Dr Caroline Bourne (@carolinebourne) — Bluesky Profile

1 week ago

The Victoria History of Gower?!!!

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3 months ago

Happy release day! I’m having some prosecco to celebrate

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4 months ago

The Black Cross - Yale University Press London A wide-ranging new history of the Baltic Crusades and their legacy Between the twelfth and fifteenth centuries, crusading armies unleashed a relentles...

👀 Extremely excited to see Aleksander Pluskowski has a new history of the Baltic Crusades coming soon with @yalepress.bsky.social ⚔️✝️ yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300...

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4 months ago

You are most welcome! Without your hard work, Gower would have been left off the map, and what a shame too

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4 months ago

Thanks so much for the mention! Glad I could help with this project illuminating these important polities that are so often overlooked during this period.

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4 months ago

Here are cows, rugged mountain borders, rich streams and pastures for transhumance, more cows, shepherds, early church dedications a-plenty, and even more cows

A home for the ‘Peninsula Men’, perhaps? Or even more unknowable legends. Thank you again to Caroline for the help with this chapter

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4 months ago

Nos Galan Gaeaf: the traditional Welsh celebration being eclipsed by modern Halloween Nos Galan Gaeaf on October 31 in Wales is steeped in folklore and tradition.

Happy Nos Galan Gaeaf (first day of winter eve). Beware of the Hwch Ddu Gwta (tail-less black sow) and the Ladi Wen heb ddim pen (the white lady without a head). Traditionally a coelcerth (bonfire) offered protection. #NosGalanGaeaf #WelshCulture #Halloween
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5 months ago

Today's the 959th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, so obviously I'm reposting my scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry in Playmobil.

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5 months ago

Cardiff University and the Society for the Study of Medieval Languages and Literature are pleased to announce a multi-disciplinary conference on medieval Wales, to be held at Cardiff University on the 25th and 26th of April 2026. The conference will provide a space for discussion and collaboration between scholars of all disciplinary backgrounds interested in medieval Wales. The conference programme will include the Medium Ævum annual lecture, which will be delivered by Professor Helen Fulton (University of Bristol). The Henry Loyn Memorial Lecture will be held on the evening of the 24th of April, and will be delivered by Professor John Hines (Cardiff University).

We invite proposals for 20-minute presentations representing any specialization that sheds light on medieval Wales. We shall particularly welcome papers that discuss encounters between different languages and traditions and their consequences. Proposals are welcome from speakers at all career stages and papers can be delivered in English or Welsh. Proposals should include a title and an abstract (100–200 words) and should be submitted to Dr David Callander (callanderd@cardiff.ac.uk) by 30 November.

SSMLL are delighted to announce the opening of our Call for Papers for the 2026 Day Conference, Medieval Wales, which will be held at Cardiff University 25-26 April, 2026.

Proposals should be submitted to Dr David Callander (callanderd@cardiff.ac.uk) by 30 November.

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6 months ago

The ship has landed!

#Medievalsky

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6 months ago

Only one week left to submit your abstracts for the 'Medieval Wales and the March' International Medieval Congress sessions sponsored by the Mortimer History Society. Deadline is 15 Sept. Don't delay, submit today!
@imc-leeds.bsky.social
#IMC2026 #medievalsky #skystorians #academicsky

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6 months ago

This time next week I'll be in Leicester for the @socmedarch.bsky.social conference.😀 #MedArch2025
#medieval #medievalarchaeology
Graphics: Society for Medieval Archaeology
Image: A nod to the past - a Viking themed handrail in Swansea Guildhall (c) Nigel Davies for Geograph CC BY-SA 2.0

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6 months ago

We're so looking forward to talking to everyone at the @amgueddfacymru.bsky.social History and Heritage Fair at the National Waterfront Museum later this month! Come find our stall, we'd love to meet you.

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6 months ago

Just two weeks to submit your abstracts for the 'Medieval Wales and the March' International Medieval Congress sessions sponsored by the Mortimer History Society. Deadline for submissions is 15 September 2025. @imc-leeds.bsky.social #IMC2026 #medievalsky #skystorians #academicsky

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6 months ago

A blessed feast of St Andthatotherguy to you all

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6 months ago

Acorns on sun-burnt August grass 🌱☀️
In medieval Britain, the oak was power itself — boundary marker, court tree, symbol of endurance and lordship. 🌳👑

#Oak #Acorns #BritishCountryside #MedievalHistory #Folklore #queenoflostcastles #medievalsky

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6 months ago

Making Medieval Ireland English

If you've ever wondered why Dublin has a church dedicated to St. Werburgh -> A great account here from @drfrancisyoung.bsky.social on Ireland's Anglo-Norman history & the use of English saints "in a kind of sacred imperialism".
www.historytoday.com/history-matt...

