Mind over Matter
Growing up, I did not even know bisexuality existed, let alone know anyone who was bisexual. Consequently, I often felt that I had to make a choice: did I fancy boys, or did I fancy…
Musings (Blog)
fanfic translations
“The Promise” (2021) by Obszarska
Below, you’ll find my very rough first translation of the 2021 story “The Promise” by Polish author Obszarska. It is a love story between King Alfred and a girl called Elfvige, which takes place mainly…
medieval studies Travel
Travel blog Winchester
This Friday evening will mark the fourteenth edition of “Old English Fun Time Online” – the superb monthly event of the Facebook group “Old English Enthusiasts” (yup, indeed, one of the two groups that served…
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Azərbaycan sirin qız Su Perisi haqqında büyülü hekayə
An Azeri mermaid story, written by Rüya Çınar.
gamergirl ludomusicology
Neo-medieval covers of game music
One of my favourite conferences is about the study of video game music aka ludomusicology. Last month, it was held again and to my great joy, I got to be the first speaker. Here’s a…
autism the medium formerly known as TV
“I’ll be back”—Neo-medieval cyborgization through the lens of Westworld’s main character Dolores
Here is the transcript of my talk for the virtual seminar series “What (is) Medieval”, designed to provoke thoughts on the Middle Ages and all its associated definitions and connotations, run by Emma Wells &…
Lost in Translation translations
A gorchest Prydain: The United Kingdom through Asterix’s eyes
Last year, my friend Wouter and I wrote this article for Kelten – the periodical of the A. G. van Hamel Foundation for Celtic Studies. With their permission, we now republish it in English. With…