For the #IMC2026 Historical and Archaeological Societies Fair, we have the Scottish Society for Northern Studies. @northernstudies.bsky.social
Make sure to say hello to the wonderful volunteers and visit their website www.ssns.org.uk.
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🚨 LATE SUBMISSION WINDOW OPEN 🚨
We've had a withdrawal from one of these sessions and would be very keen to include another paper - please do not hesitate to reach out if you're interested, and to help us spread the word. Many thanks!!
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@edinburghup.bsky.social will be returning to the #IMC2026 Bookfair and we're thrilled to have their stand back in the Parkinson Court in July! 🎊
Make sure to browse their titles at the IMC and visit edinburghuniversitypress.com for more information. 👍
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The IMC Team has another Doctor in the house! 🎊
Congratulations to the newest member of the team, Dr Ellen Gallimore who completed all the requirements for her PhD on Nineteenth-century histories of the early medieval Church in England! 👏 She can now officially be called Dr! 🎊
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Screen grab of a call for papers at Leeds IMC. The text reads: TIME FOR CHANGE: TEMPORALITIES & CASTLES Call for Papers - Leeds IMC 6-9 July 2026 - 'Temporalities' What is a castle in time? Is there a time of castles, for castles? Can castles be atemporal? What does a castle studies engaging with questions of temporality look like? Whose castle temporalities matter? Can we call time on the castle studies of yesterday, yesteryear? Can the lens of temporality challenge castle knowledges and interpretations? This panel welcomes proposals which examine temporalities and temporalities in castle studies as a field of inquiry at the intersection of (among others) medieval studies, architecture, archaeology, history, heritage and medievalism. Papers of between 15-20 minutes, by researchers at all career stages, discussing any aspects of castle studies research including but not limited to the following, are welcome: • Temporality in castle studies; • Remembering and memorializing in castle Obscured history, identities and heritages in spaces, communities, themes: past and castles past and present present; • Medieval temporalities and the heritage • Temporally situated antiquity, novelty and innovation in castles; • Planning, timing, scheduling, recording in • castle communities, lives, societies; • Ruined, lost and fictional castles in time Parallel and contradictory times; • Time and temporality in the reception of castles; Please send proposals (a title and abstract of no more than 200 words; short biography of 50 words or less), or any questions, to Dr William Wyeth (william.wyeth@english-heritage.org.uk) by 15 September 2025. This session is organised by Emma Fearon (Nottingham Trent University) and William Wyeth (English Heritage)
Please share: due to withdrawal I have a space on my castles panel for #LeedsIMC.
If you’ve an idea needs airing on time and temporalities in castles, give me a shout/submit via link! imc-leeds.confex.com/imc/2026/pre... @imc-leeds.bsky.social @castlestudies.bsky.social
Original CfP below ⬇️
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We are fortunate to have SISMEL - Edizioni del Galluzzo back at the #IMC2026 Bookfair! 👍
Make sure to visit their stall and see what titles are on display. Also visit www.sismel.it to discover more exciting books.
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The Incredibly talented Gemmeus Historical Jewellery will be back at the #IMC2026 Craft Fair! The IMC is never complete without some medieval jewellery! 🎊
Discover more at www.gemmeus.com and follow them at Gemmeus-Historical jewellery
and @gemmeus_historical_jewellery 👍
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It's exciting to know that @uniwalespress.bsky.social will be back at the #IMC2026 Bookfair! 😀
Be sure to say hello to the friendly exhibitors, and visit www.uwp.co.uk/to find out more about such a brilliant publishing house.
@uniwalespress
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Once again, Salsus Books will be attending #IMC2026 at the Second Hand and Antiquarian Book Fair! 🎊
We are very happy to have them back, and to see what treasures delegates will be able to find for their book collections.
www.salsusbooks.com
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We are very happy to have Trivent Publishing returning to Parkinson Court for #IMC2026 Bookfair 😀
Be sure to visit their stand during IMC, and also visit trivent-publishing.eu to see what they have to offer!
