But who among us hasn’t spent hours watching the light play off of an illuminated initial? Ms. Codex 1056 is a Book of Hours for the use of Rouen, and this initial O on fol. 18v is a particularly good example of the kinds of decorative labor that went into it. #medievalsky

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That is a wrap on this year’s Viking Society for Northern Research student conference. Superb line up speakers starting of with our plenary Prof Williams pictured with members of Wirhahl Skipfelagr #medievalsky #archaeology #history @archaeodeathprof.bsky.social

Two students stand either side of a Meeting in the Middle conference poster holding up a Towson University honors college pennant.

Today my @towsonu.bsky.social students presented their Honors College research into historic shipwrecks at Meeting in the Middle undergrad research conference! Proud professor moment!
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City’s remarkable Saxon discovery reimagined as ancient treasure goes on display Fascinating new illustrations reveal how a Saxon pendant unearthed in Leeds once looked as the ancient treasure is displayed for the first time in more than 1,200 years. The beautiful, early medieval ...

The brooch on the right-hand guy looks like a pendant found in Leeds last year and may indicate some kind of ”Anglo-Saxon” identity thing. The RenFaire crowd may know him. #MedievalSky, have you taught this person?
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Blue winged creature with claws, but rather a doggy face and apparently a collar with bells on it

Another in my series of images from medieval manuscripts
A sort of dragon? A dog dragon?
#SomethingBeautiful #MedievalSky

Exciting times - bringing leading historians to Kent - KCHH Preparing to welcome leading historians to the Canterbury Medieval Weekend, these are exciting times.

Step into the Middle Ages! 🏰📜🗡️

Join the Canterbury Medieval Weekend (1–3 May) with 20 expert speakers & a pick-and-mix programme for historical delectation.

Plus, don’t miss the Cinque Ports
Conference (26–27 June, Dover).

Info on #KCHH blog👇
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hi #medievalsky - does anyone know a way of tracing where certain passages of the Glossa ordinaria have been taken from? Trying to find the (I assume patristic source) for one particular bit of commentary, and totally stuck. Any help appreciated!

Homepage Medieval history educator C.J. Adrien bridges the gap between research and storytelling. Explore the Saga of Hasting and the medieval world.

New website just launched! I'm quite pleased with it :)

cjadrien.com

#vikingsky #medievalsky #writingcommunity #booksky

A flyer for the school of arts and sciences colloquium featuring Todd White of https://signofthetworavens.com/

An image of a linocut in progress of St Guinefort by Todd White of https://signofthetworavens.com/

Heard a wonderful, wonderful talk by my favorite librarian/printmaker last night sharing his creative process for his beautiful lino-cut of our favorite furry folk-saint, #StGuinefort. Be sure to check out more of Todd’s work at signofthetworavens.com #MedievalSky #Saints #Art

Dr Christian Steer and Dr Clare Martin in Poets’ Corner in Westminster Abbey.

A view from above towards the high altar of Westminster Abbey, showing medieval tombs and the Cosmati pavement.

Photograph of people in the library of Westminster Abbey looking at documents in a display case.

View of Poets’ Corner in Westminster Abbey with a group of people at the book launch.

Last night, friends of the Trust gathered in #WestminsterAbbey for a wonderful evening to celebrate the launch of our latest volume - many congratulations to Dr Claire Martin for producing a brilliant edition of the accounts of the executors of Thomas Charlton! 📚 #MedievalSky #Skystorians

