Adam Cook
@adamcook.bsky.social
Medievalist interested in 12th century frontiers, particularly Yorkshire and Northumberland. PhD from the University of Hull, Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Hull City fan.
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All views my own, not those of my employer.
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Adam Cook
@adamcook.bsky.social
· Jul 12
As we head into the final session of #IMC2025, we're almost ready to say goodbye to our Worlds of Learning Special Thematic Strand.
As the IMC draws to a close, we'd love to hear what you've learnt from this week's Congress?
As the IMC draws to a close, we'd love to hear what you've learnt from this week's Congress?
Another successful Congress delivered for #IMC2025.
A pleasure to be part of a fantastic team as always. Now I can relax and watch some of the sessions back!
A pleasure to be part of a fantastic team as always. Now I can relax and watch some of the sessions back!
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Bridlington Priory, was founded in 1113 by Walter de Gant, a Norman nobleman. It began as an Augustinian priory, one of the largest and wealthiest monastic houses in the north of England. It was dedicated to St Mary and quickly became a centre of religious learning and 1/2
February 2, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Bridlington Priory, was founded in 1113 by Walter de Gant, a Norman nobleman. It began as an Augustinian priory, one of the largest and wealthiest monastic houses in the north of England. It was dedicated to St Mary and quickly became a centre of religious learning and 1/2
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We may have released the #IMC2026 PDF Programme, but there’s still a way to get your research heard and it’s through the Late Call for Proposals: www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/imc-2026/late-cfp/ 🎉🤩
Discover if your research fits into sessions that are looking for more speakers 👍
#MedievalSky #SkyStorians
Discover if your research fits into sessions that are looking for more speakers 👍
#MedievalSky #SkyStorians
January 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM
We may have released the #IMC2026 PDF Programme, but there’s still a way to get your research heard and it’s through the Late Call for Proposals: www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/imc-2026/late-cfp/ 🎉🤩
Discover if your research fits into sessions that are looking for more speakers 👍
#MedievalSky #SkyStorians
Discover if your research fits into sessions that are looking for more speakers 👍
#MedievalSky #SkyStorians
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Great to welcome Iain back to the podcast!
🎙️The latest episode of ROYSCast is now live!🎙️
On this episode, season 1 guest and recent @leedsims.bsky.social graduate Dr Iain Dyson returns to discuss Yorkshire and the Fifth Crusade.
Listen below ⬇️
shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...
#ROYSCast #Yorkshire #History #Medievalsky #SkyStorians
On this episode, season 1 guest and recent @leedsims.bsky.social graduate Dr Iain Dyson returns to discuss Yorkshire and the Fifth Crusade.
Listen below ⬇️
shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...
#ROYSCast #Yorkshire #History #Medievalsky #SkyStorians
Ep 21 - Yorkshire and the Fifth Crusade with Dr Iain Dyson | ROYSCast
Yorkshire and the Crusades, Chapter 2
shows.acast.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Great to welcome Iain back to the podcast!
Great to welcome Iain back to the podcast!
🎙️The latest episode of ROYSCast is now live!🎙️
On this episode, season 1 guest and recent @leedsims.bsky.social graduate Dr Iain Dyson returns to discuss Yorkshire and the Fifth Crusade.
Listen below ⬇️
shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...
#ROYSCast #Yorkshire #History #Medievalsky #SkyStorians
On this episode, season 1 guest and recent @leedsims.bsky.social graduate Dr Iain Dyson returns to discuss Yorkshire and the Fifth Crusade.
Listen below ⬇️
shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...
#ROYSCast #Yorkshire #History #Medievalsky #SkyStorians
Ep 21 - Yorkshire and the Fifth Crusade with Dr Iain Dyson | ROYSCast
Yorkshire and the Crusades, Chapter 2
shows.acast.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Great to welcome Iain back to the podcast!
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PhD funding for early career historians completing a doctorate.
Applications are invited for the Society's Centenary PhD Fellowships for the academic year 2026-27 bit.ly/49MzqmT.
