Irish historians & political scientists — this one’s for you! Historian Samuel Beckton, PhD, joins Talking History to explore The Unbroken Covenant: could Unionists have controlled a 9-county NI between 1920–45? Watch now 🎙️👇 Also available as a podcast #IrishHistory

Delighted to be a speaker at this Conference today. But I wish I could have grabbed a better time to screenshot. look at my face 🤣 #tiktok

Coming up to 200 views for this. Thank you!

For anyone who prefers to listen to their history, here's the link to the latest episode of my podcast. It's also available on Amazon Music: open.spotify.com/show/20yZoua...

On 24 Nov. we welcome Dr Catriona Kennedy (York), to speak about her new book 'Women, politics, and the Irish public sphere'. All welcome (hybrid) www.qub.ac.uk/schools/Iris...

Calling Irish History enthusiasts 📽️ What if Northern Ireland had been partitioned into 9 counties? Historian Samuel Beckton explores this huge ‘what if’ on the latest episode of Talking History. 🎙️ it's a must watch/Listen 👇 Please share with anyone interested. #TalkingHistory #IrishHistory

November is Men's Mental Health Month. Having battled severe anxiety & depression myself, I know the weight of silence. Men, your strength is not keeping problems quiet. Speak out. A problem shared is a problem solved. ❤️ #MensMentalHealth #SpeakUp

Thanks to QUB HAPP for sharing our online Opposition to Thatcher conference, held next Friday. Just look at the speakers. Topics include: Ireland, Miners, local Gov, culture etc. Very multi-disciplinary. Please share with anyone interested. @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social @qubhistory.bsky.social

Absolutely gorgeous night over @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social

Can't believe it's just 2 weeks to the conference. Please share with anyone interested in attending. Dr Amy Edwards is keynote and many other top speakers on the day @qubhistory.bsky.social

The Treaty: The forgotten Michael Collins Film. Fantastic talk by @alisonmartin.bsky.social on my Talking history podcast. Plenty of top historical talks to come from many scholars. If anyone is interested please just let me know and please share with anyone interested. #history

🎙️ Calling all students, scholars & storytellers! I’m looking for guests for my Talking History series — online chats about any historical topic or era. Episodes on YouTube, shared with 320k on TikTok, 13k on Instagram, & as a podcast 🎥🎙️ DM if keen! #TalkingHistory

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Hopefully the damage isn't as bad as what it potential could be 😢

Mental health matters. A problem shared is a problem solved. Prioritize your well-being. ❤️ #mentalhealthawareness

Opposition to Thatcher an interdisciplinary Conference' on Teams Via @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social just over 2 weeks away. Tag anyone who might be interested. Sign up via the link: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/WFugaYiSyh

Delighted to share my talk ‘The Treaty- the forgotten Michael Collins film’ This made for TV film was rel in 1991 and starred Brendan Gleason as Michael Collins. Please give it a watch and share if you are interested 🎥🎬 youtu.be/3VUwGlZQoFU

Post-modern Thatcherism world we live in... #Thatcherism

Hi guys, I’ve finally joined BlueSky and I’m delighted to share a new History talk entitled ‘The Treaty-the forgotten Michael Collins film’ Many thanks to @pfarrelly2025.bsky.social for recording and for the q&a afterwards

🎓 Calling all researchers! If you’d like to appear on Talking History to discuss a fascinating historical topic (any discipline, any era) — I’d love to feature you. Your video will be shared widely & available as a podcast episode too 🎙️ Just drop me a message 👇 #blueskyhistory #TalkingHistory

Irish, British or Cinema history enthusiasts will enjoy this video. Please share with anyone interested in watching!

Check out Talking History Ep. 2 | The Treaty: The Forgotten Michael Collins Film from The Uncharted Past on Amazon Music. music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/2dc...

📣 Calling all Irish history enthusiasts! You need to see this — historian and QUB alumni Alison Martin joins me to uncover The Treaty (1991), the forgotten Michael Collins film starring Brendan Gleeson. @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social Watch here 👇 #TalkingHistory #IrishHistory

Where every step sounds like autumn 🍁 There’s something magical about a road covered in memories and leaves. #AutumnVibes #FallAesthetic #NatureLovers #AutumnLeaves #NaturePhotography

Just over 3 weeks to the event: 'Opposition to Thatcher - An Interdisciplinary Conference'. It's online on Teams & greatly funded by QUB HAPP. Just scan the QR Code to sign up. Please pass on to anyone who might be interested - lots of fantastic speakers lined up. @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social

This definitely adds further pressure on Slot. Yes results are concerning, 4 losses in a row is never positive, especially for a club like Liverpool, but it's the performances that's the main worry. Basically all 2025 we have been average at best and have no defined style of play or identity #lfc

