'The Fryske Akademy and the University of Cambridge ... a year exploring the relations between Frisia and Great Britain, Ireland and/or Scandinavia during the early Middle Ages (c. 400–1100).' via Eva Johanna Holmberg www.fryske-akademy.nl/en/news-and-... #skystorians #medieval
Профиль
Prof. Elaine Chalus
Профиль VivelyHistorian of 18C/19C women, politics, sociability and cosmopolitanism. Frequently infuriated by politics. Reposting not necessarily a statement of personal beliefs.
Conferences, Seminars and Events ‘Re-Thinking Westminster Hall’: Workshop September 2026 historyofparliament.com/2026/07/13/w... #skystorians #c18th 🗃️
So pleased to see this is published and open access > The King's Dinner by Adam Crymble, Sarah Fox, Rachel Rich, and Lisa Smith #skystorians #c18th 🗃️ uclpress.co.uk/book/the-kin...
'The Fryske Akademy and the University of Cambridge ... a year exploring the relations between Frisia and Great Britain, Ireland and/or Scandinavia during the early Middle Ages (c. 400–1100).' via Eva Johanna Holmberg www.fryske-akademy.nl/en/news-and-... #skystorians #medieval
Towards a better voting system – why we need STV The First Past the Post (FPTP) voting system is failing Britain - catastrophically. We need something better northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
one thing I’d add is Andy’s not great at machine politics. Got blocked from G&D in part because he didn’t work to fix the NEC. He thought he was the union/left candidate in 2015 but lost that to Corbyn. He has advice from people who are better at it now, but it’s a big part of leading labour
This is a good Andy Burnham primer by someone who’s seen more of his Manchester operation than most www.ft.com/content/9dd4...
Attention, historians of Georgian London! I have a beautiful aquatint of the Royal Exchange for sale, published by Ackermann in 1816. A fascinating scene, with the famous grasshopper on top of the tower & the crowded shop windows. DM or go straight to my Etsy shop here: www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...
I would like to call my Papa on the telephone today, said Wolf at breakfast. Old Fox came to sit next to Wolf & poured him a cup of cocoa. And he explained, as he did every couple of months, that Wolf's father had died, many years ago. He had loved Wolf greatly, but he had died.
If you'd like to support my writing & ongoing treatment, why not visit my little Etsy shop which has dozens of Shell County & Natural History posters for sale, Japanese prints, English etchings & rare books: prices from £10, with more items added every day! Offers welcome. etsy.com/shop/Sourisd...
As a new session of @ukparliament.parliament.uk is opened today, why not take a look at some of our articles examining the pageantry, ritual and politics of this ancient ceremony 🧵1/5
UK ParliamentToday is the State Opening of Parliament. 👑 We’re covering the whole event live, starting with the ceremonial search. This is when the cellars are searched by the Yeomen of the Guard before the King’s arrival. 🔴 Watch the ceremonial search: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLXG...
Don't forget to apply for our #BSECS-Northumbria Fellowship. Travel, accommodation, and related expenses of up to £4,000 to support a visiting scholar of the #18thC at @northumbriauni.bsky.social, deadline 26 June 2026 #skystorians 🗃️ Details below! www.bsecs.org.uk/prizes-and-a...
Prizes and awards Archive - BSECSwww.bsecs.org.ukThe King's Speech has included the introduction of a bill to enable peerages to be removed. Always a tricky topic, in 1782 there was a rare attempt by the House of Lords to try to prevent a new peerage being conferred on Lord George Germain as Viscount Sackville. The motion was defeated 61 to 26.
Wonderful New public history resource animating and annotating Hogarth’s famous Humours of an Election series- a collaboration between the ECPPEC team and the Sir John Soane Museum. Do check it out! #skystoriams #c18th #elections hogarth.soane.org
Hogarth's Humours of an Electionhogarth.soane.org#skystorians Please sign and share. Petition to save the Humanities at University of Hertfordshire c.org/kK5v9MTdNr
More Work for Mother, v. 2.0: "The laundress lost her job. The housewife gained a chore. That pattern has been repeating ever since." (Glad to see Ruth Schwartz Cowan referenced in this @nytimes.com op-ed on #AI & domestic labor) #histSTM #histtech #GiftLink 🗃️📜⚙️
Conférence un peu ancienne mais toujours aussi passionnante (et rien que pour entendre R. Darnton chanter une pub pepsi, mais pas que !) #18thc www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/...
Aqua silk was chosen for this #1750s woman’s waistcoat, fitting snugly over the body and lengthening over the hips. There are similar features to their male counterparts including the gilt embellished pocket flaps and buttons #FashionMuseumBath #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
There are 86 pregnant mothers locked up in ICE concentration camps. Pregnant immigrants in detention for months despite rules against it - Los Angeles Times share.google/PQsxrLcoTOWM...