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The Portico Library @porticolibrary.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

🍃 We're thrilled to unveil some early details of a new exhibition heading to The Portico this autumn... Opening this October, Witches & Healers draws on Rosie Reed Hillman’s groundbreaking project, Something That Was Ours, which explores what it means to be a witch today...

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Had a fantastic conversation in the museum and found out about this amazing exhibition coming to this October. Managed to go from the Pendle witches to heavy metal and classic civilisations in under 10 minutes :) will make sure I get along.

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Michael Eber @ebermichael.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

CfP for @imc-leeds.bsky.social 2027: "Queer and Trans Medieval Communities" 🌈🏳️‍⚧️ We welcome papers (15-20min) from all disciplines of medieval studies by scholars at any level, on any aspect of medieval queer and trans community, in person or virtual. Abstracts due 31 Aug. We'd love to hear from you!

As the existence of the trans and queer community is under constant and
increasing threat across the world – with alt-right political rhetoric in the West seeking to rupture solidarity for and within the global queer community – the work of the historian has never been more vital. Historians have long found solidarity and recognition of queer experiences and practices with individuals and groups of the past. In concert with the wealth of current research being produced in trans and queer medieval studies, this panel session responds to the urgency of this present moment. In the face of existential threats, we recognise the importance of finding community with one another, which includes understanding our community has a history. This panel session seeks not only to contribute to transtemporal and scholarly trans and queer community building, but to better understand what historical trans and queer communities and practices may have looked like – including the mechanisms and structures that attempted to preclude such community formations. Engaging with and making legible such histories constitutes an act of compassion both with historical actors and with living members of our community today. It also constitutes an act of resistance, by finding existence and continuity in community.
Presentations may address but are not limited to the following topics:
-Cultivating cross-temporal queer and trans community
-How trans and genderqueer experiences manifest in the Middle Ages
-Spaces in which queer/trans community could be manifested in the Middle Ages
-Communal failure or loss of community
-A failing or absence of a trans and queer community
-Texts, codes, etc. used in constituting queer and trans communities in the Middle Ages
-Methodologies available for talking about trans and queer communities
TITLE, ABSTRACT (200 WORDS) AND BIO (150 WORDS) BY 31 AUG TO:
Michael Eber michael.eber@uni-koeln.de
Hannah Victoria hjohnson@aup.edu
Oliver Wilkin o.lg-wilkin@outlook.com

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Eniko Fox @enikofox.com · 25/05/2026

kitsune tails, the award winning gay foxgirl mario-like, is 35% off on steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1325260/... or you can pick up all four of our games in support of a queer studio for only $18.75: store.steampowered.com/bundle/15673...

A screenshot of the dance in kitsune tails, with kiri dipping a shocked looking yuzu. Above them is a pull quote:

"Nintendo wasn't brave enough to put lesbian fox girls in Super Mario Bros. 3" GamesRadar+

On the right is an award icon for the Gayming Awards 2025 saying Best LGBTQ Indie Game Winner

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

This is an absolute gem of a game and deserves to find a huge audience :)

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Beanlings Kickoff @beanlings.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

If you like pixel art or creature games, check out Beanlings! Free browser game with a virtual pet mode and a Survivors-style survival game. beanlings.com/survivors

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Bruno Dias @brunodias.dev · 28/05/2026

It is human nature to want to universalize your moral deficiencies but that doesn't mean they're actually universal.

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Bruno Dias @brunodias.dev · 28/05/2026

"Everyone is actually using AI" is really a statement that has the same smell as "everyone cheats on their spouse"

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Indie game recommendation: just played through the demo for N64 inspired Soulslike Mouseward and it's something very special. Fuses (relatively forgiving) Souls combat with elements of classic collectathon. Superb stuff and I can't wait for the full game: store.steampowered.com/app/1188410/...

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Mouseward on Steam

Take up your sword and uncover the secrets of a cursed kingdom in this soulslike collectathon. Awaken as a Royal Mouse Guard, master combat, defeat foes and search for celestial fragments to restore a...

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Everything about this video from @mallbat.bsky.social slaps, from the music to the visuals, especially the message. Fix your hearts or die. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN9b...

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GOOD GIRL WITH A GUN: GOTY EDITION

YouTube video by MallBat

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Dominic Tarason @dominictarason.com · 01/03/2026

PC Gamer asked me to do a series of spotlights on Resident Evil mods across the series. I couldn't NOT do BioRand first.

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Classic Resident Evil mutates into a comedy fever-dream through the power of BioRand

Return to where it all began, but not quite how you remember.

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Alan Lester @alanlester.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

CFP: Race, Law and Empire

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Geoffrey Bunting @geoffreybunting.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

New from me. A years-long battle with Valve's ineffective moderation rumbles on as bigotry and harassment is given persistent passes on Steam. It leads to lengthy, sometimes traumatic, processes to get content that violates Steam's own guidelines removed – if it ever is. In @theguardian.com.

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Jordan Magnuson @jordanmagnuson.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Game Poems is coming soon! A free online 'magazine' featuring new short-form videogames in a playable format. Add your email to our Substack to be notified when issue 1 is available online: gamepoems.substack.com/subscribe

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Del Toro's Frankenstein is a visually stunning loveletter to classic gothic horror with a surprisingly tender heart but a few adaptation choices just hold it back from being the definitive version of Shelley's novel. Got loads of ideas for approaches and readings of it though.

