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Leonie V. Hicks @lvhicks.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

As promised (threatened), here is a brief Norman history reading list for those who want to know more. It's not comprehensive becuase i haven't got all day, but it is a starting point normanlandscapes.wordpress.com/2026/09/03/l... #Normans #medievalsky #skystorians #BayeuxTapestry.

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Leonie’s Norman History reading list!

The blog has been quiet for a while [gestures at UK HE problems], but given BBC Radio 4 is having a Normans day to mark the opening of the Bayeux Tapestry, it seemed sensible to put up some sensibl…

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Catherine Clarke @cathamclarke.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

I'm very lucky to have this advance proof copy of Thomas Asbridge's brilliant new book, The #BlackDeath: A Global History - out in April and sure to transform our understanding of this #medieval global pandemic. I can't wait for his lecture at @ihr.bsky.social on Weds 24 June - do please join us!

Proof copy of The Black Death: A Global History, by Thomas Asbridge

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

I’m officially a TikTok girlie these days, but thinking I should try get into Bluesky… so, in the words of Taylor Swift, this is me trying: had a great day exploring west London yesterday with a trip to the Design Museum to see the Tim Burton exhibition 🤩 such a nice way to end study week!

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William Purkis @williampurkis.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

It’s been an appropriately long journey to arrive at this destination, but I’m very pleased to announce this morning the publication of the Companion to Medieval Pilgrimage that I’ve co-edited with Andrew Jotischky for @archumanities.bsky.social. #medievalsky #skystorians #newbooks #pilgrimage

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A Companion to Medieval Pilgrimage - Arc Humanities Press

Pilgrimage to shrines and places of particular holiness was a feature of all three major religious traditions in medieval Europe and the eastern Mediterranea...

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 15/08/2024

I’m glad to see we all felt a bit chaotic on results day! I don’t remember not sleeping, but I do remember getting up super early to pick up my friend on the way to college, and I blasted MacArthur Park most of the way (on repeat… not unhinged at all).

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 21/06/2024

Hi Caroline, that’s so kind of you - I’ll send you an email 🙂

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 20/06/2024

I find this both comforting and stressful for some reason… I know you don’t love gifs but I can’t help myself with this one :

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Donkey The GIF

ALT: Donkey The GIF

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 20/06/2024

Thanks for reposting Sarah May - I’m covering all my social media bases 🙂

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 20/06/2024

Do I know anyone / does anyone know someone who has a History BA from a post-92 university who works in marketing/comms/PR and would be willing to chat with me / discuss careers with 3rd year History undergraduates? If working in a history adjacent field that would be great, but not essential.

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 15/05/2024

Thanks for having me in Team Castles 🏰

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Leonie V. Hicks @lvhicks.bsky.social · 15/05/2024

Team Castles in Medieval Society has won award for Collaborative Excellence in Learning and Teaching! That's @catrionacooper.bsky.social @katydotcom.bsky.social and me. I love this module and the way it has evolved over the years.

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 16/04/2024

Never fear, I’m on the case… next stop: some messages to students. Had some minor success with this and talk attendance recently with the Manifestations of Empire gang, so I shall try my luck again with them, MEMS and Vikings 🤞

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 16/04/2024

I’m doing the rounds on Instagram & X, so thought I’d pipe up here… This year’s #BecketLecture will be given by Professor Elisabeth van Houts! Topic and further information below / linked! @lvhicks.bsky.social @memsunikent.bsky.social www.canterbury.ac.uk/events/2024/...

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 29/03/2024

So far my Easter weekend has been sponsored by Cowboy Carter and chocolate, and I am not complaining one bit 👑🐝🍫

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 24/03/2024

I just saw a TikTok refer to Dante’s Divine Comedy as Bible fan fiction and 1. I’m obsessed 2. That will officially be how I refer to crusade texts from now on

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 18/03/2024

Thanks Tom - not sure if you’re attending in-person, but if so looking forward to catching up!

