Hello! Ep 56 is out now. We discuss the investigation into the murder of a downed Allied airman, with German historian Thomas Rost. Such murders were not uncommon, as Thomas reveals. www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/epis...

It’s 63 years to the day since a desperate Bette Davis put an advert in Variety’s situations wanted pages, resulting in her being cast in Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, and resuming her decades-long feud with Joan Crawford. Well, that’s the legend, anyway... 🧵

Listen up! |If you're in the vicinity, Elstree Studios are hosting a special screening of The Dambusters this Sunday at London Elstree Aerodrome. Details and tickets via the link below www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-dam-bu...

BBC Travel Show on 'Saving the Seaside'. @seasideferry.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Check out the current episode of the Holocaust History Podcast on writing about Holocaust perpetrators.

Thrilled that @Waterstones have selected #AgentZo as one of their paperbacks of the year! Thank you to all at #Waterstones, & everyone who has bought or borrowed this book from a library. It’s word of mouth that really helps get these stories out there, so thank you!

There's a lot of bad in the world right now. But @tealcartoons.bsky.social and I have a new kids' book coming out called DEAD ENDS that reminds us that failure isn't just inevitable but essential to success. There are a limited number of SIGNED copies from @mysteriousbookshop.com - shorturl.at/1A9CS

Happy birthday to two of our amazing experts, Dr. Jack Cooper, our incredible Palaeobiologist & Shark Expert, and Dr. Peggy Brunache, our brilliant historical archaeologist! We hope you both have a fin-tastic day filled with discoveries and celebrations! @cooperpalaeo.bsky.social

Delighted to share that I'm now represented by Past Preservers for all future TV expert appearances! Can't wait to get started when next documentary job appears!🦈 You can check out my profile with them here: pastpreservers.com/portfolio/dr... Watch my showreel here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGrL...

Very excited to be a new member of the Past Preservers Expert Database. I’m a *quote* “expert” in US history, political history, and memory studies. I’m available for any and all media, speaking, event, and other opportunities - so do get in touch! 🎓🗃️ @pastpreservers.bsky.social

Bless them, these ladies have got to #Southport a bit early for my talk but I'm glad to see they've dressed up! I'll be at The Atkinson next week, 2 October at 7pm talking about my new book theatkinson.co.uk/events/c20-s...

Just a few more days to sign up for this FREE webinar with the Kohima Educational Trust - Rob Lyman will be hosting as we discuss Thunder Run: Meiktila 1945. @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social @chiselbury.bsky.social

‘The Marbles’ is out. It is a film made to support the case for the UK Parliament to return the Elgin Marbles to Greece. The director — a super guy — kindly allowed space for me to put a contrary point of view.

In my latest post for The Detective's Notebook, I'm offering a free copy of my edited anthology of Manchester's Sherlock Holmes Detective Jerome Caminada's first volume of memoirs to all paid subscribers 🔗 drangelabuckley.substack.com/p/detective-...

Today is THE day. “The SECRET LIVES of DINOSAURS” has arrived! 🦖 Holding this in my hands for the very first time. Honestly, I have so many emotions. It looks absolutely stunning. In full colour! I cannot wait for you to read this. Illustrated by @bobnichollsart.bsky.social

[NEW VIDEO] This is an ancient piece that has always fascinated me, so I did some research, and this is what I found => youtu.be/sMWVuLqBj0A

I couldn’t resist buying these two brand new volumes of short stories during my Agatha Christie weekend.

🏺🗃️ In the penultimate article for my series I look at the connection between the US meatpacking industry and #archaeology Find out more about Helen Swift Neilson in article 1️⃣1️⃣ and order your copy or subscribe here: www.herder.de/wbg-magazine...

Looking forward to seeing this on catch up

Coconut scones with courgette & lime marmalade ‘cos there’s always time for tea!

Good morning Calgary

Don’t forget to buy your tickets for the IWM Podcast Live Festival on Saturday 1 November. Jack and guest host Lucy Betteridge Dyson will be doing a live episode of the Forgotten War Podcast. Tickets available now in the link 👇 www.iwm.org.uk/events/podca...

#postboxsaturday A delightful present I’m looking forward to reading!

