Chloë R McKenzie
@chloermckenzie.bsky.social
Assistant Prof. in Medieval History @northeasternu.bsky.social (NU London) | Visiting Fellow at CMRC @unisouthampton.bsky.social | Book on Ladies of the Garter
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🧵 about #alevels, #results and exams in the UK.
My mum was working class, went to the type of secondary school where girls were encouraged to leave at 16 to train as secretaries. They saw her as the 'wrong sort', and made her do CSEs and barred her from O Levels. She fought and lost. 1/
My mum was working class, went to the type of secondary school where girls were encouraged to leave at 16 to train as secretaries. They saw her as the 'wrong sort', and made her do CSEs and barred her from O Levels. She fought and lost. 1/
August 14, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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CFP: “Women, Lordship, and the Culture of War”
A Haskins-sponsored session at the 2026 ICMS in Kalamazoo, MI (14–16 May)
Apply by 15 Sept. 2025 at icms.confex.com/icms/2026/pr...
@kzooicms.bsky.social #MedievalSky
A Haskins-sponsored session at the 2026 ICMS in Kalamazoo, MI (14–16 May)
Apply by 15 Sept. 2025 at icms.confex.com/icms/2026/pr...
@kzooicms.bsky.social #MedievalSky
July 16, 2025 at 11:16 PM
CFP: “Women, Lordship, and the Culture of War”
A Haskins-sponsored session at the 2026 ICMS in Kalamazoo, MI (14–16 May)
Apply by 15 Sept. 2025 at icms.confex.com/icms/2026/pr...
@kzooicms.bsky.social #MedievalSky
A Haskins-sponsored session at the 2026 ICMS in Kalamazoo, MI (14–16 May)
Apply by 15 Sept. 2025 at icms.confex.com/icms/2026/pr...
@kzooicms.bsky.social #MedievalSky
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Exactly 7 years ago I was at Hereford Cathedral with @chloermckenzie.bsky.social, launching the St Thomas Way: a new #heritage route from #Swansea to #Hereford, inspired by a real #medieval #pilgrimage. 13 locations, 13 circular walks, + free multimedia resources & activities. www.thomasway.ac.uk
July 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Exactly 7 years ago I was at Hereford Cathedral with @chloermckenzie.bsky.social, launching the St Thomas Way: a new #heritage route from #Swansea to #Hereford, inspired by a real #medieval #pilgrimage. 13 locations, 13 circular walks, + free multimedia resources & activities. www.thomasway.ac.uk
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Many people have compared what is happening in America to what happened in 1930s Germany - and rightly so. But I want to remind everyone that the current situation is not a fait accompli, and I worry that these comparisons sometimes imply otherwise. The situation is dire, but not without hope.
June 29, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Many people have compared what is happening in America to what happened in 1930s Germany - and rightly so. But I want to remind everyone that the current situation is not a fait accompli, and I worry that these comparisons sometimes imply otherwise. The situation is dire, but not without hope.
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25 time machines into moments in England's past...
I'm so excited to share the cover for A HISTORY OF ENGLAND IN 25 POEMS (and thanks to Waterstones for doing the cover reveal on their channels this morning). I hope you love it as much as I do!
I'm so excited to share the cover for A HISTORY OF ENGLAND IN 25 POEMS (and thanks to Waterstones for doing the cover reveal on their channels this morning). I hope you love it as much as I do!
June 16, 2025 at 10:40 AM
25 time machines into moments in England's past...
I'm so excited to share the cover for A HISTORY OF ENGLAND IN 25 POEMS (and thanks to Waterstones for doing the cover reveal on their channels this morning). I hope you love it as much as I do!
I'm so excited to share the cover for A HISTORY OF ENGLAND IN 25 POEMS (and thanks to Waterstones for doing the cover reveal on their channels this morning). I hope you love it as much as I do!
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We’ve launched a new collection of openly accessible videos, Interviews with Historians, in which prominent 20th century historians reflect on their lives and professional practices. Access the collection here:
www.history.ac.uk/library-digi...
www.history.ac.uk/library-digi...
June 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
We’ve launched a new collection of openly accessible videos, Interviews with Historians, in which prominent 20th century historians reflect on their lives and professional practices. Access the collection here:
www.history.ac.uk/library-digi...
www.history.ac.uk/library-digi...
A great day at the UK National Archives, Kew, for the Pipe Roll Society AGM and Council. It’s such an honour to serve on this society, which does so much to facilitate medieval research and accessibility to original documents.
