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The So What @thesowhat.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

TSW welcomes proposals for short, public-facing pieces on animals real & imaginary in medieval marginalia. Argumentative, creative, & pedagogical pieces on marginalia from any manuscript, place, & language is welcome! #medievalsky #marginalia #skystorians www.arthuriana.com/tsw-calls-page

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The So What @thesowhat.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We’re looking (in a reflective surface) for your hot #Medusa takes for a special issue guest edited by Christopher T. Richards! Medieval culture had its own Medusas—& they were astonishingly diverse; check out the #CFP for more: www.arthuriana.com/tsw-calls-page! #medievalsky #classicsky

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Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Star Trek doth teache us that linguistiques, historye, workinge togethir, science, music, mythologye, poetrye, friendshippe, selflessnesse (except Kirk), a capacitye for wonder, and celebrating Infinite Diversitye yn Infinite Combinaciouns are what trulye make the future bettir. #StarTrekDay

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The So What @thesowhat.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

A new Nature paper that uses medieval chronicles, records, and letters to help analyize the 1342 Magdalena Flood and implications for modern flood control. Very cool to see medieval sources used as evidence in a science paper! www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Cascading continental-scale floods across Europe in 1342–1343 - Nature

Tracing cascading continental-scale medieval megafloods across Europe indicates that current flood management is unprepared for such sequences, highlighting the urgent need for proactive flood risk ma...

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Surprised Eel Historian, PhD @greenleejw.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

It's Wednesday, & you're wondering: "What were the smallest, & the largest, annual eel-rent in 12th C. England?" Well, I'm here to help! The smallest was 22 eels, from Hoddeston, for Sir Geoffrey Mandeville. The largest was 75,000 eels, from Harmston, for Earl Hugh of Chester. 🗃️🧪

Meme. Colored drawing of premodern-looking people wading knee and hip deep in a stream with nets and traps. There are 10 people in the water, and 2 in a boat pulling up a heavy net. There is some serious fishing going on here; they all look quite intent. It's not explicitly clear that they are fishing for eels; in fact, one of the men is holding a fish in the net that looks like it has a non-eel-like tail. But also, several of them are holding what look like wicker eel traps. So who knows? The best bet is that the artist had no idea.

We can imagine that this is a scene from 1483, and that these are villagers catching silver eels during their downstream migration. It's a party, and they are all happy (despite their seriousness). Beyond being delighted over their catch, they are thrilled at a deep level to know that YOU won't have any of their eels. They love to fish, but hate to share.

Get your own eels, gentle reader.

Meme text reads:
"One fish, two fish
75,000 owed to Hugh fish"

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The So What @thesowhat.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Applications are open for the 2026/2027 Arthuriana Editorial Fellowship, beginning fall of 2026. Fellows will work with the Arthuriana team to understand the nuances of publishing an academic journal.

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The So What @thesowhat.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

The So What welcomes your articles! Email thesowhatpub@gmail.com with your submissions exploring the ‘so whats’ of medieval studies and medievalisms, as well as short, pedagogical and/or creative pieces.

A white rabbit is surrounded by human remains and text that reads, "Feeling Cute, Might Maul a Knight Later." The image is from a scene in Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

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The So What @thesowhat.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Also coming up, the deadline for proposals for the Arthurian games issue! 3/31! Don’t play around (or do)! #medievalsky #arthuriansky

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The So What @thesowhat.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Don’t forget to send your sports medievalisms proposals to @mairistirlinghill.bsky.social by the 31st! #medievalsky #medievalism

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The So What @thesowhat.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Calling submissions 4 a special issue on Arthurian “Kitsch”! The issue’s editors seek pieces examining how #Arthuriana takes material form; how it is ingested, worn, driven, marketed, & generally consumed. Proposals due: 8/1/26 #medievalsky #arthuriansky Full #CFP: www.arthuriana.com/tsw-calls-page

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a man with a beard wearing a chain mail helmet and a crown

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The So What @thesowhat.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Another exciting #CFP! “Playing Camelots,” is a special issue interested in pieces that examine #Arthuriana in various game genres thru the lens of play, illuminating how Camelot continues to evolve—not only as text & myth, but as system, strategy, & shared experience! #arthuriansky #medievalsky

Screen from computer in War Games; Matthew Broderick’s face is reflected over the text: “shall we play a game?”

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The Guild of Medievalist Makers @guildmedmak.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Our friends at @thesowhat.bsky.social have released a new issue that includes articles by Guild members on their creative-critical practice! See their thread for more details on the fascinating articles included👇

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Kirsty Bolton @lusignanmermaid.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Very proud of these workshops that are part of my @leverhulme.ac.uk fellowship.

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weird medieval guys @weirdmedieval.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

It was believed in medieval times that hedgehogs had spikes so they could roll over fruit to carry home to their children, which is not true but is a really cute idea

A medieval illustration of a hedgehog with grapes skewered on its spines

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The So What @thesowhat.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Please join Arthuriana and Arthurian Literature for a free workshop on academic publishing and behind-the-scenes glimpse at how scholarly journals operate. The workshop will be on March 2nd at 3:00 pm EST and is open to all.

