The All Souls books by Professor Deborah Harkness are a contemporary take on vampire novels, combining myth, history, and material culture in unique ways. To date, I have worked on the ways the books (and television show) handle material culture in a variety of ways. The Art History of All Souls I began the blog … Continue reading The All Souls Universe
The Edinburgh Medieval Pigment Project, or EMPP, began in February 2016 after conversations with my PhD supervisor, Dr Heather Pulliam, and myself about the possibility of a garden in the Edinburgh College of Art that would allow us to experiment with pigments known to be used in the Middle Ages. Drawing volunteers from within History … Continue reading Edinburgh Medieval Pigment Project
As part of participation in the wider Outlander fandom, I was able to visit various locations, both during and after filming. During such visits, and in conversation with other fans, I began asking research questions. The first of these ended up being published in an article about filming, locations, and production & fan responsibilities to … Continue reading Outlander: Heritage with a Fandom Twist
Dr. Stephenie McGucken 