@emerp.bsky.social
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For those interested in thinking about rethinking periodization, especially the line between the Roman and early medieval periods in British history and archaeology; www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Periodisation, Terminal Narratives, and the Beginning of the Middle Ages in Lowland Britain
This brief contribution seeks to remind readers that familiar periodisation schemes are deeply entrenched not so much because they have withstood the test of time but because scholars come of age a...
www.tandfonline.com
August 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
For those interested in thinking about rethinking periodization, especially the line between the Roman and early medieval periods in British history and archaeology; www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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New article by Liverpool PhD Dr Eddie Meehan "Identity, exemplarity and the ideal king in early medieval Ireland" open access academic.oup.com/histres/adva... #history #leadership #ireland #medievalsky
Identity, exemplarity and the ideal king in early medieval Ireland*
Abstract. This article examines some early medieval Insular texts on the ideal king: three examples of Old Irish tecosca (wisdom) texts and the ninth secti
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November 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
New article by Liverpool PhD Dr Eddie Meehan "Identity, exemplarity and the ideal king in early medieval Ireland" open access academic.oup.com/histres/adva... #history #leadership #ireland #medievalsky
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@bdsmovement.bsky.social have published a statement on #isac2025 Warsaw and the organisation’s normalisation of Israel’s ongoing apartheid and genocide against Palestinians bdsmovement.net/news/palesti... #🏺
Palestinians Urge Boycott of 2025 Islamic Archaeology Conference Normalizing Israeli Apartheid and Genocide
Once again, the Islamic Archaeology Conference is in violation of the BDS movement’s anti-normalization guidelines. Furthermore, it includes speakers from Israeli institutions illegally based on occup...
bdsmovement.net
November 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
@bdsmovement.bsky.social have published a statement on #isac2025 Warsaw and the organisation’s normalisation of Israel’s ongoing apartheid and genocide against Palestinians bdsmovement.net/news/palesti... #🏺
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Today's Knowledge Commons free download "Viking camps in Ninth-Century Ireland: Sources, Locations and Interactions" works.hcommons.org/records/ee0z... #medievalsky #history #archaeology #vikings #ireland #dublin
October 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Today's Knowledge Commons free download "Viking camps in Ninth-Century Ireland: Sources, Locations and Interactions" works.hcommons.org/records/ee0z... #medievalsky #history #archaeology #vikings #ireland #dublin
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Due to popular demand the "Words on the Wave" exhibition will extend it's run until Monday 27th Oct. Don't miss your last chance to see these unique early medieval treasures at the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare St.
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
Words on the Wave: Ireland and St. Gallen in Early Medieval Europe | Archaeology | National Museum of Ireland
Discover how science, art, archaeology and the study of script help reveal the links between Ireland and Europe
www.museum.ie
October 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Due to popular demand the "Words on the Wave" exhibition will extend it's run until Monday 27th Oct. Don't miss your last chance to see these unique early medieval treasures at the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare St.
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
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The good folk at BBC's Radio Orkney interviewed me last week about the #SagaoftheEarlsofOrkney which will be available in bookshops here this coming week. You can listen to it here at 17'30" in www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... Can I convert those who have never quite managed to get through it???
Around Orkney - 16/10/2025 - BBC Sounds
News, features and weather for Orkney, including the daily community diary.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The good folk at BBC's Radio Orkney interviewed me last week about the #SagaoftheEarlsofOrkney which will be available in bookshops here this coming week. You can listen to it here at 17'30" in www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... Can I convert those who have never quite managed to get through it???
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Our @downham.bsky.social recently had a chat with the @vikingologypodcast.bsky.social team about her upcoming Penguin Classics volume on the Viking Age and other viking matters.
Listen to the podcast at vikingology.substack.com/p/catching-u...
#vikingsky #medievalsky #booksky
Listen to the podcast at vikingology.substack.com/p/catching-u...
#vikingsky #medievalsky #booksky
Catching up with Clare
This time we welcome friend of the show Professor Clare Downham of the University of Liverpool back to the show for an unprecedented THIRD time.
vikingology.substack.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Our @downham.bsky.social recently had a chat with the @vikingologypodcast.bsky.social team about her upcoming Penguin Classics volume on the Viking Age and other viking matters.
Listen to the podcast at vikingology.substack.com/p/catching-u...
#vikingsky #medievalsky #booksky
Listen to the podcast at vikingology.substack.com/p/catching-u...
#vikingsky #medievalsky #booksky
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A 28 mm high amber gaming piece from Harby in Ljungby parish, Kalmar county. Probably from the Viking Period, based on style.
Found as a stray find in 1873, now in the collections of Kalmar County Museum (inventory no. 904:1:3).
More here: digitaltmuseum.org/021021168191...
#FindsFriday
Found as a stray find in 1873, now in the collections of Kalmar County Museum (inventory no. 904:1:3).
More here: digitaltmuseum.org/021021168191...
#FindsFriday
October 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
A 28 mm high amber gaming piece from Harby in Ljungby parish, Kalmar county. Probably from the Viking Period, based on style.