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6 months ago

Photo of a brooch in the form of an eagle with outspread wings and curved beak, displayed against a black background. The surface of the bronze brooch is decorated with "cloisonné" technique; that is small bronze cells inlaid with glass – mostly red and some green – laid on top of gold leaf which reflects the light and makes the glass sparkle. The bird’s eye is made from a large blue glass cabochon. Dimensions: Height = 11.80 cm; Width = 5.90 cm; Thickness = 2.20 cm.

After the collapse of the Roman empire, Spain became part of the Visigothic Kingdom between 418 and 711 AD. The Visigoths left behind some very decorative jewellery. This brooch dates to that period.

Fabulous Visigothic eagle brooch, AD 501-533.

One of a pair of prestigious eagle brooches worn at shoulder height to fasten clothing. From Alovera, Guadalajara, Spain. Bronze, gold and glass.
📷 Museo Arqueológico Nacional, Madrid

#Archaeology

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6 months ago

Researching medieval Wales? Why not share your research at the International Medieval Congress next July. We welcome proposals for sessions sponsored by the Mortimer History Society. Deadline for submissions is 15 September 2025. @imc-leeds.bsky.social #IMC2026 #medievalsky #skystorians #academicsky

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8 months ago

Absolute Units: three giant rams float over the English countryside.

Absolute Units returns!!!

In this ep, we speak to environmental historian @dollyjorgensen.bsky.social about her research into pigs in medieval England.

Topics include: taking your hogs for a walk, the Hapsburg chin of domestic pigs, Babe 2, and so much more.

merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/abso...

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8 months ago

When you remember it's a year to go before the next IMC...

#imc2025
@imc-leeds.bsky.social

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8 months ago

From last week's IMC paper, here is my handy general formula on the effects of vikings moving cattle by ship across long distances:

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8 months ago

Wondering which @imc-leeds.bsky.social sessions to go to tomorrow? Problem solved - why not spend the day listening to papers on medieval Wales! Three sessions of very interesting papers and one by me. I kick off proceedings at 11.15 Tue in room LG.01 Newlyn Building. Hope to see you there. #imc2025

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8 months ago

Good to see the book I contributed to in the wild! @archumanities.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social #imc2025

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8 months ago

What is a better way to relax after checking into your #IMC2025 accommodation, than meeting up with colleagues in the LUU Old Bar with a drink of Congress Ale. 🎉

The #IMC2025 Congress Ale is back from a new provider and in Worlds of Learning fashion, we want to learn what you think!

#MedievalSky

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9 months ago

Looking forward to tomorrow's conference with some interesting approaches to loyalty. I will also be presenting a paper which is different from my usual topics!

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10 months ago

2025 Battle Conference Manchester 23-26 July The Conference will be hosted this year by the University of Manchester. The papers will be read in Rm A113 of the Samuel Alexander Building. Coffees/teas and lunches will be taken in the foyer of …

I’m over the moon to share that my essay, ‘Contributions to the Conquest: The Abbey of Fécamp and Maritime Memory’ was chosen as the winner of the Marjorie Chibnall Essay Prize for this year’s Battle Conference on Anglo-Norman Studies battleconference.wordpress.com/2025-battle-... #Medievalsky

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11 months ago

'Outsiders-Insiders' - Medieval History Postgrad Forum Reading Uni On-line HYBRID EVENT - Come join us at 'Outsiders-Insiders' for a deep dive into Medieval History with fellow postgrads at Reading University!

Thinking of joining us at the University of Reading for the 'Outsiders-Insiders' Medieval History Postgraduate Research Forum on 2nd April? Registration for those wanting to attend in-person closes in 2 days. So don't delay, get your free ticket today!
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1 year ago

'Outsiders-Insiders' - Medieval History Postgrad Forum Reading Uni On-line HYBRID EVENT - Come join us at 'Outsiders-Insiders' for a deep dive into Medieval History with fellow postgrads at Reading University!

Registration is now open for online attendance for the 'Outsiders-Insiders' Medieval History Postgraduate Research Forum organised by the Graduate Centre for Medieval Studies. Join us at the University of Reading on 2nd April. #MedievalSky
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1 year ago

'Outsiders-Insiders' - Medieval History Postgrad Forum Reading University HYBRID EVENT - Come join us at 'Outsiders-Insiders' for a deep dive into Medieval History with fellow postgrads at Reading University!

Registration is now open for 'Outsiders-Insiders' Medieval History Postgraduate Research Forum organised by the Graduate Centre for Medieval Studies. Join us at the University of Reading on 2nd April. #MedievalSky
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/outsiders-...

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