annual reminder that the most revealing difference between Irish and Scottish Gaelic is definitely in the words for December: Mí na Nollag (Month of Christmas) in Ireland, and An Dubhlachd (the Blackness) in Scotland. So once again may I wish you all a lovely Blackness.
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UK readers!!! If you have been holding off on getting an ICC title, now would be a great time to pull that trigger!
UK folx, rejoice! We've got a whole bunch of DISCOUNTED SHIPPING options available for those who are looking to pick up a few treats before the holiday season!
Smut Peddler X, Smut Peddler, Sordid Past, and My Monster Girlfriend/Boyfriend are all up for grabs! 🌶👀 kateashwin.com/shop/product...
Smut Peddler X, Smut Peddler, Sordid Past, and My Monster Girlfriend/Boyfriend are all up for grabs! 🌶👀 kateashwin.com/shop/product...
December 1, 2025 at 2:50 PM
UK readers!!! If you have been holding off on getting an ICC title, now would be a great time to pull that trigger!
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Interested or know someone interested in doing a PhD on environmental histories/materialities of zoonotic or infectious animal disease as part of Transformative Humanities @durham.ac.uk Then please get in touch by Dec 8th! @pollenetwork.bsky.social @emilywebz.bsky.social @rgs-agwg.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Interested or know someone interested in doing a PhD on environmental histories/materialities of zoonotic or infectious animal disease as part of Transformative Humanities @durham.ac.uk Then please get in touch by Dec 8th! @pollenetwork.bsky.social @emilywebz.bsky.social @rgs-agwg.bsky.social
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I've finally found something that I've been looking for for years.
Yes, it's an old colander... but it's there's something special and historical about the artefact... can you tell what's so extra interesting about it?
Yes, it's an old colander... but it's there's something special and historical about the artefact... can you tell what's so extra interesting about it?
December 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I've finally found something that I've been looking for for years.
Yes, it's an old colander... but it's there's something special and historical about the artefact... can you tell what's so extra interesting about it?
Yes, it's an old colander... but it's there's something special and historical about the artefact... can you tell what's so extra interesting about it?
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Was astonished to learn that most of the UK’s lynx bones are from small area in Yorkshire Dales; last until at least early medieval. Coexisted in complex habitat: upland wood pasture could be critical. youtu.be/rHTy2tJUamE?...
Reconstructing the lynx's ancient landscape
YouTube video by Bill Sutherland's Conservation Concepts
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December 1, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Was astonished to learn that most of the UK’s lynx bones are from small area in Yorkshire Dales; last until at least early medieval. Coexisted in complex habitat: upland wood pasture could be critical. youtu.be/rHTy2tJUamE?...
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I have been following Ann's work for nearly a decade, & it has been incredibly rewarding. I have also read Tété-Michel Kpmoassie's account of his time in Greenland & it is one of the best books I have encountered. I am very happy to see these two paths converge like this.
My Trip to Greenland with Tété-Michel Kpomassie
As followers of this blog will know, my hero is Tété-Michel Kpomassie, the author of the landmark travel memoir An African in Greenland, translated by James Kirkup, which was my Togolese choice for my 2012 project to read a book from every country.…
As followers of this blog will know, my hero is Tété-Michel Kpomassie, the author of the landmark travel memoir An African in Greenland, translated by James Kirkup, which was my Togolese choice for my 2012 project to read a book from every country.…
My Trip to Greenland with Tété-Michel Kpomassie
As followers of this blog will know, my hero is Tété-Michel Kpomassie, the author of the landmark travel memoir An African in Greenland, translated by James Kirkup, which was my Togolese choice for my 2012 project to read a book from every country. After the book was rereleased as a Penguin Modern Classic in 2021, Kpomassie and I became friends.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I have been following Ann's work for nearly a decade, & it has been incredibly rewarding. I have also read Tété-Michel Kpmoassie's account of his time in Greenland & it is one of the best books I have encountered. I am very happy to see these two paths converge like this.
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Archaeology Science Day Copenhagen 9 December.
Register now if in the Copenhagen area!
Archaeology Science Day Copenhagen 9 December.
Register now if in the Copenhagen area!
Event
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December 1, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Archaeology Science Day Copenhagen 9 December.
Register now if in the Copenhagen area!
Archaeology Science Day Copenhagen 9 December.
Register now if in the Copenhagen area!
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Are you bored of advent calendars yet? I hope not, because I'll be highlighting 25 of the amazing medieval manuscripts added to Digital Bodleian @bodleian.ox.ac.uk this year. #DigiBodAdvent
December 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Are you bored of advent calendars yet? I hope not, because I'll be highlighting 25 of the amazing medieval manuscripts added to Digital Bodleian @bodleian.ox.ac.uk this year. #DigiBodAdvent