Dr Jennifer Evans
@historianjen.bsky.social
Reader in Early Modern History at Uni of Herts. Working on reproductive histories, particularly miscarriage and pregnancy loss c.1600-1780.
Also likes baking cakes
Also likes baking cakes
Proofs have arrived, I sense a long day of checking things ahead of me. There's very loud workmen next door, do I move to a cafe ???
November 19, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Proofs have arrived, I sense a long day of checking things ahead of me. There's very loud workmen next door, do I move to a cafe ???
My co-authored chapter with Vicky Sparey on 'The Perils and Promises of Puberty' is soon to be published in Sarah Toulalan's book Early Modern Bodies. There are chapters by @amiebolissian.bsky.social , @davehitchcock.bsky.social & others. You can preorder here
www.routledge.com/Early-Modern...
www.routledge.com/Early-Modern...
Early Modern Bodies
Early Modern Bodies is a wide-ranging and detailed introduction to a variety of different approaches to and perspectives on bodies in the early modern period, circa 1500–1750.
The collection guides re...
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November 14, 2025 at 12:24 PM
My co-authored chapter with Vicky Sparey on 'The Perils and Promises of Puberty' is soon to be published in Sarah Toulalan's book Early Modern Bodies. There are chapters by @amiebolissian.bsky.social , @davehitchcock.bsky.social & others. You can preorder here
www.routledge.com/Early-Modern...
www.routledge.com/Early-Modern...
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'people who are multilingual are half as likely to show signs of accelerated biological ageing than are those who speak just one language.'
Good thing that schools, universities and governments are so actively promoting modern languages then, isn't it? 1/2
Good thing that schools, universities and governments are so actively promoting modern languages then, isn't it? 1/2
Want a younger brain? Learn another language
A vast study suggests that being multilingual can slow down cognitive ageing.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
'people who are multilingual are half as likely to show signs of accelerated biological ageing than are those who speak just one language.'
Good thing that schools, universities and governments are so actively promoting modern languages then, isn't it? 1/2
Good thing that schools, universities and governments are so actively promoting modern languages then, isn't it? 1/2
Just finishing up my official fellowship time with the @folger.edu. it has been brilliant, I am so grateful that they have virtual fellowships.
November 11, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Just finishing up my official fellowship time with the @folger.edu. it has been brilliant, I am so grateful that they have virtual fellowships.
Forthcoming article copyedited and off for proofing; forthcoming chapter proofed and of for publication. Exciting times.
November 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Forthcoming article copyedited and off for proofing; forthcoming chapter proofed and of for publication. Exciting times.
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'As universities close courses and departments in response to financial pressures...students in parts of the North, South West and East of England, as well as large areas of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, are losing access to social sciences, humanities and arts (SHAPE) courses.' 1/2
Humanities and arts degrees disappearing in parts of UK
Students from rural and disadvantaged areas disproportionally affected by subject cuts, British Academy warns
www.timeshighereducation.com
September 10, 2025 at 6:03 AM
'As universities close courses and departments in response to financial pressures...students in parts of the North, South West and East of England, as well as large areas of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, are losing access to social sciences, humanities and arts (SHAPE) courses.' 1/2
Graduation is always a highlight. This was our first ever evening ceremony but was lovely to catch up with colleagues and see the students cross the stage.
September 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Graduation is always a highlight. This was our first ever evening ceremony but was lovely to catch up with colleagues and see the students cross the stage.
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Today on #BetwixtTheSheets; I am getting fruity, spicy, and yes, windy, with none other than the marvellous @historianjen.bsky.social to talk about aphrodisiacs in the early modern period.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
August 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Today on #BetwixtTheSheets; I am getting fruity, spicy, and yes, windy, with none other than the marvellous @historianjen.bsky.social to talk about aphrodisiacs in the early modern period.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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This week is Birth Trauma Awareness week in Australia 📢
I wrote a blog exploring the hidden histories of birth trauma and obstetric violence ⬇️
www.auswhn.com.au/blog/histori...
#birthtraumaawareness #birthtrauma #obstetricviolence
I wrote a blog exploring the hidden histories of birth trauma and obstetric violence ⬇️
www.auswhn.com.au/blog/histori...
#birthtraumaawareness #birthtrauma #obstetricviolence
Histories of Birth Trauma and Obstetric Violence | Australian Women's History Network
In this blog, Managing Editor Paige Donaghy explores the history of birth trauma and obstetric violence in Britain and Australia for “Birth Trauma Awareness Week” 2025.
www.auswhn.com.au
July 14, 2025 at 12:49 AM
This week is Birth Trauma Awareness week in Australia 📢
I wrote a blog exploring the hidden histories of birth trauma and obstetric violence ⬇️
www.auswhn.com.au/blog/histori...
#birthtraumaawareness #birthtrauma #obstetricviolence
I wrote a blog exploring the hidden histories of birth trauma and obstetric violence ⬇️
www.auswhn.com.au/blog/histori...
#birthtraumaawareness #birthtrauma #obstetricviolence
Very much looking forward to @kharveyhistory.bsky.social keynote !!
July 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Very much looking forward to @kharveyhistory.bsky.social keynote !!
Excellent first two days at @socialhistsoc.bsky.social conference. Some brilliant and thought provoking papers and a funfair evening.
July 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Excellent first two days at @socialhistsoc.bsky.social conference. Some brilliant and thought provoking papers and a funfair evening.
Still thinking about Marcy Norton's keynote on modes of interactions with animals in Europe and America and what they reveal about subjectivities. Fascinating stuff.
June 12, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Still thinking about Marcy Norton's keynote on modes of interactions with animals in Europe and America and what they reveal about subjectivities. Fascinating stuff.
Fascinating paper by Brian Li on stone eating in early modern China.
June 10, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Fascinating paper by Brian Li on stone eating in early modern China.
Really enjoyable and informative keynote from Sara Miglietti on what was 'environment' in the early modern period.
June 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Really enjoyable and informative keynote from Sara Miglietti on what was 'environment' in the early modern period.
Excited to be at the John Rylands Library today for the Bodies and Environnements conference. Really looking forward to a whole host of papers.
June 9, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Excited to be at the John Rylands Library today for the Bodies and Environnements conference. Really looking forward to a whole host of papers.
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Job Alert! We're hiring a 3-year F/T Public Engagment Fellow based @lcflondon.bsky.social to lead our exciting programme of activities. We're looking for collegial & creative people with expertise in History, Galleries, Archives, Libraries, or Museums. Spread the word! www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNI861/p...
Public Engagement Fellow (The Victorian Hand Project) at University of the Arts London, London College of Fashion
Don't miss your chance to apply for professional services job openings, including the Public Engagement Fellow (The Victorian Hand Project) role, listed on jobs.ac.uk. Start your search now!
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June 4, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Job Alert! We're hiring a 3-year F/T Public Engagment Fellow based @lcflondon.bsky.social to lead our exciting programme of activities. We're looking for collegial & creative people with expertise in History, Galleries, Archives, Libraries, or Museums. Spread the word! www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNI861/p...
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'the results also challenge the narrative that generalist or academic degrees are inherently low value. As you can see, most subject areas—including history, languages, and the creative arts, often targeted in these debates—show strong subjective outcomes across the three dimensions'. 3/3
June 4, 2025 at 7:02 AM
'the results also challenge the narrative that generalist or academic degrees are inherently low value. As you can see, most subject areas—including history, languages, and the creative arts, often targeted in these debates—show strong subjective outcomes across the three dimensions'. 3/3
I'm absolutely thrilled to have been awarded a 2025-26 Short Term Fellowship at the Folger Shakespeare Library. I'm very excited to get stuck in to the collections for my research project,
Wounded Wombs and Empty Cradles: Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss in Early Modern England c.1600-1780
Wounded Wombs and Empty Cradles: Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss in Early Modern England c.1600-1780
April 18, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I'm absolutely thrilled to have been awarded a 2025-26 Short Term Fellowship at the Folger Shakespeare Library. I'm very excited to get stuck in to the collections for my research project,
Wounded Wombs and Empty Cradles: Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss in Early Modern England c.1600-1780
Wounded Wombs and Empty Cradles: Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss in Early Modern England c.1600-1780
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📣The programme for our 2025 conference is out now!
👉Read it here (scroll down to 'Conference Programme'): socialhistory.org.uk/events/confe...
✨Take a look at the amazing array of social & cultural history on show!🗃️
👉Read it here (scroll down to 'Conference Programme'): socialhistory.org.uk/events/confe...
✨Take a look at the amazing array of social & cultural history on show!🗃️
Conference
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socialhistory.org.uk
March 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
📣The programme for our 2025 conference is out now!
👉Read it here (scroll down to 'Conference Programme'): socialhistory.org.uk/events/confe...
✨Take a look at the amazing array of social & cultural history on show!🗃️
👉Read it here (scroll down to 'Conference Programme'): socialhistory.org.uk/events/confe...
✨Take a look at the amazing array of social & cultural history on show!🗃️
Thoroughly enjoyed hearing about Sophie Mann's monograph I'm her talk today.
March 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Thoroughly enjoyed hearing about Sophie Mann's monograph I'm her talk today.
Today at 1pm online the Herts History Research Seminar welcomes Sophie Mann (Warwick) talking about 'Double Nature, Double Care: Therapeutics and ensouled bodies in early modern England. Message for joining instructions
March 19, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Today at 1pm online the Herts History Research Seminar welcomes Sophie Mann (Warwick) talking about 'Double Nature, Double Care: Therapeutics and ensouled bodies in early modern England. Message for joining instructions
The brilliant @davehitchcock.bsky.social speaking what I also feel. I was also hired in 2013 and am now clinging on trying to survive.
www.historyworkshop.org.uk/education/a-...
www.historyworkshop.org.uk/education/a-...
A Decade of Crisis
The UK's universities are in crisis. Dave Hitchcock on how the sector became 'broken' and why it must be understood as an interdependent system.
www.historyworkshop.org.uk
March 18, 2025 at 7:54 AM
The brilliant @davehitchcock.bsky.social speaking what I also feel. I was also hired in 2013 and am now clinging on trying to survive.
www.historyworkshop.org.uk/education/a-...
www.historyworkshop.org.uk/education/a-...
As ever pancake day is a chance to share my old blog post on pancake plasters.
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earlymodernmedicine.com/pancake-plas...
Pancake Plasters
Each year on Shrove Tuesday Facebook and Twitter abound with people posting picture of their perfect pancakes. Several historical twitter feeds share images of early modern pancake recipes. The Lon…
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March 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM
As ever pancake day is a chance to share my old blog post on pancake plasters.
earlymodernmedicine.com/pancake-plas...
earlymodernmedicine.com/pancake-plas...