It’s great to finally put a name to the sharp and thoughtful voice behind 15thCenturyFeminist—so nice to meet you properly, Kate. I’ll admit, referring to you only as “15thCenturyFeminist” was starting to wear thin! 😊 Thank you, Holly, for curating such a rich and insightful conversation.
You’re so welcome, Jonathan! I’ve been chatting with Kate for a long time in DMs, and it was only when I mentioned her in a Live, saying that I didn’t know her name, that she revealed it had never meant to be a secret. She’s doing such a fab job that it’s great to be able to speak about her with her name 🥰
I’m so happy to be a real person for yall to perceive — I’ve thought about adding my name so many times, but this seems to be working, so I don’t want to fix what isn’t broken, you know? But please know I welcome use of my name and I’m so glad to be connected 💜
So interesting. It puts into context some of the artefacts from the British Library exhibition about Medieval women. Good to know there were women involved at the very dawn of printing.
I’m very envious too that you made it to the BL exhibition! I never quite managed to get there, but I am eying up a *beautiful* coffee-table book depicting it.
So many! Margaret of York was also a huge patron of the early printing press—she was related to some of the folks I mention in the piece by marriage. Thank you for spending time with this 💜 envious you made it to the BL medieval women exhibit, that looked so fabulous!
I really enjoyed learning a little bit about Jaquetta of Luxembourg. Especially the observation that she lived very much in the private sphere but still defies gendered expectations of her time in meaningful ways.
I’m not religious, but I imagine I treat A Will to Change like folks treat a bible. Constantly going back to it to learn a new lesson. How lucky are we for her words? My goodness, a force. Thanks for spending your time with it, Jo!
It’s great to finally put a name to the sharp and thoughtful voice behind 15thCenturyFeminist—so nice to meet you properly, Kate. I’ll admit, referring to you only as “15thCenturyFeminist” was starting to wear thin! 😊 Thank you, Holly, for curating such a rich and insightful conversation.
You’re so welcome, Jonathan! I’ve been chatting with Kate for a long time in DMs, and it was only when I mentioned her in a Live, saying that I didn’t know her name, that she revealed it had never meant to be a secret. She’s doing such a fab job that it’s great to be able to speak about her with her name 🥰
That moment was too funny! The “wait a second” eyes and I instantly knew what caused them! I’m so grateful for this space, Holly 💜
I’m so happy to be a real person for yall to perceive — I’ve thought about adding my name so many times, but this seems to be working, so I don’t want to fix what isn’t broken, you know? But please know I welcome use of my name and I’m so glad to be connected 💜
You’re creating some truly excellent content, so definitely don't fix what isn't broken. I'm just glad I can finally call you by name. 🤗
Thank you 💜💜💜
Such a powerful reminder that history isn’t what happened—it’s what got written down. And who did the writing.
I missed this notification, but Allen, you said it perfectly!
So interesting. It puts into context some of the artefacts from the British Library exhibition about Medieval women. Good to know there were women involved at the very dawn of printing.
I’m very envious too that you made it to the BL exhibition! I never quite managed to get there, but I am eying up a *beautiful* coffee-table book depicting it.
So many! Margaret of York was also a huge patron of the early printing press—she was related to some of the folks I mention in the piece by marriage. Thank you for spending time with this 💜 envious you made it to the BL medieval women exhibit, that looked so fabulous!
What a fantastic and informative interview! I enjoyed it so much! Thank you!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Was there anything particularly that Kate said that struck you?
I really enjoyed learning a little bit about Jaquetta of Luxembourg. Especially the observation that she lived very much in the private sphere but still defies gendered expectations of her time in meaningful ways.
Yes, it was interesting hearing a little about Jacquetta, and I definitely want to hear more now! Thanks for sharing your thoughts :)
Yes! She was so phenomenal and influential while always putting her family first! Thank you for spending time with my words 💜
Thank you for the amazing work that you do!
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I loved the interview, and everything you had to say. 100% on bell hooks’ feminist advocacy.
I’m not religious, but I imagine I treat A Will to Change like folks treat a bible. Constantly going back to it to learn a new lesson. How lucky are we for her words? My goodness, a force. Thanks for spending your time with it, Jo!
I have a synopsis with questions to ask yourself of 'The Will to Change' on my Substack.
It's paywalled, but happy to send it if you via DM if you're interested in it.
Jo! I missed this notification! I’d love to have access and I’m so immensely grateful for the offer!! Thank you so much
In the last month, I've been missing notifications too - and given the size of your Substack, I totally get it! I'll DM you.
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it.