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History: The Journal of the Historical Association
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#Skystorians
#History
Job opportunity:
@histparl.bsky.social
are recruiting a Research Fellow for their 1660-1832 House of Lords project; initially for 3 years; would suit historian of long 18th century; deadline 16 Feb, see
historyofparliament.com/2026/01/12/v...
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Job Vacancy: Research Fellow, 1660-1832 House of Lords - The History of Parliament
The History of Parliament are excited to advertise for a research fellow to join our House of Lords 1660-1832 project.
https://historyofparliament.com/2026/01/12/vacancy-georgian-lords-research-fellow/
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Secrets & Spies Podcast: Global Affairs | Intelligence
29 days ago
Former CIA officer
@johnsipher.bsky.social
joins Chris to unpack what the West gets wrong about Russian intelligence—from hostile counterintelligence to Putin’s use of active measures and reflexive control. 🎧 Audio:
pod.fo/e/36a59d
🎥 YouTube:
youtu.be/EfRdJ98XJz8
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Cold War Conversations Podcast
18 days ago
From the archive - A photojournalist in Cold War Eastern Europe
coldwarconversations.com/episode232/
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A photojournalist in Cold War Eastern Europe
During the 1970s and 1980s, Arthur Grace travelled extensively behind the Iron Curtain, working primarily for news magazines. One of only a small corps of Western photographers with ongoing
https://coldwarconversations.com/episode232/
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COPP Survey
21 days ago
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#OTD
in 1943 – COPP 6's Donald Amer and Peter Wild (📸 Peter Palmer via Simon Hatch) follow-up Christmas Day's unsuccessful recce of Normandy by taking part in Operation Bellpush Baker, again with the 712th Landing Craft (Survey) Flotilla.
#NavalHistory
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Cold War Conversations Podcast
21 days ago
NEW EPISODE When
#EastGerman
Soldiers Dreamed of Flying Over the
#BerlinWall
🎧🎧Listen here
coldwarconversations.com/episode436/
@ddronline.bsky.social
@GermanAtPompey.bsky.social
#eastgermany
#GDR
#DDR
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History Rage Podcast
27 days ago
🚨 THIS WEEK FOR SUBSCRIBERS 🚨 Richard Duckett and Duncan Gilmour uncover the astonishing legacy of Col. Edgar Peacock — a #WWII commander whose brilliance shaped #SOE success in #Burma. A true game-changer. 🎙️🔥 🎧
www.patreon.com/post...
#WWII
#SOE
#Burma
#History
#Podcast
#UnsungHeroes
#MilitaryHistory
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History Rage Podcast
24 days ago
🚨 THIS WEEK TO PATREON AND APPLE SUBS🚨 Richard Duckett and Duncan Gilmour breaks down the extraordinary impact of SOE in Burma — operations that shaped the whole Far East war. 📊🔥 🎧
www.patreon.com/post...
#HistoryRage
#Podcast
#WW2
#SOE
#BurmaCampaign
#HistoryFacts
#MilitaryHistory
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History Rage Podcast
23 days ago
🚨 THIS WEEK TO PATREON AND APPLE 🚨 Richard Duckett and Duncan Gilmour reveals how many Japanese soldiers refused to surrender after VJ Day — forcing Peacock’s men into deadly post-war battles. 🌑⚔️ 🎧
www.patreon.com/post...
#Podcast
#WW2
#SOE
#BurmaCampaign
#VJDay
#HistoryPodcast
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History Rage Podcast
30 days ago
HUGE thanks to Aleks Pluskowski for raging that “Crusades are not just the Middle East” ⚔️ The Baltic Crusades reshaped societies, powered the Teutonic Knights, and left a profound, troubling legacy. 🎧 Out 16 March on Patreon & Apple:
patreon.com/historyrage
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Anna Dillon
about 1 month ago
The Goring Gap from Lardon Chase is a spectacular view of Streatley and Goring on Thames, which are picturesque villages on the borders of Berkshire and Oxfordshire. The River Thames runs through the valley on its way to London and cuts between the Berkshire Downs and the Chilterns. Oil on board.
