Rory Naismith

For all those interested in the early Middle Ages, economy, money, etc. Even more affordable now!

I'm told this is to replace Jackie Tasioulas, who has been appointed Principal (similar to master) of Newnham.

Early Medieval England and its Neighbours has had some cracking new articles published in the last week, including on movement of manuscripts in the eighth century and charter forgery at Westminster, as well as an impressive debut article on Byrhtferth of Ramsey: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

‘This post is fixed-term for 7 years or the return of the [original] post-holder, whichever is the earlier.’ ?!?

Assistant Professorship in Medieval Literature (temporary cover) at University of Cambridge Apply now for the Assistant Professorship in Medieval Literature (temporary cover) role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details.

An opportunity for a medievalist to join the team at Cambridge: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQQ346/a...

Tutorial Fellowship in History, and Associate Professorship (or Professorship) of Medieval British and European History at University of Oxford Explore an exciting academic career as a Tutorial Fellowship in History, and Associate Professorship (or Professorship) of Medieval British and European History. Don't miss out on other academic jobs....

We are hiring ....
Because John Nightingale is retiring...
for a Tutorial Fellowship in European History 400-1000...

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQP650/t...

Stephen Baxter the scholar: an appreciation (1969-2026)

Stephen Baxter the Scholar: an Appreciation by Julia Smith
www.history.ox.ac.uk/stephen-baxt...
There's also a lot of moving tributes to him on the St Peter's webpage: www.spc.ox.ac.uk/news/in-memo...

Actually yes, it will, though not sure when.

For anyone who's interested @waterstones.bsky.social is running a special pre-order offer (no pun intended) on my new book about King Offa of Mercia, valid from Friday 20 Feb. eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

Many congratulations to @drkrisztinailko.bsky.social for winning the @medievalacademy.bsky.social prize for best article in critical race studies!

Assistant Professor in World History, 1700-1850 (Temporary Cover) at University of Cambridge Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Assistant Professor in World History, 1700-1850 (Temporary Cover) on jobs.ac.uk!

Job Opportunity!

Assistant Professor in World History, 1700-1850 (Temporary Cover)
University of Cambridge - Faculty of History

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Students unearth remains in possible execution pit on training dig The discovery was made at Wandlebury Country Park near Cambridge

A very interesting viking (?) find from south of Cambridge: www.independent.co.uk/news/science...

Papyrus Economies and the Experience of Early Medieval Papal Documents* Abstract. The medium of papyrus, a ubiquitous, state-sponsored product in the Roman world, was turned by the empire’s loss of Egypt in the 630s–640s into a

Some very interesting reading from @cjg70.bsky.social and Ben Savill! academic.oup.com/past/advance...

It could also be because Peter Heather is very solidly a 5th/6th-century specialist.

Lecturer in Early Medieval History | King's College London

Very exciting job announcement! Permanent early medieval (Britain and/or Europe) teaching post at KCL. I know first-hand that this is a great opportunity to work with amazing colleagues and students. www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/136727-...

More very sad news for medievalists … www.cai.cam.ac.uk/news/david-a...

Very grateful for this support so @jk-viking.bsky.social and I can attend a fascinating conference in Fukuoka this Spring. dajf.org.uk/news/daiwa-f...

Very sad news indeed.

www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event...

The wonderful @caitlinrgreen.bsky.social has a hugely interesting new article just out in Early Medieval England & its Neighbours, all about Alfred the Great's embassy to India - free to read here #India #AlfredtheGreat #medieval www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Early Medieval Europe: Vol 34, No 1 Early Medieval Europe is an interdisciplinary medieval studies journal covering European history from the fall of the Roman Empire up until the 11th century.

Finally, 2026 has started properly, with a new issue of Early Medieval Europe! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14680254...

YouTube video by Cambridge University Why historians love (real) money

For those who want a short, sharp shock of early medieval coinage and what it can tell the historian: youtube.com/shorts/6iOzs...

Job Opportunity at the University of Kent: Postdoctoral Research Associate Are you passionate about early medieval Britain?  Do you have advanced knowledge of Old English and proficiency in Medieval Latin?  If yes, then you may be interested in this fixed term full time post...

The ad for the second postdoctoral position on our @leverhulme.ac.uk Britain’s Early Medieval Letters project is now live. We’re looking for an Old English specialist (who also works with Latin). 32-month FT post. Deadline for apps is 16 Jan 🙂 jobs.kent.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

Slavery, Prosperity, and Inequality in Roman Pompeii* Abstract. Historians of premodern economies, in contrast to modern ones, have only infrequently contemplated the economic contribution of slavery. Here, I

On advance access: "Slavery, Prosperity, and Inequality in Roman Pompeii"

by @profbernard.bsky.social (@uoft.bsky.social)

#OpenAccess

doi.org/10.1093/past...

The date and context of the Astronomer's Life of Louis the Pious The Astronomer's Life of the emperor Louis the Pious (814–40) is a canonical source for scholars of Frankish history. It sits at the centre of recent debates about the nature and tone of Carolingian ....

Enmeshed in marking, but just thought I'd point out that this article is now out, open access: Simon MacLean, arguing that the Astronomer's Life of Louis the Pious could be rather later than historians have assumed: might 'the Astronomer' be Jonas of Orleans?
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Herzlichen Glückwunsch!

Glad you all enjoyed it and found so much to talk about!

Pieces of Viking silver, coins and hack silver laid out on steppers mounts with a black base and a white top. The pot sits in the centre of the image on a higher mount.

Folder silver Viking arm rings, with a variety of stamped decoration lying in a pile on a white background.

54 years and a day apart this week two Early Medieval hoards were discovered in Cheshire.

The Castle Esplanade hoard of Viking silver & Anglo-Saxon pennies, AD900-950 found #OTD in 1950 & the lovely Huxley Hoard of Viking arm rings, an ingot & lead fragments found in 2004, AD850-950
📸 me & NML

Probably not, I’m afraid.

For anyone interested in vikings: a symposium on the impact of the viking Great Army, to be held at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge on 24 April 2026.