📢 July is the summer/winter Smashwords sale! Both of my books in The Detective Caminada Chronicles series are available to download for half price 🔗 www.smashwords.com

Yesterday afternoon I was v enamoured by the nature-themed decorative detailing within the GII* listed Venetian Gothic Highbury Hall, #Birmingham during an enjoyable afternoon tour. It was designed by architect J.H. Chamberlain for orchid-lover Joseph Chamberlain (yes, that one)& was completed 1880.

If you are looking for something to do tonight, I am at the @rigb.org talking about all the things we shouldn't be able to see in the universe! And it's your chance to touch a meteorite as old as the Sun and hear the edge of the visible universe! www.rigb.org/whats-on/inv...

I ran a workshop on jobs in history outside universities for PhD students at the University of Vienna earlier this year and got very good feedback from participants, so I'm looking to run it again later this year. Please get in touch if this would interest your students or department.

After visiting Scotland last week during my lecture series onboard Seabourn, this week's Substack article in The Detective's Notebook is the macabre history of Burke and Hare, the infamous Edinburgh serial killers 🔗 drangelabuckley.substack.com/p/the-burke-... #Scotland #crimehistory #bodysnatching

Historic pub fancier? You'll love this fab visual treat: GII Rose Villa Tavern (1919-20), Birmingham Jewellery Quarter. It cuts a fine fancy red brick/terracotta figure on Vyse St/Warstone Lane-perfect to pop to after haunting nearby Warstone Cemetery. Decorated/pictorial tiles! Stained glass! Go!

Do you remember the Paddington Bear TV theme? Today's Songwriting Sunday are some words I added to the music ‘Size 10 Shuffle’ written by Herbert Chappell #paddingtonbear #tvtheme #songwritingsunday #Paddington

UK "radium" quack items fans. I have an empty bottle of Radol radium which am selling on eBay for a low low price. And have written about what this was for museumofradium.co.uk/radol/

Happy 4th of July from all of us at Past Preservers! 🎆 ​A massive thank you to our incredible US network celebrating today: our production clients, hardworking crew & colleagues, and the brilliant experts, presenters & speakers bringing history to life. 🎬 — Nigel Hetherington, CEO ​#4thOfJuly

A fun-filled night with some of my favorite historians: @oispooky.bsky.social, @msromany.bsky.social, @dirtysexyhistory.bsky.social, @pwcraddock.bsky.social Thanks to @lucyjanesantos.bsky.social for organising! Can’t believe we didn’t get a photo!

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A great day in the archives researching a house in south London today!! Including going through an enormous pile of poor rate books! 😁📚😄 #househistories #archives #househistory

This week on the Untitled History podcast I'm joined by @laurenworking.bsky.social. We explore how people and ideas from the Americas influenced England during the Tudor age. Also: How Water Raleigh was a wee bit obsessed with the "City of Gold" Watch below or listen on your pod app of choice!

Ah, this time last week it was the inspirational @seaside_network Symposium at @saltdeanlido! Some pics: #ArtDeco details, Saltdean Lido Chairman Derek Leaver talking about SD lido's restoration,& me with a fellow heritager I've worked for but never met, but accidentally ended up sitting next to!

This afternoon I visited the Crumlin Road Gaol (also known as HMP Belfast). It was opened in 1846 and eventually housed 1,500 men, women and children, although designed for 500 inmates. It is now a tourist attraction offering a fascinating insight into life behind its bars. #prisonhistory #Belfast

At long last... We're back !! Some more cracking stories and discussions coming your way...

Happy #IndependenceDay from everyone at FWP Towers! From Stilwell and the Flying Tigers, to those building the Ledo Road, flying supplies and troops into the combat zones, and flying ground attack sorties to Merrill’s Marauders - 277k US servicemen took part in the Burma Campaign #4July #ww2 #burma

Happy Pride in London! Continuing my favourite tradition of enjoying reading in the park with the Christian hate preacher condemning me to hell 🥰

We hope all our Canadian clients, production partners, experts, researchers, and cruise speakers had a brilliant Canada Day! 🇨🇦 ​Now that we're back to the mid-week hustle, a massive thank you to our global network for continuously putting the past into perspective. ​#PastPreservers #CanadaDay2026

Grab yourself a cool drink, sit in front of a fan and listen to this. 👇

[NEW VIDEO] Many people think that the general collapse of Maya urban culture was universal. They couldn't be more wrong. In this one, we look at cities that survived for hundreds of more years. Click to watch=> youtu.be/OAjiKtWFBHM

For all the astronomer at #EAS2026 - I’m here for @iflscience.com and always very curious about new research and surprising results! 🔭

I gave my first talk on my Seabourn ‘tour’ on How to Plot a Murder. Probably the biggest audience I’ve ever had!

[NEW VIDEO] There have been many theories proposing exactly where the Huns came from, what people they are descended from, and what language they spoke. Do we have a better idea now of their origins? I go over the latest scientific research here. Click to watch=> youtu.be/niMubrneHf8

My latest podcast appearance 🚨 Appearing on the award-winning PhD lounge, I chat about my career, megalodon, my advice for those seeking a PhD, and what sharks I'd have on my #worldcup team! ⚽️🦈 Thanks Luis for having me! Give it a listen here: www.phdlounge.co.uk/podcast/epis... 🦈

This was a really interesting and thoughtful conversation on a really tough topic.