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Cold War Conversations Podcast
about 1 month ago
From the archive - Deep Cover Cold War Spies: How Russia’s Illegal Agents Penetrated the West
coldwarconversations.com/episode397/
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Deep Cover Cold War Spies: How Russia’s Illegal Agents Penetrated the West
Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyListen on YouTubeListen on Amazon MusicListen on Podcast AddictBecome a Patron!In 2010, two decades after the Cold War had ended, ten Russian spies
https://coldwarconversations.com/episode397/
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Chapps
3 months ago
This bronze head of a goddess with her spooky, hypnotic inlaid silver eyes, will be roaming the shadows tonight on All Hallows Eve! Still looking for her body, 2,000 years later … 😱 🏺 1/ Hellenistic, 150-100 BCE, Mersin, Turkey.
#BritishMuseum
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add a skeleton here at some point
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What an excellent idea/initiative. Be brave people, and sign up. I have spoken to many people who have a story to tell, but don't think they're the one to tell it.
add a skeleton here at some point
2 months ago
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The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2
2 months ago
OUT NOW: Our Remembrance Day Special! Jack & Rob talk to Levison Wood & Alex Bescoby about their powerful new doc, The Last Burma Star. They discuss Lev's grandfather, finding a 100-year-old veteran, & the war's living legacy. Watch the film TONIGHT, 9pm on
@skyhistory.bsky.social
!
#remembranceday
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Brian Farrell 🇨🇦🇺🇦
3 months ago
Being released this Tuesday, 4 November. Also available as E book, and through Amazon as both hardcover and on Kindle.
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Norma Graham, part owner of Canada
3 months ago
From Octavia Butler, “Parable of the Talents”:
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History Rage Podcast
3 months ago
🚨 OUT THIS WEEK 🚨 Behind enemy lines, Belgian agents risked everything — knowing capture meant death. 🕵️♀️ Their courage redefined what it meant to fight without a weapon. Helen Fry tells their story. 🎧
pod.fo/e/345753
📖
uk.bookshop.org/a/10...
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Uni of Sheffield Special Collections, Heritage and Archives
4 months ago
🚨The call for papers for the History and Archives in Practice 2026 conference
#HAP26
is now live! 🚨 Along with
@ihr.bsky.social
@nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy
@royalhistsoc.org
we invite you to explore 'Shaping Societies, Improving Lives: The Impact of Archives and Historical Research' ⬇️
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Call for Participation | History and Archives in Practice 2026
Shaping Societies, Improving Lives: the Impact of Archives and Historical Research
https://tinyurl.com/yvushwey
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The Crusader Project
3 months ago
#OTD
in 1941, the BV-222 Wiking flew a mission into Derna, hauling 60 German soldiers into Africa, and returning to Europe with 30 sick or wounded soldiers.
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The BV222 Wiking in North Africa, 1941
Background The Blohm & Voss 222 Wiking (Viking) was a large flying boat, constructed in very small numbers during the war. Originally planned for commercial long-distance operations, similar to…
https://rommelsriposte.com/2023/08/24/the-bv222-wiking-in-north-africa-1941/
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Chris Sams
3 months ago
This week’s Halloween episode for the podcast has dropped - on a U-boat ghost story and sea monsters…
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m...
#history
#podcast
#navalhistory
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Edith Mirante
3 months ago
6. The eagerly-awaited first book by engaging historian
@lmbd1418.bsky.social
"Jungle Commandos: The Battle for Arakan, Burma 1945" has recently been published (2025.) It relates the daring exploits of a Commando Brigade which included her grandfather.
www.ospreypublishing.com/us/jungle-co...
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Jungle Commandos
Drawing on unpublished first-hand accounts, this is a gripping history of the experiences of the Commandos and their unsung allies in one of the bloodiest battl…
https://www.ospreypublishing.com/us/jungle-commandos-9781472866646/
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Edith Mirante
3 months ago
5. Special Operations Executive (SOE) researcher Richard Duckett wrote his 4th book, "Jungle Warrior: Britain's Greatest SOE Commander" (2025) revealing the epic saga of Lt. Col. Edgar Peacock, who led guerrillas in WW2 Burma.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gom5...
