@biarvecc.bsky.social
Medieval Archaeologist + Early Modern Historian x post war immigration specialist 🤸🍝⚽️🏺📚Vikings, Pre-Conquest eras and Plantagenets⚔️
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Delighted to add this article to my publications available to download:
Who ruled Frisia in the mid-ninth century? works.hcommons.org/records/n3a9...
Who ruled Frisia in the mid-ninth century? works.hcommons.org/records/n3a9...
Who ruled Frisia in the mid-ninth century?
An important article setting out the reasons for retaining the traditional view that Lothar I and II ruled the whole of Frisia between 840 and 869, from the Sincfal to the Weser, not just the western ...
works.hcommons.org
November 2, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Delighted to add this article to my publications available to download:
Who ruled Frisia in the mid-ninth century? works.hcommons.org/records/n3a9...
Who ruled Frisia in the mid-ninth century? works.hcommons.org/records/n3a9...
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My statement formally recognising the State of Palestine.
September 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
My statement formally recognising the State of Palestine.
The press is always targeted first. Every historian knows this. Don’t ignore it.
#stephencolbert
#jimmykimmel
#stephencolbert
#jimmykimmel
September 18, 2025 at 3:58 AM
The press is always targeted first. Every historian knows this. Don’t ignore it.
#stephencolbert
#jimmykimmel
#stephencolbert
#jimmykimmel
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This is an excellent article that brings an empathetic eye to an escalating crisis in higher education 👇👌
I spoke to the Irish Times for this very good and rounded piece on the real-world effects of C***GPT in the humanities classroom: www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
‘It’s a monster’: How generative AI is forcing university professors to rethink learning
As students turn to ChatGPT, educators warn that critical thinking, academic integrity and the future of the humanities are at stake
www.irishtimes.com
September 10, 2025 at 9:42 AM
This is an excellent article that brings an empathetic eye to an escalating crisis in higher education 👇👌
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'American Girl in Italy', 1951, an image intended to 'show what it's like to be a woman alone' according to the photographer, Ruth Orkin #womensart
August 31, 2025 at 5:18 AM
'American Girl in Italy', 1951, an image intended to 'show what it's like to be a woman alone' according to the photographer, Ruth Orkin #womensart
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Wordly Women: Gemma Hollman
In a new edition of my Wordly Women series, I chat with historian Gemma Hollman...
In a new edition of my Wordly Women series, I chat with historian Gemma Hollman...
Wordly Women: Gemma Hollman
In a new edition of my Wordly Women series, I chat with historian Gemma Hollman...
historytheinterestingbits.com
July 5, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Wordly Women: Gemma Hollman
In a new edition of my Wordly Women series, I chat with historian Gemma Hollman...
In a new edition of my Wordly Women series, I chat with historian Gemma Hollman...
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We’ll be at @imc-leeds.bsky.social next week for a full day of 15th century topics! Join us on Tuesday for a range of excellent papers on fascinating themes, and then for a drinks reception in the evening! 📚 🍷 #Skystorians #Medievalsky
Only a month to go before the @yorkisthistory.bsky.social Wars of the Roses day @imc-leeds.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 11:42 AM
We’ll be at @imc-leeds.bsky.social next week for a full day of 15th century topics! Join us on Tuesday for a range of excellent papers on fascinating themes, and then for a drinks reception in the evening! 📚 🍷 #Skystorians #Medievalsky
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The initmitable Bill Naphy is offering an online course on Scottish witchcraft and Protestant culture via the University of Aberdeen. #earlymodern #reformazing
on.abdn.ac.uk/courses/scot...
on.abdn.ac.uk/courses/scot...
Scottish Witch-Hunting and the Rise of a Protestant Culture 1590-1690 - Online short course
Study the history of Scottish witchcraft online. Earn credits towards a Masters degree as you explore the Scottish witch trials and witch-hunting in Scotland.
on.abdn.ac.uk
June 26, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The initmitable Bill Naphy is offering an online course on Scottish witchcraft and Protestant culture via the University of Aberdeen. #earlymodern #reformazing
on.abdn.ac.uk/courses/scot...
on.abdn.ac.uk/courses/scot...
