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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 5h

It's true: I wrote a book. And what's more, the book is done and soon you'll be able to own a copy. And what's more more, if you want a hard copy you can order one for 50% off now, with the code SAR50. And if you want it digitally, it'll be open access!

www.arc-humanities.org/978180270163...

Trans Histories of the Medieval Book - Arc Humanities Press

Archival collections are political spaces: the decisions that govern whose histories are preserved, when, and by whom are not neutral. They reflect the commu...

www.arc-humanities.org

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Francesca Brooks @francescabrooks.bsky.social · 1d

Some fabulous fungi encountered on recent walks - a Deceiver, porcelain fungi, purple jellydisc hanging out with some honey fungus, and a clutch of Sulphur Tuft.

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Francesca Brooks @francescabrooks.bsky.social · 1d

Some fabulous fungi encountered on recent walks - a Deceiver, porcelain fungi, purple jellydisc hanging out with some honey fungus, and a clutch of Sulphur Tuft.

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NorseMap @norsemap.bsky.social · 1d

What is a viking to you? Has your perception of them changed over the years? NorseMap is a @erc.europa.eu funded research project where we want to map the legacy of vikings in areas like literature & art, branding, tourism & politics. Comments below -what comes to mind when you think of vikings?

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Francesca Brooks @francescabrooks.bsky.social · 2d

Shared a little post on my blog about my recent essay for PN Review, mostly so that I could give you all a glimpse of some of the stunning illuminations of the Camaldolese Grail/Gradual manuscript!

francescabrooks.com/2025/10/06/a...

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Sonja Drimmer @sonjadrimmer.bsky.social · 2d

There are so few people actually asking, “is this any good for what we do?” Instead people give lip service to “responsible use” while plowing ahead with punching “AI” into everything. This isn’t just about selling a product; it’s about co-opting humanities researchers to train “AI” models.

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Francesca Brooks @francescabrooks.bsky.social · 2d

Shared a little post on my blog about my recent essay for PN Review, mostly so that I could give you all a glimpse of some of the stunning illuminations of the Camaldolese Grail/Gradual manuscript!

francescabrooks.com/2025/10/06/a...

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Sinéad Gleeson @sineadgleeson.bsky.social · 2d

A great shop that’s so supportivr of writers, and run by the best people. They’re open today if you’re passing, or you can buy a book via their website. @booksupstairs.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...

‘Really shocking’: Independent Dublin bookstore damaged in arson attack

Books Upstairs manager hopes to partially open the D’Olier Street store later on Monday

www.irishtimes.com

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Ben Davies @bendavies.bsky.social · 8d

Pleased to announce @univeng.bsky.social small funding scheme now open to members. UE will fund up to 20 projects up to £250 each to support research/pedagogy/continuing professional development activities in Lit, Lang, Creative Writing. See details here: universityenglish.ac.uk/englishcreat...

University English Funding

universityenglish.ac.uk

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Francesca Brooks @francescabrooks.bsky.social · 5d

This sounds amazing! I chose to write about John Connolly's 'The Book of Lost Things' for a special project at school - so I'm a little jealous of your students.

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Francesca Brooks @francescabrooks.bsky.social · 5d

Very good suggestions here too! I hadn't heard of the Rosie Jackson, so will now go look that up myself.

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Francesca Brooks @francescabrooks.bsky.social · 5d

Lovely - I hope they enjoy it! @drlauravarnam.bsky.social is also doing wonderful things with her poems for the women of 'Beowulf' project, & she has some brilliant essays on practice and process. Plus there's work by York's own Anthony Vahni Capildeo (poems threaded through various collections).

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Sophie Coulombeau @sophiecoulombeau.bsky.social · 5d

Literary hivemind: suggestions for excellent creative work (fiction, poetry, other) that engages somehow with the history or literature of the medieval period?

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Francesca Brooks @francescabrooks.bsky.social · 5d

And that's just a few fiction recs. I feel like I could get carried away here! Are you looking for anything in particular?

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Francesca Brooks @francescabrooks.bsky.social · 5d

I really, really loved 'For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy On My Little Pain' by Victoria Mackenzie recently (inspired by Margery Kempe & Julian of Norwich). I have heard great things about Glen James Brown's 'Mother Naked', although I haven't read it (Black Death and the Peasant's Revolt'...

