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Dr Caroline Bourne

@carolinebourne.bsky.social

Researcher of early medieval regional identities, especially Gower.

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Mateusz Fafinski@calthalas.bsky.social · last mo.

*David Attenborough‘s voice* As the sun rises on this early July morning hundreds of medievalists begin their annual migration to Leeds. Scientists have not fully understood this ritual but it seems to be crucial for the survival of the whole species. Intensive days of medievaling will follow.

Rebecca Tyson@tyguson.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I have spent an enjoyable couple of hours exploring Winchester ahead of my talk for the Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at the University of Winchester later. I’ll be talking about the Norman Invasion of 1066 and where to find a fleet in eleventh-century Normandy.

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Dr Caroline Bourne@carolinebourne.bsky.social · 9mo 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.

Alex Harvey@alexharvv.bsky.social · 9mo ago

C is for @carolinebourne.bsky.social, a fantastic academic working on evidence for the early medieval development of the Gower Peninsula, in Wales… …as you may see in my book and her extended research, there may have been a little kingdom nestled here in the Bristol Channel!

Alex Harvey@alexharvv.bsky.social · 9mo 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

A shot of the Gower Peninsula, Wales.
Dr Caroline Bourne@carolinebourne.bsky.social · 9mo ago

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 theconversation.com/nos-galan-ga...

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.

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Alison Fisk@alisonfisk.bsky.social · 11mo ago

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

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.