Michael Pearce
@michaelpearce.bsky.social
History, Scotland. Probably writing about material culture, costume, household accounts, letters, and recipe books
Blog, remember them? https://vanishedcomforts.org/about/
Blog, remember them? https://vanishedcomforts.org/about/
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Clothes for Christian Stewart, a childhood companion of Lady Mary, from the accounts of Anne Gordon, Countess of Moray. May 1635
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There is still time to register for tomorrow's seminar 'Race and the Scottish Enlightenment: A Colonial History'. The event will be hybrid, on 26 Nov from 3-4.30pm. Note that it is CET. Please email for a Zoom link: [email protected] #skystorians #Enlightenment #Scotland
Join @brucealexb.bsky.social and I as we launch our book Race and the Scottish Enlightenment: A Colonial History (Yale UP, 2025). The event will be hybrid, on Wed 26 Nov from 3-4.30pm CET. If you can’t join us in Uppsala, please email us for a Zoom link:
[email protected]
[email protected]
instructingnaturalhistory.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
There is still time to register for tomorrow's seminar 'Race and the Scottish Enlightenment: A Colonial History'. The event will be hybrid, on 26 Nov from 3-4.30pm. Note that it is CET. Please email for a Zoom link: [email protected] #skystorians #Enlightenment #Scotland
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💃 Explore the politics of dancing in the 18th century and the crucial role played by assembly rooms in Georgian Britain with our latest 'researcher in focus' podcast featuring @hillaryburlock.bsky.social creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... #AcademicSky #DanceSky
September 2, 2025 at 12:56 PM
💃 Explore the politics of dancing in the 18th century and the crucial role played by assembly rooms in Georgian Britain with our latest 'researcher in focus' podcast featuring @hillaryburlock.bsky.social creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... #AcademicSky #DanceSky
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Tonight Natalee Garrett will be speaking at the IHR Parliaments, Politics & People Seminar where she will be discussing her paper on 'Jane, Duchess of Gordon and the Romanticisation of Scottish Identity in London, c.1780-1812'.
Details of how to attend online can be found below:
Details of how to attend online can be found below:
‘A Tartan Belle’: Jane, Duchess of Gordon and the Romanticisation of Scottish Identity in London, c.1780-1812
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November 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Tonight Natalee Garrett will be speaking at the IHR Parliaments, Politics & People Seminar where she will be discussing her paper on 'Jane, Duchess of Gordon and the Romanticisation of Scottish Identity in London, c.1780-1812'.
Details of how to attend online can be found below:
Details of how to attend online can be found below:
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Book now for the ‘New Insights into C16th and C17th British Architecture’ conference-24 January in London. Delighted to be a part of this dynamic programme. I will be providing a fresh interpretation of the Stuart sequence: layout,decoration,accessibility. Join us!
www.newsinsightsconference.co.uk
www.newsinsightsconference.co.uk
www.newsinsightsconference.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Book now for the ‘New Insights into C16th and C17th British Architecture’ conference-24 January in London. Delighted to be a part of this dynamic programme. I will be providing a fresh interpretation of the Stuart sequence: layout,decoration,accessibility. Join us!
www.newsinsightsconference.co.uk
www.newsinsightsconference.co.uk
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I started a Substack!
Regular essays & short introductions to all things Tudor & Shakespearean culture & entertainment + sharing findings from the archives and more!
Please do consider subscribing for #Shakespeare #earlymodern #theatre #heritage content.
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Regular essays & short introductions to all things Tudor & Shakespearean culture & entertainment + sharing findings from the archives and more!
Please do consider subscribing for #Shakespeare #earlymodern #theatre #heritage content.
open.substack.com/pub/shakespe...
On Shakespeare and Not Shakespeare
New writing about Shakespearean culture (and beyond), arising from new research projects...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I started a Substack!
Regular essays & short introductions to all things Tudor & Shakespearean culture & entertainment + sharing findings from the archives and more!
Please do consider subscribing for #Shakespeare #earlymodern #theatre #heritage content.
open.substack.com/pub/shakespe...
Regular essays & short introductions to all things Tudor & Shakespearean culture & entertainment + sharing findings from the archives and more!
Please do consider subscribing for #Shakespeare #earlymodern #theatre #heritage content.
open.substack.com/pub/shakespe...