The core chapter is finally out of my head and onto the page! Rough draft of the new Chapter 6 complete (yes, I split Chapter 4 in half, numbering is chaos!). It needs serious editing (& a spell check 😅), but this is the foundation of my conference paper on Thatcher opposition.Victory! #phdlife #PhD

Pleasure to be at @conorbrockbank.bsky.social history seminar today on the Carmelites. amazing 👏 @qubhistory.bsky.social

The book isn’t out until January in Ireland and March in the States, but if you’d like a copy eventually here is the pre-order discount code. I’ll share it again and have some launches planned in Bellaghy, Belfast and Dublin for late Feb/ early March. Do come along, I’d be glad to see you.

ON THIS DAY: October 17, 1814 – The London Beer Flood! Sounds like a joke, but it was a devastating tragedy. A massive vat at the Meux & Co brewery burst, sending 135,000 gallons of porter surging into the streets of St Giles. 8 people tragically died. Read details: theunchartedpast.com #History

Delighted to say my blog on Thatcher and Climate change has been viewed over 10,000 times since March on theunchartedpast. Thanks so much everyone. Anyone who wishes to submit a piece, just let me know. #History #blog

Autumn at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social #photography

Calling all historians, academics and students. Opposition to Thatcher - an Interdisciplinary Conference. Exactly one month to go! Attached is the QR code to sign up for the conference. Please share. @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social

Update 📝 Just finished incorporating the very helpful feedback from the reviewers for my article submitted to the @mbhjournal.bsky.social The edits are complete, & the article is now ready for resubmission! It's an honour to get this far with such a respected history journal. 🤞 #JournalSubmission

Oct 12, 1928: First iron lung saves a polio patient in Boston! A game-changer in medical history! 😮 Dive into the story: TheUnchartedPast.com #ThisDayInHistory #MedicalHistory #Polio

Opposition to Thatcher - An Interdisciplinary Conference. All sign up and speaker information here. Please share with anyone interested in attending. Just over a month to go!!! @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social

🌪️ Oct 10, 1780: Great Hurricane of 1780 begins! Deadliest Atlantic storm kills 22,000+ in Caribbean! 😱 Nature’s fury unleashed! Dive in: TheUnchartedPast.com #ThisDayInHistory #NaturalDisasters #CaribbeanHistory

Finally have a cute companion for my office 😍 #photography #positivity

The Thatcher conference posters are up and you may see mine and Ciara Nicholson face about @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social . Anyone interested in attending the information is on the poster, or just let me know. @qubhistory.bsky.social @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social

Oct 7, 1959: Luna 3 Snaps Moon’s Far Side! 🌑 A Space Race Triumph! #SpaceHistory

When you’re a historian who gets sent a book of ancient remedies… and suddenly you’re convinced you were a medieval healer in a past life 🧙‍♂️📜 I feel like Merlin with WiFi — easily my favourite PR gift yet 😂 #Historian #AncientRemedies #BookTok #HistoryNerd #WitchyVibes #ContentCreator

It's more than just the last 3 games, it's Liverpool's performance levels. They've been very poor. Yes there are mitigating circumstances, I completely get that! But form has fallen off a cliff throughout 2025. Played 41, win 22, lost 13, drew 6. Scored 75, conceded 50. Very worrying #lfc

Thrilled to share the poster for our inter-disciplinary 'Opposition to Thatcher' conference on 14 Nov! Includes sign-up info - please share. Thanks to Keynote Dr Amy Edwards, all speakers & QUB HAPP for funding. @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social @qubhistory.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social

Absolutely delighted with the response so far. Still plenty of time to sign up to this conference on Opposition to Thatcher. Please share with anyone who might be interested in attending. Would be of interest to all disciples but especially History and Politics etc #Thatcherconference

I’m honoured that my book, MULTICULTURAL BRITAIN: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY has been shortlisted for the Wolfson History Prize. Hugely grateful to the judges and the many people who have supported this work along the way @wolfsonhistory.bsky.social www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk/2025-wolfson...

What's everyone's thoughts on this?

Very interesting read this regarding the Council Tax. My own research analyses its predecessors (the poll tax and domestic rates) but I also look at the introduction of the Council Tax. So very much related to my field of interest. Great Read!!! #counciltax #currentaffairs

No desk is complete without a flower 🌷😂 #flower

This is super tense... #rydercup

Sep 28, 1864: First International Founded! 🛠️ The Fight for Workers’ Rights Begins! #LaborHistory

Sep 27, 1540: Jesuit Order Founded! 🕊️ Ignatius of Loyola’s Vision Shapes History! #ReligiousHistory