Colleen Curran
@ccurran.bsky.social
Sermone nitidus. Hybrid Scripts and Early Insular Palaeography & Manuscripts. I love the letter g.
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Do you have students working on medieval or renaissance books? We have online winter school courses that might help them. More information about the January 2026 courses here 👇
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IES: LIPS & LRBS Winter School | 2026
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November 19, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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The earth, the moon, and the sun
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 396; Isidore of Seville, De natura rerum; 9th century (end); Brittany or Wales (?); f.16r
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 396; Isidore of Seville, De natura rerum; 9th century (end); Brittany or Wales (?); f.16r
November 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The earth, the moon, and the sun
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 396; Isidore of Seville, De natura rerum; 9th century (end); Brittany or Wales (?); f.16r
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 396; Isidore of Seville, De natura rerum; 9th century (end); Brittany or Wales (?); f.16r
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VISITING FELLOWSHIPS: Applications are now open for 2026-27!
The deadline for applications is Friday 28 November 2025.
For more information on how to apply: https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/csb/fellowships/bodleian-visiting-fellowships
The deadline for applications is Friday 28 November 2025.
For more information on how to apply: https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/csb/fellowships/bodleian-visiting-fellowships
November 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
VISITING FELLOWSHIPS: Applications are now open for 2026-27!
The deadline for applications is Friday 28 November 2025.
For more information on how to apply: https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/csb/fellowships/bodleian-visiting-fellowships
The deadline for applications is Friday 28 November 2025.
For more information on how to apply: https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/csb/fellowships/bodleian-visiting-fellowships
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I'll be talking to the Caxton Club next month on The Medieval Scriptorium - going through all the stages of making manuscripts, including demonstration videos. There may be cats in the background. Fri 14 Nov 12:00PM CT (5.00PM GMT) #medievalsky #bookhistory
www.caxtonclub.org/event-6296386
www.caxtonclub.org/event-6296386
October 24, 2025 at 10:25 AM
I'll be talking to the Caxton Club next month on The Medieval Scriptorium - going through all the stages of making manuscripts, including demonstration videos. There may be cats in the background. Fri 14 Nov 12:00PM CT (5.00PM GMT) #medievalsky #bookhistory
www.caxtonclub.org/event-6296386
www.caxtonclub.org/event-6296386
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Ecrit pendant le 11e siècle avec l’aide de scribes et d’enlumineurs de l’abbaye d’Echternach, ce manuscrit contient le texte latin de l’Ancien et du Nouveau Testament dans la traduction de saint Jérôme (ca. 347 – 420).
🔗 En savoir plus : https://gd.lu/cdmqS8
🔗 Accès en ligne : https://gd.lu/btHnHQ
🔗 En savoir plus : https://gd.lu/cdmqS8
🔗 Accès en ligne : https://gd.lu/btHnHQ
November 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Ecrit pendant le 11e siècle avec l’aide de scribes et d’enlumineurs de l’abbaye d’Echternach, ce manuscrit contient le texte latin de l’Ancien et du Nouveau Testament dans la traduction de saint Jérôme (ca. 347 – 420).
🔗 En savoir plus : https://gd.lu/cdmqS8
🔗 Accès en ligne : https://gd.lu/btHnHQ
🔗 En savoir plus : https://gd.lu/cdmqS8
🔗 Accès en ligne : https://gd.lu/btHnHQ
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A manuscript from early ninth century Mainz (with lots of insular elements in the script) for St Martin's day:
Rome, BAV, Pal. lat. 845, fol. 1r
Rome, BAV, Pal. lat. 845, fol. 1r
November 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
A manuscript from early ninth century Mainz (with lots of insular elements in the script) for St Martin's day:
Rome, BAV, Pal. lat. 845, fol. 1r
Rome, BAV, Pal. lat. 845, fol. 1r
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Announcing the J.P. Gumbert Dissertation Award 2025! 🏆
We are looking for the best PhD thesis on any aspect of manuscript studies defended between 1 Sep 2024 and 31 Dec 2025. The award includes a prize of 5,000 EUR and a fellowship at the CSMC.
Apply by 6 February 2026!
uhh.de/csmc-jpga-2025
We are looking for the best PhD thesis on any aspect of manuscript studies defended between 1 Sep 2024 and 31 Dec 2025. The award includes a prize of 5,000 EUR and a fellowship at the CSMC.
Apply by 6 February 2026!
uhh.de/csmc-jpga-2025
November 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Announcing the J.P. Gumbert Dissertation Award 2025! 🏆
We are looking for the best PhD thesis on any aspect of manuscript studies defended between 1 Sep 2024 and 31 Dec 2025. The award includes a prize of 5,000 EUR and a fellowship at the CSMC.