Check out PRS work and consider becoming a member! piperollsociety.co.uk
Check out PRS work and consider becoming a member! piperollsociety.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
A great day at the UK National Archives, Kew, for the Pipe Roll Society AGM and Council. It’s such an honour to serve on this society, which does so much to facilitate medieval research and accessibility to original documents.
Check out PRS work and consider becoming a member! piperollsociety.co.uk
Check out PRS work and consider becoming a member! piperollsociety.co.uk
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MAMO is this week! I’m so excited for so many amazing papers and workshops reflecting on how medieval research interacts with the modern world.
Continuing with our MAMO thread of reflecting on practices of medievalism, we look forward to our Thursday panel on 'Pedagogy and Practice'!
With Kirsty Bolton (@lusignanmermaid.bsky.social, Oxford), Karen A. Winstead (Ohio), and Brendan O'Connell (Trinity Dublin). #MAMOmonth
With Kirsty Bolton (@lusignanmermaid.bsky.social, Oxford), Karen A. Winstead (Ohio), and Brendan O'Connell (Trinity Dublin). #MAMOmonth
![Session 3C: Pedagogy and Practice [Room K020]
Chair: Laura Varnam
Kirsty Bolton (University of Oxford): Medieval and Modern Experiences of Migration
Karen A. Winstead (The Ohio State University): Medievalism as Pedagogy: Creating “Wicked Students”
Brendan O’Connell (Trinity College Dublin): Teaching Medieval Complaint through Sara Ahmed](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:3xv3r2tyxi54yayomcjzybtt/bafkreihekkel4qibovejx4hlupojeme5uembkbqjkbjkefc6b22znhk3hm@jpeg)
June 23, 2025 at 11:18 AM
MAMO is this week! I’m so excited for so many amazing papers and workshops reflecting on how medieval research interacts with the modern world.
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Today on #BetwixtTheSheets I am talking to the one and only and utterly fabulous prof Vanessa McCarthy about her research into sex work in #renaissance Italy. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
June 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Today on #BetwixtTheSheets I am talking to the one and only and utterly fabulous prof Vanessa McCarthy about her research into sex work in #renaissance Italy. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
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BALH is hosting a talk this evening about Jane Austen’s Social Networks and the Wider World which will explore the remarkable women in Austen’s Southampton circle, lives shaped by empire, scandal, and global connections.
All welcome
Find out more: balh.org.uk/NTM209
@balhnews.bsky.social
All welcome
Find out more: balh.org.uk/NTM209
@balhnews.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 7:14 AM
BALH is hosting a talk this evening about Jane Austen’s Social Networks and the Wider World which will explore the remarkable women in Austen’s Southampton circle, lives shaped by empire, scandal, and global connections.
All welcome
Find out more: balh.org.uk/NTM209
@balhnews.bsky.social
All welcome
Find out more: balh.org.uk/NTM209
@balhnews.bsky.social
Poppies pouring in through Traitors’ Gate, beneath St Thomas’s Tower, at sunset 🌅
We also met Poppy, one of the Tower’s resident ravens, named for the original 2014 installation. I had met Poppy once before, in February during a visit with students, but it was nice to be formally introduced 🐦⬛
We also met Poppy, one of the Tower’s resident ravens, named for the original 2014 installation. I had met Poppy once before, in February during a visit with students, but it was nice to be formally introduced 🐦⬛
June 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Poppies pouring in through Traitors’ Gate, beneath St Thomas’s Tower, at sunset 🌅
We also met Poppy, one of the Tower’s resident ravens, named for the original 2014 installation. I had met Poppy once before, in February during a visit with students, but it was nice to be formally introduced 🐦⬛
We also met Poppy, one of the Tower’s resident ravens, named for the original 2014 installation. I had met Poppy once before, in February during a visit with students, but it was nice to be formally introduced 🐦⬛
An evening with lovely people at the Tower of London. Endless thanks to @ravenology.bsky.social for hosting, showing us round and telling the best tales, and to @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social for bringing us all together.
@euanroger.bsky.social
@tealcartoons.bsky.social
@katewilliamsme.bsky.social
@euanroger.bsky.social
@tealcartoons.bsky.social
@katewilliamsme.bsky.social
June 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
An evening with lovely people at the Tower of London. Endless thanks to @ravenology.bsky.social for hosting, showing us round and telling the best tales, and to @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social for bringing us all together.
