This is the 15th year of #DuvetKnowItsChristmas, which is preposterous. Rules: if you find yourself dealing with unusual / claustrophobic / gaudy sleeping arrangements this Christmas Eve, share a picture with the world. Use the hashtag (with capitalisation) and cc me if you can be bothered.

The story of Farage and Putin, told by British-Ukrainian soldier Shaun Pinner on a destroyed apartment block in Kyiv.

The ad for the second postdoctoral position on our @leverhulme.ac.uk Britain’s Early Medieval Letters project is now live. We’re looking for an Old English specialist (who also works with Latin). 32-month FT post. Deadline for apps is 16 Jan 🙂 jobs.kent.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

Pictures to send to the former friend or ex of your choice! #GladstoneLibrary

Just over two weeks to get an entry submitted for the Leah Leneman Essay Prize 🗓 Please share widely!

The Society currently invites applications for its David Berry Fellowship in the History of Scotland and the Scottish People. The Fellowship, for up to £2500, supports research by historians of Scotland at any career stage: bit.ly/4ns6LJj Closing date: Friday 6 March 2026 #Skystorians

Applications are now invited for the Society's 2026-27 Centenary PhD Fellowships for early career historians completing a doctorate bit.ly/48pWB72 Fellowships provide support of £8500 per award for 6 months and are held jointly with @ihr.bsky.social. Closing date: 31 January 2026 #Skystorians

We have an exciting event in Jan for PGRs, ECRs and those starting out in fields involving the past. Join us in considering how the Society could contribute to early career support by enabling the exchange of ideas and peer support in these challenging times. www.sal.org.uk/event/early-...

Are you studying for a BA or taught Masters and need financial help to research a dissertation with a labour history theme? Check out our #bursary scheme… sslh.org.uk/bursaries-gr...

For anyone seeking UK military service records, get in quick before this new charge comes into effect.

Community cat people: Straw is for strays. Cloth materials can get wet and freeze. Please repost

#YellowPoppyWreath I made a 🟡poppy wreath to commemorate the men & women munitions workers who sacrificed their lives or their health in war service for their country. 🟡because of the 'Canaries' women whose skin turned 🟡from TNT chemicals. #Glasgow cathedral today @debsadelight.bsky.social

I know it’s been here a while but for those who don’t know, you are able to leave your unwanted coats here for those who may need one this winter #MorrisonSt #Edinburgh #WallofKindness ❤️

Call for Papers.... UHI Mapping Identities: Visual Depictions of Scotland Conference 9-10 February 2026 at UHI Perth @thinkuhi.bsky.social @uhihistory.bsky.social See institutefornorthernstudies.com/2025/10/21/c...

I'm trying to research a local branch of the Old Age Pensions Association in #Bradford 1950s. Struggling to find anything. Can #history #historians #hivemind recommend any research into, or researchers of, the OAP Association? Thanks in advance. @workingclasshistory.com @sogorg.bsky.social

It's me! I'll be taking folk on a (virtual) tour of Portree of the 1880s, talking about land agitation and the social networks which made it possible

These readings and guides have now been added to the Society's rolling bibliography of content relating to 'AI, History and Historians' which is available here: bit.ly/474SOLE 2/2 #Skystorians

A real, honest to goodness, entry-level, permanent, academic job in Economic History! #Economic #history #ecr #academic www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOT480/a...

In the light of The Guardian’s last report on sewage in English and Welsh rivers. “The Commission has also learnt from Scotland’s ethical based regulation model the benefit of close supervisory engagement with the company to understand more deeply its challenges and capabilities and build trust.”

Furniture history! Are you a postdoctoral researcher who'd like to explore and showcase an outstanding collection of 17th-20thC furniture history @universityofleeds.bsky.social by spending approx. 6 weeks (or longer part-time) in our Libraries? Find out more lahri.leeds.ac.uk/bedford-fell...

In one of our latest blogs, Susan Major considers the history of Micklegate in York. Find out more: ow.ly/5lnw50WNt6U #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

In this fascinating new blog post, @thinkuhi.bsky.social MLitt Viking Studies student, Stephen Barnaby, discusses his research into Norse place names and the history of Caithness in northern Scotland. institutefornorthernstudies.com/2025/09/01/s...

⭐ Host a PhD Researcher in 2026 ⭐ We support paid internships & artist residencies, enabling Arts & Humanities researchers to spend up to 3 months with an organisation. Benefit from expertise, creativity & fresh perspectives – while supporting future research leaders! 👉 www.sgsah.ac.uk/e_t/i_ar/

The UK Government will test its Emergency Alert System on Sunday, 7th September at 3:00 PM. If you have a concealed phone for safety, this alert could reveal its presence. You can opt out of these alerts. Find out how here: www.gov.uk/alerts/optin... Please help share to help keep others safe.

Join us for our first 2025 public lecture in partnership with Perth Museum. Uncovering Scotland's Earliest Textiles ➕ 7pm - 8pm September 24th 2025 ➕ Admission £7.50/£5.00 ➕ Booking essential through the website below ➕ Location: Perth Museum, Scotland www.culturepk.org.uk/event/uncove...