Apply by 6 February 2026!
uhh.de/csmc-jpga-2025
We are looking for the best PhD thesis on any aspect of manuscript studies defended between 1 Sep 2024 and 31 Dec 2025. The award includes a prize of 5,000 EUR and a fellowship at the CSMC.
Apply by 6 February 2026!
uhh.de/csmc-jpga-2025
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An Etch in Time! Ogham Craft Workshop
Join us for a free family drop-in workshop where you’ll learn about Ogham writing & create your own mini bookmark.
📅 Saturday, 15 November
🕒 10.30- 12.30
📍 National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street
🎟️ No booking required
Details: www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
Join us for a free family drop-in workshop where you’ll learn about Ogham writing & create your own mini bookmark.
📅 Saturday, 15 November
🕒 10.30- 12.30
📍 National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street
🎟️ No booking required
Details: www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
November 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
An Etch in Time! Ogham Craft Workshop
Join us for a free family drop-in workshop where you’ll learn about Ogham writing & create your own mini bookmark.
📅 Saturday, 15 November
🕒 10.30- 12.30
📍 National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street
🎟️ No booking required
Details: www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
Join us for a free family drop-in workshop where you’ll learn about Ogham writing & create your own mini bookmark.
📅 Saturday, 15 November
🕒 10.30- 12.30
📍 National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street
🎟️ No booking required
Details: www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
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Anyone got a spare £million? Asking for.... Well, asking for me news.artnet.com/art-world/me...
Rare Gospel Written by Medieval Women Could Fetch More Than $1 Million at Auction
A recently discovered gospel likely written by women at the abbey of Essen in the 10th century could sell for more than $1 million.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Anyone got a spare £million? Asking for.... Well, asking for me news.artnet.com/art-world/me...
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Licoricia of Winchester, Jewish business women (d. 1277) & her youngest son, Asser. Sculpture by Ian Rank-Broadley, Jewry Street, Winchester (Hampshire) installed in 2022. Photo: Pat Goodall / Art UK.
licoricia.org/licoricia-of...
licoricia.org/licoricia-of...
November 9, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Licoricia of Winchester, Jewish business women (d. 1277) & her youngest son, Asser. Sculpture by Ian Rank-Broadley, Jewry Street, Winchester (Hampshire) installed in 2022. Photo: Pat Goodall / Art UK.
licoricia.org/licoricia-of...
licoricia.org/licoricia-of...
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3-year postdoc with CODICUM project for a medievalist placed in Odense, Denmark!
Special focus on Latin, palaeography & Dominican text and book history 📖😍🕵️
tinyurl.com/yrt4x8y3
Special focus on Latin, palaeography & Dominican text and book history 📖😍🕵️
tinyurl.com/yrt4x8y3
3-year postdoc position in medieval studies
3-year postdoc position in medieval studies The Department of Culture and Language invites applications for a 3-year postdoc position in Dominican studies within the CODICUM project. The position is e...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:06 PM
3-year postdoc with CODICUM project for a medievalist placed in Odense, Denmark!
Special focus on Latin, palaeography & Dominican text and book history 📖😍🕵️
tinyurl.com/yrt4x8y3
Special focus on Latin, palaeography & Dominican text and book history 📖😍🕵️
tinyurl.com/yrt4x8y3
Very intrigued to read this!
November 5, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Very intrigued to read this!
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Does anyone know how much money was spent on digitising medieval manuscripts at the British Library that the 2023 cyber hack took down? (preparing for a class tomorrow!)
November 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Does anyone know how much money was spent on digitising medieval manuscripts at the British Library that the 2023 cyber hack took down? (preparing for a class tomorrow!)
I haven't touched Old Norse materials in a while, but I *love* Hallfreðr saga.
New post up: a translation of Hallfreðr "troublesome poet" Óttarson's conversion verses.
If genuine, they provide an amazing insight into a Viking Age pagan grappling with a change in religion.
nikolasgunn.co.uk/2025/11/03/p...
If genuine, they provide an amazing insight into a Viking Age pagan grappling with a change in religion.
nikolasgunn.co.uk/2025/11/03/p...
November 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I haven't touched Old Norse materials in a while, but I *love* Hallfreðr saga.
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For the francophones, a podcast on forged medieval charters 😍
Voilà. Une belle émission du Cours de l'Histoire sur le faux en dialogue avec Solène Girard. Merci @xaviermauduit.bsky.social - on s'est bien amusés! www.radiofrance.fr/francecultur...
Forgeries médiévales, fausses chartes et vraies duperies : épisode du podcast Histoires de faux, créer pour duper
AUDIO • Histoires de faux, créer pour duper, épisode : Forgeries médiévales, fausses chartes et vraies duperies. Une série inédite proposée par France Culture. Écoutez Le Cours de l'histoire, et déco...
www.radiofrance.fr
November 4, 2025 at 10:28 AM
For the francophones, a podcast on forged medieval charters 😍
The Vatican's 'Action Successful' message always makes my day
November 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The Vatican's 'Action Successful' message always makes my day
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We are advertising for an Assistant Director to join us in Marsh's Library. Full details about this exciting post here: marshlibrary.ie/vacancy-for-...