Two awards of £8500 per student, held jointly with @ihr.bsky.social. Closing date: 31 January 2026 #Skystorians
Applications are invited for the Society's Centenary PhD Fellowships for the academic year 2026-27 bit.ly/49MzqmT.
Two awards of £8500 per student, held jointly with @ihr.bsky.social. Closing date: 31 January 2026 #Skystorians
January 22, 2026 at 8:47 AM
PhD funding for early career historians completing a doctorate.
Applications are invited for the Society's Centenary PhD Fellowships for the academic year 2026-27 bit.ly/49MzqmT.
Two awards of £8500 per student, held jointly with @ihr.bsky.social. Closing date: 31 January 2026 #Skystorians
Applications are invited for the Society's Centenary PhD Fellowships for the academic year 2026-27 bit.ly/49MzqmT.
Two awards of £8500 per student, held jointly with @ihr.bsky.social. Closing date: 31 January 2026 #Skystorians
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A Happy Holidays from the IMC Team to all of you! 🥳 We wish everyone a very Happy Holidays and New Year and we look forward to seeing lots of you at #IMC2026 🎉⚔🐴
#MedievalSky #SkyStorians
#MedievalSky #SkyStorians
December 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM
A Happy Holidays from the IMC Team to all of you! 🥳 We wish everyone a very Happy Holidays and New Year and we look forward to seeing lots of you at #IMC2026 🎉⚔🐴
#MedievalSky #SkyStorians
#MedievalSky #SkyStorians
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New #OnHistory blog, IHR Fellow Chris Lewis writes about new publication, "Making Domesday: Intelligent Power in Conquered England" by Stephen Baxter, Julia Crick, and C. P. Lewis, and Domesday scholarship in the IHR.
blog.history.ac.uk/2025/10/dome...
blog.history.ac.uk/2025/10/dome...
Domesday at the IHR - On History
IHR Fellow, Chris Lewis, writes about new publication, 'Making Domesday'.
blog.history.ac.uk
November 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
New #OnHistory blog, IHR Fellow Chris Lewis writes about new publication, "Making Domesday: Intelligent Power in Conquered England" by Stephen Baxter, Julia Crick, and C. P. Lewis, and Domesday scholarship in the IHR.
blog.history.ac.uk/2025/10/dome...
blog.history.ac.uk/2025/10/dome...
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We're Hiring! 😄
The IMC Team is looking for a Conference and Events Administrator (Fixed term). If you wish to become a part of the IMC team, click here: jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx... to apply.
Email imc@leeds.ac.uk if you have any questions, or want to know more about the role.
The IMC Team is looking for a Conference and Events Administrator (Fixed term). If you wish to become a part of the IMC team, click here: jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx... to apply.
Email imc@leeds.ac.uk if you have any questions, or want to know more about the role.
October 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
We're Hiring! 😄
The IMC Team is looking for a Conference and Events Administrator (Fixed term). If you wish to become a part of the IMC team, click here: jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx... to apply.
Email imc@leeds.ac.uk if you have any questions, or want to know more about the role.
The IMC Team is looking for a Conference and Events Administrator (Fixed term). If you wish to become a part of the IMC team, click here: jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx... to apply.
Email imc@leeds.ac.uk if you have any questions, or want to know more about the role.
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Scottish Society for Northern Studies day conference!! lots on Picts and Vikings www.ssns.org.uk/events/ssns-... #scotland #history #archaeology #medievalsky
SSNS 2025 Day Conference - Scottish Society for Northern Studies
We are happy to announce our next in-person conference at 10:45 BST on 22nd November in Arbroath. The conference will be followed by an optional visit to the St Vigeans Sculptured Stones Museum. There...
www.ssns.org.uk
October 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Scottish Society for Northern Studies day conference!! lots on Picts and Vikings www.ssns.org.uk/events/ssns-... #scotland #history #archaeology #medievalsky
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Much #charterrific fun to be had on the new Fiscus website, dedicated to fiscal lands in the regnum Italiae! #medievalsky
fiscus.unibo.it/en/
fiscus.unibo.it/en/
Fiscus
fiscus.unibo.it
October 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Much #charterrific fun to be had on the new Fiscus website, dedicated to fiscal lands in the regnum Italiae! #medievalsky
fiscus.unibo.it/en/
fiscus.unibo.it/en/
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Time for another #ThrowbackThursday episode of #ROYSCast!
