Iain MacInnes
@iainmacinnesuhi.bsky.social
Academic | Historian | Associate Dean | Scottish History | Medieval History | Military History | Medievalism | Comics Studies | Stoke City
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Scotland's Second War of Independence, 1332-1357 - Boydell and Brewer
Full-length study of the warfare between England and Scotland in the mid fourteenth century.The Second Scottish War of Independence began in 1332, only four ...
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As I've garnered a few more followers recently, I shall follow the example of others and do some introductions. I am (normally) a medieval historian of fourteenth-century Scotland, with a focus on the Scottish Wars of Indepedence. My monograph was on the period of the second war. #medievalsky
FYI. The recording of my talk last night is available below. Come for the discussion of sources and medieval Scotland, stay for the images of heads on sticks... "The Death of David Strathbogie, earl of Atholl, in 1335: What was going on?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=StHs... #medievalsky #skystorians
"The Death of David Strathbogie, earl of Atholl, in 1335: What was going on?" By Dr Iain MacInnes
YouTube video by Society of Highland & Island Historical Research
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November 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
FYI. The recording of my talk last night is available below. Come for the discussion of sources and medieval Scotland, stay for the images of heads on sticks... "The Death of David Strathbogie, earl of Atholl, in 1335: What was going on?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=StHs... #medievalsky #skystorians
"The Death of David Strathbogie, earl of Atholl, in 1335: What was going on?" By Dr Iain MacInnes
YouTube video by Society of Highland & Island Historical Research
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November 14, 2025 at 9:52 AM
FYI. The recording of my talk last night is available below. Come for the discussion of sources and medieval Scotland, stay for the images of heads on sticks... "The Death of David Strathbogie, earl of Atholl, in 1335: What was going on?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=StHs... #medievalsky #skystorians
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Call for Papers! Fissures: Gender and Political Crisis #medievalsky #Fissures2026
November 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Call for Papers! Fissures: Gender and Political Crisis #medievalsky #Fissures2026
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The British Academy invite applications for the Neil Ker Memorial Fund 2026. The scheme aims to promote the study of Western medieval manuscripts, particularly those of British interest: https://bit.ly/4hO0Oo1
November 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The British Academy invite applications for the Neil Ker Memorial Fund 2026. The scheme aims to promote the study of Western medieval manuscripts, particularly those of British interest: https://bit.ly/4hO0Oo1
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The Picts were always more than their blue-painted, bloodthirsty depictions. Carved in Stone, a new setting guide from @stoutstoat.co.uk and archaeologist Heather Christie, invites players to explore their incomplete but beautiful history.
Carved in Stone is both a history book and an eye-catching RPG
Publisher Brian Tyrrell and archeologist Heather Christie paint a pretty Pict-ure.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The Picts were always more than their blue-painted, bloodthirsty depictions. Carved in Stone, a new setting guide from @stoutstoat.co.uk and archaeologist Heather Christie, invites players to explore their incomplete but beautiful history.
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Are you a scholar of the fifteenth century and have an interest in the British Isles and its wider connections? If so, then you will want to know that @memsunikent.bsky.social will be hosting the 2026 Fifteenth Century Conference in Canterbury and the CfP is now open: www.kent.ac.uk/medieval-ear...
MEMS to Host the Fifteenth Century Conference 2026
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November 13, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Are you a scholar of the fifteenth century and have an interest in the British Isles and its wider connections? If so, then you will want to know that @memsunikent.bsky.social will be hosting the 2026 Fifteenth Century Conference in Canterbury and the CfP is now open: www.kent.ac.uk/medieval-ear...
Forgot to advertise this in advance but looking forward to giving this lecture this evening on "The Death of David Strathbogie, earl of Atholl, in 1335: What was going on?" (borrowing shamelessly from Sandy Grant re. the title...) www.highlandhistoricalresearch.com/event/lectur... #medievalsky
30. The Death of David Strathbogie, earl of Atholl, in 1335: What was going on? – Society of Highland & Island Historical Research
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November 13, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Forgot to advertise this in advance but looking forward to giving this lecture this evening on "The Death of David Strathbogie, earl of Atholl, in 1335: What was going on?" (borrowing shamelessly from Sandy Grant re. the title...) www.highlandhistoricalresearch.com/event/lectur... #medievalsky
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How do Lenny Henry’s arguments for reparations for trans-Atlantic slavery stand up to Lord Biggar’s arguments against them? Head-to-head review here:
November 12, 2025 at 8:13 AM
How do Lenny Henry’s arguments for reparations for trans-Atlantic slavery stand up to Lord Biggar’s arguments against them? Head-to-head review here:
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Does Artificial Intelligence have the potential to simplify, and ultimately impoverish, our study of the past?
