NYT headline: Vance Says the Pope Should Be More Careful When Talking About Theology The vice president, who is Catholic, took issue with Pope Leo XIV’s statement that disciples of Christ are “never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs.”
This is stunning.
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If we start banning people from entering the country because we don't like what they say, worry where that ends up... it's a dangerous path to go down.
Last week, Farage was demanding a ban on "mass religious observances" in public spaces and described Muslim prayers in Trafalgar Square as "provocative" and an attempt to "intimidate and dominate" UK society.
This week, he's defending the "free speech" of a multimillionaire who celebrates Hitler.
Also, if you borrow an author's book from a library in the UK, that author gets more than 12 pence per loan in Public Lending Rights. Any author can earn up to £6,600 per year this way.
Guy's just over it.
Guy's just over it.
If you steal from this book to feed An AI made from peerless greed May boils burn upon your skin And worms bite you from within.
Okay, I get publishers affirming that the books we've produced are human-made, but have we also considered bringing back medieval book curses??? Just saying.
It's Trans Day of Visibility today. If you're trans and are raising money for something (I don't care what it is), reply to this thread and I will boost you.
If you are a cis person, take a look and find someone to support if you can.
Everyone give this a share after.
A meme image of Sigourney Weaver as Ripley, wincing away from the head of an alien xenomorph from Alien 3. The text on the alien says 'click here to use our new AI features!' And the text on Ripley's face says 'Me'.
Every. Goddamn. Company.
This is a detail of a medieval manuscript page with an illustration of an elephant. Sort of. The basic elephant parts are there, but it's ears are far too small and it isn't really elephant shaped. It looks like a labrador wearing a false trunk. The animal in the image is pale beige and is standing in green water against a deep red background which is tipple with a design of pale dots. Medieval handwritten text is visible beneath the image. The manuscript it's from is Bodleian Library, MS. Douce 308 (Bestiaire d'amour) and you can find this stunner on folio 105r.
Oh yes
This thread starts sensibly, in a museum, with a bit of bashed up greening bronze helmet. I wasn't ready for 4 posts further down and guarantee you won't be either. Hold onto your hats etc
The bursary application deadline for this is 7 April 👇 #MedievalSky
palaeography.uk/study/short-...
Thank you very much for making me so welcome!
A photo of Lincoln Cathedral west front. This is a huge church built of honey-coloured stone. The facade is wide and elaborately carved and two high towers protrude from the building behind it. The lower part of the building is in shadow. The sky in the background is blue and cloudless.
A photo of a black and white timber framed building in the street known as Steep Hill in Lincoln. It is jetted, meaning the upper two floors protrude out over the floors beneath. The building is on the corner of a street, which to the left of the image slopes steeply downwards.
A photo of a steep street which is sloping upwards. This is the street in Lincoln known as Steep Hill. The street is bathed in dappled sunshine and lined with small shops. A small number of pedestrians are walking both up and down the hill.
A photo of a street scene, with stone paving in the foreground and an old fashioned street lamp. The focus of the image is an ancient-looking arch which is built of honey-coloured stone and which looks to be crumbling in places. A road passes beneath the largest of three openings, and there are two smaller openings either side which are used by pedestrians. This is Newport Arch in Lincoln which was built by the Romans.
A sadly fleeting but still enormously enjoyable visit to gorgeous Lincoln. I was invited to speak at the Historical and Archaeological Seminar Series @lbishopisarch.bsky.social @lincolnbishopuni.bsky.social and was thrilled with the turnout and the audience engagement. Thanks for having me!
Leading Report on Twitter writes: "BREAKING: U.S. Army is increasing the maximum enlistment age from 34 to 42."
Here are 5 menswear outfits to make recruitment officers think you're 43 🧵
📢 If you missed Vincent Hiribarren's recent @ihr.bsky.social Digital History seminar 'Historian vs AI: who reads and analyses archives best', the talk is now on our YouTube channel youtu.be/VO26YAK1mu0 #dhist
So, um... this is bad. Really bad. I looked at the letters that were translated by the AI, and the very first one I found was almost entirely hallucination. Thread:
An ancient mosaic showing a bear, walking from left to right across a plain white background. The bear's limbs are somewhat elongated and he wears a rather world-weary expression.
It's World Bear Day, so here's a bear who's had it with all this.
#MosaicMonday
Please help spread the word #medievalsky!
