@adamcook.bsky.social
Medievalist interested in 12th century frontiers, particularly Yorkshire and Northumberland. PhD from the University of Hull, Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Hull City fan. All views my own, not those of my employer.
π¨ Your reminder that there's only 1 WEEK left to get your #IMC2026 bursary application submitted.β°
You can begin or resume your application, as well as find out more information on the process, at the following link: www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/about/bursary/
#IMC2026 #MedievalSky #Medieval #Skystorians
Far out of my period of expertise, but @nicholasevans.bsky.social and the team at @wilberforcehull.bsky.social in Hull are great, and might be able to point you in useful directions!
01.10.2025 12:41 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
We are delighted to announce our research seminars for this semester in Leeds. All will be hybrid. Keep an eye out for links to register for zoom nearer the time or come in person. All welcome! #medievalsky #medievalresearch
30.09.2025 14:20 β π 6 π 3 π¬ 0 π 1π¨ There's now only ONE DAY remaining until session and round table proposals close.π¨
Our Special Thematic Strand may be temporalities, but we can't turn back time. Don't miss your chance to participate at #IMC2026, submit today at: www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/imc-2026/pro...
#IMC2026 #Medieval #History
Reform are now coming after people with permanent residency. It'll be citizens next. No one is safe from authoritarian governments.
21.09.2025 21:26 β π 1407 π 560 π¬ 103 π 100
Artist's impression of a Norman motte-and-bailey castle at York.
An Anglo-Danish force stormed York #OTD in 1069, tearing down its two Norman castles, killing hundreds of Frenchmen and taking sheriff William Malet captive. Edgar Γtheling, ealdormen Waltheof and Gospatric, MΓ¦rle-Sveinn and Siward son of Γthelgar led the English. πΈTerry Ball #medievalsky
21.09.2025 06:45 β π 67 π 11 π¬ 2 π 0
With individual paper proposals now closed, we've begun processing your submissions for #IMC2026.
First, the IMC team review all submissions, making sure that all of the required information has been provided. We'll be back in touch if we think anything is missing!
#MedievalSky #Skystorians
Author Alex Harvey sitting atop a cart labelled "Gandalf's Cart"
New #ROYSCast now available!
In this episode, author @alexharvv.bsky.social joins @adamcook.bsky.social and @jfarley.bsky.social to discuss his love of archaeology, recent book 'Forgotten Vikings', and upcoming work 'Little Kingdoms: An A-Z of Early Medieval Britain'
Listen here: bit.ly/4lV4SmQ
The first page of Little Kingdoms: An A-Z of Early Medieval Britain, stating the title of the book, the author's name (Alex Harvey), and the publisher imprint (Pen & Sword History), in black font on a white background.
www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Little-Kingd...
With the 9th draft approved, that's a wrap on my next book: LITTLE KINGDOMS: AN A-Z OF EARLY MEDIEVAL BRITAIN, releasing on the 30th of November 2025
To celebrate, currently the price has been lowered to Β£17.50 for preorders via my publisher's website
The latest episode of ROYSCast is now live, with @leedsims.bsky.social's Marta Cobb joining us to chat about Margery Kempe's adventures in medieval Yorkshire.
18.08.2025 09:18 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
The latest episode of ROYSCast is now available!
Join @jfarley.bsky.social and @adamcook.bsky.social , as they discuss all-things Margery Kempe with medieval mystics expert Dr Marta Cobb.
shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...
The #IMC2026 Padlet Page is filling up with so many amazing sessions which want your papers! π
If you have a CfP for the IMC you would like advertising then email imc@leeds.ac.uk βΊοΈ
Another successful Congress delivered for #IMC2025.
A pleasure to be part of a fantastic team as always. Now I can relax and watch some of the sessions back!
Now, if you are wanting to read some good work on #BayeuxTapestry, here's a thread. By the way, the pun wasn't intentional on Wednesday and isn't now. I'm not that funny. First up: Gale Owen-Crocker, textile historian par excellence www.medats.org.uk/officer/gale... #medievalsky 1/
12.07.2025 11:32 β π 42 π 21 π¬ 3 π 1
CFP for Borders, Boundaries, Barriers: Real and Imagined in the Middle Ages (20-21 April 2026). Deadline 15 September 2025.
