Dr Jacob H. Deacon ⚔️
@deaconjh.bsky.social
PhD in Medieval Studies from the University of Leeds. Academic Errant. Researching martial culture in late medieval and early modern England. He/him
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Very happy to announce that I passed my PhD defence on Monday with only editorial corrections. Thanks to my examiners, Professor Steven Gunn and @earlymodernjohn.bsky.social, for an enjoyable and thought-provoking viva.
#medieval #phd
#medieval #phd
Brilliant first day at the conference. Some excellent papers, good discussion about research, and a really enjoyable keynote.
Day one complete of the Conflict, War and Violence in the Early Modern World conference! Had some very insightful talks covering a variety of topics! The day finished with a fantastic talk from Professor Mark Stoyle followed by a walking tour of the city walls! I look forward to tomorrow!
October 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Brilliant first day at the conference. Some excellent papers, good discussion about research, and a really enjoyable keynote.
Really looking forward to this!
Our jam-packed programme is ready to go! Keep reading for more ⬇️
October 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Really looking forward to this!
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A reminder that there's about a week left to pitch your paper for this year's interdisciplinary Late Medieval France and Burgundy Seminar, the loveliest event of its kind, at Durham in mid-December! There's a great (and non-exclusive) theme, and it's lots of fun for ECRs and senior scholars alike!
October 23, 2025 at 7:50 AM
A reminder that there's about a week left to pitch your paper for this year's interdisciplinary Late Medieval France and Burgundy Seminar, the loveliest event of its kind, at Durham in mid-December! There's a great (and non-exclusive) theme, and it's lots of fun for ECRs and senior scholars alike!
23 September and I've been Wham'd. Only the good Wham young.
September 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
23 September and I've been Wham'd. Only the good Wham young.
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A huge moment -- Melvyn Bragg steps down from In Our Time after over a quarter of a century. What a programme and what a legacy! Just a model for how to make great, clever, engaging radio, and a twenty-seven-year experiment that proves there's a huge global audience for smart, scholarly programming.
Melvyn Bragg decides to step down from presenting In Our Time
After 26 years on the programme, the legendary presenter bids farewell to the series
www.bbc.co.uk
September 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
A huge moment -- Melvyn Bragg steps down from In Our Time after over a quarter of a century. What a programme and what a legacy! Just a model for how to make great, clever, engaging radio, and a twenty-seven-year experiment that proves there's a huge global audience for smart, scholarly programming.
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Seeing a lot of critical responses from medievalists about this BBC 1066 thing. As an early modernist, just to say that I'm happy to confirm that medieval people were indeed covered in dirt all the time and did all sound like they were in the Wurzels.
August 27, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Seeing a lot of critical responses from medievalists about this BBC 1066 thing. As an early modernist, just to say that I'm happy to confirm that medieval people were indeed covered in dirt all the time and did all sound like they were in the Wurzels.
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Spending this morning doing a pre-digitization check for SJC A.2.7, St John's College Library's copy of Caxton's "Game and Play of the Chess". The whole book will be available on Digital Bodleian soon!
August 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Spending this morning doing a pre-digitization check for SJC A.2.7, St John's College Library's copy of Caxton's "Game and Play of the Chess". The whole book will be available on Digital Bodleian soon!
Call for papers! This year's sessions on Arms, Armour, and the Arts of Combat at the @imc-leeds.bsky.social demonstrated some excellent research and produced much brilliant discussion. Please do circulate to any interested parties. #imc2025 #imc2026
August 25, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Call for papers! This year's sessions on Arms, Armour, and the Arts of Combat at the @imc-leeds.bsky.social demonstrated some excellent research and produced much brilliant discussion. Please do circulate to any interested parties. #imc2025 #imc2026
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FYA early
modernists: jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
modernists: jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Job Opportunity at Royal Holloway University of London: Postdoctoral Research Associate (16th-18th century focus) - Inclusive Histories
Full-time, Fixed Term (12 months)Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral Research Associate in the School of Humanities.Inclusive Histories is a collaborative research and schools engage...
jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk
July 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
FYA early
modernists: jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
modernists: jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
The 2019 edition of Freydal is a pleasure to work with. Partially because it's so heavy that just taking it off the shelf counts as a workout.
August 12, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The 2019 edition of Freydal is a pleasure to work with. Partially because it's so heavy that just taking it off the shelf counts as a workout.
This is the name of my alter-ego should I go out for breakfast on the weekend.
Brunchingus, another great medieval name. LFC Ch XVI 17. #medievalsky
August 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This is the name of my alter-ego should I go out for breakfast on the weekend.
