Dr Jo Edge 🏴
@hagenilda.bsky.social
historian of medicine & the occult 1200–1700 | palaeography & editing | convenor @ihrlifecycles.bsky.social | 🐕 | karaoke | food | ucu nec | ucucommons | FRHistS
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Autism moon | ADHD sun | OCD rising
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As he celebrates his 100th Birthday this very day, can we all take a moment to acknowledge that time when Dick Van Dyke won the internet internet.
Forever.
Forever.
December 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
As he celebrates his 100th Birthday this very day, can we all take a moment to acknowledge that time when Dick Van Dyke won the internet internet.
Forever.
Forever.
Absolutely hilarious given the Telegraph's role in the constant right-wing attacks on higher education and intellectual pursuits. Just so funny.
The Telegraph, of course, is a paper written by intellectuals for intellectuals.
Though I have to disagree with the claim that "Frank Kermode ... being on the panel would not have hit the headlines," as Kermode's been dead since 2010 and that would be a little surprising?
Though I have to disagree with the claim that "Frank Kermode ... being on the panel would not have hit the headlines," as Kermode's been dead since 2010 and that would be a little surprising?
December 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Absolutely hilarious given the Telegraph's role in the constant right-wing attacks on higher education and intellectual pursuits. Just so funny.
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The kind .. you find … in a second hand store
December 14, 2025 at 10:54 AM
The kind .. you find … in a second hand store
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I would like to bring over my theory for solving America’s deadly roads. I call it the “Gay Truck Rule” and it would save thousands of lives every year.
December 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I would like to bring over my theory for solving America’s deadly roads. I call it the “Gay Truck Rule” and it would save thousands of lives every year.
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be aware there is a an absolutely massive disinfo campaign going around trying to say that the dude who disarmed this sicko was not named Ahmed al Ahmed but "Edward Crabtree"
the site, article, & all articles it links to appear to be all created/registered today & AI generated archive.is/K5eSI
the site, article, & all articles it links to appear to be all created/registered today & AI generated archive.is/K5eSI
December 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
be aware there is a an absolutely massive disinfo campaign going around trying to say that the dude who disarmed this sicko was not named Ahmed al Ahmed but "Edward Crabtree"
the site, article, & all articles it links to appear to be all created/registered today & AI generated archive.is/K5eSI
the site, article, & all articles it links to appear to be all created/registered today & AI generated archive.is/K5eSI
This is fucking mad
Andy Serkis has remade Orwell’s stark fable ‘Animal Farm’ — only he says he’s made it ‘accessible’ (as though it wasn’t already), not ‘overtly political’ (could that have the slightest value?), and ‘suitable for a modern audience’ (his version has a happy ending).
December 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
This is fucking mad
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Interested in being a successful "true" widow in early modern England? Leave behind the music and singing for sighing and mourning, for one. @mariacannon.bsky.social investigates guidelines for widows in the Folger collection and beyond. #skystorian #bookhistory
www.folger.edu/blogs/collat...
www.folger.edu/blogs/collat...
How to be a true widow in early modern England | Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library is the world's largest Shakespeare collection, the ultimate resource for exploring Shakespeare and his world. Shakespeare belongs to you. His world is vast. Come explore. Jo...
www.folger.edu
December 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Interested in being a successful "true" widow in early modern England? Leave behind the music and singing for sighing and mourning, for one. @mariacannon.bsky.social investigates guidelines for widows in the Folger collection and beyond. #skystorian #bookhistory
www.folger.edu/blogs/collat...
www.folger.edu/blogs/collat...
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LAST NIGHT A BIDET DRENCHED MY WIFE
December 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
LAST NIGHT A BIDET DRENCHED MY WIFE
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Five hours ago: False flag!
One hour ago: Well sure it was an actual attack but also it was an op whether they knew it or not
One hour ago: Well sure it was an actual attack but also it was an op whether they knew it or not
December 14, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Five hours ago: False flag!
One hour ago: Well sure it was an actual attack but also it was an op whether they knew it or not
One hour ago: Well sure it was an actual attack but also it was an op whether they knew it or not
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Just saw people arguing that the shooting in Sydney wasn’t antisemitic because Chabad is a Zionist movement, and killing Zionists is fine.
Fucking ghouls. Get fucked.
Fucking ghouls. Get fucked.
December 14, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Just saw people arguing that the shooting in Sydney wasn’t antisemitic because Chabad is a Zionist movement, and killing Zionists is fine.
Fucking ghouls. Get fucked.
Fucking ghouls. Get fucked.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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The hero who stopped one of the gunmen at Bondi beach is called Ahmad al Ahmad
bsky.app/profile/katz...
bsky.app/profile/katz...
Australian news reporting that the hero bystander here is named Ahmed al Ahmed. Muslim, father of two.