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Boatwald Boatfaceson www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sutton Hoo ship name contest urges no 'Boaty McBoatface' suggestions
Sutton Hoo Ship's Company wants help naming their replica, but urges people not to make joke suggestions.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Boatwald Boatfaceson www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Call for papers!
We invite proposals for a special issue addressing historical animal geographies, co-edited by Karen M. Morin & Alice J. Hovorka.
Abstract deadline 15 Jan
Accepted submission deadline 15 Jun
Details here: sciencedirect.com/special-issue/327592/historical-animal-geographies
We invite proposals for a special issue addressing historical animal geographies, co-edited by Karen M. Morin & Alice J. Hovorka.
Abstract deadline 15 Jan
Accepted submission deadline 15 Jun
Details here: sciencedirect.com/special-issue/327592/historical-animal-geographies
November 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Call for papers!
We invite proposals for a special issue addressing historical animal geographies, co-edited by Karen M. Morin & Alice J. Hovorka.
Abstract deadline 15 Jan
Accepted submission deadline 15 Jun
Details here: sciencedirect.com/special-issue/327592/historical-animal-geographies
We invite proposals for a special issue addressing historical animal geographies, co-edited by Karen M. Morin & Alice J. Hovorka.
Abstract deadline 15 Jan
Accepted submission deadline 15 Jun
Details here: sciencedirect.com/special-issue/327592/historical-animal-geographies
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Here’s another fully funded 4-year PhD position at Leiden within the ERC project LangPro led by Dr Alisa van de Haar, and co-supervised by yours truly, on guilds and associations supporting early modern language professionals bit.ly/49rsLA3
Apply by 15 Feb. 2026; starting date 1 Aug. 2026
Apply by 15 Feb. 2026; starting date 1 Aug. 2026
PhD position, project LangPro: 'Societies and Guilds in the Language Industry'
PhD position, project LangPro: 'Societies and Guilds in the Language Industry'
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November 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Here’s another fully funded 4-year PhD position at Leiden within the ERC project LangPro led by Dr Alisa van de Haar, and co-supervised by yours truly, on guilds and associations supporting early modern language professionals bit.ly/49rsLA3
Apply by 15 Feb. 2026; starting date 1 Aug. 2026
Apply by 15 Feb. 2026; starting date 1 Aug. 2026
Interesting household (food) account for Elisabeth of Valois, Queen of Spain, 9 August 1559 (as I suppose), on ebay: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/28692927...
November 17, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Interesting household (food) account for Elisabeth of Valois, Queen of Spain, 9 August 1559 (as I suppose), on ebay: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/28692927...
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See my new blog post on "Multi-talented Women" featuring the current exhibition at #NMWA on women as artists, engravers, calligraphers, sculptors, embroiderers, lacemakers, etc. I place #EstherInglis within this coteree of talented Netherlandish women. estheringlis.com/2025/11/17/w...
Women of Many Talents
Calligrapher, limner, embroiderer, writer – those are all arts in which Esther Inglis engaged. She seems to have been unique in Britain at the time, so who were her cohorts? There must have b…
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November 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
See my new blog post on "Multi-talented Women" featuring the current exhibition at #NMWA on women as artists, engravers, calligraphers, sculptors, embroiderers, lacemakers, etc. I place #EstherInglis within this coteree of talented Netherlandish women. estheringlis.com/2025/11/17/w...
Postscript attributed to James VI writing to George Douglas, 7 September 1581: My little monkey believe what the red beard (Lennox) will write to you on my behalf, 'Mon petit singe croyes ce que le rousseau t'escira de mon part', (TNA SP 53/11 f.30)
November 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Postscript attributed to James VI writing to George Douglas, 7 September 1581: My little monkey believe what the red beard (Lennox) will write to you on my behalf, 'Mon petit singe croyes ce que le rousseau t'escira de mon part', (TNA SP 53/11 f.30)
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In an open letter shared with The Edinburgh Minute, architect Malcolm Fraser, known for his work on the Scottish Poetry Library, Scottish Storytelling Centre, DanceBase and Dovecot Studios, argues against plans to demolish Argyle House: www.edinburghminute.com/three-reason...