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Jungle Warrior (Lieutenant Colonel Edgar Peacock) - Britain’s Greatest SOE Commander
YouTube video by WW2TV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gom5EiY7vsQ
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Edith Mirante
3 months ago
1. This History Thread is about recent (2023-25) books on Burma (Myanmar.) It includes books on WW2, ethnic issues & the anti-coup revolution. A pre-order announcement of my new book "Where the Mithuns Are: Essays on War, Art and Beasts" is at the end.
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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History Rage Podcast
3 months ago
Fast, unarmed, and unstoppable: the Mosquito became the Allies’ ultimate recon weapon! 💨 History Rage explores how it shaped the air war. 🎧 Tune in:
pod.fo/e/342a15
#WWII
#WW2Aircraft
#RAF
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Dr Michelle Walker (/Moffat)
3 months ago
Your Saturday need some spicing up? 😄 Via the link below you can read my latest article (open access) on surveillance of the Scottish public during the Second World War. Enjoy!
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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A country with “its own special problems”: domestic surveillance in Scotland during the Second World War
In the early years of the Second World War, rising workplace discontent, perceived communist influence, and war weariness sparked a suite of investigations into civilian mood and behaviour in the v...
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02684527.2025.2573607#abstract
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From Oblivion to Triumph
3 months ago
#RIP
Saddened to hear of the passing of Tim Cook, chief historian at the Canadian War Museum. He leaves us an impressive legacy with his books that tell Canada's story.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Tim Cook, chief historian at Canadian War Museum, dies at 54 | CBC News
Tim Cook, the chief historian at the Canadian War Museum and the country’s “pre-eminent military historian,” has died, the museum announced Sunday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/canadian-war-museum-tim-cook-dies-9.6954386
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Main Line Spy
4 months ago
Boo!
#writingcommunity
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The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2
3 months ago
Whilst we are between series,Jack&Rob are still working on new content&we’re very excited to say we’ve seen Levison Wood & Alex Bescoby’s wonderful doc The Last Burma Star. Looking forward to having them on for Remembrance Day. Premier at the NAM, London on 6 Nov Released on Sky History 9 Nov.
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Paul Reed
3 months ago
Battle of Loos with Peter Doyle: in the latest
@oldfrontline.bsky.social
we are joined by
@profpeterdoyle.bsky.social
to discuss the offensive of September 1915.
oldfrontline.co.uk/2025/10/25/b...
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Battle of Loos with Peter Doyle
In a special episode we are joined by Professor Peter Doyle who delivered this talk on Loos at a Podcast Supporters Evening for the 110th Anniversary of the battle last month. Peter’s new edi…
https://oldfrontline.co.uk/2025/10/25/battle-of-loos-with-peter-doyle/
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Royal Historical Society
3 months ago
This week we look forward to publication, on Thursday, of the next in the Society's New Historical Perspectives book series: 'Atlantic Isles: Travel and Identity in the British and Irish West, 1880–1940' by Gareth Roddy
bit.ly/4o9iblT
Available free Open Access from
@uolpress.bsky.social
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Atlantic Isles: Travel and Identity in the British and Irish West, 1880–1940 - University of London Press
The west has long gripped the imagination. In Atlantic Isles, Gareth Roddy examines the cultural and political prominence of the ‘westward gaze’, which flourished in late-nineteenth century Britain an...
https://bit.ly/4o9iblT
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COPP Survey
3 months ago
🗓️
#OTD
in 1945 – with the end of the war, COPP is officially disbanded. But it won't be long before the legacy is revived when 'cockleshell hero' Royal Marines officer 'Blondie' Hasler (📸 IWM A 29378) sets up the School of Combined Operations Beach and Boat Section (SCOBBS).
#NavalHistory
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Never listened! Madness! Get on it folks. I usually listen to pods when exercising or washing up or driving. Or doing housey things like painting or gardening or sorting out the garage/hiking gear.
add a skeleton here at some point
3 months ago
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Brian Farrell 🇨🇦🇺🇦
3 months ago
Number 10 has arrived! The feeling never gets old.