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Gwen C. Katz @gwenckatz.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Macbeth: SHIT

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Robert Rouse @rousemedieval.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

So happy to be a part of this successful venture, and many congrats to the intrepid editors!

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The So What @thesowhat.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

TSW is honored to win The Council of Editors of Learned Journals award for 2025 Best Public Outreach! We’re excited to continue making discussions of the medieval period accessible to everyone. Link: www.celj.org/winners

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The So What @thesowhat.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that issue 3 is up & features a special cluster on Netflix’s The Decameron!m! The full issue is available here: www.arthuriana.com/tsw-issues! #pubhums #medievalsky #arthuriansky And now, a quick teaser 🧵 of the pieces in this issue… /1

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The So What @thesowhat.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Remember the day I learned about The Anarchy: "Wait, there were TWO English civil wars?!?"

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The So What @thesowhat.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

This #GivingTuesday, support the next generation of editors! Founded in 2024, the Arthuriana Editorial Fellowship gives early-career scholars and graduate students hands-on experience in scholarly publishing.

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Folger Shakespeare Library @folger.edu · 24/11/2025

Preparing to see "Hamnet" this Thanksgiving? We invite you to read @smithsonianmag.bsky.social's fascinating article on what scholars really know about Shakespeare and his family, including thoughts from Folger Director Farah Karim-Cooper.

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The Real History Behind 'Hamnet' and the Tragically Short Life of William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway's Only Son

A film adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel, starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley as the Bard and his wife, imagines the lives of the Shakespeare family in fantastical and heartbreaking fash...

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The So What @thesowhat.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

A late Halloween Post: When your dissertation is due in two weeks and the Interlibrary Loan emails accumulating in your inbox are becoming threatening.

Halloween costume. Poster board with "I.L.L. Most Wanted" at the top. Below is a cut out with a person holding a book, their face obscured by an expressionless smiley face emoji. Beneath reads, "DOB: Remembers phones with chords; Height: Short; Hair: Slightly greasy; Eyes: Bloodshot; Occupation: Student; Scars and Marks: Scar near right thumb from vicious game of Spoons. Details: Failure to return books - EXTREMELY overdue! Forgot to remove all page flags and erase all pencil marks."

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Dr Eleanor Baker @eleanormaybaker.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

In fantastic news for medievalists, 'Perfume and Milk' from Florence + the Machine's new album Everybody Scream contains references to Julian of Norwich's Revelations of Divine Love, and allusions to the General Prology of the Canterbury Tales (as well as, I think, the opening of Fitt II of SGGK)

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Florence + The Machine - Perfume and Milk (Lyric Video)

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John Gallagher @earlymodernjohn.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Genuinely delighted to download a PhD thesis from a university repository where the author has neglected to remove the words "BITCH THIS IS YOUR THESIS" from the filename.

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The So What @thesowhat.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Holding out for the day I find a medieval manuscript opening a shoebox or searching for athletic equipment in my closet. www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Rare medieval scroll found in shoebox goes on display in York

The 15th-century Arma Christi, one of only 11 copies, is the focus of a new gallery at Bar Convent.

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The So What @thesowhat.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

We're so excited to read and publish it!

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Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Thei did the Mash; thei did the Monstere Mash. The Monstere Mash: beholde, sepulchral smash! Thei did the Mash, and it kaughte on moost fast - Hark, heare the Mash! Forsooth, the Monstere Mash!

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The So What @thesowhat.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

One more while we’re at it! We’re interested in offering TSW authors the chance to commission images to companion their pieces (if they wish). If you are an artist whose work aligns with our values & you'd be interested in being listed, send us an email (thesowhatpub [at]gmail [dot]com) #medievalsky

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The So What @thesowhat.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Call for #medievalsky & related other ski’s!! Guest editors for issues & clusters—we summon you!!! We’re currently looking for individuals or teams interested in #bardcore, craft medievalism & medieval crafts, changing climates, early globalities, & more! #cfp Full guest ed call linked 👇

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Call for Guest Editors

Call for Guest Editors: The So What Special Issues The So What welcomes proposals for individual or teams interested in guest editing a special issue on one of the following topics: Bardcore Medieva...

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Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Worrye not about 'being productive,' for thou art not a product. Thou art a star daunsinge yn a hopeful skye. A signal blinking across centuryes and worldes. Thou art a song performid just once and perfectlye.

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Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Critical thinkinge ys vitallye ymportant and manye academic fieldes rightfullye clayme that thei teache it. Englisshe majors learne critical thinkinge too, but thei also learne creative thinkinge and compassionate thinkinge.

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Laura Davulis @davulis.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

If you are in or near Baltimore you should know that the Walters Art Museum (which is free!) has a small but wonderful exhibit about cats in medieval manuscripts

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The So What @thesowhat.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Hi #medievalsky! We’re excited to announce that Issue 2 of The So What is available on our site: www.arthuriana.com/tsw-issues! #pubhums #arthuriansky And now, a quick teaser 🧵 of the pieces in this issue… /1

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TSW Issues and Collections — Arthuriana

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The So What @thesowhat.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

The So What is on Bluesky! Check out our website at www.arthuriana.com/tsw to read our first two issues!

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Blog 2 — Arthuriana

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