Back in 2023, @sophiewhittle.bsky.social
joined us to discuss Language and Dialect in Early Yorkshire History.
Listen again below: shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...
#Yorkshire #Skystorians #Language #Dialect #Linguistics #History #Medieval
Back in 2023, @sophiewhittle.bsky.social
joined us to discuss Language and Dialect in Early Yorkshire History.
Listen again below: shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...
#Yorkshire #Skystorians #Language #Dialect #Linguistics #History #Medieval
Ep 12 - Language and Dialect in Early Yorkshire History | ROYSCast
Sophie Whittle joins the podcast to talk about her research and work as a linguist looking at historic language and dialects in the region
shows.acast.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Time for another #ThrowbackThursday episode of #ROYSCast!
Back in 2023, @sophiewhittle.bsky.social
joined us to discuss Language and Dialect in Early Yorkshire History.
Listen again below: shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...
#Yorkshire #Skystorians #Language #Dialect #Linguistics #History #Medieval
Back in 2023, @sophiewhittle.bsky.social
joined us to discuss Language and Dialect in Early Yorkshire History.
Listen again below: shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...
#Yorkshire #Skystorians #Language #Dialect #Linguistics #History #Medieval
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🚨 Your reminder that there's only 1 WEEK left to get your #IMC2026 bursary application submitted.⏰
You can begin or resume your application, as well as find out more information on the process, at the following link: www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/about/bursary/
#IMC2026 #MedievalSky #Medieval #Skystorians
You can begin or resume your application, as well as find out more information on the process, at the following link: www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/about/bursary/
#IMC2026 #MedievalSky #Medieval #Skystorians
Bursaries and Awards | International Medieval Congress
Bursary Applications for IMC 2026 are now open! Read below to apply.
www.imc.leeds.ac.uk
October 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🚨 Your reminder that there's only 1 WEEK left to get your #IMC2026 bursary application submitted.⏰
You can begin or resume your application, as well as find out more information on the process, at the following link: www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/about/bursary/
#IMC2026 #MedievalSky #Medieval #Skystorians
You can begin or resume your application, as well as find out more information on the process, at the following link: www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/about/bursary/
#IMC2026 #MedievalSky #Medieval #Skystorians
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We are delighted to announce our research seminars for this semester in Leeds. All will be hybrid. Keep an eye out for links to register for zoom nearer the time or come in person. All welcome! #medievalsky #medievalresearch
September 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
We are delighted to announce our research seminars for this semester in Leeds. All will be hybrid. Keep an eye out for links to register for zoom nearer the time or come in person. All welcome! #medievalsky #medievalresearch
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🚨 There's now only ONE DAY remaining until session and round table proposals close.🚨
Our Special Thematic Strand may be temporalities, but we can't turn back time. Don't miss your chance to participate at #IMC2026, submit today at: www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/imc-2026/pro...
#IMC2026 #Medieval #History
Our Special Thematic Strand may be temporalities, but we can't turn back time. Don't miss your chance to participate at #IMC2026, submit today at: www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/imc-2026/pro...
#IMC2026 #Medieval #History
September 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🚨 There's now only ONE DAY remaining until session and round table proposals close.🚨
Our Special Thematic Strand may be temporalities, but we can't turn back time. Don't miss your chance to participate at #IMC2026, submit today at: www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/imc-2026/pro...
#IMC2026 #Medieval #History
Our Special Thematic Strand may be temporalities, but we can't turn back time. Don't miss your chance to participate at #IMC2026, submit today at: www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/imc-2026/pro...
#IMC2026 #Medieval #History
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Reform are now coming after people with permanent residency. It'll be citizens next. No one is safe from authoritarian governments.
