Associate Prof of European History, the Inquisition and Antisemitism @UniNewEngland. Hispanophile and Lusophile. Loves tea 🍵. Views own, RTs not endorsements.
The marked qualitative decline of this platform means that I am spending a lot less time here. From now on this channel will carry occasional links to upcoming events, publications, my writing and research. You can find me on the platform Bl*e Sky
François Soyer, "Imperfect Sodomy: The Lisbon Inquisition and the Repression of Heterosexual Anal Intercourse in Portugal, 1580–1800." Journal of the History of Sexuality 35, no. 1 (2026), pp. 1-27. https://t.co/dJvx4F83yn
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of my PhD supervisor at Cambridge Professor David Abulafia. A very talented historian as well as a great supervisor and mentor who gave me sound career advice when I needed it. May his memory be a blessing. https://t.co/1fsZOo7gQT
L’hermafrodita catalana
François Soyer revela la vida de Maria Duran, natural de Prullans, que va tenir una vida sensacional al segle XVIII
✍️ Jordi Llovet
https://t.co/0cVeFtDY7W
Segles després continua sol en un desert de pergamí, sense la companyia d'una anotació, d'un dibuix, d'un gargot… La seua solitud fou respectada, però no sabem si la desitjava.
Maria Duran was accused of being a man and put on trial for sorcery by the Portuguese Inquisition, The ‘Catalan Hermaphrodite’ and the Inquisition by @FJSoyer is an exploration of Maria’s life & early modern gender norm transgressions.
Out in paperback! https://t.co/TONQddO57d
Poco antes de la expulsión de los judíos de España hubo mucho movimiento inmobiliario, y los conversos fueron protagonistas. Como el caso de esta semana en el #AHPTO: https://t.co/5D3vlN8p5E #archivos@culturaenclm
My book "The ‘Catalan Hermaphrodite’ and the Inquisition. Early Modern Sex and Gender on Trial" is now on sale as a much more affordable paperback: 26GBP or 36USD. https://t.co/g4B2M7nRDf
My book "The ‘Catalan Hermaphrodite’ and the Inquisition. Early Modern Sex and Gender on Trial" is now on sale as a much more affordable paperback: 26GBP or 36USD. https://t.co/g4B2M7nRDf
New article: Francois Soyer, "Authoritative Sources: Hagiography, Local History, and the Antisemitic Child Murder Libel in Early Modern Spain." Antisemitism Studies 9, no. 1 (2025): 71-100. https://t.co/6GXvg1k5Ul.
New article: Francois Soyer, "Authoritative Sources: Hagiography, Local History, and the Antisemitic Child Murder Libel in Early Modern Spain." Antisemitism Studies 9, no. 1 (2025): 71-100. https://t.co/6GXvg1k5Ul.