On 3-4 July 1776, as Philadelphia finalised the Declaration of Independence, four American merchant ships were seized off Cape Henlopen, Delaware by the British, and taken to New York Bay. Papers from the Adrian, Fidelity, and Peggy were likely lost. More soon on the Polly's secret mission

This is a brilliant story. Hooray for archives, and for their staff and volunteers. 📝📄🗄️🗃️ www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Rare find at the National Archives UK: earlier this year, the volunteer Michael Scurr at TNA discovered one of the earliest prints of the US Declaration of Independence in the Royal Navy Captains’ letters collection and can be linked to our collection as it travelled on the American privateer Dalton

How do you write a book with 24 scholars about a figure you cannot turn into a hero? Giorgio Riello from @eui-history.bsky.social on a new volume that uses one merchant's account as a guide to the early modern world. #EUIResearch https://loom.ly/Hbg1uaU

The Prize Papers Project announces a new collaboration with Capstan Games. Together with the German Maritime Museum and the Gamelab Oldenburg, we explore the Age of Sail by linking archival research with historically grounded game development for the game Ahoy #maritimehistory #earlymodern #history

Actually, it was a volunteer archivist at The National Archives, Kew called Michael Scurr who found it, not the "UK" that found it. (with a sharing link for 3 non-subscribers). giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...

we have some fun 4 July news over at The National Archives! a new copy of the US Declaration of Independence, with an amazing story behind it (privateers! printers! prisoners!) - but also, a find that shows the power and importance of our volunteering and cataloguing projects.

Lovely story, and thankfully devoid of the clichés and errors that are often present when finds in archives are reported.

The Prize Papers team, led by Dr. Amanda Bevan at the UK National Archives, has been finding so many historical treasures and discoveries. Here, a rare Copy of the Declaration of Independence —captured by a British warship from an American privateer off the Coast of Spain in 1776–

What can we learn from historical logbooks? Far more than routes and wind directions. Looking forward to our roundtable at the conference “Navigating Histories” at the German Maritime Museum to explore logbooks as sources for climate, mobility & global history #earlymodern #history #maritimehistory

A full house, great discussions, and an inspiring keynote by @andrearapp.bsky.social: The 1st Digital Humanities Day at the University of Oldenburg was a real success. It showed what #DH thrives on: dialogue across disciplines, methods, and institutions. Looking forward to what comes next!

Over the next three weeks, we feature the 8 articles shortlisted for the Society's 2026 Early Career Article Prize. Today: ‘Duplex and reciprocal’ obligation: Calvin’s Case (1608) and the development of early modern English citizenship, by Kathleen Commons bit.ly/4ojZKLV #Skystorians 1/2

Gestern im Oldenburger Computer Museum mit @lhaasis.bsky.social, @niconolden.bsky.social und Gründer Thiemo Eddiks. Spannende Gespräche über Erinnerungskultur, Museumsarbeit und Communities – plus die Apple-Sonderausstellung zum 50. Geburtstag von Apple. ❤️🍎 #Apple #OCM

We are stronger, and better historians, together. Historical societies abound in the UK, and we've listed 150 with BlueSky accounts in this updated Starter Pack. go.bsky.app/AZaYQDd Other societies appear on a new listing of subject societies on the RHS website bit.ly/4ebwP9r #Skystorians

Excited to present “From Postbag to Portal” at DH Benelux 2026 in Maastricht next week. My project explores convict letters from HMS Calcutta, combining close reading, digital humanities methods, and digital storytelling. Learn more: zenodo.org/records/1965... #earlymodern #history #DHBenelux2026

Excited to present “From Postbag to Portal” at DH Benelux 2026 in Maastricht next week. My project explores convict letters from HMS Calcutta, combining close reading, digital humanities methods, and digital storytelling. Learn more: zenodo.org/records/1965... #earlymodern #history #DHBenelux2026

Wir machen da was Tolles: einen Workshop zur "Geschichte im Podcast". Das Beste: der ist hybrid, ihr könnt Euch also anmelden für eine Teilnahme via Zoom. Und das Allerbeste: das ist ein Projekt unsere SYP, der Students and Young Professionals der Public History: www.hsozkult.de/index.php/ev...