September 21, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Reform are now coming after people with permanent residency. It'll be citizens next. No one is safe from authoritarian governments.
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An Anglo-Danish force stormed York #OTD in 1069, tearing down its two Norman castles, killing hundreds of Frenchmen and taking sheriff William Malet captive. Edgar Ætheling, ealdormen Waltheof and Gospatric, Mærle-Sveinn and Siward son of Æthelgar led the English. 📸Terry Ball #medievalsky
September 21, 2025 at 6:45 AM
An Anglo-Danish force stormed York #OTD in 1069, tearing down its two Norman castles, killing hundreds of Frenchmen and taking sheriff William Malet captive. Edgar Ætheling, ealdormen Waltheof and Gospatric, Mærle-Sveinn and Siward son of Æthelgar led the English. 📸Terry Ball #medievalsky
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With individual paper proposals now closed, we've begun processing your submissions for #IMC2026.
First, the IMC team review all submissions, making sure that all of the required information has been provided. We'll be back in touch if we think anything is missing!
#MedievalSky #Skystorians
First, the IMC team review all submissions, making sure that all of the required information has been provided. We'll be back in touch if we think anything is missing!
#MedievalSky #Skystorians
September 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
With individual paper proposals now closed, we've begun processing your submissions for #IMC2026.
First, the IMC team review all submissions, making sure that all of the required information has been provided. We'll be back in touch if we think anything is missing!
#MedievalSky #Skystorians
First, the IMC team review all submissions, making sure that all of the required information has been provided. We'll be back in touch if we think anything is missing!
#MedievalSky #Skystorians
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New #ROYSCast now available!
In this episode, author @alexharvv.bsky.social joins @adamcook.bsky.social and @jfarley.bsky.social to discuss his love of archaeology, recent book 'Forgotten Vikings', and upcoming work 'Little Kingdoms: An A-Z of Early Medieval Britain'
Listen here: bit.ly/4lV4SmQ
In this episode, author @alexharvv.bsky.social joins @adamcook.bsky.social and @jfarley.bsky.social to discuss his love of archaeology, recent book 'Forgotten Vikings', and upcoming work 'Little Kingdoms: An A-Z of Early Medieval Britain'
Listen here: bit.ly/4lV4SmQ
September 3, 2025 at 10:56 AM
New #ROYSCast now available!
In this episode, author @alexharvv.bsky.social joins @adamcook.bsky.social and @jfarley.bsky.social to discuss his love of archaeology, recent book 'Forgotten Vikings', and upcoming work 'Little Kingdoms: An A-Z of Early Medieval Britain'
Listen here: bit.ly/4lV4SmQ
In this episode, author @alexharvv.bsky.social joins @adamcook.bsky.social and @jfarley.bsky.social to discuss his love of archaeology, recent book 'Forgotten Vikings', and upcoming work 'Little Kingdoms: An A-Z of Early Medieval Britain'
Listen here: bit.ly/4lV4SmQ
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www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Little-Kingd...
With the 9th draft approved, that's a wrap on my next book: LITTLE KINGDOMS: AN A-Z OF EARLY MEDIEVAL BRITAIN, releasing on the 30th of November 2025
To celebrate, currently the price has been lowered to £17.50 for preorders via my publisher's website
With the 9th draft approved, that's a wrap on my next book: LITTLE KINGDOMS: AN A-Z OF EARLY MEDIEVAL BRITAIN, releasing on the 30th of November 2025
To celebrate, currently the price has been lowered to £17.50 for preorders via my publisher's website
August 20, 2025 at 6:26 AM
www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Little-Kingd...
With the 9th draft approved, that's a wrap on my next book: LITTLE KINGDOMS: AN A-Z OF EARLY MEDIEVAL BRITAIN, releasing on the 30th of November 2025
To celebrate, currently the price has been lowered to £17.50 for preorders via my publisher's website
With the 9th draft approved, that's a wrap on my next book: LITTLE KINGDOMS: AN A-Z OF EARLY MEDIEVAL BRITAIN, releasing on the 30th of November 2025
To celebrate, currently the price has been lowered to £17.50 for preorders via my publisher's website
The latest episode of ROYSCast is now live, with @leedsims.bsky.social's Marta Cobb joining us to chat about Margery Kempe's adventures in medieval Yorkshire.