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Dr Eleanor Baker @eleanormaybaker.bsky.social · 6d

A new @guildmedmak.bsky.social blog post is out, just in time for reading over your mid-afternoon tea break. This blog post is written by the inimitable @saracharles.bsky.social ('Sara of the Scriptorium').

The Guild of Medievalist Makers @guildmedmak.bsky.social · 6d

Its the start of autumn and what better way to usher in the season than with a new Meet a Medievalist Maker blogpost! We are delighted to introduce @saracharles.bsky.social, author of The Medieval Scriptorium: Making Books in the Middle Ages. Read all about Sara's 'historical remaking' below👇

Meet a Medievalist Maker: Sara Charles — The Guild of Medievalist Makers

www.guildmedmak.com

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Philippa East (Author) @philippaeast.bsky.social · 6d

📣 Hampstead Heath Bathing Ponds need your help!
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They’ve always been firmly trans-inclusive, but now this is under threat.
Please respond to their consultation to show how much public support there is for trans-inclusive arrangements.
hampstead-heath-bathing-ponds.commonplace.is/en-GB/propos...

Consultation on the future access to the Hampstead Heath Bathing Ponds:

Executive Summary

This consultation seeks your views on access arrangements at the Hampstead Heath Bathing Ponds -Highgate Men’s Pond, Kenwood Ladies’ Pond and Hampstead Mixed Pond, with a particular focus on potential changes at the Highgate Men’s Pond and the Kenwood Ladies’ Pond.

Following the recent Supreme Court decision in For Women Scotland, and in line with other service providers, the City of London Corporation is reviewing its policies, including those at the Hampstead Heath Bathing Ponds. Your feedback will help inform decisions about future arrangements, alongside legal obligations, equality and safeguarding duties, financial constraints, and practical considerations.

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Alicia Spencer-Hall @aspencerhall.bsky.social · 7d

Paperback of Trans and Genderqueer Subjects is apparently on sale #MedievalSky

www.routledge.com/Trans-and-Ge...

Screenshot of book listing on publisher's website, on sale for £30.39

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Warwick History Post-Doc Club @post-doc-club.bsky.social · 9d

Great news!
JSTOR now have a free account with an Independent Researcher category. You can access 100 documents per month

www.jstor.org/action/showL...

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Jen Calleja @jencalleja.bsky.social · 8d

Happy International Translation Day!

Here’s part of my translation manifesto, which can be found in full at the end of Fair: The Life-Art of Translation.

(Written out in replies)

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Fiona Campbell-Howes @fortrenn.bsky.social · 9d

Excellent news for independent researchers. Great to see academic work made more accessible.

Warwick History Post-Doc Club @post-doc-club.bsky.social · 9d

Great news!
JSTOR now have a free account with an Independent Researcher category. You can access 100 documents per month

www.jstor.org/action/showL...

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Robert Gallagher @hwaetspur.bsky.social · 9d

Interested in letter-writing in early medieval Britain? A three-year postdoc on @francescatinti.bsky.social’s and my project is now available. Apps close on 17th Oct. Let me know if you have any questions and please circulate! 🙂 jobs.kent.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

Job Opportunity at the University of Kent: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Are you passionate about early medieval Britain? Do you have advanced knowledge of Medieval Latin and interested in the analysis of Latin letter-writing? If yes, then you may be interested in this f...

jobs.kent.ac.uk

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Francesca Brooks @francescabrooks.bsky.social · 9d

Best of luck, Wendy! You'll be fabulous. Were you teaching today, or just getting ready for it?

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Francesca Brooks @francescabrooks.bsky.social · 9d

Delighted to get my copy of the new issue of PN Review in the post this morning.

Very pleased to be in such good company too! My essay is about following in the footsteps of Lynette Roberts on the trail of the Camaldolese Grail/Gradual at the V&A Art Library. Happy to provide access!

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Lisa Fagin Davis @lisafdavis.bsky.social · Jul 10

I spend a lot of time looking at & teaching about parchment recycled in the early modern era, not just in bookbindings but any place where a piece of durable parchment might be of use, like this clothing pattern cut from a saga manuscript (Magnússon Institute 122 b fol.):
handrit.is/manuscript/v...

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