Áine Foley
@medievalaine.bsky.social
Medieval historian, lover of smut, Buckingham Nicks Stan account.
St Wolstan's Priory, Celbridge, co. Kildare.
July 12, 2025 at 12:38 AM
St Wolstan's Priory, Celbridge, co. Kildare.
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From my collection; a lovely little Dutch publication for our liberators, 1945.
It's funny but also quite touching.
You can almost feel the relief, happiness and hope for the future.
Thanks and apologies mixed with tears of joy.
Worth a read:
It's funny but also quite touching.
You can almost feel the relief, happiness and hope for the future.
Thanks and apologies mixed with tears of joy.
Worth a read:
July 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
From my collection; a lovely little Dutch publication for our liberators, 1945.
It's funny but also quite touching.
You can almost feel the relief, happiness and hope for the future.
Thanks and apologies mixed with tears of joy.
Worth a read:
It's funny but also quite touching.
You can almost feel the relief, happiness and hope for the future.
Thanks and apologies mixed with tears of joy.
Worth a read:
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Tattoos are not a crime. Being gay is not a crime. Seeking asylum is not a crime. Why is Andry in a mega-prison in El Salvador?
Are you ok with this?! You could be next…
#DisappearedInAmerica #AbductedByTrump
Are you ok with this?! You could be next…
#DisappearedInAmerica #AbductedByTrump
June 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Tattoos are not a crime. Being gay is not a crime. Seeking asylum is not a crime. Why is Andry in a mega-prison in El Salvador?
Are you ok with this?! You could be next…
#DisappearedInAmerica #AbductedByTrump
Are you ok with this?! You could be next…
#DisappearedInAmerica #AbductedByTrump
The Church of Ireland parish church (now a community centre) in Clane, co. Kildare stands where St. Ailbhe's Monastery was once situated. One of the earliest monastic foundations in Ireland, it was founded in the 6th century. #history #medievalIreland
April 8, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The Church of Ireland parish church (now a community centre) in Clane, co. Kildare stands where St. Ailbhe's Monastery was once situated. One of the earliest monastic foundations in Ireland, it was founded in the 6th century. #history #medievalIreland
Clane Motte, Clane, co. Kildare is a 12th-century castle. Once, a wooden castle/fort would have sat atop it. Before it became a castle, it was the tomb of Mesgegra, king of Leinster. #MedievalIreland #history
April 8, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Clane Motte, Clane, co. Kildare is a 12th-century castle. Once, a wooden castle/fort would have sat atop it. Before it became a castle, it was the tomb of Mesgegra, king of Leinster. #MedievalIreland #history
In 1258, Gerald Fitzmaurice Fitzgerald, a son of the 2nd baron Offaly, invited the Franciscans to establish a friary at Clane. He (and not the 1st earl of Kildare, as claimed on their information board) was buried here. #History
April 8, 2025 at 11:10 PM
In 1258, Gerald Fitzmaurice Fitzgerald, a son of the 2nd baron Offaly, invited the Franciscans to establish a friary at Clane. He (and not the 1st earl of Kildare, as claimed on their information board) was buried here. #History
According to the information board at Clane Friary (in co. Kildare, Ireland), the 4th baron Offaly (later known as the first earl of Kildare) was buried there in 1287. He died in 1316. That must have been disconcerting for him. #History
April 8, 2025 at 10:52 PM
According to the information board at Clane Friary (in co. Kildare, Ireland), the 4th baron Offaly (later known as the first earl of Kildare) was buried there in 1287. He died in 1316. That must have been disconcerting for him. #History
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Several sources tell me a passel of high profile tech and also finance leaders is making a trip to Mar-a-Lago to read Trump the riot act — um talk common sense — to him on the tariffs. Their million dollar donations to the inauguration is turning into billions in losses.
a black and white photo of a baby wearing a hat looking out a window .
ALT: a black and white photo of a baby wearing a hat looking out a window .
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April 4, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Several sources tell me a passel of high profile tech and also finance leaders is making a trip to Mar-a-Lago to read Trump the riot act — um talk common sense — to him on the tariffs. Their million dollar donations to the inauguration is turning into billions in losses.
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HAVE THE PENGUINS CAPITULATED YET
April 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
HAVE THE PENGUINS CAPITULATED YET
Around this time, on 3 April 1888, Emma Smith became Jack the Ripper's first victim. She was attacked on the corner of Osborn Street and Brick Lane but managed to get back to her lodging house located nearby. She was rushed to the Royal London Hospital but died the following day. #JacktheRipper
April 3, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Around this time, on 3 April 1888, Emma Smith became Jack the Ripper's first victim. She was attacked on the corner of Osborn Street and Brick Lane but managed to get back to her lodging house located nearby. She was rushed to the Royal London Hospital but died the following day. #JacktheRipper
So, it looks like Musk is in charge now, and Trump has been relegated to being a geriatric Oompa-Loompa figure-head. The US is a train going off the tracks, hurtling down a cliff. #presidentmusk #falloftheUSA
February 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
So, it looks like Musk is in charge now, and Trump has been relegated to being a geriatric Oompa-Loompa figure-head. The US is a train going off the tracks, hurtling down a cliff. #presidentmusk #falloftheUSA
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In retrospect this is probably where it all went wrong.