I had a wonderful time at @agathafestival.bsky.social - fantastic talks from Kemper Donovan, Dr John Curran, @victoriadowd.bsky.social, David Brawn and a fabulous evening at a LIVE recording of @christietime.bsky.social with @markaldridge.info and Gray Robert Brown. A great weekend!

thank you, nigel!

Today! Do send me an email for the link if you want to hear about the latest cosmetic and makeup history.

Today’s #househistory feature in The Times is a fantastic example of many houses across the country that has been occupied by working people for many years but was a vital part of village life for centuries! #househistories #Hampshire

Are you a World War II expert based in the USA? We're casting for an upcoming TV series & looking for specialists with knowledge of military history, strategy, & key events of the war. If you have a compelling perspective, we want to hear from you! [email protected]

Happy birthday to our brilliant expert, Dr. Sarah Duignan, the amazing Medical Anthropologist! May your day be filled with fascinating insights, joyful connections, and celebrations that are truly good for the soul. Here's to a fantastic and healthy birthday! @anthrodish.bsky.social

Setting sail on the magnificent Crystal Cruises Symphony tomorrow as a guest speaker. The itinerary is incredible: Monte Carlo, Cannes, Toulon, Palma, Castellón, & Barcelona. Any Past Preservers experts or followers want to grab a coffee. Let me know! #CruiseSpeakers

[NEW VIDEO] In this countdown, we explore the Top 10 Ancient Underwater Discoveries of the Past Year, from shipwrecks packed with cargo to submerged ports, statues, and even a stone bridge that rewrites history. Watch now=> youtu.be/gXaul39qw6Q

UK, 2025.

I’m getting ready to travel to Torquay for this year’s @agathafestival.bsky.social which I’m really looking forward to! 🔗 www.iacf-uk.org

THIS BOOKSHOP IS OPEN UNTIL MIDNIGHT AND SELLS COCKTAILS. EVERYONE CONVERGE ON PALERMO NOW. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.

The most prolific killer after Mao, Stalin, Hitler (in that order) was likely Genghis Khan (C12-13th). Do listen for a quick immersion in his life, worldview and Mongol domination. Me in conversation with Iain Dale. Civilian-slaughtering maniacs are always with us. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/2...

📢 Join me and @lucindahawksley.bsky.social for a lively conversation about Dickens and the Detectives, at Medina Bookshop, Cowes on Thurs 25 September. All welcome! There are still some tickets left... 🔗 medinabookshop.com/event/dicken...

[NEW VIDEO] [NEW VIDEO] In the south of Egypt, on a bend of the Nile lies one of Egypt’s strangest temples: Kom Ombo. Built for two opposing gods, it sits beside catacombs filled with 300 mummified crocodiles. Watch my latest Antiquities Explorer adventure here=> youtu.be/-OWONUzzzdA

Fish & Chips treat tonight! Have a lovely evening BlueSky #FishandChips

So hard to take photos when the wind is so fierce but is making my little art deco lover heart happy to be eating dinner in this building tonight.

Still knee-deep in work plus I am still researching the weekly #househistory feature in The Times 😀 Here’s today’s - a beautiful house in Brentford home to a footballer, an architect, and an artist…amongst others! 😊 #househistories

It was great to be back at the Society of Genealogists today, where I gave a talk on crime and policing in Victorian London.

For #FindsFriday- a curious fellow, but very creative- a home-made teddy bear sewn from a khaki woollen army blanket, 1942. From Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery's Human History collection www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/collection/h... #WorldWarII #Childhood

A recently uncovered 3rd-century CE papyrus fragment from Egypt containing excerpts from two lost plays by Euripides also reveals how scripts in the ancient world were constructed for performance!

That’s what Mary Shelly would have wanted…

Blue Sky Friends: What's going to happen with YOUR dead man's switch?

Question from my 10yo: can birds fart?

Well, that was fun! And I can now say I've performed on the same stage as ABBA! Lovely to be at #BrightonDome talking about Art Deco - it's a building of many layers, all of them fascinating

Short but sweet - as always I enjoyed Sat-Sun of We Have Ways Fest hopefully next year school won’t have open morning on the same day. Thanks again @almurray.bsky.social and James Holland. Great to catch up friends too.

Look at all these people with an unnatural interest in tanks! We Have Ways Fest

Spectacular fall day hiking at Banff Sunshine