Gordon McKelvie @gordonmckelvie.bsky.social considers the recent explosion in A.I. and what it might mean for historians facing the current Higher Education crisis.
Gordon McKelvie @gordonmckelvie.bsky.social considers the recent explosion in A.I. and what it might mean for historians facing the current Higher Education crisis.
Artificial Intelligence: A Warning for History
Does Artificial Intelligence have the potential to simplify, and ultimately impoverish, our study of the past? Gordon McKelvie considers the recent explosion in A.I. and what it might mean for the his...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Does Artificial Intelligence have the potential to simplify, and ultimately impoverish, our study of the past?
Gordon McKelvie @gordonmckelvie.bsky.social considers the recent explosion in A.I. and what it might mean for historians facing the current Higher Education crisis.
Gordon McKelvie @gordonmckelvie.bsky.social considers the recent explosion in A.I. and what it might mean for historians facing the current Higher Education crisis.
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Given this is a House of Galloway stan account, good to see more credit given to Dervorgilla.
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Medieval women’s legacies live on in Britain’s towns and cities
As creators of educational, religious and charitable institutions, women of means found ways to circumvent the patriarchal power structures of medieval society.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Given this is a House of Galloway stan account, good to see more credit given to Dervorgilla.
theconversation.com/medieval-wom...
theconversation.com/medieval-wom...
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Fanbase Press' @barbrajdillon.bsky.social Interviews @neilkleid.bsky.social on the Upcoming Release of the ‘Medieval’ Series with @comixology.bsky.social Originals
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Fanbase Press Interviews Neil Kleid on the Upcoming Release of the ‘Medieval’ Series with Comixology Originals - Fanbasepress
The following is an interview with Xeric Award-winning writer Neil Kleid (Ninety Candles) regarding the upcoming release of the comic book series, Medieval,
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November 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Fanbase Press' @barbrajdillon.bsky.social Interviews @neilkleid.bsky.social on the Upcoming Release of the ‘Medieval’ Series with @comixology.bsky.social Originals
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So, picked up the new dog today. Settling in nicely and finding her/our feet. The cat refusing to come in and meet her, of course. But this account is now likely to become all about Mabel...
November 9, 2025 at 1:50 PM
So, picked up the new dog today. Settling in nicely and finding her/our feet. The cat refusing to come in and meet her, of course. But this account is now likely to become all about Mabel...
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The contestants for this year's Oddest Book Title are, as usual, superb. I had a tough time picking my favorite, which is a good predicament to be in: www.thebookseller.com/dynamic-form...
November 9, 2025 at 7:45 AM
The contestants for this year's Oddest Book Title are, as usual, superb. I had a tough time picking my favorite, which is a good predicament to be in: www.thebookseller.com/dynamic-form...
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Two panels commemorating the contribution of Black American soldiers towards the liberation of the Netherlands in World War Two have been quietly removed from a cemetery in Limburg. It follows a complaint by right-wing think tank The Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission.
Op Margraten zijn twee panelen over zwarte Amerikaanse bevrijders van Nederland opeens weg. ‘Past bij beleid van de regering-Trump’
Op Margraten zijn twee panelen over zwarte Amerikaanse bevrijders van Nederland opeens weg. ‘Past bij beleid van de regering-Trump’
Op de Amerikaanse begraafplaats in Margraten is het opeens stil geworden rond de zwarte Amerikanen die hielpen Nederland bevrijden. Twee panelen die hun bijdrage herdachten – én wezen op hun strijd tegen racisme binnen het leger – werden zonder toelichting verwijderd.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Two panels commemorating the contribution of Black American soldiers towards the liberation of the Netherlands in World War Two have been quietly removed from a cemetery in Limburg. It follows a complaint by right-wing think tank The Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission.
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Please join us on 22 November to discuss Women and Knowledge. We cannot wait to listen to and engage with all presentations 😁
This event is free to attend, but prior registration is required through this link: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Thank you! We look forward to seeing you there!
This event is free to attend, but prior registration is required through this link: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Thank you! We look forward to seeing you there!
