Levi Roach
Professor of Medieval History and Diplomatic. Deputy Head of Arch & Hist @exeter.ac.uk. Editor of charters @monumenta.bsky.social. Monographs with CUP, Yale UP and @princetonupress.bsky.social. Medievalist + Germanophile.
- Reposted by Levi RoachOn 20 May @kingshistory.bsky.social host a memorial event for the historian Jinty Nelson (1942-2024) bit.ly/42IX6Xa Jinty was also a distinguished President @royalhistsoc.org (2000-04). The event includes reflections on Jinty and the RHS by @petermandler.bsky.social and @pstafford.bsky.social 1/2
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- And a excellent book it is too!
- Please join us in congratulating the winner of the 2025 La corónica International Book Award--Graham Barrett (Durham University) "Text and Textuality in Early Medieval Iberia: The Written and The World, 711-1031" (Oxford UP). lcclacoronica.org/journal/winn... #kzoo25 @oupacademic.bsky.social
- Reposted by Levi RoachExcited to say that Teaching Indigenous Histories and Perspectives in Schools (TIHPS) now has an official website! www.sheffield.ac.uk/hpdh/researc... UK history teachers, do join us at our launch conference on 28 June (only £10 inc catering, bursaries available)! www.sheffield.ac.uk/hpdh/researc...
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- Reposted by Levi RoachMy therapist: Don’t worry, Merovingian cursive is not real, it can’t hurt you Merovingian cursive:
- TCD guest rooms have got an upgrade! Kitchenette, bathroom + study, all in central Dublin...
- Reposted by Levi RoachFour fully-funded collaborative PhD studentships available with the cultural partners of the REACH Consortium (Historic Royal Palaces, British Film Institute, Royal Museums Greenwich,/National Maritime Museum). Deadlines 26 May-30 June. And lots more at other institutions too: full list below.
- Reposted by Levi RoachCare work is a migration route that is desperately needed, has helped at least stem the sector's recruitment crisis, has a knock-on effect on A&E/ambulance wait times, and isn't particularly unpopular voters. yeah let's hammer it
- Reposted by Levi RoachThere is something bordering on abusive in the way ministers today are talking about public services – Jacqui Smith on universities, and Yvette Cooper on care homes. They are blaming institutions for decisions forced on them by government, without admitting they or changing anything.
- Reposted by Levi Roach🚨 History Job at Vancouver Island University (1 of 2) 🚨 Limited Term Contract Instructor to teach 6 courses (3/term for the 2025/2026 academic year) in Canadian History, Canadian Women’s History, & North American Pop Culture. Deadline to apply: 14 May Please repost careers.viu.ca/vacancy/limi...
- Reposted by Levi RoachCalling all Norwegian history and culture experts! We're seeking a knowledgeable speaker to join a cruise to Norway from May 24th to June 1st. Share your expertise through engaging lectures and presentations onboard. Paid opportunity! If you're interested email casting@pastpreservers.com
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- So basically, imagine being a Holy Roman Emperor.
- Byzantium beware!
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- As an actual expert in Danegeld, I can assure you it wasn't a bad idea.
- Reposted by Levi RoachWhere Robert Prevost, the new US-born Pope, stands on climate change: "Prevost is outspoken about the need for urgent action on climate change" collegeofcardinalsreport.com/evidence/car...
- Reposted by Levi RoachEn raison d'une panne de cygnalisation
- Zeus à décidé de bloquer le #RERA ce matin sous les yeux des parisiens interloqués par cet étrange animal 😬
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- Reposted by Levi Roach'A lot of government policy, and media coverage of ministers – especially after a difficult set of elections – seems to involve re-announcing the same failed ideas over and over again, presumably in the hope that the public has the memory of a fairground goldfish.' 1/2
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- Have voted. 10/10. Would do again.
- Reposted by Levi RoachExcited to announce our project conference "Landscapes of Sanctity in the Medieval World", which will take place on 2nd & 3rd July, kindly hosted by @ucl-ias.bsky.social For more information and to book: www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of... @uclhistory.bsky.social
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- Reposted by Levi Roach"On the doorstep people don’t make a distinction between graduate visas & small boats" This is: a) objectively wrong (plenty of polling evidence) b) suggests utter contempt for electorate's thought processes c) is a dreadful way to make policy Otherwise fine www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
- Oh, Canada! 🇨🇦🍁🏒
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- It's that time of year again: the annual @princetonupress.bsky.social 50% off sale! Traditionally used to purchase volumes on medieval forgery...
- Reposted by Levi Roach📣 Amazing PhD opportunity with Dr Hannah Young at the University of Greenwich: ‘De-colonising Maritime Greenwich: Confronting histories and legacies of empire, c. 1694-2025.’ Fully-funded!! Spread the word to prospective applicants! #PhD #postgraduate www.gre.ac.uk/__data/asset...
- Hot off the press in the latest Deutsches Archiv: my review of François Bougard's (excellent) new book! @monumenta.bsky.social #medievalsky #DA
- Yes, v exciting news! I've only been able to have a quick look, but it's great to see the MGH taking over this essential resource
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