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Excited to be joining @Mattlewishistory.bsky.social for a chat on 𝗚𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹 this week! We’re diving into my new book The Rose, The Bastard & The Saint King - expect rebels, battles, thrones, and a few bloody surprises⚔️🥀👑 #Medieval
#Podcast📚buff.ly/4h5qlIT
#Podcast📚buff.ly/4h5qlIT
June 25, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Excited to be joining @Mattlewishistory.bsky.social for a chat on 𝗚𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹 this week! We’re diving into my new book The Rose, The Bastard & The Saint King - expect rebels, battles, thrones, and a few bloody surprises⚔️🥀👑 #Medieval
#Podcast📚buff.ly/4h5qlIT
#Podcast📚buff.ly/4h5qlIT
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I have a bad feeling about this
June 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
I have a bad feeling about this
I had so much fun writing about #StrongWomen in the #IcelandicSagas for #TheYoungHistorians
www.theyounghistorians.com/blog/strong-...
#sagaoftheicelanders
#Íslendingasögur
#SagaofEriktheRed
#Greenlandsaga
#Laxdælasaga
#familysagas
#medieval-literature
#medieval
#Grænlendingasaga
#Eiríkssagarauða
www.theyounghistorians.com/blog/strong-...
#sagaoftheicelanders
#Íslendingasögur
#SagaofEriktheRed
#Greenlandsaga
#Laxdælasaga
#familysagas
#medieval-literature
#medieval
#Grænlendingasaga
#Eiríkssagarauða
Strong Women: A manifestation of Christian values in the Icelandic family sagas — The Young Historians
The Íslendingasögur (The Sagas of the Icelanders or Family Sagas) feature stories about prominent Icelandic families from 850-1050 AD, authored anonymously, narrated like history. In the 20th centur...
www.theyounghistorians.com
June 24, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Someone out there needs this.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Spatial dynamics of homicide in medieval English cities: the Medieval Murder Map project - Criminal Law Forum
This study examines the spatial patterns of homicide in three 14th-century English cities—London, York, and Oxford—through the Medieval Murder Map project, which visualizes 355 homicide cases derived ...
link.springer.com
June 12, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Someone out there needs this.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Fun news! I’m adding my artwork to the list of things you can buy! Maps, diagrams, and now drawings!
You’ve been playing along with “what did the Eel Guy just draw?” for years. And now you can commission your own personal drawings, or buy one of your favorites!
surprisedeelmaps.com/original-art...
You’ve been playing along with “what did the Eel Guy just draw?” for years. And now you can commission your own personal drawings, or buy one of your favorites!
surprisedeelmaps.com/original-art...
Original Artwork - Surprised Eel Mapping
Original hand-drawn artwork, made of abstract shapes and lines, usually in black and white.
surprisedeelmaps.com
June 3, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Fun news! I’m adding my artwork to the list of things you can buy! Maps, diagrams, and now drawings!
You’ve been playing along with “what did the Eel Guy just draw?” for years. And now you can commission your own personal drawings, or buy one of your favorites!
surprisedeelmaps.com/original-art...
You’ve been playing along with “what did the Eel Guy just draw?” for years. And now you can commission your own personal drawings, or buy one of your favorites!
surprisedeelmaps.com/original-art...
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Happy National Archaeology Week!
This year's craft in celebration of Archaeology Week is little clay pendants - the scale bar is 4cm
#2025NAW #archaeology #craft
This year's craft in celebration of Archaeology Week is little clay pendants - the scale bar is 4cm
#2025NAW #archaeology #craft
May 18, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Happy National Archaeology Week!
This year's craft in celebration of Archaeology Week is little clay pendants - the scale bar is 4cm
#2025NAW #archaeology #craft
This year's craft in celebration of Archaeology Week is little clay pendants - the scale bar is 4cm
#2025NAW #archaeology #craft
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May 24 Sydney (CCWM, 3pm) Women in Archaeology: A National Archaeology Week panel discussion www.sydney.edu.au/museum/whats... Book (free) www.eventbrite.com.au/e/women-in-a... #2024NAW
Women in Archaeology
www.sydney.edu.au
May 21, 2024 at 11:22 PM
May 24 Sydney (CCWM, 3pm) Women in Archaeology: A National Archaeology Week panel discussion www.sydney.edu.au/museum/whats... Book (free) www.eventbrite.com.au/e/women-in-a... #2024NAW
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📣 Join us on 24 May for this online event, "Eighty Years On: World War II Maritime Heritage in Australasia", part of National Archaeology Week and featuring speakers from @seamuseum.bsky.social @flindersmap.bsky.social #WAMuseum #UWA & Kyoto Uni
#NAW2025
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events.humanitix.com/eighty-years...
#NAW2025
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events.humanitix.com/eighty-years...
Eighty Years On: World War II Maritime Heritage in Australasia
Celebrate National Archaeology Week with an online seminar commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, with a focus on ships and submarines.
events.humanitix.com
May 16, 2025 at 2:24 AM
📣 Join us on 24 May for this online event, "Eighty Years On: World War II Maritime Heritage in Australasia", part of National Archaeology Week and featuring speakers from @seamuseum.bsky.social @flindersmap.bsky.social #WAMuseum #UWA & Kyoto Uni
#NAW2025
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events.humanitix.com/eighty-years...
