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Dr Caroline Bourne
@carolinebourne.bsky.social
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Researcher of early medieval regional identities, especially Gower.
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drfrancisyoung.bsky.social
👀 Extremely excited to see Aleksander Pluskowski has a new history of the Baltic Crusades coming soon with @yalepress.bsky.social ⚔️✝️ yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300...
The Black Cross - Yale University Press London
A wide-ranging new history of the Baltic Crusades and their legacy   Between the twelfth and fifteenth centuries, crusading armies unleashed a relentles...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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alexharvv.bsky.social
You are most welcome! Without your hard work, Gower would have been left off the map, and what a shame too
November 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
carolinebourne.bsky.social
Thanks so much for the mention! Glad I could help with this project illuminating these important polities that are so often overlooked during this period.
alexharvv.bsky.social Alex Harvey @alexharvv.bsky.social · 10d
C is for @carolinebourne.bsky.social, a fantastic academic working on evidence for the early medieval development of the Gower Peninsula, in Wales…

…as you may see in my book and her extended research, there may have been a little kingdom nestled here in the Bristol Channel!
November 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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alexharvv.bsky.social
Here are cows, rugged mountain borders, rich streams and pastures for transhumance, more cows, shepherds, early church dedications a-plenty, and even more cows

A home for the ‘Peninsula Men’, perhaps? Or even more unknowable legends. Thank you again to Caroline for the help with this chapter
A shot of the Gower Peninsula, Wales.
November 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM
carolinebourne.bsky.social
Happy Nos Galan Gaeaf (first day of winter eve). Beware of the Hwch Ddu Gwta (tail-less black sow) and the Ladi Wen heb ddim pen (the white lady without a head). Traditionally a coelcerth (bonfire) offered protection. #NosGalanGaeaf #WelshCulture #Halloween
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Nos Galan Gaeaf: the traditional Welsh celebration being eclipsed by modern Halloween
Nos Galan Gaeaf on October 31 in Wales is steeped in folklore and tradition.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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marcmorris.bsky.social
Today's the 959th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, so obviously I'm reposting my scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry in Playmobil.
October 14, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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mediumaevum.bsky.social
SSMLL are delighted to announce the opening of our Call for Papers for the 2026 Day Conference, Medieval Wales, which will be held at Cardiff University 25-26 April, 2026.

Proposals should be submitted to Dr David Callander (callanderd@cardiff.ac.uk) by 30 November.
Cardiff University and the Society for the Study of Medieval Languages and Literature are pleased to announce a multi-disciplinary conference on medieval Wales, to be held at Cardiff University on the 25th and 26th of April 2026. The conference will provide a space for discussion and collaboration between scholars of all disciplinary backgrounds interested in medieval Wales. The conference programme will include the Medium Ævum annual lecture, which will be delivered by Professor Helen Fulton (University of Bristol). The Henry Loyn Memorial Lecture will be held on the evening of the 24th of April, and will be delivered by Professor John Hines (Cardiff University). We invite proposals for 20-minute presentations representing any specialization that sheds light on medieval Wales. We shall particularly welcome papers that discuss encounters between different languages and traditions and their consequences. Proposals are welcome from speakers at all career stages and papers can be delivered in English or Welsh. Proposals should include a title and an abstract (100–200 words) and should be submitted to Dr David Callander (callanderd@cardiff.ac.uk) by 30 November.
October 1, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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tyguson.bsky.social
The ship has landed!

#Medievalsky
September 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
carolinebourne.bsky.social
Only one week left to submit your abstracts for the 'Medieval Wales and the March' International Medieval Congress sessions sponsored by the Mortimer History Society. Deadline is 15 Sept. Don't delay, submit today!
@imc-leeds.bsky.social
#IMC2026 #medievalsky #skystorians #academicsky
September 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
carolinebourne.bsky.social
This time next week I'll be in Leicester for the @socmedarch.bsky.social conference.😀 #MedArch2025
#medieval #medievalarchaeology
Graphics: Society for Medieval Archaeology
Image: A nod to the past - a Viking themed handrail in Swansea Guildhall (c) Nigel Davies for Geograph CC BY-SA 2.0
September 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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swanseahistory.bsky.social
We're so looking forward to talking to everyone at the @amgueddfacymru.bsky.social History and Heritage Fair at the National Waterfront Museum later this month! Come find our stall, we'd love to meet you.
September 3, 2025 at 10:12 AM
carolinebourne.bsky.social
Just two weeks to submit your abstracts for the 'Medieval Wales and the March' International Medieval Congress sessions sponsored by the Mortimer History Society. Deadline for submissions is 15 September 2025. @imc-leeds.bsky.social #IMC2026 #medievalsky #skystorians #academicsky
September 1, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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drfrancisyoung.bsky.social
A blessed feast of St Andthatotherguy to you all
hopesteffen.bsky.social Steffen Hope @hopesteffen.bsky.social · Aug 30
Towards the end of their feast-day, here is an excerpt from the office of SS Felix & Adauctus. I'm fascinated by the fact that we do not know the name of the second saint of this pair, & that he's just known as "the added one".