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Off to get my gallbladder removed so see you all on the other side I guess. Given the state of the world not having an organ to store my bile seems pretty appropriate...

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

If you see this quote with the energy you bring to Blue Sky

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

This'll be my first academic event in a long while so be gentle with me ;p Looking forward to supporting some incredible research by young scholars with vital perspectives on the field. I'll be the old bald one nodding furiously and trying to spread good vibes :)

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Heartworm is a fantastic indie horror and definitely one to get your teeth into.

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John Scary Name Cullen @nellucnhoj.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

give me the transformers comic and I will tell the stories that need to be told

5 panel comic

P1: Not Optimus Prime stands striking a stoic pose inside what looks to be a spaceship interior.

A little bug of a human stands by his feet, and says "wow, you're amazing, Optimain Protag! I wish I could be just like you!"

P2: Optemu Prime lays his open left hand down on the ground, palm up, and booms"STEP INTO MY HAND, BILLY"

Billy, a little boy, is starstruck as he steps on to the palm.

"WOWWW!"

P3: Gently clasping Billy in both hands, Amazon Prime raises Billy up to his gargantuan head, to observe the human child with his implacable yellow eyes.

P4: With a sickening "KRK-KRK-KRACK-POP," Ombusprem contorts poor Billy in ways no human should be contorted.

Tears form in the all too soft and pliable human's eyes, mouth gaping in a silent scream.

P5: We pan back, as Leader-1 proudly holds up the contorted Billy --arms stretched out-- and pretends to fly him around.

"YOU ARE AN AIRPLANE NOW, BILLY"

Billy, voice barely a whisper, says "ow my spine"

The heroic robot replies "WHAT'S A SPINE"

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Didn't get a job I interviewed for - doing something I already do - and definitely feeling in a rut. Need to do something to break out of a negative routine. Feeling over the hill and too old to retrain but without prospects where I am. Post pets pls I guess?

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Glen O'Hara @gsoh31.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

When people say 'unis should shrink' they really mean 'other people's children shouldn't go', 'people not like my friends and family shouldn't go', 'I don't care about the regional economies of England, Wales and Scotland' and 'I want to cover the tracks of my allies and their vandalism'.

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Vagina Museum @vaginamuseum.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Maintaining a physical museum is expensive, but as the online world grows more hostile to educational content, a place like the Vagina Museum is essential. You can support our work by donating, becoming a member or volunteering - find out more here www.vaginamuseum.co.uk/support

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Get Involved — Vagina Museum

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Vagina Museum @vaginamuseum.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

If you've followed us for a while, you'll know we come up against automated content moderation pretty frequently. Things like paintings which depict a model with pubic hair being flagged as sexually explicit. Or links to our online shop flagged as sexual solicitation.

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Vagina Museum @vaginamuseum.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Today in the UK, the Online Safety Act (2023) came into force. This means that social media companies are required to undertake age verification for users in the UK to see "adult content". And who decides what is and is not "adult content"? The social media companies themselves.

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

@rosetintedspectrum.bsky.social This exhibit in one of the museums I work in hits very differently after your recent videos...

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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.com · 25/07/2025

"I’d recommend going in as blind as possible and just playing out your The Matrix and Sneakers fantasies." Says @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social about s.p.l.i.t, scoring it a 9/10 in his review. www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/07/25/s... #gaming #videogames #gamenews

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s.p.l.i.t Review – Hacking horror | TheSixthAxis

Would you like to play a game?

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Watched the amazing 1976 Food of the Gods adaptation (on the soon to leave Prime section) and it is full of legendary special effects like those seen in the trailer. One for all connoisseurs of films with more ambition than ability... www.youtube.com/watch?v=77Kp...

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The Food of the Gods (1976) - Official Trailer

YouTube video by ScreamFactoryTV

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Not posted a picture of my favourite child in a while so here's Tash looking noble (both actually human kids agree Tash is the best):

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Don't sleep on this one. Up there with classic Lucasarts in the genre - with modern updates that make it a joy to play.

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Soho Horror Fest @sohohorrorfest.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Mark your diaries... Soho Horror Fest gets its suckers on you this November 🐙 #SuccumbToSohoHorror

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

I really enjoyed the new standalone expansion for @teyongames.bsky.social's Robocop game. It may not be a dollar but worth buying and playing nonetheless ;P

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Contains far too many Gex puns, although some of the more Gextraneous ones got cut in the editing.

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Adam Z. Robinson @adamzed.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Join me on Wed 23 July for The Reckoning Of Patience Whitaker: A Summer Ghost Story, a live-streamed event. Pay whatever you like! reckoningofpatience.eventbrite.co.uk

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The Reckoning Of Patience Whitaker: A Summer Ghost Story

A live-streamed performed reading of an original tale of terror

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Just under a couple of weeks to pledge for this incredible project by some friends and colleagues - a must for any fan of history and video games: www.kickstarter.com/projects/pla...

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Playing With History - The Gamer's Guide To History

A new book exploring iconic video games and the historic events, cultures, and people that inspired them.

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Another one by me. Beautifully grotesque and wonderfully weird game that is worth checking out despite some clunky combat.

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

In my usual sucking at self-promotion I forgot to post about this but still time to sign up for the evening talk. Can't promise the glitz of Wrestlemania but hopefully more edifying :)

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