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Dr Jacob H. Deacon ⚔️
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PhD in Medieval Studies from the University of Leeds. Academic Errant. Researching martial culture in late medieval and early modern England. He/him
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Dr Jacob H. Deacon ⚔️ @deaconjh.bsky.social · Jan 29
Very happy to announce that I passed my PhD defence on Monday with only editorial corrections. Thanks to my examiners, Professor Steven Gunn and @earlymodernjohn.bsky.social, for an enjoyable and thought-provoking viva.
#medieval #phd
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leedsims.bsky.social
This Thursday. In person or hybrid. To sign up for online attendance click forms.office.com/e/L834SBHzKX. #medievalsky #medievalwarfare #museums #materialculture
Poster for a talk. Title: Thursday 27 November 2025 5.30 pm: Going Deeper with the Royal Armouries, Parkinson 1.08 (in-person and online). Text says: Museum staff will showcase some of the museum’s medieval ties: from early Islamic arms and armour, through Victorian medievalism in fakes and architecture and the oldest surviving European fight book I.33, to swords as talismans and sources of information. Speakers: Natasha Bennett, curator of the Asian & African collections; Stuart Ivinson, the librarian and specialist in historical martial arts both as a practitioner and as a teacher and researcher; Iason-Eleftherios Tzouriadis, curator of European Edged Weapons (and former Leeds student); Mark Bennett, the Royal Armouries' research manager who works on fortifications. Image is a detail of piece of metal armour showing an edge, two rivets, marks of usage, and a tiny symbol that looks like a rose
November 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
deaconjh.bsky.social
Brilliant first day at the conference. Some excellent papers, good discussion about research, and a really enjoyable keynote.
teonipassereau.bsky.social Teoni M Passereau @teonipassereau.bsky.social · 27d
Day one complete of the Conflict, War and Violence in the Early Modern World conference! Had some very insightful talks covering a variety of topics! The day finished with a fantastic talk from Professor Mark Stoyle followed by a walking tour of the city walls! I look forward to tomorrow!
October 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
deaconjh.bsky.social
Really looking forward to this!
earlymodernwar.bsky.social Conflict, War and Violence in the Early Modern World Conference @earlymodernwar.bsky.social · Oct 13
Our jam-packed programme is ready to go! Keep reading for more ⬇️
October 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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jeanneologist.bsky.social
A reminder that there's about a week left to pitch your paper for this year's interdisciplinary Late Medieval France and Burgundy Seminar, the loveliest event of its kind, at Durham in mid-December! There's a great (and non-exclusive) theme, and it's lots of fun for ECRs and senior scholars alike!
Call for Papers for the 10th Late Medieval France and Burgundy Seminar: Durham University, 12-13 December 2025 Image: Jardin d'amour à la cour de Philippe le bon, duc de Bourgogne, Musée de Versailles Tradition and Innovation For the tenth meeting of the Late Medieval France and Burgundy Seminar (Durham, 2025), we invite proposals for 20-minute papers on the theme of Tradition and Innovation. We would welcome any explorations of this theme based on original research on France and/or Burgundy between c.1250 and c.1500, or which reflect on developments in modern scholarship relating to these territories, in any field, including history, art, literature, languages and music. Papers might examine (but are not limited to considering):  Major shifts in politics, society, culture, literature, art or music within the Franco-Burgundian lands during the late Middle Ages.  The durability of established practices and structures in these regions.  Old and new approaches in historiography looking back at late medieval France/ Burgundy – including new approaches to ‘English Frances’ and ‘Lordship and the Decentralised State’.  Continuity and change in textual analysis and other scholarship relating to late medieval France/Burgundy. We would particularly welcome submissions from postgraduates and early career researchers, as well as scholars at any stage in their research. The deadline for paper proposals (of around 100 words) is 31 October. Please send proposals/queries to Professor Graeme Small (g.p.small@durham.ac.uk) and Dr Andrew Green (admgreen7@gmail.com).