@euanroger.bsky.social
@tealcartoons.bsky.social
@katewilliamsme.bsky.social
@euanroger.bsky.social
@tealcartoons.bsky.social
@katewilliamsme.bsky.social
An incredible night at the Tower of London, hosted by the wonderful @ravenology.bsky.social 🐦⬛
I’ve never seen the Tower like this: peaceful, dusky light. We saw the ancient Key Ceremony, then spent the night at Yeoman Warder’s pub, The Keys. Thanks
@drlindseyfitz.bsky.social for organising! 🏰 🍻
I’ve never seen the Tower like this: peaceful, dusky light. We saw the ancient Key Ceremony, then spent the night at Yeoman Warder’s pub, The Keys. Thanks
@drlindseyfitz.bsky.social for organising! 🏰 🍻
June 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
An incredible night at the Tower of London, hosted by the wonderful @ravenology.bsky.social 🐦⬛
I’ve never seen the Tower like this: peaceful, dusky light. We saw the ancient Key Ceremony, then spent the night at Yeoman Warder’s pub, The Keys. Thanks
@drlindseyfitz.bsky.social for organising! 🏰 🍻
I’ve never seen the Tower like this: peaceful, dusky light. We saw the ancient Key Ceremony, then spent the night at Yeoman Warder’s pub, The Keys. Thanks
@drlindseyfitz.bsky.social for organising! 🏰 🍻
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What an evening hanging at the Yeoman Warder's Club w/ @ravenology.bsky.social at the Tower of London! No ghosts (this time), but lots of laughs! Grateful to have such good people in my life @katewilliamsme.bsky.social, @chloermckenzie.bsky.social, @tealcartoons.bsky.social, @euanroger.bsky.social
June 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
What an evening hanging at the Yeoman Warder's Club w/ @ravenology.bsky.social at the Tower of London! No ghosts (this time), but lots of laughs! Grateful to have such good people in my life @katewilliamsme.bsky.social, @chloermckenzie.bsky.social, @tealcartoons.bsky.social, @euanroger.bsky.social
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📢 #jobopportunity #medievalsky
📜 Lecturer in Old English
⏳5 years, full-time (anticipated duration to 30 June 2030)
🏫 University College Cork
⏰12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 8th July 2025
📲 Details of the post, selection criteria and application process: www.ucc.ie/en/future-hu...
📜 Lecturer in Old English
⏳5 years, full-time (anticipated duration to 30 June 2030)
🏫 University College Cork
⏰12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 8th July 2025
📲 Details of the post, selection criteria and application process: www.ucc.ie/en/future-hu...
Lecturer in Old English | University College Cork
UCC wishes to appoint a scholar with a proven commitment to excellence in teaching and research to the role of Lecturer in Old English.
www.ucc.ie
June 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
📢 #jobopportunity #medievalsky
📜 Lecturer in Old English
⏳5 years, full-time (anticipated duration to 30 June 2030)
🏫 University College Cork
⏰12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 8th July 2025
📲 Details of the post, selection criteria and application process: www.ucc.ie/en/future-hu...
📜 Lecturer in Old English
⏳5 years, full-time (anticipated duration to 30 June 2030)
🏫 University College Cork
⏰12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 8th July 2025
📲 Details of the post, selection criteria and application process: www.ucc.ie/en/future-hu...
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I did all my degrees at Cardiff University
This news is heartbreaking
This news is heartbreaking
June 19, 2025 at 6:21 AM
I did all my degrees at Cardiff University
This news is heartbreaking
This news is heartbreaking
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Very excited about our #EstuaryAnthology workshop 'Routes to Protest' on 22 June at Gravesend Town Pier. There will be 1381 sound sculptures, a banner workshop and punk legend Gina Birch's choice of protest songs. Come and join the fun - its free!
Routes to Protest: the River, Vessels and People of 1381
www.estuaryfestival.com
June 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Very excited about our #EstuaryAnthology workshop 'Routes to Protest' on 22 June at Gravesend Town Pier. There will be 1381 sound sculptures, a banner workshop and punk legend Gina Birch's choice of protest songs. Come and join the fun - its free!
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Come and see me this weekend at the Highland Folk Museum, Newtownmore.
Come and see me this weekend at the Highland Folk Museum, Newtownmore.
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June 18, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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Come and see me this weekend at the Highland Folk Museum, Newtownmore.
Come and see me this weekend at the Highland Folk Museum, Newtownmore.