Damit die Strassen […] iren Gang hab und zu Fuessen gehalten wird: Schnee, Eis, Wasser und alpine Verkehrsinfrastruktur im Spätmittelalter Water was the cause of many problems for people living in the Alps during the Middle Ages, ranging from snow covered or muddy roads up to devastating avalanches or floods carrying away entire bridges. Rural alpine communities, like villages or local associations of transporters, were not only the groups most exposed to the risks from the alpine rivers, but they were also in most cases responsible for preventing and repairing any damage caused by water: They were charged with maintaining the transport infrastructure in order to keep traffic flowing - including duties like rebuilding bridges on their own, if necessary. The aim of this article is to discover if and how people living in the Alps during the Middle Ages managed to adapt to their environment. It does so by investigating what techniques and strategies rural alpine communities developed and employed to carry out their duty of maintaining roads and bridges. The investigation covers the period from the 14th to the 16th century and includes cases from the regions of present-day Valais, Uri, Grisons, Tyrol and South Tyrol. The resulting findings show that the medieval alpine population had a remarkable capability to adapt to their environment. This included the development of a range of pragmatic adaptation to natural processes, like the construction of seasonal bridges and road networks. In doing so they could not only mitigate risks but were even able to use the characteristics of water to their advantage.

Here's the open access article in question for anyone curious or if they'd like to check if the summary "dos die Leut damals ned deppart warn" is accurate: works.hcommons.org/records/q7fs...

#medievalsky #earlymodern #envhist

I am available for book reviews! Got shelves to fill :) #MedievalSky #EarlyModern

Youth and Age, by Donald Mace Williams Playful in childhood, · prancingly bright, heels high-kicking · in heedless joy, / he shuns profundity ...

"Youth and Age", an Anglo-Saxon style riddle by Donald Mace Williams on Forgotten Ground Regained

alliteration.net/poetry/youth-and-age/ #alliteration #poem #alliterative #poetry #alliterativeverse #anglo-saxon #riddle #poetrysky #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #medievalsky

Prof Guido Alfani stendine in front of a screen showing a slide of his presentations with graph on the evolution of inequality between 1300 and 2010

Prof Guido Alfani in front of screen projector showing another slide of his presentation: the wealth share of the top 5% in 1300-1300 Italy

This Thursday 9 April we had the pleasure to host @guidoalfani.bsky.social at the @glasgow.ac.uk - we discuss our #ArtandInequality project and attended his lecture on #Inequality in #Europe 1300-1800

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Angel looking back over shoulder at child in blue holding its wing with one hand, and pointing to a begging fox with the other.

Another in my series of images from medieval manuscripts
#SomethingBeautiful #MedievalSky

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was happy to try to explain a bit about the Avignon Papacy and how that relates to 21st-century US-Vatican relations, is a sentence that I just wrote #medievalsky

Why You Should Read Academic Books (Even If You Aren't An Academic) History publishing operates along largely two tracks: the first is the more traditional scholarly monograph published through an academic press (Cambridge, Oxford, Brill, etc.). The second is what is often called "popular history" and is published through a trade publisher (Random House, etc.). People can be real snooty about this

Continuing my "meta" arc, this time I'm talking about why its worth reading academic books even if you are not an academic. Also why I think a lot of the criticisms against academic works don't hold up, and how the line between pop and academic work isn't always clear cut. #medievalsky #history

Magnified view of a shell-tempered St. Neot's Type Ware

Magnified view of a fine-grained Thetford Type Ware

Magnified examination of the Anglo-Saxon & Medieval North Elmham pottery at the ROM yesterday. I had a magnifying lens on my head, as well, so the magnification was greater than what you see here! I was not working with fresh breaks, but you could see the fabric in some cases.

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Hey #palaeography folks of #MedievalSky, here's a puzzle I'm puzzling. In a 1996 article, Derolez says: "thirteenth-century manuscripts are all written in a fully developed Gothic textualis and present almost without exception a two-columns layout" without much substantiation. But....

MIDDLEHAM FESTIVAL – SUNDAY 5 JULY The Richard III Hall, Key Centre, Middleham Celebrating Prince Edward of Middleham – The Forgotten Prince Join us for a special day marking the probable 550th anniversary of the birth of Prince Edward, the only son of King Richard III and Queen Anne Neville Hosted by the Richard III Society, this fascinating event will explore the life of the young prince, his role—however brief—on the political stage and what childhood was like in the medieval world. Our outstanding speakers include: ® Philippa Langley MBE, writer and producer will be speaking about Prince Edward himself, his life and the great personal loss from his death. ® Matt Lewis, author and broadcaster will be exploring Edward’s role and historical context, including the constitutional crisis his death caused. ® Toni Mount, historian and author will be discussing the realities of medieval childhood, looking at baby care, early years and preparation for adult life which began at around 7. Event Details Time: 11:00 am – 4:15 pm Tickets: £35 (pre-booking only) Includes: • Two servings of tea, coffee and biscuits • Buffet lunch with tea and coffee Tickets can be booked using the form obtained from the Secretary at: secretary@richardiii.net Places are limited so don’t miss out. Secure your place and make a day of it!