Four years ago today. @geocron.bsky.social, Jeff Bond, Jackson Bodtker, and Holly Basiuk had the most incredible scientific experience any of us will ever have. Thread below. 🧪⚒️ #Solstice #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay #NunChoGa

I’m not saying that Invisible Rainbows is the hottest Pride accessory of the summer, but I’m also not not saying that 🤭

Treasured memories. Me with my dad in a London taxi Greenwich day trip. 1980. #Fathersday

Out now! Witnesses to Tragedy explores the Valentine Tank Massacre at Donbaik on 1 February 1943. Listen as Jack and Rob unpack raw eyewitness accounts from The National Archives of a deeply tragic, yet vital chapter of the Burma Campaign #ForgottenWarPod #HistoryPodcast #WW2History

Really interesting video by @theaviation.show this. Absolutely NOT surprised it's brought the Luftwaifus out in the comments though. youtu.be/7Ue7jxxrOMs?...

For the latest newsletter, I mused about why we anthropomorphise spacecraft and rovers so much. (also I really struggle to spell anthropomorphise!) www.theastroholic.co.uk/am-i-a-hypoc...

Did you know the late Sir Tom Moore was a Lieutenant in the 146 RAC - created from the 9 Duke of Wellington's Regiment - during 1943? He was even appointed the unit's official photography officer just before his comrades went on the tragic action in this week’s episode #SirTomMoore #WWII #History

Charles Bravo died a slow, agonising death from antimony poisoning. At the inquest Professor Theophilus Redwood brought the poison (diluted in water) into the courtroom and urged the jurors to taste it. Find out what happened...The Mysterious Poisoning of Charles Bravo 🔗 books2read.com/charlesbravo

London people! Am doing an event on the evening of Friday 26th June at Burley Fisher Books It's free but you do need to register in advance burleyfisherbooks.com/products/lip...

I had such a great time speaking at the inaugural Tewkesbury History Festival on Saturday!! A great team of organisers and a wonderful audience!! 😁😀 #househistories #househistory #TewkesburyHistoryFestival @pastpreservers.bsky.social

The BIG Event is a great opportunity to learn and share valuable skills in science communication. 🧠 Plus you'll meet all sorts of lovely interesting nerds! 🥰 I'm running workshops on podcasting and game design, check out the link below for more info ⬇️

The sublime Layton & Johnstone at the piano. An American piano & vocal duo, they moved to London during the 20s, where they achieved great success, performing everywhere from glamorous west End clubs to earthy East End Music Halls.

What better way to escape the heatwave in Manchester than coming to the AIRCONDITIONED Social Refuge to listen to me talking about Invisible Rainbows? 🌈 www.socialrefuge.com/event-detail...

We got into the archives for this week’s episode - eyewitness reports in the war diary for 146 Regiment (9 Duke of Wellington’s), Royal Armoured Corps. It’s a tough one reading the chaos through the periscope on the Valentine tank massacre.

Happy Birthday to the one and only Elizabeth the Thirsty! As our resident Drag Queen Historian, Elizabeth brings a unique and fabulous flair to the past. From diving into the drama of the Tudors & uncovering the vibrant threads of Queer History, Eizabeth always does it with unmatched style and wit.

This week on the Untitled History Podcast, i sat down with the wonderful @tupaguerra.bsky.social. We explored the history of the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the insight they give us into Jewish (and early Christian) demonology and spirituality. Watch below, or find on your pod app of choice! #history

Am trying to count how many people I have met that have definitely met Marilyn Monroe and so far can only come up with two (Jack Cardiff and the Queen) - any advances on that?

in 1708, Danish king Frederik IV visited Italy. He hoped to find a girl he had (allegedly) hooked up with there in 1692 while on his royal gap year as prince. Unfortunately she'd joined a convent. So, frustrated, he came back with these two big boi instead. read into that what you will.

Huge thanks for @stephencoxauthor.bsky.social for the very first review of my new book, The Mysterious Poisoning of Charles Bravo. I'm thrilled!

A week to go! #SeasideHeritage

Happy Birthday to Dr. Jeffrey Gunn! As a historian, author & musician, Jeff brings a unique rhythm to the study of the past. Whether he’s exploring the history & diaspora of instruments or sharing his expertise on 19th-century history, his contributions are as harmonious as they are insightful.

$14 million is anywhere from 7 to ~100 National Science Foundation grants in geosciences. At $2 million, a grant would support deployment of geophysical instruments + ~2 grad students + postdoc to work on it for 2-3 years. At $250,000 a grant would support a grad student or postdoc for 2-3 years.

These assholes back down when we push back. We should push back more often. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/c...

It’s been five years since Alex Jones lost InfoWars to the Sandy Hook families. As the verdict came down, he asked: “Do these people actually believe they’re getting any money?” He hasn't paid them a penny. Well, The Onion is going pay them anyway. The new InfoWars begins July 2nd at 8 p.m. ET.