WATCH: Bystander disarms active shooter at Bondi Beach in Sydney
December 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The hero who stopped one of the gunmen at Bondi beach is called Ahmad al Ahmad
bsky.app/profile/katz...
bsky.app/profile/katz...
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Absolutely horrific and repulsive. Solidarity with Jewish friends, especially as it’s the first night of Hannukah
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Bondi beach shooting live updates: 10 people dead including one shooter with another alleged shooter in critical condition; home affairs minister condemns ‘appalling act of violence’
Follow updates live
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Absolutely horrific and repulsive. Solidarity with Jewish friends, especially as it’s the first night of Hannukah
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Coffee is amazing. Two double espressos just obliterated the headache I’ve had since waking up 😂
December 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Coffee is amazing. Two double espressos just obliterated the headache I’ve had since waking up 😂
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I'm on my way to a Chanukah event. It should be a celebration but instead our community is once again mourning.
I will be thinking of everyone in Australia and those around the world in the Jewish Community who know this fear and loss.
We stand with you.
I will be thinking of everyone in Australia and those around the world in the Jewish Community who know this fear and loss.
We stand with you.
December 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I'm on my way to a Chanukah event. It should be a celebration but instead our community is once again mourning.
I will be thinking of everyone in Australia and those around the world in the Jewish Community who know this fear and loss.
We stand with you.
I will be thinking of everyone in Australia and those around the world in the Jewish Community who know this fear and loss.
We stand with you.
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I just wish our human rights body would actually stop messing around with completely inconsequential stuff and start focussing on the horrendous attacks on basic human rights going on under our Government.
December 14, 2025 at 10:17 AM
I just wish our human rights body would actually stop messing around with completely inconsequential stuff and start focussing on the horrendous attacks on basic human rights going on under our Government.
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StRaTeGiC pLaNnInG
Every university in the UK is currently trying to hang on long enough that a bunch of other universities go bankrupt before they do. Then, maybe the government will do something (fat chance) & there will be the chance at recruiting a few more students to ratchet up that staff:student ratio.
December 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
StRaTeGiC pLaNnInG
Woken up to news of shootings at Brown University and Bondi Beach. What the fuck is happening guys.
December 14, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Woken up to news of shootings at Brown University and Bondi Beach. What the fuck is happening guys.
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Bit of a long shot, but are there any medievalists in Cambridge at the moment who might be able to take pictures of a MS in the UL? Massive gratitude and thanks on offer ...
December 14, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Bit of a long shot, but are there any medievalists in Cambridge at the moment who might be able to take pictures of a MS in the UL? Massive gratitude and thanks on offer ...
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Bridget Phillipson knew her history, was told by MPs not to appoint her, insisted on appointing her, and in her first interview the Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission has ignored super clear and explicit human rights law that trans people are not a third sex. What a disgrace.
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss
Doubling down on effectively excluding trans and non-binary individuals from public spaces.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Doubling down on effectively excluding trans and non-binary individuals from public spaces.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Equality boss expects people to 'follow rules' over single-sex spaces
Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson said "things could be sorted out if there is goodwill and recognition that everybody has rights".
www.bbc.com
December 14, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Bridget Phillipson knew her history, was told by MPs not to appoint her, insisted on appointing her, and in her first interview the Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission has ignored super clear and explicit human rights law that trans people are not a third sex. What a disgrace.
Exactly this!
And nobody has yet answered my question about male cleaners in the ladies’ loo. What are the implications there. Are we to expect a bunch of folks to get sacked?
And nobody has yet answered my question about male cleaners in the ladies’ loo. What are the implications there. Are we to expect a bunch of folks to get sacked?
It's not illegal to use the right toilets and no one should adhere to Mary-Ann Stephenson's headmistressly call to "follow rules" that serve no good purpose, breach the UK's human rights obligations, will be bad for all women, and debase trans dignity. Make her appoint her sodding toilet police.
December 14, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Exactly this!
And nobody has yet answered my question about male cleaners in the ladies’ loo. What are the implications there. Are we to expect a bunch of folks to get sacked?
And nobody has yet answered my question about male cleaners in the ladies’ loo. What are the implications there. Are we to expect a bunch of folks to get sacked?
Utterly absurd.
When this guidance is published (given legal standing), as it almost certainly will be, as a trans man I will not be allowed to use non-unisex public toilets. Which is almost every public toilet.
Just want that to sink in, there.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Just want that to sink in, there.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Equality boss expects people to 'follow rules' over single-sex spaces
Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson said
www.bbc.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Utterly absurd.
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I am going to post a🧵from my wife, who was at the Sheffield Guides protest today.
December 13, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I am going to post a🧵from my wife, who was at the Sheffield Guides protest today.
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Seeing some snarky takes on Robin Ince's decision. Absolutely bang wrong. Not everyone functions on the same cynical plane as you, old fruit.
December 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Seeing some snarky takes on Robin Ince's decision. Absolutely bang wrong. Not everyone functions on the same cynical plane as you, old fruit.