November 14, 2025 at 11:34 AM
In an open letter shared with The Edinburgh Minute, architect Malcolm Fraser, known for his work on the Scottish Poetry Library, Scottish Storytelling Centre, DanceBase and Dovecot Studios, argues against plans to demolish Argyle House: www.edinburghminute.com/three-reason...
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CALL FOR PAPERS!
Thrilled to announce the third Communication and Exchange in the Early Modern 1500-1850 conference: ‘A Continent in Conversation.’ (Aberystwyth University, 11-12 June 2026).
Please do check out and share our #CfP! #Earlymodern #History
Thrilled to announce the third Communication and Exchange in the Early Modern 1500-1850 conference: ‘A Continent in Conversation.’ (Aberystwyth University, 11-12 June 2026).
Please do check out and share our #CfP! #Earlymodern #History
November 13, 2025 at 12:07 PM
CALL FOR PAPERS!
Thrilled to announce the third Communication and Exchange in the Early Modern 1500-1850 conference: ‘A Continent in Conversation.’ (Aberystwyth University, 11-12 June 2026).
Please do check out and share our #CfP! #Earlymodern #History
Thrilled to announce the third Communication and Exchange in the Early Modern 1500-1850 conference: ‘A Continent in Conversation.’ (Aberystwyth University, 11-12 June 2026).
Please do check out and share our #CfP! #Earlymodern #History
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Lucy Havard (@caiuscollege.bsky.social) on Early Modern household compilations for the preservation of the body. Putting the surgeon’s word into practical context…
@howtobooks.bsky.social
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
@howtobooks.bsky.social
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Lucy Havard (@caiuscollege.bsky.social) on Early Modern household compilations for the preservation of the body. Putting the surgeon’s word into practical context…
@howtobooks.bsky.social
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
@howtobooks.bsky.social
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
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There's still time to join us for the third Tudor Times summit on November 15. The first two summits were very well received and the feedback has been great.
November 13, 2025 at 9:16 AM
There's still time to join us for the third Tudor Times summit on November 15. The first two summits were very well received and the feedback has been great.
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Our latest issue of #Diplomatica is out ! Volume 7.2 is here, with great contributions on topics such as Ferrante I of Naples, and Chinese literary diplomacy. It includes a debate around a manifesto for new diplomatic history written by some of our members. Check it out here: tinyurl.com/Diplomatica
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Our latest issue of #Diplomatica is out ! Volume 7.2 is here, with great contributions on topics such as Ferrante I of Naples, and Chinese literary diplomacy. It includes a debate around a manifesto for new diplomatic history written by some of our members. Check it out here: tinyurl.com/Diplomatica
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The final speaker in the 3rd of our series of summits on Royal Marriages in 15th & 16th c. Europe will be @stevenveerapen.bsky.social He will be telling us about the complex relationship between James VI of Scotland, later James I of England, & Anna of Denmark. bit.ly/4oh2VUh
November 11, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The final speaker in the 3rd of our series of summits on Royal Marriages in 15th & 16th c. Europe will be @stevenveerapen.bsky.social He will be telling us about the complex relationship between James VI of Scotland, later James I of England, & Anna of Denmark. bit.ly/4oh2VUh
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So proud of my @leidenhumanities.bsky.social colleague Lotte Fikkers, whose Open Access Book, Early Modern Women’s Life Writing & English law is out w/ @edinburghup.bsky.social ! A stunning achievement from our @erc.europa.eu project #FEATHERS. Don’t miss it
www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2025...
www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2025...
Women in early modern courtrooms: 'A cross-section of society'
In early modern England, courts of law were working overtime. University lecturer Lotte Fikkers delved into the records of centuries-old court cases involving women. In Early Modern Women's Life-Writi...
www.universiteitleiden.nl
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
So proud of my @leidenhumanities.bsky.social colleague Lotte Fikkers, whose Open Access Book, Early Modern Women’s Life Writing & English law is out w/ @edinburghup.bsky.social ! A stunning achievement from our @erc.europa.eu project #FEATHERS. Don’t miss it
www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2025...
www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2025...
'lime twigs are laid to catch both their hasty messengers', a memorable line from George Carey, September 1582. Read more: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_...
George Douglas of Helenhill - Wikipedia
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November 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
'lime twigs are laid to catch both their hasty messengers', a memorable line from George Carey, September 1582. Read more: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_...