October 23, 2025 at 7:50 AM
deaconjh.bsky.social
23 September and I've been Wham'd. Only the good Wham young.
September 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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earlymodernjohn.bsky.social
A huge moment -- Melvyn Bragg steps down from In Our Time after over a quarter of a century. What a programme and what a legacy! Just a model for how to make great, clever, engaging radio, and a twenty-seven-year experiment that proves there's a huge global audience for smart, scholarly programming.
Melvyn Bragg decides to step down from presenting In Our Time
After 26 years on the programme, the legendary presenter bids farewell to the series
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September 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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earlymodernjohn.bsky.social
Seeing a lot of critical responses from medievalists about this BBC 1066 thing. As an early modernist, just to say that I'm happy to confirm that medieval people were indeed covered in dirt all the time and did all sound like they were in the Wurzels.
August 27, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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sophiebwaterman.bsky.social
Spending this morning doing a pre-digitization check for SJC A.2.7, St John's College Library's copy of Caxton's "Game and Play of the Chess". The whole book will be available on Digital Bodleian soon!
Woodcut from SJC A.2.7, depicting a knight riding a horse
August 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
deaconjh.bsky.social
Call for papers! This year's sessions on Arms, Armour, and the Arts of Combat at the @imc-leeds.bsky.social demonstrated some excellent research and produced much brilliant discussion. Please do circulate to any interested parties. #imc2025 #imc2026
August 25, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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tedvallance.bsky.social
FYA early
modernists: jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Job Opportunity at Royal Holloway University of London: Postdoctoral Research Associate (16th-18th century focus) - Inclusive Histories
Full-time, Fixed Term (12 months)Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral Research Associate in the School of Humanities.Inclusive Histories is a collaborative research and schools engage...
jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk
July 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
deaconjh.bsky.social
The 2019 edition of Freydal is a pleasure to work with. Partially because it's so heavy that just taking it off the shelf counts as a workout.
August 12, 2025 at 11:29 AM
deaconjh.bsky.social
This is the name of my alter-ego should I go out for breakfast on the weekend.
rorymaclellan.bsky.social Dr Rory MacLellan @rorymaclellan.bsky.social · Aug 11
Brunchingus, another great medieval name. LFC Ch XVI 17. #medievalsky
August 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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deaconjh.bsky.social
Call for papers! This year's sessions on Arms, Armour, and the Arts of Combat at the @imc-leeds.bsky.social demonstrated some excellent research and produced much brilliant discussion. Please do circulate to any interested parties. #imc2025 #imc2026
July 11, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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wallyberry.bsky.social
Goodbye to the history department at Lancaster University, where the @socialhistsoc.bsky.social was founded 49 years ago. From tomorrow we are
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July 31, 2025 at 9:35 PM
deaconjh.bsky.social
Come along tomorrow night to learn more about swordplay in medieval and early modern England!
deaconjh.bsky.social Dr Jacob H. Deacon ⚔️ @deaconjh.bsky.social · Jul 24
'Masters of Defence: Fencers and Fencing in England, c. 1400-1600'