28.06.2025 19:40 β π 80 π 40 π¬ 1 π 7
A doodle of a dragon from the archive
We've got a Fresh Friday Newspost starring a mischievous dragon! π²
This will be featured on the #IMC2025 souvenirs which you can buy at the IMC! π
Why not take a read and learn more about our little friend.π
www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/a-dragons-ta...
#MedievalSky #SkyStorians
A fantastic conference in Scarborough this year. We're already beginning to plan next year's event. If you'd like to keep posted on all things @roysociety.bsky.social , you can join our mailing list at www.ridingsofyorkshiresociety.co.uk
08.06.2025 09:52 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Of particular interest to #MedievalSky, we've got great papers lined up from @dbcrouch.bsky.social and Andrew Breeze at this year's conference, among many other fascinating topics.
You can view the full programme below π, and register for the conference here: ridingsofyorkshiresociety.co.uk
Our interactive programme is now live! Flick through here: www.flipsnack.com/5A696A99E8C/...
There's still time to register for this Friday's conference. If you like what you see in the programme, register for FREE here: ridingsofyorkshiresociety.co.uk/register2025/
#Yorkshire #History #Heritage
Some really great medieval papers this year. Registration is free, and gives you access to a whole day of exciting content across many periods and disciplines.
Plus, a sunny weekend in Scarborough to enjoy afterwards - what's not to like?
#MedievalSky #Yorkshire #History #Heritage #Literature
A bank holiday treat for you all - the latest episode of ROYSCast is now available! π§ποΈ
This time, @jfarley.bsky.social and @adamcook.bsky.social are joined by the brilliant Dr Victoria Yuskaitis to discuss her work on Anchorite cells.
Listen here: shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...
There are just over 2 weeks left until ROYS 2025 takes place in Scarborough!
If Yorkshire History, Heritage, Literature - and more - are your thing then don't miss your chance to join us for a fantastic day of papers.
View our programme, and book your tickets, at: shorturl.at/5YAm3
#Yorkshire
Do I have any friends on here who have or are publishing on teaching topics & would be willing to have a short chat with me? #medievalsky
20.05.2025 15:37 β π 2 π 5 π¬ 1 π 0Plenty on offer for #MedievalSky and beyond at this year's conference! Book your tickets below π
19.05.2025 18:18 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Modern extent of the River Seine (thicker dark line in blue). The other lines are other Normandy rivers mentioned in my PhD.
WIP map showing the pre-modern course and extent of the River Seine. This is roughly the high water mark, but doesn't distinguish marshland at present. I've also only mapped the pre-modern course as far as Saint-Wandrille-Rançon so far.
I'm in the process of mapping the pre-modern course of the River Seine, as I need my maps to reflect medieval waterscapes. I thought I'd share, as it's an important reminder of how drastically environments have changed over the last few hundred years (especially since the early 19th c). #MedievalSky
20.05.2025 11:35 β π 82 π 11 π¬ 5 π 2Plenty on offer for #MedievalSky and beyond at this year's conference! Book your tickets below π
19.05.2025 18:18 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Delighted to have been elected an Associate Fellow of @royalhistsoc.org today!
16.05.2025 13:49 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Royal Historical Society pin badge with the motto 'I know the value of history'.
Both historians are Fellows of the UK's @royalhistsoc.org.
This work is the result of their training, expertise, deep knowledge, skill and historical understanding. Their work, and that of many 1000s of historians, in the UK & worldwide, enriches our lives, societies and cultures #Skystorians
It's not too late to present a paper at #IMC2025!
From Mongols to Medicine, there's plenty of sessions looking for a third paper available on the Late Call. It's regularly updated too, so keep checking back if you're interested!
Go to the Late Call:
Your semi-regular reminder that registration for this year's conference is currently open!
Get your FREE tickets, and browse our programme, at www.ridingsofyorkshiresociety.co.uk/register2025/