#NAW2025
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events.humanitix.com/eighty-years...
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Get crafting and cooking for National Archaeology Week! The Bake It! Make It! competition is back on. The prize is a fabulous swag of archaeology books! #NAW2025 🏺
Bake It! Make It! — National Archaeology Week
Bake or make a creation inspired by archaeology! Knit a scale bar, bake artefact biscuits, model a monument, the only limit is your imagination.
archaeologyweek.org
May 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Get crafting and cooking for National Archaeology Week! The Bake It! Make It! competition is back on. The prize is a fabulous swag of archaeology books! #NAW2025 🏺
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If you're interested in space archaeology, there are many more videos out there. I've chosen a selection for National Archaeology Week. I'll also post some podcasts and papers later in the week!
🧪 🏺 #SpaceArchaeology
🧪 🏺 #SpaceArchaeology
National Archaeology Week
archaeologyweek.org
May 18, 2025 at 1:29 AM
If you're interested in space archaeology, there are many more videos out there. I've chosen a selection for National Archaeology Week. I'll also post some podcasts and papers later in the week!
🧪 🏺 #SpaceArchaeology
🧪 🏺 #SpaceArchaeology
National Archaeology Week has started in Australia!!!
Get around the instagram takeovers from our university societies across the country!!
www.instagram.com/nationalarch...
#naw2025
#nationalarchaeologyweek
#australianarchaeology
Get around the instagram takeovers from our university societies across the country!!
www.instagram.com/nationalarch...
#naw2025
#nationalarchaeologyweek
#australianarchaeology
May 19, 2025 at 2:43 AM
National Archaeology Week has started in Australia!!!
Get around the instagram takeovers from our university societies across the country!!
www.instagram.com/nationalarch...
#naw2025
#nationalarchaeologyweek
#australianarchaeology
Get around the instagram takeovers from our university societies across the country!!
www.instagram.com/nationalarch...
#naw2025
#nationalarchaeologyweek
#australianarchaeology
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P.S. you can meet both of them and hear about the Body Politics project @archanchistleic.bsky.social at the Midlands Viking Symposium on Saturday! www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/gro...
May 13, 2025 at 12:40 PM
P.S. you can meet both of them and hear about the Body Politics project @archanchistleic.bsky.social at the Midlands Viking Symposium on Saturday! www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/gro...
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P.p.s. and you can read the article open access here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
May 13, 2025 at 12:41 PM
P.p.s. and you can read the article open access here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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New podcast with @goingmedieval.bsky.social on Viking king Ivar ‘the Boneless’ podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/g... #medievalsky
Ivar the Boneless
Podcast Episode · Gone Medieval · 13/05/2025 · 1h 5m
podcasts.apple.com
May 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
New podcast with @goingmedieval.bsky.social on Viking king Ivar ‘the Boneless’ podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/g... #medievalsky
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Listening to the latest episode of the Gone Medieval podcast and it’s so so good! @downham.bsky.social is talking with @goingmedieval.bsky.social about Ivar the Boneless.
Dr Downham is also behind a lot of the research behind my debut #RansDaughters 🔥
Go and listen to this episode!!
Dr Downham is also behind a lot of the research behind my debut #RansDaughters 🔥
Go and listen to this episode!!
Ivar the Boneless
Podcast Episode · Gone Medieval · 13/05/2025 · 1h 5m
podcasts.apple.com
May 13, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Listening to the latest episode of the Gone Medieval podcast and it’s so so good! @downham.bsky.social is talking with @goingmedieval.bsky.social about Ivar the Boneless.
Dr Downham is also behind a lot of the research behind my debut #RansDaughters 🔥
Go and listen to this episode!!
Dr Downham is also behind a lot of the research behind my debut #RansDaughters 🔥
Go and listen to this episode!!
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A rather wonderful PhD opportunity with a fantastic supervisor: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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Femininity, race-making and gender non-conformity in Queen Henrietta Maria’s court performances (1625-42) with Royal Museums Greenwich, Northumbria University and Historic Royal Palaces at Northumbria...
PhD Project - Femininity, race-making and gender non-conformity in Queen Henrietta Maria’s court performances (1625-42) with Royal Museums Greenwich, Northumbria University and Historic Royal Pa...
www.findaphd.com
May 8, 2025 at 1:10 PM
A rather wonderful PhD opportunity with a fantastic supervisor: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
🔥🔥🔥
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