Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56
In October 2026, the upcoming PGR-led conference, Dark Enchantments: Gothic Folklore and the Monstrous Fairy-Tale, will be held at the University of Sheffield. Interested in getting involved? Follow the QR code and send us your abstracts by the end of July!
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Happy to report that I was successful in getting a PRiSE D1 Associate Fellowship in higher education teaching! Glad to know I have done something right teaching undergrads 😅
When people ask why I research Jack Kirby so much more than other comics creators, I'll just start showing them this painting to prove my point
This Viking ship head cannot even (Franz Stassen, can 1914 for the Ring cycle)
I had a great time as a guest, so I’d highly recommend taking part!
The French-Iranian 'died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of her life,' people close to her said.
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So happy to see this one published, I had to watch over 100 TikToks for this and I don’t know if I can’t ever listen to Golden Brown ever again, so please all go read it to justify my choices
Thanks for everyone who already signed up to this fab event!
Today, 10 June, is the last day for official registrations!
If you find that you want to join us for #DMSI2026 at @imc-leeds.bsky.social after today, do please get in touch with us at dmsi.hello [at] gmail.com and we'll do our best!
🎺 It's almost time for our next talk! 🎺
Join us on Monday, 8 June, to hear Natalie Hopwood from the University of Leeds give her presentation, ‘Hafði engi heyrt hann tala’: Silence, Communication, and the Unlikely Hero of Sigurðar saga þögla!
As usual, join us at 6pm, 7 Owengate! See you there! ✨
The Norse in the North 2026 (Mind and Body) was held on 15th May 2026 at the University of Leeds and organized by Natalie Hopwood, Daniel Coultas, Sif Brookes, and Chris Latham. Please click below to read about this fantastic conference funding by the SSNS Conference Grant.
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A summary by Natalie Hopwood on the conference Norse in the North: Mind and Body at the University of Leeds.
One of the finest painting of 20th C. Modern Art is “The Dream Machine” by Jack Kirby. Also my favorite thing The King ever did. He loved it too: “…it was over his desk for the last fifteen years of his life.” www.tcj.com/jack-kirby-h...
Up there with the best of Diego Rivera & Picasso & Basquiat.
3/ Next it’s @nrhopwood.bsky.social’s “Never a Frown, With Golden Brown: The Medieval Revival of TikTok,” which explores the medieval revival aesthetic (maximalism but make it history) and it’s presence on #TikTok!
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In December 2024, TikTok user @snapdrag.n uploaded a twenty-second video with the caption ‘reject minimalism, medieval revival 2025.’ The video has images of fair maidens, gallant knights, castles, an...
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if you know of someone who researches, writes novels about, makes movies on, creates games about, etc. the Middle Ages AND they're fun to listen to, THEN maybe they should be on the podcast!
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🚨Last chance to join us for the DMSI 2026 at the @imc-leeds.bsky.social. Gain hands-on experience in #digital methods adapted to medieval texts and images.
📆Jul 10 2026
📍Leeds, UK
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And if you have already registered for the IMC, you can still add DMSI to your registration.