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 11/03/2024

This has sent me into a deep dive going through one of the authors posts on LinkedIn. It isn’t a happy place to be.

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 05/02/2024

Copying my repost on the platform formally known as Twitter: Featuring me!

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 26/01/2024

Fab talk by John Tolan last night at QMUL. So interesting to hear about the Qur’an in European culture in the medieval and early modern period. Lots of wonderful publications related to the project already out and forthcoming! Bonus: feeling super energised to crack on with some research things!

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 03/01/2024

I posted a jokey Instagram, and appear to have forgotten to do the more serious academic post: Super happy to have received my copy of this fab new collection of essays on crusading and historical writing. Thanks to @andrewdbuck.bsky.social et al for your support and for inviting me to contribute

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 20/10/2023

Thank you so much for having me - can’t wait to attend more seminars as an audience member!

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 20/10/2023

Thank you! It was, lots to think about as I move forward. Looking forward to seeing you next week (hopefully)!

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MEMS @memsunikent.bsky.social · 19/10/2023

So thrilled to welcome this evening Dr @katydotcom.bsky.social who has just joined CCCU this year! All welcome to join us in person or on zoom: linktr.ee/MEMS_UniKent 📜 Medieval historical writing & the third crusade: a question of failure? 📆 Thur 19 Oct, 5pm, DLT1 #skystory #medievalsky

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 13/10/2023

In which I’ll be taking all sorts of things memory, narrativity, Richard the Lionheart, ‘heroes’, the True Cross and Jerusalem (and hoping to use this as a springboard to sort my research next steps out 😬)

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Leonie V. Hicks @lvhicks.bsky.social · 30/09/2023

Just giving this post on trees and Normans a little bump 🗃 medievalsky

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 29/09/2023

I dunno how this all still manages to surprise me 🫠

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 29/09/2023

Exactly. If I could post a gif right now it would be Taylor Swift looking a combo of pleased and powerful.

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 29/09/2023

Ok good to know, thanks! The people are safe from my pop culture interests for now…

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 29/09/2023

Using post 3 to ask the bsky universe (because I have a waiting list 😂😂): how long does a person typically wait for an invite code? Maybe if I post more it will happen quicker 🤔… If so, buckle up for half baked opinions on Taylor Swift, Bake Off and Strictly

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 29/09/2023

The hold RG and league tables have on this country is just 🤯

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ANZAMEMS @anzamems.bsky.social · 28/09/2023

Our third keynote is Natasha Hodgson, who will address the contextual challenges facing medieval studies, considering the powerful influences of medievalism, and the misrepresentations of the medieval past especially in the context of the crusades, and histories gender. (4/4)

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 27/09/2023

Im very here for the drama 🏰👀🍿

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 21/09/2023

Every year I think I’m going to bake something from each week of Bake Off. so far I’ve not managed a single bake, but maybe this is my year and something to aim for if you hold me accountable to at least one attempt 😂

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 21/09/2023

I was at an acoustics Holy Land churches / Hagia Sofia paper at Leeds this summer… I can see if the people working on it have done similar with castles

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William Purkis @williampurkis.bsky.social · 21/09/2023

The programme for this term’s @ihr.bsky.social Crusades and the Latin East seminar is now available. Please join us in person or online! #medievalsky 🗃️

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Crusades and the Latin East

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 20/09/2023

Enjoy this time, I won’t be able to help myself if/when gifs are added!

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 20/09/2023

I don’t understand what this means but maybe we can have a cake matrix meeting?

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 20/09/2023

Oh wow quick progress! I look forward to my future gif use 😎

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 20/09/2023

Using post 2 to note 2 things: 1. There’s no gifs? 😱 thats about 50% of my communication style gone 👋 (words and emojis making up the other 50%) 2. I suspect I’m better suited to Instagram 😂

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Katy Mortimer @katydotcom.bsky.social · 20/09/2023

Yeahhhhh katydotcom wasn’t taken. Learnt my lesson being too slow to TikTok. Happy first post to me etc.

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