J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Since moving to a self-proclaimed “music town”, I have been reminded of something I knew aged 14-18 and had at some point forgot—that the only time I experience real quiet is when listening to live music with my eyes closed. 140
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 11/09/2026In fact, “Historic event: yes or no?” might be the most fundamental misunderstanding of how history is done that I’ve seen outside of an undergraduate classroom. It’s not Big Brother, it’s the passage of time and culture… 140
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Question for new followers: where did y’all come from? I’ve had 30+ follows the last two weeks, but I haven’t been added to any new lists recently. Did I do something compelling that I’m unaware of?! 220
Reposted by J.D. SarganAlejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 20/08/2026One thing I wish people would realize is just how central JK Rowling is to the entire anti-trans ecosystem. Looking at a network node analysis of the top 200 anti-trans X accounts, she is the most central figure spanning both sides of the Atlantic from Republicans to Labour. 5653102159
Reposted by J.D. SarganJ.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Anyone know of a good article/chapter on the use of mimeography, spirit duplication, or some other home/office copying tech in the civil rights movement? Suitable for engaged upper level undergraduates who will be looking at these materials in person? 344
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Anyone know of a good article/chapter on the use of mimeography, spirit duplication, or some other home/office copying tech in the civil rights movement? Suitable for engaged upper level undergraduates who will be looking at these materials in person? 344
Reposted by J.D. SarganRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 03/08/2026The effective federal corporate income tax rate: 1950: 50% 1990: 25% 2020: 13% Stop asking "but how we will pay for it?" Restore the corporate tax rate. That is how we will pay for it. 670252228961
Reposted by J.D. SarganSteven Van Impe @svanimpe.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Sad news I've only just heard: Albert Derolez has left us. He was 91, and one of the foremost palaeographers and codicologists in the world. 08835
Reposted by J.D. SarganSarah Pyke @sarahpyke.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Do I know anyone who has submitted a DFG Network bid (successfully or otherwise) and who would be willing to share materials? 103
Reposted by J.D. SarganTess Wingard @tesswingard.bsky.social · 09/07/2026(re)introducing myself now that I've crawled back on here: I'm a historian of medieval gender and sexuality, I'm about to start my new role as assistant professor at the university of rochester after two years as a marie skłodowska-curie postdoctoral fellow at trinity college dublin 108217
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 09/07/2026A silly question, perhaps, but I really need someone to explain to me in very small words--What is the objective of the free piano scam emails? What happens when you say you want the piano? 200
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 07/07/2026I’m not at IMC, but if you miss me you can find me at the book fair! 041
Reposted by J.D. SarganAlicia Spencer-Hall @aspencerhall.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Always good to meet some friends at the #IMC2026 Book Fair. Snap these fantastic (& highly discounted) books up if you get the chance!! @jdsargan.bsky.social @parkerchronicle.bsky.social @ninondubourg.bsky.social #MedievalSky 🗃️ 1206
Reposted by J.D. SarganJ.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 01/07/2026If you're someone who like a hard copy, but you've been holding off because of the price, I'm happy to say that my book is being paperbacked at the end of the month and it's available to preorder now!arc-humanities.orgTrans Histories of the Medieval Book - Arc Humanities PressArchival collections are political spaces: the decisions that govern whose histories are preserved, when, and by whom are not neutral. They reflect the commu... 28542
Reposted by J.D. SarganJeffrey Makala @jeffmakala.bsky.social · 01/07/2026#bookhistory #transbookhistory 023
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 01/07/2026If you're someone who like a hard copy, but you've been holding off because of the price, I'm happy to say that my book is being paperbacked at the end of the month and it's available to preorder now!arc-humanities.orgTrans Histories of the Medieval Book - Arc Humanities PressArchival collections are political spaces: the decisions that govern whose histories are preserved, when, and by whom are not neutral. They reflect the commu... 28542