Found as a stray find in 1873, now in the collections of Kalmar County Museum (inventory no. 904:1:3).
More here: digitaltmuseum.org/021021168191...
#FindsFriday
Found as a stray find in 1873, now in the collections of Kalmar County Museum (inventory no. 904:1:3).
More here: digitaltmuseum.org/021021168191...
#FindsFriday
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New Research in Viking Studies: Women, Weapons, and Ships
YouTube video by Dublin City Libraries
www.youtube.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Papers from the @ria.ie @ceilteachomn.bsky.social @scs-dias.bsky.social conference on the Book of Lecan, which took place last week, are now available to listen to on SoundCloud. Enjoy!
#MedievalSky
#SpéirGhorm
www.ria.ie/audio/the-bo...
#MedievalSky
#SpéirGhorm
www.ria.ie/audio/the-bo...
The Book of Lecan Conference - Royal Irish Academy
During this two-day event in October 2025, speakers explored the production of the Book of Lecan or Leabhar Mór Lecain, its scribes and patrons, and the texts contained within the manuscript.
www.ria.ie
October 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Papers from the @ria.ie @ceilteachomn.bsky.social @scs-dias.bsky.social conference on the Book of Lecan, which took place last week, are now available to listen to on SoundCloud. Enjoy!
#MedievalSky
#SpéirGhorm
www.ria.ie/audio/the-bo...
#MedievalSky
#SpéirGhorm
www.ria.ie/audio/the-bo...
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Assistant Professor in Irish and/or European Medieval History
Dublin City University - School of History & Geography #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOY744/a...
Dublin City University - School of History & Geography #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOY744/a...
Assistant Professor in Irish and/or European Medieval History at Dublin City University
Discover an exciting academic career path as a Assistant Professor in Irish and/or European Medieval History at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today!
www.jobs.ac.uk
October 9, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Assistant Professor in Irish and/or European Medieval History
Dublin City University - School of History & Geography #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOY744/a...
Dublin City University - School of History & Geography #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOY744/a...
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Exciting news- our team is expanding! We have an opportunity for a 4-year funded PhD in the field of Old Norse-Viking Studies, working on artistic and literary representations of the Vikings. More information and to apply, visit www.ucc.ie/en/norsemap/.... Closing date: 10th of November, 2025
Vacancies available | University College Cork
NorseMap Project- Explore vacancies in the team
www.ucc.ie
October 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Exciting news- our team is expanding! We have an opportunity for a 4-year funded PhD in the field of Old Norse-Viking Studies, working on artistic and literary representations of the Vikings. More information and to apply, visit www.ucc.ie/en/norsemap/.... Closing date: 10th of November, 2025
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📢 The Denis Donoghue Award 2025 is now open for applications!
🎓 For NUI undergrads (FT/PT) from under-represented groups
💶 €2,000–€5,000 available
⏰ Deadline: 24 Oct 2025
Generously funded by author Emma Donoghue in memory of her father, Denis.
Apply now 👉 www.nui.ie/awards/Grant...
🎓 For NUI undergrads (FT/PT) from under-represented groups
💶 €2,000–€5,000 available
⏰ Deadline: 24 Oct 2025
Generously funded by author Emma Donoghue in memory of her father, Denis.
Apply now 👉 www.nui.ie/awards/Grant...
September 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
📢 The Denis Donoghue Award 2025 is now open for applications!
🎓 For NUI undergrads (FT/PT) from under-represented groups
💶 €2,000–€5,000 available
⏰ Deadline: 24 Oct 2025
Generously funded by author Emma Donoghue in memory of her father, Denis.
Apply now 👉 www.nui.ie/awards/Grant...
🎓 For NUI undergrads (FT/PT) from under-represented groups
💶 €2,000–€5,000 available
⏰ Deadline: 24 Oct 2025
Generously funded by author Emma Donoghue in memory of her father, Denis.
Apply now 👉 www.nui.ie/awards/Grant...
⚔️ Discover the Vikings at the Dublin Festival of History 2025!
🗓️ Fri 10 Oct | 10am–12pm
📍 Wood Quay Venue, Dublin
🎙️ Talks on women, weapons and burials
Free event – register now: www.eventbrite.ie/e/new-resear...
More information: www.nui.ie/news/2025/Du...
#DublinFestivalOfHistory
🗓️ Fri 10 Oct | 10am–12pm
📍 Wood Quay Venue, Dublin
🎙️ Talks on women, weapons and burials
Free event – register now: www.eventbrite.ie/e/new-resear...
More information: www.nui.ie/news/2025/Du...
#DublinFestivalOfHistory
September 30, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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6/6 The Lough Kinale Shrine reconstructed!
