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Chloë R McKenzie

@chloermckenzie.bsky.social

Assistant Prof. in Medieval History @northeasternu.bsky.social (NU London) | Visiting Fellow at CMRC @unisouthampton.bsky.social | Book on Ladies of the Garter

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris@drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · last yr.

Many people have compared what is happening in America to what happened in 1930s Germany - and rightly so. But I want to remind everyone that the current situation is not a fait accompli, and I worry that these comparisons sometimes imply otherwise. The situation is dire, but not without hope.

Catherine Clarke@cathamclarke.bsky.social · last yr.

25 time machines into moments in England's past... I'm so excited to share the cover for A HISTORY OF ENGLAND IN 25 POEMS (and thanks to Waterstones for doing the cover reveal on their channels this morning). I hope you love it as much as I do!

Kirsty Bolton@lusignanmermaid.bsky.social · last yr.

MAMO is this week! I’m so excited for so many amazing papers and workshops reflecting on how medieval research interacts with the modern world.

MAMO Conference 2027@themamoconf.bsky.social · last yr.

Continuing with our MAMO thread of reflecting on practices of medievalism, we look forward to our Thursday panel on 'Pedagogy and Practice'! With Kirsty Bolton (@lusignanmermaid.bsky.social, Oxford), Karen A. Winstead (Ohio), and Brendan O'Connell (Trinity Dublin). #MAMOmonth

Session 3C: Pedagogy and Practice [Room K020] Chair: Laura Varnam Kirsty Bolton (University of Oxford): Medieval and Modern Experiences of Migration Karen A. Winstead (The Ohio State University): Medievalism as Pedagogy: Creating “Wicked Students” Brendan O’Connell (Trinity College Dublin): Teaching Medieval Complaint through Sara Ahmed
Chloë R McKenzie@chloermckenzie.bsky.social · last yr.

Poppies pouring in through Traitors’ Gate, beneath St Thomas’s Tower, at sunset 🌅 We also met Poppy, one of the Tower’s resident ravens, named for the original 2014 installation. I had met Poppy once before, in February during a visit with students, but it was nice to be formally introduced 🐦‍⬛

Art installation of ceramic red poppies, protruding from the water, as though pouring through the Traitor’s Gate at the Tower of London. Photo taken at sunset on 20 June - the warm evening light is shown peaking through the gate. Poppy the raven - a large black bird - sits on a wooden railing of a bridge over the moat at the Tower of London. Photo taken February 2025
TOEBI@toebi.bsky.social · last yr.

📢 #jobopportunity #medievalsky 📜 Lecturer in Old English ⏳5 years, full-time (anticipated duration to 30 June 2030) 🏫 University College Cork ⏰12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 8th July 2025 📲 Details of the post, selection criteria and application process: www.ucc.ie/en/future-hu...

Lecturer in Old English | University College Cork

UCC wishes to appoint a scholar with a proven commitment to excellence in teaching and research to the role of Lecturer in Old English.

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Chloë R McKenzie@chloermckenzie.bsky.social · last yr.

Excellent history content incoming!!! Can’t wait to listen to this new episode in @alexvont.bsky.social HISTORY’S HEROES, featuring the incomparable @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social on one of greats of medical history, Harold Gillies.

Dr Lindsey Fitzharris@drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · last yr.

When losing a limb made you a hero but losing a face made you a monster, Harold Gillies restored dignity to WWI's disfigured soldiers. In HISTORY'S HEROES, I speak to @alexvont.bsky.social about what courage & imagination can accomplish in the face of relentless horror. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

A compilation of photos of disfigured soldiers in various stages of the reconstruction process, along with a photo of Harold Gillies and an image of Lindsey's book THE FACEMAKER
Dr Lindsey Fitzharris@drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · last yr.

A historian who doesn't do any actual research is like a neurosurgeon who doesn't operate on brains. It's so fundamental to what we do that you can hardly claim the title "historian" without it.

Megan Kate Nelson 📚@mkn.bsky.social · last yr.

Lots of commentary on this piece already, all of which I agree with. For historians, research is a fundamental part of writing. To farm it out to AI changes the nature of this intellectual process in fundamental ways. And as Stacy Schiff points out, it also takes all the fun out of it.

Andrew Ayton@andrewayton.bsky.social · last yr.

Where it all began for me. A third-year special subject, 1980-81, involving historical computing, a brilliantly innovative course by my mentor, John Palmer. The rest has been history. #DigitalHumanties before the term had been invented. Weeding old box files, this course booklet from my UG years…

Domesday England This course will examine the political, social, economic and administrative structure of England in 1066 and 1086, paying particular attention to the changes which occurred in the intervening period, largely as a result of the Norman Conquest. It will be based upon a study of Domesday Book, a survey compiled upon the orders of William the Conqueror in 1086 which records the wealth, population and ownership of every village in England at that date and at the time of the death of Edward the Confessor. On certain topics the volume of detail recorded in Domesday Book is such that it can only be adequately analysed with the aid of a computer, which all students will need to use. No previous knowledge of computing will be assumed and no particular expertise in mathematics will be needed to master the art; but since the use of the computer will be a novelty within this Department, anyone wishing to take this course must attend a preliminary meeting in the Departmental Classroom in order to learn exactly what is involved. The meeting will be held prior to the return of your ballot forms and details will be advertised on the Year II noticeboard. The course will be taught by weekly seminars and examined by one three-hour paper and a dissertation. (Course tutor Dr J.J. N. Palmer)DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY YEAR III SPECIAL SUBJECTS 1980-81
Teaching Medieval Women@teachmedwomen.bsky.social · last yr.

To whet your appetite ahead of our CPD Day next Monday, one of our speakers, Steve Illingworth, has written a blog post for TMW: teachingmedievalwomen.org/on-teaching-...

On Teaching Medieval Women - Teaching Medieval Women

Some reflections and a classroom resource from a history educator. Steve Illingworth, Lecturer in History Education at the University of Cumbria, has kindly put together a resource pack for Teaching M...

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Teaching Medieval Women@teachmedwomen.bsky.social · last yr.

Only two weeks to go until our next CPD day at Nottingham Trent University! We've got a fascinating day lined up for teachers and educators interested in integrating medieval women into their teaching. The CPD day is free, but registration is required: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1335203602...

TOEBI@toebi.bsky.social · last yr.

📢 #medievalsky Help inform our #TOEBI roundtable for #IMC2025 @imc-leeds.bsky.social 📜Topic: Fostering Learning Exchange and Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration in Early Medieval English Studies 📲 Questionnaire: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... ‼️Closing date: 30 June 2025

Fostering Learning Exchange and Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration in Early Medieval English Studies

Leeds IMC 2025 - Sponsored by TOEBI: Teachers of Old English in Britain and Ireland This is an anonymous questionnaire that will provide the basis for discussion during our upcoming roundtable sessio...

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