Reposted by J.D. SarganChaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Gen A.I. barons want us talkinge alone on our phones to a demon thei created, and not goinge places and being wyth each othir yn art and joy and communitye. Thei want cinemas to shut downe and broadwaye to go darke. Thei want wryteres to stop writinge. Thei want to build hell and have us pay for it. 1129391
Reposted by J.D. SarganJ.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 16/12/2025If you want a preview of what is on offer in my book, I've been having some conversations that might interest you! Last week I spoke to Jen Hoyer @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social Library Science podcast. You can listen to our conversation newbooksnetwork.com/trans-histor....newbooksnetwork.comJ.D. Sargan, "Trans Histories of the Medieval Book: An Experiment in Bibliography" (Arc Humanities Press, 2025) - New Books Network 135
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 16/12/2025If you want a preview of what is on offer in my book, I've been having some conversations that might interest you! Last week I spoke to Jen Hoyer @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social Library Science podcast. You can listen to our conversation newbooksnetwork.com/trans-histor....newbooksnetwork.comJ.D. Sargan, "Trans Histories of the Medieval Book: An Experiment in Bibliography" (Arc Humanities Press, 2025) - New Books Network 135
Reposted by J.D. SarganJ.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 03/11/2025My book is now available open access on project muse, with OAPen launch coming soon. Hard copies should start going out this week (if they have not already): you can get yours for 50% off with code SAR50.muse.jhu.eduProject MUSE - Trans Histories of the Medieval Book 45837
Reposted by J.D. SarganRobert Gallagher @hwaetspur.bsky.social · 11/12/2025The ad for the second postdoctoral position on our @leverhulme.ac.uk Britain’s Early Medieval Letters project is now live. We’re looking for an Old English specialist (who also works with Latin). 32-month FT post. Deadline for apps is 16 Jan 🙂 jobs.kent.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...jobs.kent.ac.ukJob Opportunity at the University of Kent: Postdoctoral Research AssociateAre you passionate about early medieval Britain? Do you have advanced knowledge of Old English and proficiency in Medieval Latin? If yes, then you may be interested in this fixed term full time post... 24470
Reposted by J.D. SarganSonja Drimmer @sonjadrimmer.bsky.social · 09/12/2025REPEAT AFTER ME (but really, after Neil Kraus): Wage stagnation and underemployment are not problems that education can fix. We cannot "upskill" students into well-paying jobs that do. not. exist. 215667
Reposted by J.D. SarganRedScharlach @redscharlach.bsky.social · 26/11/2025I feel you, ancient Mongolian ceramic hedgehog. I feel you. 182298932
Reposted by J.D. SarganRyan Cordell @ryancordell.org · 17/11/2025If you invented a robot that sometimes cleaned my house really well & quickly & saved me lots of work—but *often* just moved things around without really cleaning—& *sometimes* added germs *to* the surfaces—such that just to be safe, I always had to clean after it I don’t think I’d buy that robot 840263
Reposted by J.D. SarganKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Did Knee-Jerk Contrarianism Ruin the New York Times? 4966663926
Reposted by J.D. SarganDr Basil Arnould Price @basilaprice.bsky.social · 07/11/2025Odense is my favourite city in Europe and SDU is wonderful! A great opportunity ✨⬇️ 032
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 03/11/2025My book is now available open access on project muse, with OAPen launch coming soon. Hard copies should start going out this week (if they have not already): you can get yours for 50% off with code SAR50.muse.jhu.eduProject MUSE - Trans Histories of the Medieval Book 45837
Reposted by J.D. SarganMary Flannery @15thcgossipgirl.bsky.social · 31/10/2025I’m thrilled to announce that, as of this very moment, I am now shifting into full-time work as an editor, dissertation/book coach, and grant consultant for hire!!! Details are in this post (including how to get 10% off all client services!) open.substack.com/pub/maryflan...open.substack.comExciting news!Page by Page is now part of something bigger! 2164
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 28/10/2025NB: the code is valid for both US and rest of world purchases, but as ARC transitions suppliers for their European operation you will need to include it in your email to purchase (which will be prompted when you click on the ROW purchase link). 051