Hi all, looking for a detailed map of Great Britain (c. 1800–1803), esp. London but ideally all of England, Ireland & Scotland, to geolocate letter addresses for a digital edition. Freely usable would be great. Any tips or leads much appreciated! #earlymodern #history #digitalhumanities #geolocation

Since Marie-Louise Eta became Union Berlin's interim head coach: -Became the first-ever female coach to win a match in Europe's Top 5 Leagues -Got her second win today in dominant fashion in her final match -Ensured Union Berlin's Bundesliga survival What a job she's done 👏

Sandra Hüller, gestern bei den Filmfestspielen in Cannes auf die Frage, ob sie „Schuld“ an Deutschlands Vergangenheit empfinde: „Ja, ich empfinde die Schuld jeden Tag. Und es wird mir auch nie langweilig, diese Schuld zu empfinden – denn es ist notwendig, um richtig zu handeln.“

The Holocaust - What Did the Germans Know. Highly recommend this special exhibition @topographie.de in Berlin. #remember #neveragain #erinnerungskultur

Remembrance Games in the History Classroom – more important than ever. Speaking at #HistoDay in Berlin today on how games can engage younger generations as holocaust survivor voices fade. Thanks @evzfoundation.bsky.social for this event. 3-4pm at Frizzforum #KeineZeitzuVergessen #seriousgames

Remembrance Games in the History Classroom – more important than ever. Speaking at #HistoDay in Berlin today on how games can engage younger generations as holocaust survivor voices fade. Thanks @evzfoundation.bsky.social for this event. 3-4pm at Frizzforum #KeineZeitzuVergessen #seriousgames

Eva Mamlok wurde am 6. Mai 1918 in Berlin-Kreuzberg geboren, als Tochter von Martha und dem Weingroßhändler Albert Mamlok, einer jüdischen Familie in Berlin. #AnDiesemTag 🧵

Tankstellen geben laut einer Untersuchung beim Diesel nur 4 Cent vom Steuerrabatt weiter. Bei solchen Datenlagen sollte allen klar sein, dass die Elektrifizierung - und damit die Energiewende - unausweichlich ist. Umso schneller wir unabhängig von fossilen Monopolstellungen werden, desto besser.

The Darkest Files ist das Beste Deutsche Spiel des #derDCP 26! Mit einer visuell starken Welt im „Comic-Noir“-Stil und spannenden Mechaniken eröffnet es eine Spielerfahrung, die Erinnerungskultur innovativ und glaubwürdig erlebbar macht, ohne Unterhaltungswert zu verlieren.

Was verbirgt sich in diesen Boxen? Dieses Geheimnis lüfte ich am kommenden Dienstag im Rahmen der Ringvorlesung „Digital Humanities: Anwendungsbereiche, Möglichkeiten, Werkzeuge“ an der Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Neue Aula, Hörsaal 1 #earlymodern #history #maritimehistory

Was verbirgt sich in diesen Boxen? Dieses Geheimnis lüfte ich am kommenden Dienstag im Rahmen der Ringvorlesung „Digital Humanities: Anwendungsbereiche, Möglichkeiten, Werkzeuge“ an der Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Neue Aula, Hörsaal 1 #earlymodern #history #maritimehistory

✉️ Explore 145,000 medieval merchant letters as a live map: the correspondence network of Francesco di Marco Datini (c.1363–1412), spanning Florence to Barcelona to North Africa. Visualise routes, travel times & seasonality. docuracy.github.io/datini/ #DigitalHumanities #MedievalHistory

At the Festival of History & Heritage in Games (Bristol Digital Futures Institute), I presented our Gamelab on teaching history with games. Inspiring discussions, lots of encouraging feedback, and valuable new connections. Many thanks to the organisers! #games #teaching #history

At the Festival of History & Heritage in Games (Bristol Digital Futures Institute), I presented our Gamelab on teaching history with games. Inspiring discussions, lots of encouraging feedback, and valuable new connections. Many thanks to the organisers! #games #teaching #history

Wir posten hier regelmäßig #Goodnews für #Zuversicht, damit wir auch morgen noch stabil und engagiert bleiben können.... www.swr.de/swrkultur/wi...

