Medievalist at Heidelberg University.
'We were born in a dark age out of due time (for us). But there is this comfort: otherwise we should not know, or so much love, what we do love.' - J. R. R. Tolkien (1943)
Michel Summer
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... associated with St. Willibrord. During my PhD in Ireland and beyond, Dermot was a constant source of support. I will fondly remember his enthusiasm, kindness and extensive knowledge of Carlow's history. Sincere condolcences to his family and the team of Carlow County Museum.
So, I thought that what the world needs today is a list of mobile medieval queens in Europe, 950-1150. I count 84. #Skystorians, tell me: who have I missed out?
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A great way to get this excellent book at a more affordable price!
Studentischer Blog über das reiche Frauengrab des späten 6. Jh. aus Blieskastel-Altheim (Saarland), Teil des Projekts "Frauenspuren im Saarland-Pfalzkreis": www.saarpfalz-kreis.de/frauen/fraue...
Grateful to Lauran Toorians for his detailed review of my book in the latest issue of the Noordbrabants Historisch Jaarboek (42/2025, pp. 130-134), available as #OpenAccess: platform.openjournals.nl/NHJ/issue/vi... #MedievalSky
I am devasted to learn that Dermot Mulligan, Curator of the Carlow County Museum, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on 31 May. Dermot's enthusiasm was crucial to the rediscovery and rebuildung of the historical connection btw. Luxembourg and Carlow through the heritage...
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Splendid to hear!
Happy to announce that @livunipress.bsky.social will publish 'Willibrord between Ireland, Britain and Merovingian Francia (690-739)' as a paperback in October. Pre-orders are already open: www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10.... #MedievalSky