October 30, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Please join us on 22 November to discuss Women and Knowledge. We cannot wait to listen to and engage with all presentations 😁
This event is free to attend, but prior registration is required through this link: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Thank you! We look forward to seeing you there!
This event is free to attend, but prior registration is required through this link: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Thank you! We look forward to seeing you there!
And some photos from the fabulous Oslo city hall from yesterday, as these too refused to upload last night...!
November 7, 2025 at 9:14 AM
And some photos from the fabulous Oslo city hall from yesterday, as these too refused to upload last night...!
Some photos of my cruise up the Oslo fjord from yesterday (as Bluesky had a fit and refused to upload them...)
November 7, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Some photos of my cruise up the Oslo fjord from yesterday (as Bluesky had a fit and refused to upload them...)
Some more Oslo photos...
November 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Some more Oslo photos...
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Debby Banham, Claire Burridge, Lea Olsan eds. Early Medieval Medicine in Context: Transmission, Translation and Transformation - Boydell & Brewer, November 2025
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November 3, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Debby Banham, Claire Burridge, Lea Olsan eds. Early Medieval Medicine in Context: Transmission, Translation and Transformation - Boydell & Brewer, November 2025
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Late to post this, but it was great to be in Oslo for this conference. Really interesting papers and great experience. Two conferences in two countries in ten days. Tiring but fun stuff...! #medievalsky
November 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Late to post this, but it was great to be in Oslo for this conference. Really interesting papers and great experience. Two conferences in two countries in ten days. Tiring but fun stuff...! #medievalsky
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Published today: 'Forging Fraternity in Late Medieval Society. The Palmers' Guild of Ludlow', by Rachael Harkes bit.ly/49CIDzC
Rachael's new book is the latest title in the Society's New Historical Perspectives series. It's now available free Open Access & paperback print @uolpress.bsky.social 1/2
Rachael's new book is the latest title in the Society's New Historical Perspectives series. It's now available free Open Access & paperback print @uolpress.bsky.social 1/2
November 6, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Published today: 'Forging Fraternity in Late Medieval Society. The Palmers' Guild of Ludlow', by Rachael Harkes bit.ly/49CIDzC
Rachael's new book is the latest title in the Society's New Historical Perspectives series. It's now available free Open Access & paperback print @uolpress.bsky.social 1/2
Rachael's new book is the latest title in the Society's New Historical Perspectives series. It's now available free Open Access & paperback print @uolpress.bsky.social 1/2
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My book is out today! 🎉 I wrote a blog on what the book is about and why you should read it! blog.royalhistsoc.org/2025/11/06/f...
#skystorians #medievalsky 🗃️
#skystorians #medievalsky 🗃️
Published today: 'Forging Fraternity in Late Medieval Society. The Palmers' Guild of Ludlow', by Rachael Harkes bit.ly/49CIDzC
Rachael's new book is the latest title in the Society's New Historical Perspectives series. It's now available free Open Access & paperback print @uolpress.bsky.social 1/2
Rachael's new book is the latest title in the Society's New Historical Perspectives series. It's now available free Open Access & paperback print @uolpress.bsky.social 1/2
November 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
My book is out today! 🎉 I wrote a blog on what the book is about and why you should read it! blog.royalhistsoc.org/2025/11/06/f...
#skystorians #medievalsky 🗃️
#skystorians #medievalsky 🗃️
So, not "leading academics" at all, then...
November 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
So, not "leading academics" at all, then...
Timely. Stick it on a double bill with Children of Men for the wretched electorate of Brexit Britain...
V FOR VENDETTA getting theatrical re-release for 20th anniversary
V For Vendetta, the acclaimed adaptation of Alan Moore and David Lloyd's comic book directed by James McTeigue, is headed back to theaters for a limited engagement to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
V For Vendetta, the acclaimed adaptation of Alan Moore and David Lloyd's comic book directed by James McTeigue, is headed back to theaters for a limited engagement to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
V FOR VENDETTA getting theatrical re-release for 20th anniversary
V For Vendetta, the acclaimed adaptation of Alan Moore and David Lloyd's comic book directed by James McTeigue, is headed back to theaters for a limited engagement to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Timely. Stick it on a double bill with Children of Men for the wretched electorate of Brexit Britain...
It's quite cool having the second day of this conference in the History Museum in Oslo, as it means you get to peruse the exhibitions at lunchtime...
November 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It's quite cool having the second day of this conference in the History Museum in Oslo, as it means you get to peruse the exhibitions at lunchtime...