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Michel Summer

@leafandstream.bsky.social

Medievalist at Heidelberg University. 'We were born in a dark age out of due time (for us). But there is this comfort: otherwise we should not know, or so much love, what we do love.' - J. R. R. Tolkien (1943)

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Michel Summer@leafandstream.bsky.social · 3w ago

It's my favourite time of the semester again: Today I visited the University Library w. my Lampert of Hersfeld class to look at two original charters from the 11th c. issued by the archbishop of Mainz (1043) and the abbot of St. Maximin in Trier (c. 1047), respectively. Charterrific!

Medieval charter with fragment of the original seal. Medieval charter.
Michel Summer@leafandstream.bsky.social · last mo.

A fascinating find, but I share @jmharland.bsky.social's (& Matthias Friedrich's) skepticism re a possible 'Odinic' interpretation. A few years ago, I tried to summarise the historiographical pitfalls of such an approach in this chapter: www.manchesterhive.com/display/9781....

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Helen Gittos@helengittos.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A die stamp, potentially for making foils akin to those on the Sutton Hoo helmet has been found in Kent. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... The @findsorguk.bsky.social record is here: finds.org.uk/database/art...

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

Friends, Romans, fellow late antiquity fans! The first issue of Essays in Long Late Antiquity, a new journal published fully in open access by Liverpool University Press is out! We have a stunning volume for you to read with amazing contributions. 1/ liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/toc/ella/cur...

Contents | Essays in Long Late Antiquity 1, 1

This editorial introduction explains the rationale for this journal and its place in the current research landscape of late antique studies. While this field has “exploded”, different specialisms and disciplines continue to approach the period through ...

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Teresa Göltl@teresagoeltl.bsky.social · last mo.

Woke up to the news that my article has been published in @pastpresentsoc.bsky.social edited by @hsmurphy.bsky.social! It’s an honour to be featured alongside historians whose work I’ve admired for years. Thanks to @feverprojecthd.bsky.social it's open access! 🤩

‘But Their Mouths are Sealed’: Medical Practitioners in French Colonial Courtrooms, 1828–1848∗

Abstract. This article sheds light on a previously overlooked aspect of medical practice in colonial contexts: the involvement of medical practitioners in

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WiSoGeschichte@wisogeschichte.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Modern maternities? Rethinking the global history of pregnancy and childbirth in the "long" twentieth century; Workshop @uniheidelberg.bsky.social vom 25.06.2026 - 26.06.2026. www.hsozkult.de/event/id/eve...

Modern maternities? Rethinking the global history of pregnancy and childbirth in the "long" twentieth century

The international workshop seeks to develop nuanced, plural understandings of "progress" and "modernity" in regard to maternity in a global context by moving beyond their interpretation as Western-cen...

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Agenda des médiévistes@rmblf.bsky.social · last mo.

Offre d’emploi – One-Year postdoctoral fellowship: Relations between Frisia, Britain, Ireland, and Scandinavia (400-1100) rmblf.be/2026/06/23/o...

Offre d’emploi – One-Year postdoctoral fellowship: Relations between Frisia, Britain, Ireland, and Scandinavia (400-1100)

The Fryske Akademy and the Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic (ASNC) at the University of Cambridge are offering a one-year postdoctoral fellowship. The postdoctoral fellow will be expecte…

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Christian Hoffarth@chhhoff.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Für dieses großartige Buch in Erinnerung an Miriam Czock kann man allen Beteiligten nur von ganzem Herzen dankbar sein! ❤️ Miriam war ein wundervoller Mensch, eine tolle Freundin und eine leidenschaftliche Wissenschaftlerin. Besser könnte man sie nicht ehren! trivent-publishing.eu/home/229-436...

Beyond Time and Space. Studies by and in Memory of Miriam Czock Cover eBook

This volume honours historian Miriam Czock. It is divided into two parts, reflecting both Miriam’s own contributions to Medieval Studies as well as the work of scholars inspired by her research.

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Sam Ottewill-Soulsby@samottewillsoulsby.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We lost Rosamond McKitterick, a great scholar, a great teacher, and a great human being, far too early. This has been hard to write, but thinking about her, who she was and the person she chose to be can never bring me anything but joy. #medievalsky salutemmundo.wordpress.com/2026/06/15/a...

A Scholarly and a Moral Education: Remembering Rosamond McKitterick

Photo of Rosamond McKitterick, taken by the author on 1 February 2020 overlooking the Forum at Rome. Rosamond McKitterick died on Saturday 13th June 2026. As a sentence, that’s easy to write and im…

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Nina Willburger @drnwillburger.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The planned closure of the Archaeology institute at Humboldt-Universität Berlin is still on the table. So if you haven't signed the petition yet, please do (and share). Archaeology has been a part of Humboldt-Universität's academic tradition for almost 200 years weact.campact.de/petitions/sc...

Schließung des Instituts für Archäologie an der HU-Berlin

Die Archäologie gehört seit fast 200 Jahren zur wissenschaftlichen Tradition der Humboldt-Universität. Ihre Schließung bedeutet den Abbruch einer gewachsenen Forschungstradition und eine dauerhafte Sc...

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Michel Summer@leafandstream.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I am devasted to learn that Dermot Mulligan, Curator of the Carlow County Museum, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on 31 May. Dermot's enthusiasm was crucial to the rediscovery and rebuildung of the historical connection btw. Luxembourg and Carlow through the heritage... rip.ie/death-notice...

Death Notice of Dermot MULLIGAN (Paulstown, Kilkenny) | rip.ie

The death has occurred of Dermot MULLIGAN of Paulstown, Kilkenny Ireland, on 31/05/2026. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.

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