J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Thanks for these great thoughts folks: I will be using them in an activity with my book history students tomorrow. 010
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Help! I am looking for places in C18-19 literature where women are characterised via. their appreciation of novels, a la Austen's Northanger Abbey, chapter 6. Google no longer works and all of my ideas have left me. Any thoughts? 1046
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 · 24/09/2026We have a printed parchment leaf, you should come down and see us! 110
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 11/09/2026*Insert any other reality show based on a popular vote here* 110
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 11/09/2026One of my favourite pieces of TO trivia is that Bay station has a lower level dating to a failed 1966 effort to run the subway N-W and E-S, and they keep a NY subway car that they can run on it for movies. 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 · 08/09/2026Perfect. Thank you, Jeffrey! Will persist. Other possibility is that my institutional email is messing with his contact form. 010
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 29/08/2026It’s on my list and I would love a pdf! I need to knuckle down and write the introduction to my book and it needs to include a section on reading vs use. I would love a queerer lens to add to the discussion. 210
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
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Thank you. This is really useful, for its bibliography as well as its own mentions! I think I’ll be able to give them a choice of reading for the class now. 010
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. 5653312163
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Thanks both! This is great for the following day, where we’ll move to xerox, so I’ve given them a chapter from it for then! 010
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. 669252188956
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
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Yes! Thanks! I can’t find it on their website, so not read it yet. 110
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Yes. I can’t put in for the SEMA book award because my book hasn’t been reviewed yet and I’m not sure it ever will be… 220
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Me! First time I did it (UK to Canada) I used mybaggage.com and I found it reasonably priced and very quick (caveat that this was 7+ yrs ago). They ship with dhl and they beat me to Toronto. Last time I used them was 2 yrs ago (for a more random selection) and still found it a convenient way to go.mybaggage.comDoor to Door Luggage ShippingDoor to Door Luggage Shipping, trusted by 200000+ students, holidaymakers, businesses. Send your luggage within the UK, USA and over 200+ countries with My Baggage. 110
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Does Newfie English have a habitual form of the verb “to be” (she do be)? I say this because your comment strikes me as very Irish syntax, born out of direct translation of Gaeilge and I found do be both charming and a very useful verb form. 000
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 · 09/07/2026Of course, that makes sense. Although about 50% of these do imply that the piano is local and available for pick up. 010
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 09/07/2026No. But I receive a scam email about one at least once every two weeks: they seem to be the email scam our institutional email system is least adept at filtering out. 000
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 · 01/07/2026A reminder that you can also access the book online for free at the same link! 070
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
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Peonies, the dark red ones. There’s something about the density of petals and then the display as they drop them all. 010
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Werewolves in medieval Europe: romances vs trials. The rethink I did for my MSt was much better, but my undergrad did make me teach myself to fumble through old French; go find a thesis (and its author) at the Warburg institute; and meet with an academic outside my institution for the first time. 1100
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
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 08/03/2026My queer ladies of medieval manuscripts dream project continues apace. 140
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 23/02/2026Sounds like I’m not putting anything on my canvas site anymore. 010
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 23/01/2026Thank you for this, which I hadn’t encountered and now want to read. 010
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 20/01/2026I would love to buy a copy of this when you’re done! 000
J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 14/01/2026When and where, Roz? We’re reading CJA in my class this semester and I think my students would be really interested to hear you both speak. 110
