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can't talk, shopping for hildegard of bingen soup
I've been fascinated by the ways medieval women found autonomy. A few weeks ago I wrote about anchoresses. This week, a far more fun way to find freedom and occasionally power: widowhood.
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On Medieval Widowhood
marriage, property, and survival in the middle ages
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February 9, 2026 at 12:37 PM
I've been fascinated by the ways medieval women found autonomy. A few weeks ago I wrote about anchoresses. This week, a far more fun way to find freedom and occasionally power: widowhood.
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I'm going to need everyone to be really, really normal about this
two wise men nourished by Wisdom. Aurora Consurgens, s. Rh. 172 Parchemin, 100 f.
two wise men nourished by Wisdom. Aurora Consurgens, s. Rh. 172 Parchemin, 100 f.
January 28, 2026 at 1:42 PM
I'm going to need everyone to be really, really normal about this
two wise men nourished by Wisdom. Aurora Consurgens, s. Rh. 172 Parchemin, 100 f.
two wise men nourished by Wisdom. Aurora Consurgens, s. Rh. 172 Parchemin, 100 f.
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An 14th-15th century ‘coarse border ware’ condiment dish. Found in a London cesspit.
Appears to be in great condition.
Which makes me think someone dropped it in by accident.
Which makes me think someone was snacking on the toilet!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020...
Appears to be in great condition.
Which makes me think someone dropped it in by accident.
Which makes me think someone was snacking on the toilet!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020...
January 28, 2026 at 1:16 AM
An 14th-15th century ‘coarse border ware’ condiment dish. Found in a London cesspit.
Appears to be in great condition.
Which makes me think someone dropped it in by accident.
Which makes me think someone was snacking on the toilet!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020...
Appears to be in great condition.
Which makes me think someone dropped it in by accident.
Which makes me think someone was snacking on the toilet!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020...
every time I’m at tate britain I love seeing hoards of women flocked around this painting like a siren’s call, dragging half interested men to Gaze Upon Her
January 25, 2026 at 7:48 PM
every time I’m at tate britain I love seeing hoards of women flocked around this painting like a siren’s call, dragging half interested men to Gaze Upon Her
veritable treasure trove on early internet medieval sites
January 22, 2026 at 10:03 AM
veritable treasure trove on early internet medieval sites
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, post the second sentence.
"She spoke with such softness that it struck Fernand to the depth of his soul like a blow from a dagger."
The Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
"She spoke with such softness that it struck Fernand to the depth of his soul like a blow from a dagger."
The Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, post the second sentence.
"There is nothing in either the physical or documentary evidence to suggest that the Pictish church was intellectually or culturally deviant."
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('Literacy in Medieval Celtic Societies', ed. Huw Pryce)
"There is nothing in either the physical or documentary evidence to suggest that the Pictish church was intellectually or culturally deviant."
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('Literacy in Medieval Celtic Societies', ed. Huw Pryce)
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, post the second sentence.
"As certain areas of the country went through periods of prosperity, and with the development of an export market, beef as a food commodity grew in importance."
"As certain areas of the country went through periods of prosperity, and with the development of an export market, beef as a food commodity grew in importance."
January 21, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, post the second sentence.
"She spoke with such softness that it struck Fernand to the depth of his soul like a blow from a dagger."
The Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
"She spoke with such softness that it struck Fernand to the depth of his soul like a blow from a dagger."
The Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
felt like I was reading @joannapocock.bsky.social for a second
I just woke up from a nap and somehow while I was asleep, everyone on the bus has figured out we are not going to the right place
January 20, 2026 at 10:26 AM
felt like I was reading @joannapocock.bsky.social for a second
The lustful in flames, Purgatorio XXV. From Dante’s Divine Comedy. Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, Vatican City. Ms. 365, fol. 171v
January 19, 2026 at 1:26 PM
The lustful in flames, Purgatorio XXV. From Dante’s Divine Comedy. Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, Vatican City. Ms. 365, fol. 171v
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Spending an hour googling some guy you then don’t ever mention in the piece, one of the many sweet writing feelings the machines can never replace
January 18, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Spending an hour googling some guy you then don’t ever mention in the piece, one of the many sweet writing feelings the machines can never replace
my son’s interpretation of Charles Babbage is really just 🤌
January 17, 2026 at 5:57 PM
my son’s interpretation of Charles Babbage is really just 🤌
Anyone else feel there’s a hidden continuity between the Middle Ages and the Internet?
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Illuminating Data: From Medieval Scriptoria to the Cyber-Saint
how sacred traditions meet digital devotion
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January 16, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Anyone else feel there’s a hidden continuity between the Middle Ages and the Internet?
open.substack.com/pub/medieval...
open.substack.com/pub/medieval...
These Très Riches Heures/Bayeux Tapestry images from a Meriden, CT Burger King !!!!!!! Why can nothing be fanciful anymore.
January 12, 2026 at 1:11 PM
These Très Riches Heures/Bayeux Tapestry images from a Meriden, CT Burger King !!!!!!! Why can nothing be fanciful anymore.
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Abby! Doing my job for me. But there’s a certain je ne sais quoi about scratching the earth for your grave with your fingernails 💅🏼
I’m sure the cells with pre-dug graves were all the rage.
January 8, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Abby! Doing my job for me. But there’s a certain je ne sais quoi about scratching the earth for your grave with your fingernails 💅🏼
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So You've Decided To Become Dead To The World
on becoming an anchoress
substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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10/10 no notes
November 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
10/10 no notes
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November 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Are you a medieval maker? Or know someone who is? Email hello@medievalmarginalia.com for a chance to be featured in my holiday gift guide!
November 11, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Are you a medieval maker? Or know someone who is? Email hello@medievalmarginalia.com for a chance to be featured in my holiday gift guide!
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thou misshapen Dick
November 10, 2025 at 2:57 AM
thou misshapen Dick