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Call for papers! This year's sessions on Arms, Armour, and the Arts of Combat at the @imc-leeds.bsky.social demonstrated some excellent research and produced much brilliant discussion. Please do circulate to any interested parties. #imc2025 #imc2026
July 11, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Call for papers! This year's sessions on Arms, Armour, and the Arts of Combat at the @imc-leeds.bsky.social demonstrated some excellent research and produced much brilliant discussion. Please do circulate to any interested parties. #imc2025 #imc2026
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Goodbye to the history department at Lancaster University, where the @socialhistsoc.bsky.social was founded 49 years ago. From tomorrow we are
part of a School of Global Affairs. Next year, who knows what will be - please sign our petition against mass redundancies chng.it/PZfTFDjNcr
part of a School of Global Affairs. Next year, who knows what will be - please sign our petition against mass redundancies chng.it/PZfTFDjNcr
Sign the Petition
Stop Mass Redundancies at Lancaster University – Hold Senior Management Accountable
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July 31, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Goodbye to the history department at Lancaster University, where the @socialhistsoc.bsky.social was founded 49 years ago. From tomorrow we are
part of a School of Global Affairs. Next year, who knows what will be - please sign our petition against mass redundancies chng.it/PZfTFDjNcr
part of a School of Global Affairs. Next year, who knows what will be - please sign our petition against mass redundancies chng.it/PZfTFDjNcr
Come along tomorrow night to learn more about swordplay in medieval and early modern England!
'Masters of Defence: Fencers and Fencing in England, c. 1400-1600'
Next Friday evening, at 7pm UK time, I’ll be talking about my research for the German Federation for Historical Fencing.
You can join the talk here:
(uni-trier.zoom-x.de/j/6650319538...)
Meeting-ID: 665 0319 5383
Password: 4w2v9GN6
Next Friday evening, at 7pm UK time, I’ll be talking about my research for the German Federation for Historical Fencing.
You can join the talk here:
(uni-trier.zoom-x.de/j/6650319538...)
Meeting-ID: 665 0319 5383
Password: 4w2v9GN6
July 31, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Come along tomorrow night to learn more about swordplay in medieval and early modern England!
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In June 1513, Henry VIII launched an invasion of France, attempting to reclaim lost English lands.
Today's blogpost by @rorymaclellan.bsky.social looks at three documents which shine a light on the preparations for this campaign and the supply of armour for Henry's troops.
t.co/rYaeYw6Jbq
Today's blogpost by @rorymaclellan.bsky.social looks at three documents which shine a light on the preparations for this campaign and the supply of armour for Henry's troops.
t.co/rYaeYw6Jbq
July 30, 2025 at 11:06 PM
In June 1513, Henry VIII launched an invasion of France, attempting to reclaim lost English lands.
Today's blogpost by @rorymaclellan.bsky.social looks at three documents which shine a light on the preparations for this campaign and the supply of armour for Henry's troops.
t.co/rYaeYw6Jbq
Today's blogpost by @rorymaclellan.bsky.social looks at three documents which shine a light on the preparations for this campaign and the supply of armour for Henry's troops.
t.co/rYaeYw6Jbq
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We have two new online courses from @nicmorton.bsky.social
The Knights Templar 1120-1314 - medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/temp...
Medieval Europe 870 - 1300 - medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/medi...
Check them out!
#MedievalStudies
The Knights Templar 1120-1314 - medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/temp...
Medieval Europe 870 - 1300 - medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/medi...
Check them out!
#MedievalStudies
The Knights Templar 1120-1314
Explore the astonishing phenomenon of the Knights Templar. Trace the order’s development from the First Crusade’s aftermath, through its rise to enormous power, and then its dissolution, for a…
medievalstudies.thinkific.com
July 29, 2025 at 7:17 PM
We have two new online courses from @nicmorton.bsky.social
The Knights Templar 1120-1314 - medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/temp...
Medieval Europe 870 - 1300 - medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/medi...
Check them out!
#MedievalStudies
The Knights Templar 1120-1314 - medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/temp...
Medieval Europe 870 - 1300 - medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/medi...
Check them out!
#MedievalStudies
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Delighted to say that I've been awarded a British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship for 2025-26, and we are hiring a 1-year full-time lecturer in early medieval history to replace me. Deadline 7 August. Please get in touch with me if you have any questions about the role! jobs.kent.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Job Opportunity at the University of Kent: Lecturer in Early Medieval History (c.400-1100)
Are you an experienced Lecturer who can teach British and European Early Medieval History? Do you have a passion for Medieval History and are you available for a fixed term contract to start in Septe...
jobs.kent.ac.uk
July 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Delighted to say that I've been awarded a British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship for 2025-26, and we are hiring a 1-year full-time lecturer in early medieval history to replace me. Deadline 7 August. Please get in touch with me if you have any questions about the role! jobs.kent.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
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All famines are man-made, all famines are political. Historians of empire and humanitarianism have known this forever. Gaza is not starving, Gaza is being starved, by Israel, and this starvation is enabled by our government and by every other government that does not step in to force food and aid.
July 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM
All famines are man-made, all famines are political. Historians of empire and humanitarianism have known this forever. Gaza is not starving, Gaza is being starved, by Israel, and this starvation is enabled by our government and by every other government that does not step in to force food and aid.
'Masters of Defence: Fencers and Fencing in England, c. 1400-1600'
Next Friday evening, at 7pm UK time, I’ll be talking about my research for the German Federation for Historical Fencing.
You can join the talk here:
(uni-trier.zoom-x.de/j/6650319538...)