The latest episode of ROYSCast is now available!
Join @jfarley.bsky.social and @adamcook.bsky.social , as they discuss all-things Margery Kempe with medieval mystics expert Dr Marta Cobb.
shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...
Join @jfarley.bsky.social and @adamcook.bsky.social , as they discuss all-things Margery Kempe with medieval mystics expert Dr Marta Cobb.
shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...
Ep 19 - The Book (and life) of Margery Kempe with Dr Marta Cobb | ROYSCast
The history, and narrative, of the life and book of the mystic Margery Kempe.
shows.acast.com
August 18, 2025 at 9:18 AM
The latest episode of ROYSCast is now live, with @leedsims.bsky.social's Marta Cobb joining us to chat about Margery Kempe's adventures in medieval Yorkshire.
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The latest episode of ROYSCast is now available!
Join @jfarley.bsky.social and @adamcook.bsky.social , as they discuss all-things Margery Kempe with medieval mystics expert Dr Marta Cobb.
shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...
Join @jfarley.bsky.social and @adamcook.bsky.social , as they discuss all-things Margery Kempe with medieval mystics expert Dr Marta Cobb.
shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...
Ep 19 - The Book (and life) of Margery Kempe with Dr Marta Cobb | ROYSCast
The history, and narrative, of the life and book of the mystic Margery Kempe.
shows.acast.com
August 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The latest episode of ROYSCast is now available!
Join @jfarley.bsky.social and @adamcook.bsky.social , as they discuss all-things Margery Kempe with medieval mystics expert Dr Marta Cobb.
shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...
Join @jfarley.bsky.social and @adamcook.bsky.social , as they discuss all-things Margery Kempe with medieval mystics expert Dr Marta Cobb.
shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...
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The #IMC2026 Padlet Page is filling up with so many amazing sessions which want your papers! 🎉
If you have a CfP for the IMC you would like advertising then email imc@leeds.ac.uk ☺️
If you have a CfP for the IMC you would like advertising then email imc@leeds.ac.uk ☺️
July 23, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The #IMC2026 Padlet Page is filling up with so many amazing sessions which want your papers! 🎉
If you have a CfP for the IMC you would like advertising then email imc@leeds.ac.uk ☺️
If you have a CfP for the IMC you would like advertising then email imc@leeds.ac.uk ☺️
Another successful Congress delivered for #IMC2025.
A pleasure to be part of a fantastic team as always. Now I can relax and watch some of the sessions back!
A pleasure to be part of a fantastic team as always. Now I can relax and watch some of the sessions back!
As we head into the final session of #IMC2025, we're almost ready to say goodbye to our Worlds of Learning Special Thematic Strand.
As the IMC draws to a close, we'd love to hear what you've learnt from this week's Congress?
As the IMC draws to a close, we'd love to hear what you've learnt from this week's Congress?
July 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Another successful Congress delivered for #IMC2025.
A pleasure to be part of a fantastic team as always. Now I can relax and watch some of the sessions back!
A pleasure to be part of a fantastic team as always. Now I can relax and watch some of the sessions back!
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Now, if you are wanting to read some good work on #BayeuxTapestry, here's a thread. By the way, the pun wasn't intentional on Wednesday and isn't now. I'm not that funny. First up: Gale Owen-Crocker, textile historian par excellence www.medats.org.uk/officer/gale... #medievalsky 1/
Gale R. Owen-Crocker – MEDATS
www.medats.org.uk
July 12, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Now, if you are wanting to read some good work on #BayeuxTapestry, here's a thread. By the way, the pun wasn't intentional on Wednesday and isn't now. I'm not that funny. First up: Gale Owen-Crocker, textile historian par excellence www.medats.org.uk/officer/gale... #medievalsky 1/