Dr Rachel Bynoth

It certainly could be for bathrooms!

Yes, I noticed that - wondered if they were used to defecating in front of others so the trousers were designed for that. If anyone knows, please comment below!

I assume it could be- I wonder if they did this kind of thing on more tiles as I have not seen one like this before!

Indeed - literally capturing everyday life!

Typical day in the museums in Bath coming across this gem! Dutch tile depicting a man defecating, glazed earthenware c.1650 - tile from display in the Holburne Museum

Typical day in the museums in Bath coming across this gem! Dutch tile depicting a man defecating, glazed earthenware c.1650 - tile from display in the Holburne Museum #history #funny #museum

Thought of the day - do you think that people feel like they belong to a community? And also what do people want to belong to/be part of? I feel this social aspect of anxiety + identity is an area that place-based projects need to think about #skystorians #AcademicSky #belonging #anxiety #community

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...

John Darvall - Paris Troy sits in (13/02/2026) - BBC Sounds Paris brings you great stories, extended interviews, and breaking news.

Was on BBC Radio Bristol yesterday talking about 18th c. Love letters, courtship and anxiety as a love language and relating it to today. Catch it via this link (starts from 2 hours 13 minutes in www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #18thc #history #anxiety #love #letters #skystorians #AcademicSky

John Darvall - Paris Troy sits in (13/02/2026) - BBC Sounds Paris brings you great stories, extended interviews, and breaking news.

Was on BBC Radio Bristol yesterday talking about 18th c. Love letters, courtship and anxiety as a love language and relating it to today. Catch it via this link (starts from 2 hours 13 minutes in www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #18thc #history #anxiety #love #letters #skystorians #AcademicSky

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Happy #valentinesday 💓 If you are interested in that special gift, today and any day, think about writing a treasured love letter 💌 See my article on the art of 18th century love letters for inspo! #history #love #letter

This Valentine’s season, discover how 18th c. couples poured their hopes, anxieties and desires into hand written love letters - read my article in Bath Spa uni news feature here #18c #love #letters www.bathspa.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

White book entitled women and transnational cultural exchange with 17th century women making on front cover

Screenshot of Rachel Bynoth’s postcard (1st page)

Delighted to receive my copy of Women + Transnational Cultural Exchange. I have written a taster about Mary Anne Hunn (Canning, nee Costello) on her maternal framing in her 188 p. letter from 1803. A brilliant collection which I would highly recommend!

#motherhood #18thc #19thc #family #history

White book entitled women and transnational cultural exchange with 17th century women making on front cover

Screenshot of Rachel Bynoth’s postcard (1st page)

Delighted to receive my copy of Women + Transnational Cultural Exchange. I have written a taster about Mary Anne Hunn (Canning, nee Costello) on her maternal framing in her 188 p. letter from 1803. A brilliant collection which I would highly recommend!

#motherhood #18thc #19thc #family #history

yes, sorry it is Montpellier!

Come join us in Marseille this September for our @bsecs.bsky.social PGR ECR conference - details below ⬇️

Such a brilliant theme of Improvement, Degeneration, Stagnation - looking forward to reading the submissions 👏

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JOB ALERT: Lead Curator, Modern Archives & Manuscripts (1601-1800) at The British Library - closing date: 18th Feb

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQH179/l...

Delighted to be giving a workshop for the British Academy ECRN on AI literacy in Teaching + Learning in UK HE. It focuses on ways to embed AI literacy, especially ethical use + choice, in modules.

If you are a member of their network, the details are in the comments

#AI #HE #learning #teaching

The British Academy Network: We are delighted that the Wolfson Foundation will continue to support the Early Career Researcher Network for Early Career Researchers in the humanities and social sciences for a further 3-ye...

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Delighted to be giving a workshop for the British Academy ECRN on AI literacy in Teaching + Learning in UK HE. It focuses on ways to embed AI literacy, especially ethical use + choice, in modules.

If you are a member of their network, the details are in the comments

#AI #HE #learning #teaching

Researching the History of Emotions

My area! History of Emotions is such a fruitful area for historical enquiry + one which really engages people. In an age where we are grappling to understand people, identity and relationships, I would highly recommend this online session on 26th April www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

Wonderful news! It is such a brilliant area, hope you enjoy!

#skystorians @ihrlibrary.bsky.social #AcademicSky

Researching the History of Emotions

My area! History of Emotions is such a fruitful area for historical enquiry + one which really engages people. In an age where we are grappling to understand people, identity and relationships, I would highly recommend this online session on 26th April www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

This is wonderful and just the kind of connection that the project hopes to have. I would recommend reaching out to the team as they are always looking for further updates and information.

Congrats to the team, @kerriandrewsuk.bsky.social Ben and everyone involved in making this brilliant source come together

Was delighted to be invited to the launch of the Hannah More Letters Edition Online.

Such a wonderful event at Barley Wood House where Hannah More lived. More to come from this amazing project. Anyone interested in 18th and 19th century history, link is here: www.hannahmoreletters.org

#18c #19c

Please reach out if you are interested for media/podcasts/publications/lectures/research 😊

After an influx of followers, thought I would introduce myself! Hi 👋 I’m Rachel Bynoth, historian + lecturer, specialising in 18th/19th c. emotions (esp. anxiety and wellbeing), family, relationships, letters, gender, politics and society. Link to website (with contact details) in bio. #skystorians

Oooh that sounds really interesting as I have letters and info on how his death was received in the UK and by his family.