A toolkit has been created for children aged nine and above who have a family member with dementia or who are curious about dementia and interested in how they can help. Read More: buff.ly/BCgjH2D

The Young Dementia Network’s latest animation from their ‘Share your experiences’ campaign is available to watch.  Read More: buff.ly/EiaANvy

Volunteers are welcome to join the project to help in the transcription! All volunteers will be named as co-editors, whether you contribute a line or multiple pages. For more info, contact the project lead, Aaron Allen, on [email protected] #palaeography #Orkney

#OnThisDay, 24 Aug 1896, an unknown woman cyclist has a beer at the bar in New Jersey - making headlines in the New York Times. Chapeau! #WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #Cycling #AmericanHistory 🗃️

A small village was transformed into Cumbernauld new town. Archivists and volunteers have created an e-catalogue of 16,000+ entries covering 1677-1996. @nlheritage.bsky.social #archives #LocalHistory #history 🗃️📚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/news/cumbern...

📢 Women’s History Scotland Conference Registration open! Join us for New Directions in Women’s and Gender History in Scotland and the Sue Innes Memorial Lecture given by @vawright10.bsky.social 🗓 Saturday 13 Sept 2025, Kinning Park Complex Book here 🔗 www.tickettailor.com/events/women...

Highland Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers Exhibition #Weaving #Spinning #Dyeing #Inverness

That this is happening is not in the least surprising (we all predicted it), but what’s most disgusting is GC/TERF women denying the direct lived experiences of other women as “scaremongering”. Truly, transphobia breaks your brain. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

Possibly the coolest thing I’ve seen today

📣 Call for Papers: WHS Conference 2025! 🗓️ 13 Sept | 📍 Glasgow | 🧾 Deadline: 1 July Join us for New Directions in Women’s and Gender History in Scotland—our first in-person conference since 2019! 🔗 Info + submission form: womenshistoryscotland.org/projects-and... Please share widely!

Our Dr Iain Robertson, Dr Philippa Woodcock and @juliettedesportes.bsky.social all travelled to Newcastle in April for a workshop on place-based public history. Organised by our Dr Robertson and Dr Ruth Slatter from @chppc.bsky.social, you can read more about the event in the original post below ⬇️

The government response to this petition is infuriating. “Maternity and other types of Parental Pay are intended to provide a measure of financial security to support parents whilst they are away from the workplace; they are not a replacement of earnings” except they literally are??? Please sign:

Crofters and cottars and lairds, oh my! Co-organising this conference in July. Sign up to the mailing list for updates here ➡️ eepurl.com/i-Zqf2

Calling all people who volunteer with history, culture & nature organisations in Scotland! We invite you to share your experiences & insights through a brief survey. Your input will help make volunteering more inclusive and enjoyable for everyone. Have your say: bit.ly/MYMvolsurvey

What my cat thinks of today’s election results. Fortunately (?) no local elections in Scotland though.

Applications invited for the Society's new Public History Grant programme, 2025-26: bit.ly/4bF4zJK Grants support collaborative work between historians in higher education and those working in related fields of public and community history. Closing date: 23 May #Skystorians

Are you interested in Scottish History? Are you interested in Emotions History? Well, you are in luck - John McCallum and I are organising a Workshop on Emotions and Scottish History in Edinburgh on 22 July. Deadline for expressions of interest 21 May. 🗃️ All welcome and please spread the word. ⬇️

JOB, UK - WOMEN'S HISTORY: "The National Women’s MP" with my excellent colleague Lyndsey Jenkins @oxhistoryfaculty.bsky.social history.web.ox.ac.uk/event/outrea...

Please share in your networks. Goldsmiths, UoL are offering 5 scholarships in Undergrad & MA courses for Palestinian students. The scholarships include: tuition fee waiver, £19,550 allowance, return trip to & from the UK. Eligibility details & further info at link👇🏽 www.gold.ac.uk/fees-funding...

Enrolment is now open for the new @thinkuhi.bsky.social Early Modern European Studies MLitt. In partnership with @uhiarchaeology.bsky.social @uhihistory.bsky.social UHI Orkney & UHI HTC See blog for more details and how to apply institutefornorthernstudies.com/2025/04/09/e...

Railway archives - Hidden gems & well-known treasures! A free talk in the @ihr.bsky.social Transport & Mobility History series: 1 May @jessamycarlson.bsky.social (The National Archives), Alison Kay (National Railway Museum) & Tamara Thornhill (TfL) #Railway200 www.history.ac.uk/events/railw...

#OnThisDay, 8 Apr 1959, Mary K Hawes initiates a project to create the first universal programming language for computers used by businesses and government. Grace Hopper led the team that then created COBOL. Some mainframes are still using it. #WomenInHistory #History #WomensHistory #WomenInSTEM

We are celebrating our 20th anniversary this April! Join us online on Wednesday 23 April for an afternoon event of roundtables and reminiscences, celebrating the past, present and future of @uhihistory.bsky.social! For more information & joining instructions, visit bit.ly/4ldYnfS