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Poster for a talk that includes the following text: University of Leeds Institute for Medieval Studies and the Centre for the History of Ibero-America (CHIA) present: Núria Silleras-Fernández (University of Colorado, Boulder): ‘When the Political is Personal: Gendering Mourning in the Royal Courts of Castile and Portugal’ Wednesday 4 March, 4 pm GMT (online only via zoom). Please register at https://forms.office.com/e/pF2WeLQX3d The image background is of an elaborate monastic cloister - specifically the one at Batalha in Portugal dating to the 15th century (author Raph)
If you are interested in queenship, gender studies, or the history of death and grief, please join us on 4 March for an online only talk at 4 pm GMT. Please register at forms.office.com/e/pF2WeLQX3d #medievalsky #earlymodern #historyofemotions #historyofdeath #queenship #kingship
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#IMC2026 Registration is officially OPEN! 🎉🐴⚔
The IMC team is currently experiencing a high volume of calls and emails! We will reply to all enquiries within two working days. ☺️
Click the IMC Register link in our bio to register for #IMC2026
Email us with any enquiries at imc@leeds.ac.uk
Session 143 Title: Early Medieval Frisia, I Organiser: Hilbert Bryn Gysbert Vinkenoog, Independent Scholar Moderator: Alex Harvey, Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society, Leeds 143-a: The Early Medieval Ethnogenesis of the Frisian People Hilbert Bryn Gysbert Vinkenoog, Independent Scholar 143-b: Pre-Christian Beliefs in Early Medieval Frisia: Re-Visiting the Sources Ricky Broome, Independent Scholar 143-c: Frisian Runes in the Context of Political, Social, and Religious Developments around the North Sea in the Early Middle Ages James Combe, Independent Scholar 143-d: Analogical De-Suppletion in Old Frisian Tran Truong, Pennsylvania State University
Session: 243 Title: Early Medieval Frisia, II Organiser: Alex Harvey, Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society, Leeds Moderator: Hilbert Bryn Gysbert Vinkenoog, Independent Scholar 243-a: From the Most Christian Duke to the Gall of Christianity: Perspectives of Frankish Historiography on Viking Leaders in Frisia in the 9th Century Thomas Wittkamp, Universität Passau 243-b: Fórum drengja Fríslands: Egils saga and the Norse in Frisia Petter Jensen, Universitetet i Oslo 243-c: Vikings before Vikings: A History of North Sea Piracy, c. 50-793 Alex Harvey, Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society, Leeds
IMC 2026 programme is live. So excited to be taking part in these sessions with @alexharvv.bsky.social @history-w-hilbert.bsky.social and other fine purveyors of all things Frisian!
Nice to see the Leeds IMC programme out. I'll be speaking in session 616, with some excellent co-panelists: imc-leeds.confex.com/imc/2026/pre... #IMC2026
The #whales are back at the #IMC in Leeds! 🐳
Many thanks to our wonderful speakers for accepting the invitation! Details of our two panels are available here:
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#IMC2026 #medievalsky #oceanspast #histwhale
Leeds Institute for Medieval Studies Research Seminar poster that says Elaine Treharne (Stanford): Small Details, Big Data: Male and Female Scribal Communities in a Thirteenth-century Mortuary Roll Key words: Professional scribes in the Middle Ages. Women scribes and women’s literacy. Handwriting. Layout, punctuation, abbreviation, style, and decoration. Digital tools for ‘everyday writing’. Communities of literacy. Tuesday 10 February, 5.30 pm, Laidlaw Library, University of Leeds, Level 1 Seminar Room (hybrid) To attend both online and in-person please register at https://forms.office.com/e/iP5qRb5GSk
All welcome to our next research seminar. Elaine Treharne (Stanford) on handwriting, women scribes, digital tools and manuscripts. 10 February 5.30 pm GMT, Laidlaw Library (hybrid). To register: forms.office.com/e/iP5qRb5GSk #medieval #manuscripts #palaeography #digitalhumanities
The Pre-registration IMC Checklist. It consists of 5 questions and The IMC logo is in the corner.
