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Introduction to Handwriting in England c. 700-1700 8-12 June, University of London This course will provide an introduction to manuscript-production in Britain and Ireland over the course of a millennium. It will explore questions of palaeography, …

It’s not too late to book for this summer school course, in London 8-12 June. For anyone who is interested in working with documents from medieval England. #Skystorians #MedievalSky @komldsp.bsky.social
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We’re hiring more at Warwick! Assistant Professors in History of Capitalism: warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/mobile-1/... & History of Iberian Empires: warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/mobile-1/... Happy to answer any questions for anyone interested!

Women’s History Network/Women’s History Association of Ireland Joint Book Prize We are delighted to announce that the WHN has teamed up with the Women’s History Association of Ireland to offer a joint annual book prize which awards £500 for an author’s first single-autho…

Great to see the new combined book prize for a first book in women's history, from @womenshistnet.bsky.social and @whaireland.bsky.social.
Entries can be made for research-based books published in 2025, until 31 July 2026. Spread the word!
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JD Vance accuses EU of ‘interference’ as he visits Hungary to help Orbán win election US vice-president rails against ‘bureaucrats in Brussels’ interfering in Sunday’s vote during Budapest visit

Siri, what is chutzpah?

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CALL FOR TEN (10) PARTICIPATION GRANTS | Circulating Faith: Christian Missions in a Global Perspective (1500–2000) International Conference — 16–18 September 2026 Fondazione Bruno Kessler – Italian-German Historical Institute (FBK-ISIG) Trento, Italy

10 grants available (up to €300) for travel and expenses to join us in Trento, Italy, 16-18 September, for postgrads and ECRs working on a topic related to 'Circulating Faith: Christian Missions in a Global Perspective (1500–2000)' deadline 30 April isig.fbk.eu/it/news/deta... #earlymodern 🗃️

I would love to take a year off and do this (though the salary seems low for London)

9 month medieval post

MA Scholarship Award for scholars of colour. In 2026, we plan to offer two scholarships of £4,000 each, to contribute to the costs of postgraduate study. This scholarship is open to candidates studying on either a full time or a part time basis. Apply by 15 July 2026

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The SRS invites applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowships, ŵ a stipend worth £15,000. SRS Fellows can hold jobs alongside their fellowship provided they do not take up more than the equivalent of 3 days a week over the course of the academic year. Apply by 30 April

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Greatest honour of my career so far. As founding editor I'm proud to announce @edinburghup.bsky.social Studies in Late Roman History. The world's first book series exclusively dedicated to the core domain of Late Antiquity. Like to discuss proposals or manuscripts? Reach out!

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Bronze figurine of an enslaved person from Roman Britain on a conference poster advertising a conference next month in Toronto

Bluesky friends, I am happy to advertise a conference on ancient and medieval slave trading in the Mediterranean, co-organized by myself and Elizabeth Fentress, to be held in Toronto next month (April 15-17, 2026). Contact me via email (rather than here) or the email on the poster for more info!

Society launches new funding programme for International Fellows and Associate Fellows - RHS The Royal Historical Society is pleased to launch a new programme, from today, to support the work of International Fellows and Associate Fellows. Recipients will be members of the Society, resident o...

We are pleased to launch today a new funding programme for Fellows & Associate Fellows of the Society resident outside the UK & Ireland bit.ly/3PtDQZu

Grants support research in UK / Irish archives for our international historians. Deadline 8 May to enable research from summer 2026 #Skystorians 1/2

Senior Lecturer in Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies Full time continuing An exciting opportunity to conduct research and deliver teaching in the Discipline of Modern Greek and the School of Languages and Cultures Academic Level C Base Salary $156,103- ...

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Senior Lecturer in Modern Greek & Byzantine Studies at University of Sydney.

Society or the Study of Early Modern Women & Gender 2026 Awards Nominations The Society seeks nominations for awards for English-language scholarly work on women and gender in the early modern period (ca. 1450-1750) published/completed between June 2023 and May 2026. Items pr...

Society for the Study of Early Modern Women & Gender welcomes award nominations for the 2026 Book Awards, Editions Award(s) & Collaborative Project Award

For more info &/or to nominate a work, see
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Deadline: May 25, 2026

APPEL À COMMUNICATIONS : "Minorités diabolisées ? Construire l’autre dans l’Europe médiévale", Journée d’étude CUSO médiévale - 19 mai 2026, Université de Neuchâtel, à envoyer avant le 1er avril :
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New job:

Senior Historian

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

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You know you’ve made it when …

This is an amazing find. The article rightly points out the technological and economic importance of the loom and the calculations it required of the women who used it.

Fiber arts, which are coded as feminine, still don't get the respect they deserve (cough cough Hank Green's knitting video).

In modern transactions there’s reference to something being sold ‘as is’ meaning the seller isn’t responsible for any problems

An event poster for the Oral History Network Ireland (OHNI) 2026 Annual Meeting, titled "Oral History & Movement." The event takes place from June 18th–19th, 2026, at the Meadowlands Hotel in Tralee, Kerry. It features keynote speaker Mary Stewart from the British Library. A circular image of birds in flight is on the left, and a QR code with a website link for "Early Bird Booking" is at the bottom right.

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Oral History Network Of Ireland | 2026 Annual Meeting

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Assistant Professor in the History of the Ancient Mediterranean (Ancient Numismatics) (111383-0326) at University of Warwick Discover an exciting academic career path as a Assistant Professor in the History of the Ancient Mediterranean (Ancient Numismatics) (111383-0326) at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity...

my numismatist colleague is retiring, so we are looking for another ancient numismatist here at Warwick! Friendly department, coin collection to use in teaching and outreach, and another numismatist to chat to!
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Welcome to Ireland. Email me if I can be of any help.

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Ancient DNA) at University of York Apply now for the Postdoctoral Research Associate (Ancient DNA) role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details.

34 month PDRA position on my Roman Britannia: Mobility and Society project, based with fab project co-lead Dr Sophy Charlton at @york-bioarch.bsky.social - come join our interdisciplinary Cardiff-York team and reshape narratives of the Roman period in Britannia.

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*scholarship programs*

For doctoral researchers, the Herzog August Library—together with private foundations—offers a range of funding opportunities to support scholarly work with its collections.

Annual application deadlines: 1 April and 1 October

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Lecturer in Visual and Material Cultures (R&T) at University of Glasgow Searching for an academic job? Explore this Lecturer in Visual and Material Cultures (R&T) opening on jobs.ac.uk! Click to view more details and browse other academic jobs.

Come and work with us at Glasgow! Full time permanent post in History of Art: lecturer in material and visual culture with specialism in dress history or textile history. Details below 👇

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Hotel staff told us not to open the windows during the ceremony; the security is very heavy and one doesn’t want them to get the wrong idea

6th century Byzantine church St Sofia, with 4th c crypt beneath

St Alexander Nevsky cathedral

Liberation Day ceremony

Spending the night in Sofia almost unintentionally (flight home is at 6 am) Had opportunity to see cathedral, and St Sofia church with amazing crypt & mosaics going back to 4th C. Now drinking kvass (really sweet!) and watching President’s Liberation Day speech on the plaza outside our hotel.

By attempting too much all at once?