victorianhand.bsky.social
@ukri.org AHRC Standard Research Grant project (2024-28) exploring historical & contemporary understandings of the human hand. Hosted by @lcflondon.bsky.social & @lancasteruni.bsky.social & co-led by @jbhist.bsky.social & medhistoryman.bsky.social
👤 Joined on 24 January 2025
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@victorianhand.bsky.socialA highlight of #BAVS2026 was the panel by @victorianhand.bsky.social, a mind bogglingly rich project, which reminded me of these ambiguous (long?) 19th Century hands by the unpleasant Charles Dana Gibson.
Show PostBack in May, Doireann Ní Ghríofa and @victorianhand.bsky.social came together to discuss how tactility and the symbolism of the hand can bring us closer to history. Listen to a recording of the event now. faber.co.uk/journal/podcast-touching-time-doireann-ni-ghriofa-x-the-victorian-hand-project/
Show PostI am very pleased to share this article on women in surgery from my good friend John Collins. It is Open Access and well worth a read. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Show PostAlso, stay tuned for the announcement of a PERMANENT post in Late Medieval / Early Modern History.
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