Reposted by J.D. SarganMicah Goodrich, All Trans On Deck @micahgoodrich.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Just bought @jdsargan.bsky.social's book! I cannot wait to spend time with this text. Use the code SAR50 to slash the price! #medievalsky 042
Reposted by J.D. SarganJ.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 20/10/2025Deadline extended: abstracts due Oct 31 31314
Reposted by J.D. SarganDave Andress @davidandress.bsky.social · 20/10/2025We all know that the UK could have a well-funded university system without heaping debt on the heads of students, if politicians wanted it to. That's the only thing to say, really. Every dysfunction is a choice. A choice made by politicians, not by lecturers or students. 518866
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 15/10/2025Deadline extended! You have until Monday October 20th to put in an abstract! #queerbibliography #transbookhistory @bibsoc.bsky.social @bibsocamer.bsky.social @obs1922.bsky.social @transbookhistory.bsky.social @thetransfemininereview.com @sharpnews.bsky.social @royalhistsoc.org 01117
Reposted by J.D. SarganThe Transfeminine Review @thetransfemininereview.com · 14/10/2025"You make the best of it all and hope you can help make it a little better for the gurl after you." - Miss Major, 2023 💔 31579757
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 11/10/2025Your challenge for this weekend is to put in an abstract for Queer Bibliography 2026. It's what all the cool kids are doing. The theme is Space, Place, Community (widely understood, certainly not limited to the South). CFP: shorturl.at/XAVJ0; Submit: forms.gle/XD7FgrrStp3j... Athens GA and online 23118
Reposted by J.D. SarganJ.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 08/10/2025It's true: I wrote a book. And what's more, the book is done and soon you'll be able to own a copy. And what's more more, if you want a hard copy you can order one for 50% off now, with the code SAR50. And if you want it digitally, it'll be open access! www.arc-humanities.org/978180270163...arc-humanities.orgTrans Histories of the Medieval Book - Arc Humanities PressArchival collections are political spaces: the decisions that govern whose histories are preserved, when, and by whom are not neutral. They reflect the commu... 1621186
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 08/10/2025It's true: I wrote a book. And what's more, the book is done and soon you'll be able to own a copy. And what's more more, if you want a hard copy you can order one for 50% off now, with the code SAR50. And if you want it digitally, it'll be open access! www.arc-humanities.org/978180270163...arc-humanities.orgTrans Histories of the Medieval Book - Arc Humanities PressArchival collections are political spaces: the decisions that govern whose histories are preserved, when, and by whom are not neutral. They reflect the commu... 1621186
Reposted by J.D. SarganYale Classics Library @yaleclassicslib.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Online Lecture Fri. Oct. 17, 12:00pm EDT @sims-mss.bsky.social J. D. Sargan on Trans Studies as Book Historical Method @jdsargan.bsky.sociallibrary.upenn.eduTrans Studies as Book Historical MethodJ. D. Sargan considers generative modes of reading through the premodern archive to seek out trans lives beyond the ephemeral glimpses that have gone unnoticed in the historical record. 02214
Reposted by J.D. SarganGeorgina Wilson @georginaemw.bsky.social · 30/09/2025Today is publication day for PAPER AND THE MAKING OF EARLY MODERN LITERATURE! Available in paper or digital form www.pennpress.org/978151282744... @pennpress.bsky.social 1224669
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 19/09/2025We have a small budget to make a start on gathering resources for a Book Lab: does anyone have any recommendations, either for materials we should be buying, or for resources that give advice on doing such a thing? 4106
Reposted by J.D. SarganDr. Nick Posegay @nposegay.northsky.social · 17/09/2025I'm sorry, worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, transferable permission to my voice and likeness? For what now? In any manner for any purpose??? This is in academia/.edu's new ToS, which you're prompted to agree to on login. Anyway I'll be jumping ship. You can find my stuff at hcommons.org. 571671851
Reposted by J.D. SarganRebecca Menmuir @rebeccamenmuir.bsky.social · 13/08/2025My book is out! Medieval Responses to Ovid's Exile, with Cambridge UP @universitypress.cambridge.org. I am so grateful to the friends, family, colleagues, librarians and archivists who helped along the way. Nervous and excited to see it in the world! www.cambridge.org/core/books/m...cambridge.orgMedieval Responses to Ovid's ExileCambridge Core - Classical Literature - Medieval Responses to Ovid's Exile 1815132
Reposted by J.D. SarganJonny Edwards @veritasgaston.bsky.social · 22/07/2025An incomparable legend. 5081781618