[Breviarium Nidrosiense, p.792]
Detail from a page of a printed book from 1519. The rubric reads "Commemroation of the martyrs", followed by an antiphon, the folio number (aa.viii), and a prayer for the intercession of the saints Felix and Adauctus.
August 30, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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swallowtailarch.bsky.social
Acorns on sun-burnt August grass 🌱☀️
In medieval Britain, the oak was power itself — boundary marker, court tree, symbol of endurance and lordship. 🌳👑

#Oak #Acorns #BritishCountryside #MedievalHistory #Folklore #queenoflostcastles #medievalsky
August 27, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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n16breda.bsky.social
If you've ever wondered why Dublin has a church dedicated to St. Werburgh -> A great account here from @drfrancisyoung.bsky.social on Ireland's Anglo-Norman history & the use of English saints "in a kind of sacred imperialism".
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Making Medieval Ireland English
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August 27, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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alisonfisk.bsky.social
Fabulous Visigothic eagle brooch, AD 501-533.

One of a pair of prestigious eagle brooches worn at shoulder height to fasten clothing. From Alovera, Guadalajara, Spain. Bronze, gold and glass.
📷 Museo Arqueológico Nacional, Madrid

#Archaeology
Photo of a brooch in the form of an eagle with outspread wings and curved beak, displayed against a black background. The surface of the bronze brooch is decorated with "cloisonné" technique; that is small bronze cells inlaid with glass – mostly red and some green – laid on top of gold leaf which reflects the light and makes the glass sparkle. The bird’s eye is made from a large blue glass cabochon. Dimensions: Height = 11.80 cm; Width = 5.90 cm; Thickness = 2.20 cm. After the collapse of the Roman empire, Spain became part of the Visigothic Kingdom between 418 and 711 AD. The Visigoths left behind some very decorative jewellery. This brooch dates to that period.
August 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
carolinebourne.bsky.social
Researching medieval Wales? Why not share your research at the International Medieval Congress next July. We welcome proposals for sessions sponsored by the Mortimer History Society. Deadline for submissions is 15 September 2025. @imc-leeds.bsky.social #IMC2026 #medievalsky #skystorians #academicsky
August 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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themerl.bsky.social
Absolute Units returns!!!

In this ep, we speak to environmental historian @dollyjorgensen.bsky.social about her research into pigs in medieval England.

Topics include: taking your hogs for a walk, the Hapsburg chin of domestic pigs, Babe 2, and so much more.

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Absolute Units: three giant rams float over the English countryside.
June 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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langsj.bsky.social
When you remember it's a year to go before the next IMC...

#imc2025
@imc-leeds.bsky.social
July 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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ccooijmans.bsky.social
From last week's IMC paper, here is my handy general formula on the effects of vikings moving cattle by ship across long distances:
July 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
carolinebourne.bsky.social
Wondering which @imc-leeds.bsky.social sessions to go to tomorrow? Problem solved - why not spend the day listening to papers on medieval Wales! Three sessions of very interesting papers and one by me. I kick off proceedings at 11.15 Tue in room LG.01 Newlyn Building. Hope to see you there. #imc2025
July 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
carolinebourne.bsky.social
Good to see the book I contributed to in the wild! @archumanities.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social #imc2025
July 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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imc-leeds.bsky.social
What is a better way to relax after checking into your #IMC2025 accommodation, than meeting up with colleagues in the LUU Old Bar with a drink of Congress Ale. 🎉

The #IMC2025 Congress Ale is back from a new provider and in Worlds of Learning fashion, we want to learn what you think!

#MedievalSky
A Medieval Congress Ale poster. A red poster with the IMC Logo at the top. The label reads 'Fermentum Traditional Dark Ale.' And underneath says 'Kirkstall Brewery'. A small image of Kirkstall abbey is on the label with Kirkstall Abbey's heraldry of three swords on the side.
July 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
carolinebourne.bsky.social
Looking forward to tomorrow's conference with some interesting approaches to loyalty. I will also be presenting a paper which is different from my usual topics!
hannah-boston.bsky.social Hannah Boston @hannah-boston.bsky.social · Jun 4
I'm delighted to share the programme for the first workshop of the Loyalty Research Network, taking place this Friday 6th June from 1pm UK time. The workshop is free and open to anyone interested in loyalty across the medieval world, so please message me if you'd like the link! #medieval
June 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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tyguson.bsky.social
I’m over the moon to share that my essay, ‘Contributions to the Conquest: The Abbey of Fécamp and Maritime Memory’ was chosen as the winner of the Marjorie Chibnall Essay Prize for this year’s Battle Conference on Anglo-Norman Studies battleconference.wordpress.com/2025-battle-... #Medievalsky
2025 Battle Conference Manchester 23-26 July
The Conference will be hosted this year by the University of Manchester. The papers will be read in Rm A113 of the Samuel Alexander Building. Coffees/teas and lunches will be taken in the foyer of …
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May 9, 2025 at 9:12 AM