Next Friday evening, at 7pm UK time, I’ll be talking about my research for the German Federation for Historical Fencing.
You can join the talk here:
(uni-trier.zoom-x.de/j/6650319538...)
Meeting-ID: 665 0319 5383
Password: 4w2v9GN6
A seventeenth-century illustration of two unarmoured fencers fighting with two-handed swords.
July 31, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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ccockburn.bsky.social
In June 1513, Henry VIII launched an invasion of France, attempting to reclaim lost English lands.

Today's blogpost by @rorymaclellan.bsky.social looks at three documents which shine a light on the preparations for this campaign and the supply of armour for Henry's troops.

t.co/rYaeYw6Jbq
A charter with two seals and featuring the autograph signatures of Henry VIII, Thomas Wolsey and John Daunce.
July 30, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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medievalists.bsky.social
We have two new online courses from @nicmorton.bsky.social

The Knights Templar 1120-1314 - medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/temp...

Medieval Europe 870 - 1300 - medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/medi...

Check them out!

#MedievalStudies
The Knights Templar 1120-1314
Explore the astonishing phenomenon of the Knights Templar. Trace the order’s development from the First Crusade’s aftermath, through its rise to enormous power, and then its dissolution, for a…
medievalstudies.thinkific.com
July 29, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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ecroberts.bsky.social
Delighted to say that I've been awarded a British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship for 2025-26, and we are hiring a 1-year full-time lecturer in early medieval history to replace me. Deadline 7 August. Please get in touch with me if you have any questions about the role! jobs.kent.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Job Opportunity at the University of Kent: Lecturer in Early Medieval History (c.400-1100)
Are you an experienced Lecturer who can teach British and European Early Medieval History?  Do you have a passion for Medieval History and are you available for a fixed term contract to start in Septe...
jobs.kent.ac.uk
July 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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lottelydia.bsky.social
All famines are man-made, all famines are political. Historians of empire and humanitarianism have known this forever. Gaza is not starving, Gaza is being starved, by Israel, and this starvation is enabled by our government and by every other government that does not step in to force food and aid.
July 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM
deaconjh.bsky.social
'Masters of Defence: Fencers and Fencing in England, c. 1400-1600'

Next Friday evening, at 7pm UK time, I’ll be talking about my research for the German Federation for Historical Fencing.
You can join the talk here:
(uni-trier.zoom-x.de/j/6650319538...)
Meeting-ID: 665 0319 5383
Password: 4w2v9GN6
A seventeenth-century illustration of two unarmoured fencers fighting with two-handed swords.
July 24, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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leedsims.bsky.social
Congratulations to all three of our PhD graduands yesterday: @deaconjh.bsky.social, Samuel Bradley and @florencehrscott.bsky.social standing with Karen Watts, Alan Murray, Charley Roe, Jonathan Jarrett and Melanie Brunner #leedsmedieval #medievalsky
Group of eight people three of whom are dressed in formal green and gold academic gowns and black hats with gold tassles
July 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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roseschmits.bsky.social
“I asked chatgpt” well i asked your wife. She’s leaving you, Steve; for being such a massive loser
June 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
deaconjh.bsky.social
Yesterday I celebrated the greatest professional accomplishment of my career yet; I managed to find a tie that paired with a green, orange, black, and gold outfit. I also graduated with my PhD.
July 23, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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srsrensoc.bsky.social
#CfP: Conflict, War and Violence in the Early Modern World

Exeter, 30-31 October 31, 2025. Abstracts by September 5, 2025 @earlymodernwar.bsky.social #Skystorians #EarlyModernEvents #MiseryOfCivilWar

www.rensoc.org.uk/event/confli...
Conflict, War and Violence in the Early Modern World University of Exeter, October 30, 2025 - October 31, 2025 Deadline for submission/application: September 5, 2025 Call for Papers We are exploring early modern conflict in all its forms. We particularly seek to unpack the interactions between the more traditional aspects of conflict, such as the political, tactical and strategic, with the more human side of it, including sociocultural approaches that explore experiences, representations and impacts of violence. As such, we particularly welcome proposals that look beyond purely military history and break chronological, geographical and disciplinary boundaries. We welcome proposals for individual papers of up to 20 minutes, or full panels of three to four papers, on any aspect of conflict, war and violence in the early modern period. Speakers might consider, but are not limited to, the following themes: • Physical, tactical, operational and strategic aspects of warfare. • Martial identities, values and motivations. • Notions of gender, race, class and religion. • Remembering, (re)imagining and representing violence and/or conflict. • The experience of violence, its impact and the everyday at war. • Popular allegiance in early modern conflict. • Maritime violence and naval warfare. • The bureaucracy of conflict, finance and the law. Abstracts of up to 300 words, along with a biographical note, should be sent to earlymodernwar@gmail.com by Friday 5th September.
July 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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bodiesandbeing.bsky.social
#CFP for ##IMCLEEDS 2026. Looking for scholars who are interested in the relationship between bodies and time.

#MedievalSky #MedievalHistory #Medieval #Skystorians #AcademicSky #HistorySky #EarlyModernSky #EarlyModernHistory #EarlyModern #MaterialCulture #Bodies #WhatsHistory
#IMC2026 #IMC2025
July 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM