Rebecca Quoss-Moore
@rmquossmoore.bsky.social
they/she // Henrician and early modernist // Assoc. Prof
Gender and Position-Taking in Henrician Verse, 2023 from Amsterdam UP: https://tinyurl.com/5cfrv4af
Gender and Position-Taking in Henrician Verse, 2023 from Amsterdam UP: https://tinyurl.com/5cfrv4af
An articulation of a thing that bothers me has emerged from my mid-term grading marathon: Some students think that the point of assignments is to show (off) what they KNOW, when what I want is to see what they’ve LEARNED.
Only took me 16 years to name, but will be useful going forward!
Only took me 16 years to name, but will be useful going forward!
October 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
An articulation of a thing that bothers me has emerged from my mid-term grading marathon: Some students think that the point of assignments is to show (off) what they KNOW, when what I want is to see what they’ve LEARNED.
Only took me 16 years to name, but will be useful going forward!
Only took me 16 years to name, but will be useful going forward!
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love when medieval texts use words that aren’t always as tied to gendered/sexed embodiment in ME as they are in modern English. tell me more about the Green Knight’s womb or the male dragon’s womb or maidens marrying maidens, I’m imagining beautiful trans and queer medieval worlds in my mind
October 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
love when medieval texts use words that aren’t always as tied to gendered/sexed embodiment in ME as they are in modern English. tell me more about the Green Knight’s womb or the male dragon’s womb or maidens marrying maidens, I’m imagining beautiful trans and queer medieval worlds in my mind
Do you fucking promise, tho?
October 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Do you fucking promise, tho?
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“More than half of the work done by women in the period between the 16th and 18th centuries took place outside of the home, and around half of all housework and three-quarters of care work was conducted professionally for other households” [England]
phys.org/news/2025-10...
phys.org/news/2025-10...
A woman's place was not in the home: Challenging the assumptions about women's work in early modern history
New research has revealed that women played a fundamental role in the development of England's national economy before 1700.
phys.org
October 12, 2025 at 9:05 AM
“More than half of the work done by women in the period between the 16th and 18th centuries took place outside of the home, and around half of all housework and three-quarters of care work was conducted professionally for other households” [England]
phys.org/news/2025-10...
phys.org/news/2025-10...
Writing groups are really such invaluable tools for making sure time gets carved out for your work. I’m making time for this one as often as I can; I hope I see some of y’all there:
Join us for our drop-in writing group, happening tomorrow (Monday) from 4-5:30 EST! We will be off next week (October 6th), so this is your chance for some supportive co-working with us in the next few weeks. Join us! docs.google.com/forms/d/1UIJ...
GQEM Writing Group Registration
Mondays, 4 - 5:30pm EST
docs.google.com
September 28, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Writing groups are really such invaluable tools for making sure time gets carved out for your work. I’m making time for this one as often as I can; I hope I see some of y’all there:
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mfer is literally named "rob tombs", did they summon the spirit of the british museum into an op ed writer
September 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
mfer is literally named "rob tombs", did they summon the spirit of the british museum into an op ed writer
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Potential workaround if you're already logged in and get prompted by the ToS notification: opening this "privacy policy" link www.academia.edu/privacytakes you to a page where you can access the drop-down menu and reach "account settings." From there I was able to delete my account without agreeing.
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September 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Potential workaround if you're already logged in and get prompted by the ToS notification: opening this "privacy policy" link www.academia.edu/privacytakes you to a page where you can access the drop-down menu and reach "account settings." From there I was able to delete my account without agreeing.
Acknowledging that, like, by definition all scams are scummy, the near-daily spam texts I am getting about “jobs” feels…just particularly scummy in this moment. Taking advantage of people who are desperate for work while all their options are being actively eroded…gross, gross, gross.
September 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Acknowledging that, like, by definition all scams are scummy, the near-daily spam texts I am getting about “jobs” feels…just particularly scummy in this moment. Taking advantage of people who are desperate for work while all their options are being actively eroded…gross, gross, gross.
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CRAFT FAIR FOR GAZA!
Tomorrow! 629 Nostrand Ave. 12-6 PM
Tomorrow! 629 Nostrand Ave. 12-6 PM
September 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
CRAFT FAIR FOR GAZA!
Tomorrow! 629 Nostrand Ave. 12-6 PM
Tomorrow! 629 Nostrand Ave. 12-6 PM
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🚨🚨So excited that the Barnard Center for Research on Women is hosting the virtual launch for *Sweet Taste of Empire,* published by @pennpress.bsky.social. We have an incredible lineup!!!!!! #RaceB4Race #ShakeRace
10.30.2025 | 6:30pm EST| register here!
bcrw.barnard.edu/event/the-sw...
10.30.2025 | 6:30pm EST| register here!
bcrw.barnard.edu/event/the-sw...
The Sweet Taste of Empire: Sugar, Mastery, and Pleasure in the Anglo Caribbean | Barnard Center for Research on Women
Kim Hall in conversation with Patricia A. Matthew, Debapriya Sarkar, Kyla Wazana Tompkins, and Jennifer Morgan; moderated by Tapiwa Gambura
bcrw.barnard.edu
August 20, 2025 at 10:21 PM
🚨🚨So excited that the Barnard Center for Research on Women is hosting the virtual launch for *Sweet Taste of Empire,* published by @pennpress.bsky.social. We have an incredible lineup!!!!!! #RaceB4Race #ShakeRace
10.30.2025 | 6:30pm EST| register here!
bcrw.barnard.edu/event/the-sw...
10.30.2025 | 6:30pm EST| register here!
bcrw.barnard.edu/event/the-sw...
May I share with you the small joy that was my dog’s report card from daycare today?
(Bonus content: the name of the last dog on her friends list.)
(Bonus content: the name of the last dog on her friends list.)
July 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
May I share with you the small joy that was my dog’s report card from daycare today?
(Bonus content: the name of the last dog on her friends list.)
(Bonus content: the name of the last dog on her friends list.)
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Just finished knitting my first sweater, using Republic of Yarnia’s ( @isasaxonists.bsky.social ) merino Aran!! Extremely pleased with it; already looking forward to the next one
July 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Just finished knitting my first sweater, using Republic of Yarnia’s ( @isasaxonists.bsky.social ) merino Aran!! Extremely pleased with it; already looking forward to the next one
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More people voted for Kamala in Texas (4.8 million votes) and in Florida (4.7 million) than in New York State (4.6 million).
California had nearly the same number of Trump '24 voters (6.08 million) as Florida (6.11 million), and had only 300k less than Texas.
Does anyone else see the problem here?
California had nearly the same number of Trump '24 voters (6.08 million) as Florida (6.11 million), and had only 300k less than Texas.
Does anyone else see the problem here?
July 6, 2025 at 12:25 AM
More people voted for Kamala in Texas (4.8 million votes) and in Florida (4.7 million) than in New York State (4.6 million).
California had nearly the same number of Trump '24 voters (6.08 million) as Florida (6.11 million), and had only 300k less than Texas.
Does anyone else see the problem here?
California had nearly the same number of Trump '24 voters (6.08 million) as Florida (6.11 million), and had only 300k less than Texas.
Does anyone else see the problem here?
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*Out now in paperback*
'Shakespearean Biofiction on the Contemporary Stage and Screen' edited by @edelsemple.bsky.social & Ronan Hatfull
is the first edited collection to explore Shakespeare's life as depicted on the modern stage and screen.
bit.ly/3ZcDet2
'Shakespearean Biofiction on the Contemporary Stage and Screen' edited by @edelsemple.bsky.social & Ronan Hatfull
is the first edited collection to explore Shakespeare's life as depicted on the modern stage and screen.
bit.ly/3ZcDet2
July 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
*Out now in paperback*
'Shakespearean Biofiction on the Contemporary Stage and Screen' edited by @edelsemple.bsky.social & Ronan Hatfull
is the first edited collection to explore Shakespeare's life as depicted on the modern stage and screen.
bit.ly/3ZcDet2
'Shakespearean Biofiction on the Contemporary Stage and Screen' edited by @edelsemple.bsky.social & Ronan Hatfull
is the first edited collection to explore Shakespeare's life as depicted on the modern stage and screen.
bit.ly/3ZcDet2
A couple years ago, I was in a workshop at SAA on using Shakespeare in times of political unrest. And as we moved to including the auditors, someone asked what they could do to support those of us who had done the workshop, almost all of whom worked in red states.
June 27, 2025 at 10:32 PM
A couple years ago, I was in a workshop at SAA on using Shakespeare in times of political unrest. And as we moved to including the auditors, someone asked what they could do to support those of us who had done the workshop, almost all of whom worked in red states.
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"I asked ChatGPT" "I asked Grok" ok well I asked Gandalf and he said he has not passed through fire and death to bandy crooked words with a witless worm
June 19, 2025 at 12:42 PM
"I asked ChatGPT" "I asked Grok" ok well I asked Gandalf and he said he has not passed through fire and death to bandy crooked words with a witless worm
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historians is it good when the robe Nobles are able to buy the positions and honors typically reserved for the sword Nobles?
Silicon Valley Execs Join the Army as Officers (But Won't Have to Attend Boot Camp)
Silicon Valley Execs Join the Army as Officers (But Won't Have to Attend Boot Camp)
The tech industry is fully on board, but the rank and file won't have to do time as grunts.
gizmodo.com
June 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
historians is it good when the robe Nobles are able to buy the positions and honors typically reserved for the sword Nobles?
I’m processing garden greens, and it has led me to some Questions!
May 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
I’m processing garden greens, and it has led me to some Questions!
Why do I have a note on my calendar for tomorrow that reads “Zoom draft”? What does that mean? What could that beeeee?
April 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Why do I have a note on my calendar for tomorrow that reads “Zoom draft”? What does that mean? What could that beeeee?
Today is a work-from-home today, and I have accidentally left my planner on campus, and I cannot believe I was 30 before anyone figured out I had ADHD.
April 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Today is a work-from-home today, and I have accidentally left my planner on campus, and I cannot believe I was 30 before anyone figured out I had ADHD.
About to kick off the single most ambitiously scheduled conference day I’ve ever tackled (and it’s not as if the last two have been, uh, light). Highlights so far like Trans Milton and yesterday’s plenary suggest it will be worth it; time to get the day-that-doesn’t-end started at #shax2025 #RSA2025
March 22, 2025 at 12:40 PM
About to kick off the single most ambitiously scheduled conference day I’ve ever tackled (and it’s not as if the last two have been, uh, light). Highlights so far like Trans Milton and yesterday’s plenary suggest it will be worth it; time to get the day-that-doesn’t-end started at #shax2025 #RSA2025
I am usually actually decently happy with the balance I've found in my job, but today is a day where an opportunity for service with a larger org came through my inbox that I would enjoy and would be good at--and I'm in my feelings about just knowing I do NOT have the time.
January 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I am usually actually decently happy with the balance I've found in my job, but today is a day where an opportunity for service with a larger org came through my inbox that I would enjoy and would be good at--and I'm in my feelings about just knowing I do NOT have the time.
Predatory journals are SO funny to me, because I have emails like "invitation to publish in Journal of Functional Biomaterials" and, like, what if I did???
January 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Predatory journals are SO funny to me, because I have emails like "invitation to publish in Journal of Functional Biomaterials" and, like, what if I did???