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News | @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social begins process to repatriate human remains – delegation of Naga representatives visit museum to discuss return and care of ancestral remains
Pitt Rivers begins process to repatriate human remains - Museums Association
Delegation of Naga representatives visit museum to discuss return and care of ancestral remains
www.museumsassociation.org
June 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
News | @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social begins process to repatriate human remains – delegation of Naga representatives visit museum to discuss return and care of ancestral remains
Excellent history content incoming!!!
Can’t wait to listen to this new episode in @alexvont.bsky.social HISTORY’S HEROES, featuring the incomparable @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social on one of greats of medical history, Harold Gillies.
Can’t wait to listen to this new episode in @alexvont.bsky.social HISTORY’S HEROES, featuring the incomparable @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social on one of greats of medical history, Harold Gillies.
When losing a limb made you a hero but losing a face made you a monster, Harold Gillies restored dignity to WWI's disfigured soldiers. In HISTORY'S HEROES, I speak to @alexvont.bsky.social about what courage & imagination can accomplish in the face of relentless horror. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
June 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Excellent history content incoming!!!
Can’t wait to listen to this new episode in @alexvont.bsky.social HISTORY’S HEROES, featuring the incomparable @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social on one of greats of medical history, Harold Gillies.
Can’t wait to listen to this new episode in @alexvont.bsky.social HISTORY’S HEROES, featuring the incomparable @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social on one of greats of medical history, Harold Gillies.
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When losing a limb made you a hero but losing a face made you a monster, Harold Gillies restored dignity to WWI's disfigured soldiers. In HISTORY'S HEROES, I speak to @alexvont.bsky.social about what courage & imagination can accomplish in the face of relentless horror. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
June 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM
When losing a limb made you a hero but losing a face made you a monster, Harold Gillies restored dignity to WWI's disfigured soldiers. In HISTORY'S HEROES, I speak to @alexvont.bsky.social about what courage & imagination can accomplish in the face of relentless horror. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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It was great to hear @elizabethbiggs.bsky.social’s talk last night for our @mappingthemarch.bsky.social seminar series. Really interesting discussion afterwards on if it is possible to compare the different Marches (particularly the Scottish, Irish, and Welsh) in the late Middle Ages. #medievalsky
June 17, 2025 at 9:18 AM
It was great to hear @elizabethbiggs.bsky.social’s talk last night for our @mappingthemarch.bsky.social seminar series. Really interesting discussion afterwards on if it is possible to compare the different Marches (particularly the Scottish, Irish, and Welsh) in the late Middle Ages. #medievalsky
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A historian who doesn't do any actual research is like a neurosurgeon who doesn't operate on brains. It's so fundamental to what we do that you can hardly claim the title "historian" without it.
Lots of commentary on this piece already, all of which I agree with.
For historians, research is a fundamental part of writing.
To farm it out to AI changes the nature of this intellectual process in fundamental ways.
And as Stacy Schiff points out, it also takes all the fun out of it.
For historians, research is a fundamental part of writing.
To farm it out to AI changes the nature of this intellectual process in fundamental ways.
And as Stacy Schiff points out, it also takes all the fun out of it.
A.I. Is Poised to Rewrite History. Literally.
www.nytimes.com
June 17, 2025 at 9:25 AM
A historian who doesn't do any actual research is like a neurosurgeon who doesn't operate on brains. It's so fundamental to what we do that you can hardly claim the title "historian" without it.
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If anyone is interested in working at CSMC and has any questions, I’m happy to try and answer them
Join our team in 2026!
We're seeking multiple doctoral candidates and postdocs to advance research on manuscripts and other written artefacts at our cluster. Apply now — just over one week left!
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We're seeking multiple doctoral candidates and postdocs to advance research on manuscripts and other written artefacts at our cluster. Apply now — just over one week left!
uhh.de/csmc-jobs
June 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
If anyone is interested in working at CSMC and has any questions, I’m happy to try and answer them
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Where it all began for me. A third-year special subject, 1980-81, involving historical computing, a brilliantly innovative course by my mentor, John Palmer. The rest has been history. #DigitalHumanties before the term had been invented. Weeding old box files, this course booklet from my UG years…
June 10, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Where it all began for me. A third-year special subject, 1980-81, involving historical computing, a brilliantly innovative course by my mentor, John Palmer. The rest has been history. #DigitalHumanties before the term had been invented. Weeding old box files, this course booklet from my UG years…