@lhaasis.bsky.social (Gamelab Oldenburg) führte in der 10b ein Projekt zum Serious Game „The Darkest Files“ durch, das sich an den Fällen von #FritzBauer orientiert. Die SuS erkundeten dabei die juristische Aufarbeitung von NS-Verbrechen – ein starkes Beispiel moderner #Erinnerungskultur. #blueLZ

A glimpse of everyday life in ancient #Greece: a terracotta figurine group depicting a barber cutting a man's hair. From Tanagra, Greece, dating early 5th century BC. On display at Altes Museum, Berlin 📷 me 🏺

For the first time ever, the Best Serious Game is also the Best German Game. History made at @derdcp.bsky.social. Congrats @freejsf.paintbucket.de and @paintbucket.de ❤

“History helps us understand the world we live in. The skills learnt through the study of the past such as finding and assessing evidence, weighing different positions and analyses, and constructing an argument based on the use of accurate and searchable evidence, are vital”

Watch me break down the brand new trailer for Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced! youtu.be/2ProXIaQftQ?...

Teaching history with games? Absolutely. Games belong in the classroom. This week I’m speaking at the Festival of History & Heritage in Games in Bristol on our Oldenburg Gamelab. Excited to connect, share ideas, and push for games as a regular teaching tool in schools #games #education #history

"I am conscious I deserved all I suffer…“ schreibt John Clarke 1803 auf der HMS Calcutta nach Australien. Worte zwischen Reue, Angst und Neuanfang, ein persönlicher Blick auf Zwangsmigration. Mehr dazu im Kleio-Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/6RMD... #earlymodern #convict #history #geschichte

"I am conscious I deserved all I suffer…“ schreibt John Clarke 1803 auf der HMS Calcutta nach Australien. Worte zwischen Reue, Angst und Neuanfang, ein persönlicher Blick auf Zwangsmigration. Mehr dazu im Kleio-Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/6RMD... #earlymodern #convict #history #geschichte

Hey! Look! A maritime history workshop on women and the sea, with online registration open, happening next week! www.swaan.org/registration Check out the program! www.swaan.org/program #maritimehistory #swaanproject

"Pancreatic cancer mRNA vaccine shows lasting results in an early trial: Scientists caution that more research is needed, but nearly all of the patients who responded to the personalized vaccine are still alive six years later."

Wow! Bundesweit sind heute mehr als 80.000 Menschen auf der Straße für die Erneuerbaren Energien. Katherina Reiche kann mit ihrer fossilen Lobbypolitik einpacken - die Zukunft ist erneuerbar! #ErneuerbareEnergienverteidigen

Rund 80.000 Menschen heute in Deutschland laut Veranstalter @campact.de heute auf der Straße für #Erneuerbare. Klasse! Und wenn’s sein muss, ist das erst der Anfang! ☀️👏💪 #Energiewende verteidigen.

On advance access: "Colonial world-making and global knowledges at the early modern Cape of Good Hope" by @gianamar97.bsky.social (@uvahumanities.bsky.social) #OpenAccess doi.org/10.1093/past...

Dream positions: 3 (!!) PhD placements at the Prize Papers with emphasis on finding students with the following language skills: French, Spanish, Dutch, and Scandinavian languages. (Of course, I emphasize the Dutch language!) www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/professional...

Follow live updates on Hungary election. Orban concedes. Ramifications well beyond Hungary — for the EU, Ukraine, Russia and even in Washington. Hungary election: Orbán concedes defeat to Magyar's Tisza - www.reuters.com/world/hungar...

one immediate dramatic consequence of the Hungarian result: Magyar has promised to repair relations with the EU and unblock a €90bn EU loan for Ukraine

Crossmediacamp bringt zusammen, was zusammen gehört! Game-based Learning Klassentreffen in Wolfenbüttel mit Stefan Köhler @fnwdhs.bsky.social und Stefan Berendes @schreppybroepke.bsky.social Was für eine tolle, zukunftsweisende Veranstaltung! Dank an das Orga-Team! #blueLZ #games #gamebasedlearning

Games im Unterricht? Zwei Workshops beim #CrossMediaCamp2026 – 10./11. April in Wolfenbüttel. „Politische Bildung mit Games" (Fr. 16.30) & „Erinnern mit Games" (Sa. 13 Uhr). Kostenlos & praxisnah. Anmeldung bis 03.04. – hier: cmc.medienberatung.online #BlueLZ #Lehrkräfte #Games @akgwds.bsky.social