Off to Kalamazoo! A long day of driving ahead (Maryland to Michigan!), but then medieval fun times. Is there a hashtag this year? #medievalsky

Wow OUP's online proofing system is quite the hellhole. I'm so glad the journal gave me *two working days* to check the proofs and learn their infuriating online system 🙄

What are your favorite micro histories and/or popular audience history books/articles? I'm starting to think about a course. In the past I've loved teaching with The Return of Martin Guerre and Tales of Medieval Dublin.

Exciting times at the Folger!

Using the craft stations at @folger.edu for Shakespeare's birthday to hype up my talk

It's very much too late Friday afternoon to be tolerating Tudor MAGA nonsense, let alone that in secretary hand with everything indexed as various kinds of "traitors."

When I was 12 it was my turn to lead junior school prayer. I didn't want to. But we got to pick our own Bible verse to read. Baby Vicky not being so dissimilar to adult Vicky and it being 1995/6 you can guess what "Bible entry" I went for. I was never ever again asked to lead prayer.

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! #medievalsky

I get to see the next generation of medievalists in action this weekend at Meeting in the Middle undergrad conference @artsatumbc.bsky.social inc two of my "shipwreck" students from @towsonu.bsky.social Honors College!

If you're in DC a week Saturday come to the @folger.edu for Shakespeare's Birthday. Bonus! Hear me talk about terrible haircuts of the past and Tudor MAGA www.folger.edu/whats-on/sha...

all these universities kept axing medieval history departments as if they thought tyrants beefing with the Pope was going to stop being relevant

In a country that took the humanities seriously, way more of the medievalists you’re seeking out to explain Avignon would have actual academic jobs.

Yes, 17th century manicule doodler, I agree, fish *is* intolerably dear

"Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience; benefits eligible. The salary range is $5890-$6620 per course ($41,230-$46,340 for seven courses), based on degree status and relevant teaching experience." What is with these $40s pay ranges?? Wages are going down while CoL keeps going up

See you out there today! #NoKings in the U.S.A! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even... www.mobilize.us/nokings/even... www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

Gave a public talk. Somehow refrained from calling Edmund Spenser "Tudor MAGA".

Oscar-winner Ryan Coogler recalling how a college writing professor pushed him to become a screenwriter & the possibility of #Sinners being taught in film curriculums someday: “I have so much respect for professors…for dedicating their life to future generations & making sure their minds are solid.”

Is anyone here going to the @medievalacademy.bsky.social meeting next week and looking to ride share from the airport or train station on Wed afternoon? #medievalsky

I had an asthma attack for no reason in the Folger reading room. Thus I can only conclude that Edmund Spenser is trying to kill me via dust motes. He seems the sort.

AI is of the Internet and thus incorporates the worst of online. Here it is describing my next door neighbor's lovely little cat as a "raccoon." If we can't enjoy our chonky kitties without prejudice what hope is there for humanity?

Easter is coming... 😔🐇

Come, there's a fascinating article about cows in it. Ahem.

Also, did the vermin laws apply to Ireland? Yes, I can follow this up, but it's just a lot for what will end up half a sentence. #amwriting

Some days are just sitting staring thinking about something that's ultimately at best a short paragraph in a book. Today I'm pondering the thousands of fox skins imported from Ireland to England in the 15th and 16th centuries. And just...why? Surely there were enough foxes in England for fur trim?

Some thoughts: 1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1. 2. History professors are qualified nominators. 3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence. 4. He would be so mad.

😱😱😱😱😱 Possibly the most exciting thing to happen to me in Baltimore (until the world cup)

Also I forgot to say that if you win an award to go to Kzoo, there will be a waiver for DMSI participation fee AND a subsidized registration fee for the Congress!

How does DH travel outside the academy? What impact and what careers do DH skills enable? CFP for our next excellent (and necessary) book in the DDH series, edited by Jeanelle Horcasitas, @lisaironcutter.bsky.social, and @kallewesterling.bsky.social dhdebates.gc.cuny.edu/page/cfp-dh-...

Holy hell, what an obituary

Today's sh!tposting is brought to you via my entertainment by the 17th century melon raising craze of north Cork.

In other news, I'm reading a lot about rabbits. Usually my research makes me hungry, but now I just want to cuddle my cats instead of working and maybe adopt some guinea pigs.

I've somehow just learned about the tallow trend in influencer-land and hooooo but if I'm not excited already at the prospect of boring the tits off some eejit about the trade history of this animal product like I don't already have spreadsheets made

We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.

Wait, wut?

Why yes I want to opt out of my book being used in AI development because "protecting my copyright" and "using AI ethically"? Puh-lease. Oh but I'll get 20% royalty? 20% of 0 is still 0.

Me on Christmas Eve: omg I just want to be left alone and not have to think about anything but what tv show next Me on December 29th: oh thank God it's Monday I can go back to making my little spreadsheets about animal trades, I thought the boredom might kill me

I love the notes I leave myself in books for future reference. Case in point "Wales has its own furry animals." Makes total sense to me!

SKULL OF THOMAS AQUINAS: TAKE A LEFT NOW PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going— SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti— SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE

Today's your last chance Baltimore to get your Christmas tree and support a good cause!

Hey #Baltimore! Tomorrow is your last chance to buy your Christmas tree from Talmar! If you don't know talmar.org they're a great local org serving the community and this is a fundraiser for them. Pls share far and wide and get your tree from a good cause!

Kudos to Pan Collins whose idea this was in the first place 50 years ago @rte.ie @rteone.rte.ie @latelateshow.rte.ie #LateLateToyShow

I guess this lot will need to go into the book acknowledgements for inspiration? Moral support? Support for procrastination gazing? #amwriting

From Ednor Gardens/Waverly (& as a reminder, don’t gotta sign up, just show up.) secure.everyaction.com/M8ZpLRQYYEWh...

We're heading into a long weekend, absolutely the perfect time for a "wait, what?" Reference in a book that I will now fixate on for five days until I can deal with it on Tuesday.

Somebody should buy me stuff to, ahem, inspire my writing. Somebody is me.

Tomorrow is the last of the @medievalacademy.bsky.social #digitalhumanities Showcases. We're closing out with some awesome immersive experiences! It's not too late to register! #medievalsky

This would be an awesome job working with such cool stuff!

How do you know it's time to wrap up a research project? When you're like... It's time for some serious background

I love my second book already, but it truly is a difficult birth compared to my first book. I called my master's thesis my "alien baby" because it eventually burst forth from me. Whatever this second book is, is far more terrifying.