#IMC2026 Registration opens Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 10am (GMT)! With the weekend on the way, take the time to read our IMC Registration checklist to make sure that you are prepared!😀
Email imc@leeds.ac.uk if you have any questions. 👍
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A red notebook with a dragon, a white tote bag with a green dragon on it, and a clear reusable cup with a blue top and a blue International Medieval Congress band around it. All the items say Leeds International Congress on them.
#IMC2026 Registration will open 🎊 Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 10am (GMT) 🎊
When you register, you can choose and pre-order your #IMC2026 notebook, totebag, or reusable cup. 👍 😀
We can't believe that the IMC is less than 6 months away!
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Delegates sat on benches with parasols outside on the University of Leeds Campus.
When registration opens on Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 10am (GMT) pre-ordered lunch credits and dinner tickets will be available.
Lunch credits purchased in advance cost £6.50 but will have £7.25 in credit. Pre-booked dinner tickets are £16.50.
For more info: www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/delegates/me...
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🎊 WE'VE REACHED 2000 FOLLOWERS ON BLUESKY! 🎊
Thank you so much to all of our amazing followers and hello to anyone who has recently starting following! 👋
Remember that #IMC2026 Registration opens Tuesday 10 February 2026 10am (GMT)
Email imc@leeds.ac.uk with any questions! 😀
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A snippet of the blue backgrounded IMC 2027 Padlet Page. The Writing reads 'IMC 2027 'Communities' Proposals on any topic related to the Middle Ages are welcome, while every year the IMC also chooses a special thematic focus. In 2027 this is 'Communities'.'
After the reveal of the #IMC2027 Special Thematic Strand 'Communities', we now have a #IMC2027 Padlet Page! 🎊
Any session Organisers who want to advertise their 2027 Call for Papers, email imc@leeds.ac.uk with your CFP and we will add it to the Padlet! 🙂
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If you think that you have missed out in taking part in #IMC2026... Happy Medieval Monday to you because the Late Call for Proposals is still open! 😀 🎊
Click here: www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/imc-2026/lat... and have a look at the sessions which could contain your future research!
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We are pleased and excited to be sponsoring the following sessions (and a round table) at @imc-leeds.bsky.social this summer, some co-sponsored/organised with @networknorse.bsky.social!
Hands on History: Arms and Armour Replica-Handling Session
Medieval Records and the National Archives
'Do Thou Amend Thy Face': Opus Anglicanum Embroidery Workshop
Medieval Records and the National Archives: A Virtual Workshop
Tickets are usually limited, so early booking is recommended👍
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'Look That You Bind Them Fast': Nalbinding Workshop
Build a Song!: Practical Singing Workshop
Reimagining Medieval Art: Watercolour and Gold Leaf Workshop
Historical Research, Public Engagement, and Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Vinegars, Vapours, and Virtues: Household Herbal Medicine
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When #IMC2026 Registration opens on Tuesday 10th February 2026, there will be paid workshops for IMC delegates to get a 'Hands On' experience.🥳
#IMC2026 will have:
Secondary Chemise Bookbinding Workshop
Longsword Combat Workshop
Reimagining Medieval Art: Linocut Workshop
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Monday 6 July, 16.30-18.00 Session 304 Lollard Knights and Rebels - Maureen Jurkowski, "Anatomy of a Revoly: Who Were John Russell and Wm Maundevyle, Leaders of the Lollard Uprising of 1431? - Rob Lutton, "Revisiting the Wills of the Lollard Knights" - Benjamin Barootes, "The Piety of the Chaucer Circle: A Reassessment"
The Lollard Society is closing out the first day of @imc-leeds.bsky.social with a rousing session, "Lollard Knights and Rebels."
Join Maureen Jurkowski, Rob Lutton, and me for fifteenth-century rebels, testamentary lollards, and a fresh look at the devotion of Chaucer's friends and literary peers.
We are looking for one more #DH paper for The Endless Scroll, IV! 😊
The staff list for the International Medieval Congress 2026
I'm especially excited for #IMC2026 because this year I'm part of the @imc-leeds.bsky.social team! I look forward to seeing everyone in July!
We're looking for ONE MORE paper for Medieval Temporalities and Comics! If you or anyone you know studies comics and the medieval, consider submitting an abstract 😀