Ireland’s oldest & largest Book Shrine was broken in the medieval period & the pieces left in a lake
Now, Discovery Programme has used 3D modelling to digitally reconstruct it with @nmireland.bsky.social for #wordsonthewave exhibition:
@heritagecouncil.ie
Ireland’s oldest & largest Book Shrine was broken in the medieval period & the pieces left in a lake
Now, Discovery Programme has used 3D modelling to digitally reconstruct it with @nmireland.bsky.social for #wordsonthewave exhibition:
@heritagecouncil.ie
September 18, 2025 at 8:27 AM
6/6 The Lough Kinale Shrine reconstructed!
Ireland’s oldest & largest Book Shrine was broken in the medieval period & the pieces left in a lake
Now, Discovery Programme has used 3D modelling to digitally reconstruct it with @nmireland.bsky.social for #wordsonthewave exhibition:
@heritagecouncil.ie
Ireland’s oldest & largest Book Shrine was broken in the medieval period & the pieces left in a lake
Now, Discovery Programme has used 3D modelling to digitally reconstruct it with @nmireland.bsky.social for #wordsonthewave exhibition:
@heritagecouncil.ie
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Vancouver Zoo has a sea otter cam in case you need to know this. www.youtube.com/live/9mg9PoF...
Sea Otter Cam | Vancouver Aquarium
YouTube video by Vancouver Aquarium
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September 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Vancouver Zoo has a sea otter cam in case you need to know this. www.youtube.com/live/9mg9PoF...
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'Those who pretend that historical disciplines are not political are aiding and abetting the use of archaeology as the “ideological scaffolding” of apartheid' @luxmea.bsky.social www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
How the Past Became a Weapon of Genocide in Palestine | Public Humanities | Cambridge Core
How the Past Became a Weapon of Genocide in Palestine - Volume 1
www.cambridge.org
September 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
'Those who pretend that historical disciplines are not political are aiding and abetting the use of archaeology as the “ideological scaffolding” of apartheid' @luxmea.bsky.social www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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This whole story is so telling of the weaselly ways the Irish Government negotiates its complicity with the genocide in Gaza.
They know there is popular appetite for action but they evade and obfuscate, terrified of the US reaction to unilateral moves on Israel.
thecurrency.news/articles/200...
They know there is popular appetite for action but they evade and obfuscate, terrified of the US reaction to unilateral moves on Israel.
thecurrency.news/articles/200...
Hollow victory: Central Bank retains key role for Israeli bonds approval - The Currency
A feeling of victorious jubilation spread fast among Palestinian solidarity activists and on opposition benches on Monday morning as news spread that the Central Bank would not be approving the new pr...
thecurrency.news
September 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
This whole story is so telling of the weaselly ways the Irish Government negotiates its complicity with the genocide in Gaza.
They know there is popular appetite for action but they evade and obfuscate, terrified of the US reaction to unilateral moves on Israel.
thecurrency.news/articles/200...
They know there is popular appetite for action but they evade and obfuscate, terrified of the US reaction to unilateral moves on Israel.
thecurrency.news/articles/200...
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Missed the first part of David MCullagh’s new documentary on De Valera?
www.rte.ie/player/serie...
Why not listen back to his lecture on De Valera’s Ireland, part of our 2021 Centenary Dev Talk series ➡️
www.nui.ie/DevTalks/Dev...
www.rte.ie/player/serie...
Why not listen back to his lecture on De Valera’s Ireland, part of our 2021 Centenary Dev Talk series ➡️
www.nui.ie/DevTalks/Dev...
September 4, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Missed the first part of David MCullagh’s new documentary on De Valera?
www.rte.ie/player/serie...
Why not listen back to his lecture on De Valera’s Ireland, part of our 2021 Centenary Dev Talk series ➡️
www.nui.ie/DevTalks/Dev...
www.rte.ie/player/serie...
Why not listen back to his lecture on De Valera’s Ireland, part of our 2021 Centenary Dev Talk series ➡️
www.nui.ie/DevTalks/Dev...
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New piece by @emerp.bsky.social and myself in Rundale today: Early Medieval Law and a Call to Action for Palestine
www.rundale.org/2025/09/01/e...
www.rundale.org/2025/09/01/e...
Early Medieval Law and a Call to Action for Palestine - Rundale
...Medieval history is not a foxhole to hide from today’s problems but provides a set of perspectives and tools that can help orient ourselves in the present...
www.rundale.org
September 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
New piece by @emerp.bsky.social and myself in Rundale today: Early Medieval Law and a Call to Action for Palestine
www.rundale.org/2025/09/01/e...
www.rundale.org/2025/09/01/e...
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Lots here for Viking folks - new aDNA evidence for several infectious diseases among Viking-Age populations in Scandinavia, including malaria, leprosy and louse-borne relapsing fever.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The spatiotemporal distribution of human pathogens in ancient Eurasia - Nature
Screening shotgun-sequencing data from ancient humans covering 37,000 years of Eurasian history uncovers the widespread presence of ancient bacterial, viral and parasite DNA and zoonotic pathogens coi...
www.nature.com
August 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Lots here for Viking folks - new aDNA evidence for several infectious diseases among Viking-Age populations in Scandinavia, including malaria, leprosy and louse-borne relapsing fever.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...