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guys I was able to access a British Library digitized manuscript today for the first time in years. Check it out. www.bl.uk/collection/d...
click on the pdf [save that!] and use its hyperlinks!
+ for the post I wrote for today's MEDIEVAL NATURE class
click on the pdf [save that!] and use its hyperlinks!
+ for the post I wrote for today's MEDIEVAL NATURE class
Digitised manuscripts and archives - British Library
View more than 2,000 of our digitised manuscripts and archival documents, including the Sherborne Missal and Octateuch, Four Gospels and Synodicon.
www.bl.uk
November 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM
guys I was able to access a British Library digitized manuscript today for the first time in years. Check it out. www.bl.uk/collection/d...
click on the pdf [save that!] and use its hyperlinks!
+ for the post I wrote for today's MEDIEVAL NATURE class
click on the pdf [save that!] and use its hyperlinks!
+ for the post I wrote for today's MEDIEVAL NATURE class
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The Courtauld is offering a a new fully funded Peter Fergusson PhD Scholarship in English Medieval Architecture for eligible projects focusing on England from the eleventh to the early sixteenth centuries. Statement of intents are due by 17 November 2025.
Peter Fergusson PhD Scholarship in English Medieval Architecture, Courtauld, statement of intent deadline 17 November 2025
The Courtauld is offering a a new fully funded Peter Fergusson PhD Scholarship in English Medieval Architecture for eligible projects focusing on England from the eleventh to the early sixteenth centuries. Statement of intents are due by 17 November 2025.
medievalartresearch.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The Courtauld is offering a a new fully funded Peter Fergusson PhD Scholarship in English Medieval Architecture for eligible projects focusing on England from the eleventh to the early sixteenth centuries. Statement of intents are due by 17 November 2025.
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The 1st speaker in the 3rd of our summits on Royal Marriages in 15th & 16th century Europe will be Prof. Alexander Samson, who will be looking at the marriage and co-monarchy of Mary I of England and Philip II of Spain. bit.ly/4oh2VUh #tudors #habsburgs #maryandphilip #anglospanishalliance
November 9, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The 1st speaker in the 3rd of our summits on Royal Marriages in 15th & 16th century Europe will be Prof. Alexander Samson, who will be looking at the marriage and co-monarchy of Mary I of England and Philip II of Spain. bit.ly/4oh2VUh #tudors #habsburgs #maryandphilip #anglospanishalliance
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Imprisoned for nearly 20 years by her cousin Queen Elizabeth I, Mary, Queen of Scots, fought her battles through words, sending and receiving coded letters. Historian Jade Scott @huntingrebels.bsky.social uncovers the human and political depths behind Mary’s captivity: www.folger.edu/podcasts/sha...
Mary, Queen of Scots, with Jade Scott | Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library is the world's largest Shakespeare collection, the ultimate resource for exploring Shakespeare and his world. Shakespeare belongs to you. His world is vast. Come explore. Jo...
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November 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Imprisoned for nearly 20 years by her cousin Queen Elizabeth I, Mary, Queen of Scots, fought her battles through words, sending and receiving coded letters. Historian Jade Scott @huntingrebels.bsky.social uncovers the human and political depths behind Mary’s captivity: www.folger.edu/podcasts/sha...
Mistress Young's Edinburgh macaroons c. 1640, 'beat 4 or 5 eggis the wheits of them with a tuig till it be all turned to fome', full recipe in ALT text
![How to make mackaroundes
Take a pound of almondis blansche them in warme water beat them small putting in as yow beat them a little roase water q[ui]ch will beist them from oyling q[uhe]n they be all beatten small take ther weight in sugar and beit them together till it be lyke a past then take them out of the morter and put to them a spoonfull of roase water and 3. of fyne wheate floure mixe altogether then beat 4 or 5 eggis the wheits of them with a tuig till it be all turned to fome then put in the almondis and mixe it with and lay them out in ovells in a pleat q[uhe]n they be halfe baiked louse them of trenscheours then and baike them out](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:p3stfxwzlmhwdtnk4pe63vov/bafkreign7g2ggam74tuqgd2p7y7gg6rjjnlz3wroure5a5bnkrysbgp6wi@jpeg)
November 7, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Mistress Young's Edinburgh macaroons c. 1640, 'beat 4 or 5 eggis the wheits of them with a tuig till it be all turned to fome', full recipe in ALT text