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Sad news: @theclaptonpress.bsky.social, an important publisher of books on Spanish culture and history, is closing down. If you want anything from their extensive catalogue, you need to order it before 7 March 2025. theclaptonpress.com

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okay, it’s time for me to finally weigh in: it’s probably a bad sign that guys are just doing sieg heils in public again

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19 March: Dolores and Gideon Long talk about their family's involvement in the Spanish Civil War. #manchester #scw #Internationalbrigades

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This is a great read with lots of good advice. And he's quite right: serve food on bloody plates, not slates. www.theguardian.com/food/2025/fe...

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That’s how you write a headline, people.

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It was great to see so many of you on Tuesday at the event organized by @lincolnbrigade.bsky.social honoring Dr. Edward Barsky (1895-1975). In case you missed it, or would like to view it again, the recording is now available on ALBA's YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpJL...

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The advance of the #British Battalion of the XV International Brigade on 12 Feb 1937... #Jarama #Spanishcivilwar #GuerraCivilEspañola

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I am not sure much of the media is seeing what a bleak and dangerous time we are entering - I hope UK politicians understand how hard they need to fight (if they want to) to stop the far right

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Found when sorting an old drive. I still, very occasionally, say 'not many badgers in the House of Lords' and this is why:

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I've just sold two books off my website. Here is my website. www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php Maybe you'd like to try too.

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Are you a historian with a new book or project you'd like to share with a couple of million history fans? We're always on the lookout for new podcast and AMA guests on any topic from fashion to fascism - drop us a line if you're interested!

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www.maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk/news/nostalg...

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I’ve decided I’m going to take over Lancashire, own it, level it, get all its inhabitants to relocate to Wales, Cumbria or wherever (not Yorkshire!), re-name it God’s Own Country, plant millions of acres of rhubarb and build a Betty’s Tea Room on every street corner. That’ll sort the buggers!! 👍 👀

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Word of the Day is ‘bayard’ (16th century): one who has the supreme self-confidence of ignorance.

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'I felt the same rush as seeing Oasis in 1994.' Hmmm. You're not really selling it there. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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man it’d be cool if we could get some precedented times every once in a while

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Trump's efforts to introduce "patriotic education". They were always going to come for the historians. Watch this kind of sinister shit intensify in Britain too.

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@duncanexley.bsky.social Fancy meeting you here

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Dinosaurs, but with less charm. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

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I know how tough it is out there, but we do have a fully funded PhD scholarship available here at CCCU, with a UKRI-linked stipend and great staff to support you. If you want to pursue a PhD in History, Archaeology, or Heritage; consider applying. We're a friendly bunch and Canterbury is lovely. 🗃️

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The independent Prince Charles Cinema is a central London legend. Please sign and repost!

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Calling all historians and history practitioners 🗃️ - can you help a #History MA candidate? For my dissertation I'm exploring the motivations, influences and ambitions of those who practice* history. Will you fill in (and share!) my 10-question survey, please? forms.office.com/e/mFNv6tAqxn 1/2

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Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers. This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder. Auschwitz took time.

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Really inconceivable, of this group of Jewish children (4-17 years old) from Deventer, The Netherlands, only the girl in the white dress survived the #HOLOCAUST. #WW2 #HISTORY

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The third season of Silo has taken a bit of a swerve www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/artic...

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Ffs

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I'm looking at you Daily Mail, among many others.

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Welcome, @ibmt-scw.bsky.social

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🙄 Such nonsense. He might was well have commanded dogs to speak American, banned geography and declared war on Troy. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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Despite everything, I can't help but like the Battle Hymn of the Republic. And not to troll, but this version by the Red Army Choir is terrific. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPfZ...

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metaphor alert

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A reminder that you've still got time to book for the IHR #London #SummerSchool 2025 | #Rebels- with a 10% discount. We're also still accepting #bursary applications. More info here: www.history.ac.uk/ihr-london-r...

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The Scottish Sunday Herald TV guide featured this preview of the Trump inauguration. It’s fucking brilliant.

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Lost for words, flying in by helicopter to visit a food bank :/ www.thelondoneconomic.com/lifestyle/ki...

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Starter packs seem to have gone out of fashion as quickly as they came in, but if anyone’s new here this weekend and wants historians, researchers, writers and content creators on the interwar period, these are the accounts for you! go.bsky.app/T21gSU

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