Funded PhD position on medieval literary and artistic representations of disability as part of a Vidi project I will be leading that is funded by the Dutch Research Council:
www.academictransfer.com/nl/jobs/3592...
An extract from Paul C. Sinding's 1858 volume 'History of Scandinavia', which reads: 'The history, therefore, of Scandinavia, through the first eight centuries after Christ, until King Gorm the Old, is properly and correctly called 'the Fabulous Age'
Petition to once again - properly and correctly - refer to late Scandinavian prehistory as 'the Fabulous Age'.
Applications for IES Fellowships in the 2026/27 academic year are now open!
You can apply for an ECR or Research fellowship, with terms from 6 months to 3 years.
The application deadline is 10 April.
ies.sas.ac.uk/fellowships/...
News! EHR is hosting a free one-day symposium at St John's College, Oxford, on Friday 17 April, 10-6, on the theme 'When there are no sources'.
Further details and how to sign up here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-there...
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New collection—Witchcraft and Magic in England, c. 1400–1920.
It explores the place of witchcraft in English history, as well as the influence of alchemy, astrology, herbalism, and related esoteric practices!
Learn more at britishonlinearchives.com/collections/....
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The Folklore Society’s Katharine Briggs Prize 2026 has opened for entries! Open to books in English having their initial publication in the UK & Ireland in the period from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2026. Deadline for entries 31 May 2026. More info and rules: www.folklore-society.com/awards/the-k...
A weird looking "cat", thin and with babies on its back.
A 🧵 of 4-legged animals in sixteenth-century prints, including 🦊 🐕 🦒 🐈⬛ and a 🦄 . #skystorians
Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a Lecturer in Ancient History and Classics to join our dynamic team within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Autumn 2026. As Lecturer in Ancient History and Classics, you will contribute to the teaching of ancient Greco-Roman history and Classics in the School of Historical Studies - this includes our BA Ancient History and Archaeology, BA Classics, BA Classical Studies, as well as MA Classical Civilisation and MA Classics. This post is offered on a permanent contract at Birkbeck, full time, 35 hours per week, with a salary of £44,247 rising to £60,858 per year. Teaching hours will vary from 6-9pm Monday to Friday. To be successful, you will bring research expertise in ancient Greek history, broadly understood (this could include the history of Greek-speaking lands under the Roman empire), as well as ancient Greek literature, and demonstrate a capacity to contribute to interdisciplinary research and teaching, participate actively in curriculum development, supervise doctoral students, and help shape the intellectual life of our vibrant academic community. We would also welcome applicants who could contribute to collaborative teaching programmes or research in the Faculty, in areas such as identity, race/ethnicity, or gender - experience of collaboration with cultural institutions, whether through research or teaching, is also welcome. The postholder could potentially take advantage of Birkbeck’s new Immersive Learning Centre for teaching or research. As Lecturer, your core responsibilities will initially include programme/module administration, teaching, supervision, assessment, student support and pastoral care. You will also be equipped to supervise doctoral students. With a PhD in any area of Ancient History/Classics relating to the ancient Greek world,...
We're hiring at Birkbeck!
Lecturer in Ancient History and Classics, full-time and open-ended. Closing date March 18th.
Details here: cis7.bbk.ac.uk/vacancy/lect...
A large, suspended dragon sculpture crafted from translucent materials in shades of blue, green, and yellow dominates the upper part of a museum space, giving the impression of flight. Below it, various display cases and exhibition stands can be seen, along with a crocodile model placed atop a mosaic-patterned platform in the foreground. The vibrant dragon contrasts with the warm tones and historic architecture of the museum interior. Overlaid text promotes the "Mythical Creatures" exhibition at Colchester Castle, running from 26 July 2025 to 22 February 2026. The castle logo and Tom Archer’s photo credit are also present.
It’s your final weekend to explore Mythical Creatures! From ancient myths to fossil origins, this magical story quest closes Sunday 22 February.
Don't let the dragon go without a goodbye: colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/events/mythical-creatures
Ditching equality would start the race to the bottom, says UNISON.
🚨 Reform UK’s plan to scrap equality laws would fire the starting gun on a race to the bottom.
UNISON warns that ditching protections would let bad employers act with impunity and drag the UK backwards on fairness and rights.
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They're always great 😊
Sign the petition to save languages and intercultural studies at Heriot-Watt university. Friends there going through drastic times. They have an incredible interpreter training programme there