Bringing us to today.
Bringing us to today.
Arthur Conan Doyle stirs suspicions of a supernatural death for Lord Carnarvon
1923 • The Gazette Cedar Rapids, Iowa
1923 • The Gazette Cedar Rapids, Iowa
February 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM
In retrospect this is probably where it all went wrong.
Bringing us to today.
Bringing us to today.
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I’m reading extracts from the journal of the Rev Thomas Pocock chaplain of the Ranelagh in 1704 - he recounts how he and some others went on shore and 1 of them ‘was affronted by a butcher, upon which he dismounted and can’d him lustyly’ #navalhistory
February 2, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I’m reading extracts from the journal of the Rev Thomas Pocock chaplain of the Ranelagh in 1704 - he recounts how he and some others went on shore and 1 of them ‘was affronted by a butcher, upon which he dismounted and can’d him lustyly’ #navalhistory
Is it orange in colour with weird white panda eyes and tiny hands?
A monster has been spotted several times in and around the St Johns River, #Florida. Descriptions have ranged from a brontosaurus to a big manatee-type creature to a dragon-like animal with a head resembling a snail's with giant horns. #SwampSunday #folklore #weird #cryptozoology
February 3, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Is it orange in colour with weird white panda eyes and tiny hands?
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BREAKING: Two USAID security officials denied Elon Musk’s DOGE crew access to classified material that they lacked clearance for.
Trump just put them both on leave for doing their job.
The lawlessness continues. Please make it STOP!
Trump just put them both on leave for doing their job.
The lawlessness continues. Please make it STOP!
February 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
BREAKING: Two USAID security officials denied Elon Musk’s DOGE crew access to classified material that they lacked clearance for.
Trump just put them both on leave for doing their job.
The lawlessness continues. Please make it STOP!
Trump just put them both on leave for doing their job.
The lawlessness continues. Please make it STOP!
February 3, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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January 26, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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Wild-haired, surprised and waving from the margins - Another doodle from an early 12th century manuscript, Paris, Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève, Ms. 95, f. 3v
May 6, 2024 at 4:49 AM
Wild-haired, surprised and waving from the margins - Another doodle from an early 12th century manuscript, Paris, Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève, Ms. 95, f. 3v
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Hello to Bluesky! If you work on early modern law and literature, or any aspect of early modern studies that involves the Inns of Court, follow us, look at our website and come to our online seminars. See mappinginns.wordpress.com
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January 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Hello to Bluesky! If you work on early modern law and literature, or any aspect of early modern studies that involves the Inns of Court, follow us, look at our website and come to our online seminars. See mappinginns.wordpress.com
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100% This. Many equate John Wilkes Booth to a lesser Baldwin brother when it comes to his acting in order to make it easier to imagine a “bad actor” murdering Lincoln. In reality, JWB was a leading star of the stage. Talented folks can still be monsters. #skystorians
January 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
100% This. Many equate John Wilkes Booth to a lesser Baldwin brother when it comes to his acting in order to make it easier to imagine a “bad actor” murdering Lincoln. In reality, JWB was a leading star of the stage. Talented folks can still be monsters. #skystorians
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The vikings are coming, and they're going to have a significant impact on the history, culture and language of the North West! Join Prof @downham.bsky.social in this podcast as she explains their continuing legacy creators.spotify.com/pod/show/uol... #AcademicSky
January 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The vikings are coming, and they're going to have a significant impact on the history, culture and language of the North West! Join Prof @downham.bsky.social in this podcast as she explains their continuing legacy creators.spotify.com/pod/show/uol... #AcademicSky
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If listening to the podcast with our Prof @downham.bsky.social has whetted your appetite and you want to explore viking sites in the North West, download the FREE app:
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Podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/uol...
January 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
If listening to the podcast with our Prof @downham.bsky.social has whetted your appetite and you want to explore viking sites in the North West, download the FREE app:
AppStore: apps.apple.com/us/app/vikin...
Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/uol...
AppStore: apps.apple.com/us/app/vikin...
Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/uol...
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Senior Professorship in Celtic Studies @diasdublin.bsky.social - closing date for applications 31 March.
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Senior Professor School of Celtic Studies – DIAS
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January 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Senior Professorship in Celtic Studies @diasdublin.bsky.social - closing date for applications 31 March.
www.dias.ie/senior-profe...
www.dias.ie/senior-profe...
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I love the cover illustration of my new book 'Filthy Queens: A History of Beer in Ireland'. The art was made just for it by the incredible Tobias Hall, but the inspiration behind it is centuries old: The Danse Macabre 🧵
#skystorians
#skystorians
January 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I love the cover illustration of my new book 'Filthy Queens: A History of Beer in Ireland'. The art was made just for it by the incredible Tobias Hall, but the inspiration behind it is centuries old: The Danse Macabre 🧵
#skystorians
#skystorians
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Credit: @medievalistmatt on Instagram
#EarlyModern #skystorians #MedievalSky
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#EarlyModern #skystorians #MedievalSky
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January 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Credit: @medievalistmatt on Instagram
#EarlyModern #skystorians #MedievalSky
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