October 13, 2025 at 11:18 AM
We are advertising for an Assistant Director to join us in Marsh's Library. Full details about this exciting post here: marshlibrary.ie/vacancy-for-...
I have been informed that there is a crafts-store/bookstore in Ireland called 'Vibes and Scribes'. I am obsessed.
October 31, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I have been informed that there is a crafts-store/bookstore in Ireland called 'Vibes and Scribes'. I am obsessed.
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Reject modernity, embrace tradition
October 31, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Reject modernity, embrace tradition
The Schaffhausen Adomnán 🥰🥰🥰
Oct 28: Feast of Dorbéne mac Altaíni (†713), abbot of Iona. Scribe of the earliest surviving copy of Adomnán’s Life of Columba. Fáelchú mac Dorbéni succeeded him. 📸Stadtbibliothek Schaffhausen #medievalsky
October 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The Schaffhausen Adomnán 🥰🥰🥰
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📣 Time Change - Kemble Lecture #TOEBI #medievalsky
🕰️ 5:30pm‼️
📅 13 November 2025
📜‘Myths and Monsters: Beowulf and the Etymologists’
🗣️Prof. Richard Dance, University of Cambridge
🏫Neill Lecture Theatre, Trinity Long Room Hub, Trinity College Dublin
💻Register for Zoom: tcd-ie.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🕰️ 5:30pm‼️
📅 13 November 2025
📜‘Myths and Monsters: Beowulf and the Etymologists’
🗣️Prof. Richard Dance, University of Cambridge
🏫Neill Lecture Theatre, Trinity Long Room Hub, Trinity College Dublin
💻Register for Zoom: tcd-ie.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 28, 2025 at 12:43 PM
📣 Time Change - Kemble Lecture #TOEBI #medievalsky
🕰️ 5:30pm‼️
📅 13 November 2025
📜‘Myths and Monsters: Beowulf and the Etymologists’
🗣️Prof. Richard Dance, University of Cambridge
🏫Neill Lecture Theatre, Trinity Long Room Hub, Trinity College Dublin
💻Register for Zoom: tcd-ie.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🕰️ 5:30pm‼️
📅 13 November 2025
📜‘Myths and Monsters: Beowulf and the Etymologists’
🗣️Prof. Richard Dance, University of Cambridge
🏫Neill Lecture Theatre, Trinity Long Room Hub, Trinity College Dublin
💻Register for Zoom: tcd-ie.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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@sharpnews.bsky.social is looking for a new Editor-in-Chief!!! Applications are due on November 14th. Get in touch if you have any questions!
Call for Applicants: SHARP News Editor-in-Chief
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October 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
@sharpnews.bsky.social is looking for a new Editor-in-Chief!!! Applications are due on November 14th. Get in touch if you have any questions!
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🚨Manuscripts Event🚨
Heritage Science and Manuscripts from Antiquity and the Middle Ages
📆13-14 November
📍The Queen's College, Oxford
Heritage Science and Manuscripts from Antiquity and the Middle Ages
📆13-14 November
📍The Queen's College, Oxford
The programme is out 📣
Heritage Science and Manuscripts from Antiquity and the Middle Ages!
A two-day colloquium organised by the #CraftingDocuments project in partnership with the @cmtc-oxford.bsky.social
(We are working on hosting it as a hybrid event. more soon)
Registration info 👇🏼
#medievalsky
Heritage Science and Manuscripts from Antiquity and the Middle Ages!
A two-day colloquium organised by the #CraftingDocuments project in partnership with the @cmtc-oxford.bsky.social
(We are working on hosting it as a hybrid event. more soon)
Registration info 👇🏼
#medievalsky
October 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🚨Manuscripts Event🚨
Heritage Science and Manuscripts from Antiquity and the Middle Ages
📆13-14 November
📍The Queen's College, Oxford
Heritage Science and Manuscripts from Antiquity and the Middle Ages
📆13-14 November
📍The Queen's College, Oxford
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This is the feast of Cedd, d. 664, brother of Chad (Ceadda) and protegé of Aidan at Lindisfarne. 🕯️ He led missions to Mercia and the East Saxons, served as a bishop and as abbot of Lastingham, where he died. Here's the entry for his day in the Old English Martyrology in CCCC 196.
October 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
This is the feast of Cedd, d. 664, brother of Chad (Ceadda) and protegé of Aidan at Lindisfarne. 🕯️ He led missions to Mercia and the East Saxons, served as a bishop and as abbot of Lastingham, where he died. Here's the entry for his day in the Old English Martyrology in CCCC 196.
One last time 😭 @nmireland.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
One last time 😭 @nmireland.bsky.social