Meeting-ID: 665 0319 5383
Password: 4w2v9GN6
Next Friday evening, at 7pm UK time, I’ll be talking about my research for the German Federation for Historical Fencing.
You can join the talk here:
(uni-trier.zoom-x.de/j/6650319538...)
Meeting-ID: 665 0319 5383
Password: 4w2v9GN6
July 24, 2025 at 11:50 AM
'Masters of Defence: Fencers and Fencing in England, c. 1400-1600'
Next Friday evening, at 7pm UK time, I’ll be talking about my research for the German Federation for Historical Fencing.
You can join the talk here:
(uni-trier.zoom-x.de/j/6650319538...)
Meeting-ID: 665 0319 5383
Password: 4w2v9GN6
Next Friday evening, at 7pm UK time, I’ll be talking about my research for the German Federation for Historical Fencing.
You can join the talk here:
(uni-trier.zoom-x.de/j/6650319538...)
Meeting-ID: 665 0319 5383
Password: 4w2v9GN6
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Congratulations to all three of our PhD graduands yesterday: @deaconjh.bsky.social, Samuel Bradley and @florencehrscott.bsky.social standing with Karen Watts, Alan Murray, Charley Roe, Jonathan Jarrett and Melanie Brunner #leedsmedieval #medievalsky
July 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Congratulations to all three of our PhD graduands yesterday: @deaconjh.bsky.social, Samuel Bradley and @florencehrscott.bsky.social standing with Karen Watts, Alan Murray, Charley Roe, Jonathan Jarrett and Melanie Brunner #leedsmedieval #medievalsky
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“I asked chatgpt” well i asked your wife. She’s leaving you, Steve; for being such a massive loser
June 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
“I asked chatgpt” well i asked your wife. She’s leaving you, Steve; for being such a massive loser
Yesterday I celebrated the greatest professional accomplishment of my career yet; I managed to find a tie that paired with a green, orange, black, and gold outfit. I also graduated with my PhD.
July 23, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Yesterday I celebrated the greatest professional accomplishment of my career yet; I managed to find a tie that paired with a green, orange, black, and gold outfit. I also graduated with my PhD.
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#CfP: Conflict, War and Violence in the Early Modern World
Exeter, 30-31 October 31, 2025. Abstracts by September 5, 2025 @earlymodernwar.bsky.social #Skystorians #EarlyModernEvents #MiseryOfCivilWar
www.rensoc.org.uk/event/confli...
Exeter, 30-31 October 31, 2025. Abstracts by September 5, 2025 @earlymodernwar.bsky.social #Skystorians #EarlyModernEvents #MiseryOfCivilWar
www.rensoc.org.uk/event/confli...
July 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
#CfP: Conflict, War and Violence in the Early Modern World
Exeter, 30-31 October 31, 2025. Abstracts by September 5, 2025 @earlymodernwar.bsky.social #Skystorians #EarlyModernEvents #MiseryOfCivilWar
www.rensoc.org.uk/event/confli...
Exeter, 30-31 October 31, 2025. Abstracts by September 5, 2025 @earlymodernwar.bsky.social #Skystorians #EarlyModernEvents #MiseryOfCivilWar
www.rensoc.org.uk/event/confli...
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#CFP for ##IMCLEEDS 2026. Looking for scholars who are interested in the relationship between bodies and time.
#MedievalSky #MedievalHistory #Medieval #Skystorians #AcademicSky #HistorySky #EarlyModernSky #EarlyModernHistory #EarlyModern #MaterialCulture #Bodies #WhatsHistory
#IMC2026 #IMC2025
#MedievalSky #MedievalHistory #Medieval #Skystorians #AcademicSky #HistorySky #EarlyModernSky #EarlyModernHistory #EarlyModern #MaterialCulture #Bodies #WhatsHistory
#IMC2026 #IMC2025
July 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
#CFP for ##IMCLEEDS 2026. Looking for scholars who are interested in the relationship between bodies and time.
#MedievalSky #MedievalHistory #Medieval #Skystorians #AcademicSky #HistorySky #EarlyModernSky #EarlyModernHistory #EarlyModern #MaterialCulture #Bodies #WhatsHistory
#IMC2026 #IMC2025
#MedievalSky #MedievalHistory #Medieval #Skystorians #AcademicSky #HistorySky #EarlyModernSky #EarlyModernHistory #EarlyModern #MaterialCulture #Bodies #WhatsHistory
#IMC2026 #IMC2025
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We have now published the programme for the 2025 Tudor & Stuart Ireland conference at UCD on 21-22 August. All details can be found here: tudorstuartireland.com/2025-confere...
2025 Conference (TSIXIII)
The 13th Annual Tudor and Stuart Ireland Conference (TSIXIII) takes place in University College Dublin from 21-22 August 2025. Please register for the conference via Eventbrite here. Our confe…
tudorstuartireland.com
July 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
We have now published the programme for the 2025 Tudor & Stuart Ireland conference at UCD on 21-22 August. All details can be found here: tudorstuartireland.com/2025-confere...