MIDDLEHAM FESTIVAL – SATURDAY 4 JULY The Church of St Mary & St Alkelda, Middleham Richard’s Collegiate Church Hosted by the Yorkshire Branch of the Richard III Society Our renowned presenters: 11.00 am Andrew Slade in his one-man drama … “1 King, 2 Princes & Shakespeare’s Lie” 1.00 pm Richard Goddard Chair of the Tewkesbury Battlefield Society “The Route to, and the Battle of Tewkesbury” 2.30 pm Actor-Director Thomas Dennis & Author Matt Lewis “A Taste of Loyalty: Richard at the Battle of Barnet” Day Tickets: £25 Gives admission to all three presentations Individual Presentation Tickets: £10 Please note: refreshments are not permitted in the Church Tickets may be booked from the Yorkshire Branch Secretary: rgm@dockroyd.co.uk or on 01535 645 454 Don’t miss what promises to be a fascinating and memorable day !

The Middleham Festival is the 4 & 5 July & we will have events on both days. 4 July at the Church of St Mary & St Alkelda, there will be 3 talks. On Sunday the 5th, the Society will be celebrating Prince Edward of Middleham. As lunch is included on Sunday, prebooking is essential. #Medievalsky

Attending the Vagantes conference at the University of Rochester? Be sure to enter the raffle for a chance to win some books! #Medievalsky #Skystorians @urochester.bsky.social

Ran into one of my Americanist colleagues in the hallway. He tried to score points in front a student from my class by joking about how his classes are "relevant" and hoo boy was I able to shut him down. Not today, Satan!
#medievalsky

This week last year we were thrilled to find the Selden Acts (@bodleian.ox.ac.uk MS. Selden Supra 30) newly online! See the original thread for evidence it was owned and used by women, and for discussion of Insular codicological features. It has such clear prickings! #medievalsky

IMC delegates stood at one of the Historical and Archaeological Societies stals chatting to the volunteers.

The West Yorkshire Archive Service, Leeds will be at the #IMC2026 Historical & Archaeological Societies Fair! 🎊

Have a chat to the lovely volunteers, and see www.wyjs.org.uk/archive-service/ for more 🙂

www.facebook.com/thoresby.society
www.instagram.com/thoresby.society/

#MedievalSky

Who doesn't love them some HRE?
#earlymodern #medievalsky

Delegates walking through the University of Leeds Precinct. There are white tents which have different craft fair stalls inside them.

It's brilliant to have Trinity Court Pottery back at the #IMC2026 Craft Fair 🎊 😁

We highly recommend visiting their stall and seeing their museum quality replica pottery from early civilizations to the 18th century. 🙂

www.Trinitycourtpotteries.co.uk

#MedievalSky #SkyStorians

‼️Today is the deadline for the #TOEBI Conference Grants.
⏰ 5pm, Friday 10th April 2026.
💻 All #TOEBI members who are graduate students/recent PhDs without a full-time post are encouraged to apply.
📲 Application forms are available from our website:
➡️ www.toebi.org.uk/grants-for-g...
#️⃣ #medievalsky

Photograph of Anne F. Sutton sitting on a garden bench on a summer’s day.

Cover of The King’s Work by Anne F. Sutton.

We’re thrilled to announce that a new biography of Dr Anne F. Sutton (d.2022), one of our founding trustees and a rigorous scholar of the 15th century, has just been published by the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. You can read it here: doi.org/10.1093/odnb... #MedievalSky #Skystorians

Get ready for another term of amazing seminars! As always, free! Just remember to sign up here: bit.ly/londonmedieval

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