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Dr Adam Prime
3 months ago
📣 The WFA PhD Grant Scheme is currently open to applicants! We want to hear from anyone researching the First World War as part of their doctoral thesis, no matter what the topic!
#fwwhist
Full details and application form can be found below ⬇️
www.westernfrontassociation.com/latest-news/...
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Casemate Publishers
3 months ago
"Masters of Mayhem" will be available in paperback later this fall! Learn about how T. E. Lawrence's ideas influenced modern special operations warfare. Pre-Order Here: https://tinyurl.com/278yvanm
#militaryhistory
#telawrence
#britishmilitary
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WW2TV Paul Woodadge
3 months ago
A reminder to my followers from the WW2 history world, I am always looking for new guests and subjects for my YouTube channel. Battles, social history, biographies, niche research - all welcome.
www.youtube.com/WW2TV
Here are some recent shows to give you an idea of the variety of subjects.
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History Rage Podcast
3 months ago
Forget Enigma—RAF Photo Reconnaissance was the real intelligence power! ✈️📸 Dave Robertson & Tony Hoskins (For You The War Is Over) reveal how the PRU outshone Codebreakers. 🎧 Listen:
pod.fo/e/342a15
🔴 LIVE Nov 1 @IWM
#WWII
#RAF
#Podcast
#Spitfire
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From Oblivion to Triumph
3 months ago
#LestWeForget
Vancouver street banners recognizing Chinese-Canadian vets. Here is Ronald Lee and Bill Chong. Lee inspired the
#Force136
children's book by
@catherinelittle.bsky.social
. Bill Chong was a decorated secret agent. You can learn more about Chong at
www.youtube.com/live/dEebnwD...
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Brian Sayle
3 months ago
Mountains, happiness and joy. Glyder Fawr yesterday.
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The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2
3 months ago
Did you know there were more American servicemen in the CBI theatre than British by April 1945? In our new Q&A, we break down the numbers and discuss the vital American roles in logistics, engineering the Ledo Road, and air support.
#ForgottenWarPod
#CBI
#USHistory
#WW2
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The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2
3 months ago
Did the Japanese have their own 'Forgotten War'? For Japan, the 1944 Imphal offensive (Operation Ugo) is seen as the "epitome of military failure". The disaster was so complete that it was essentially covered up. We discuss this in our new Q&A.
#ForgottenWarPod
#WW2
#Imphal
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Cold War Conversations Podcast
3 months ago
NEW EPISODE The
#KGB
#defector
who saved
#MI5
and changed the
#ColdWar
🎧🎧Listen here
coldwarconversations.com/episode425/
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History Rage Podcast
3 months ago
🕵️♂️⚡️ From Cambridge to Greenham , from NATO to nuclear fallout — Britain’s Cold War story is massive but overlooked. Fraser McCallum lifts the lid on 50 years in the shadow of the bomb. 🎙️ 🎧 Listen now:
pod.fo/e/33aa86
🎟️ LIVE IWM Podcast Festival! 👉 Tickets:
www.iwm.org.uk/event...
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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson
3 months ago
Happy Publication day to me! 🥳 Jungle Commandos is out now!
@ospreypublishing.bsky.social
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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson
3 months ago
Was great to be back on
@ww2tv.bsky.social
last night for a wee chat with Woody about Jungle Commandos. If you missed it, you can catch up here:
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Jungle Commandos: The Battle for Arakan, Burma 1945
YouTube video by WW2TV
https://www.youtube.com/live/u6Qgnt6r_9Y?si=i5s4cgh0_bo3qKo8
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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson
4 months ago
It’s been a while but I’m back on @ww2tv on 9th October folks, publication day for Jungle Commandos.
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Royal Historical Society
4 months ago
We've updated our three BlueSky starter packs for historians. Our principal list now includes details of 130+ societies and networks, based in the UK and Ireland, that advance the study, research and promotion of history
go.bsky.app/AZaYQDd
Please let us know if there are gaps.
#Skystorians
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The Crusader Project
4 months ago
#OTD
in 1941 12 Field Coy R.E. started a new war diary, settling in for another month of the siege of Tobruk.
@ubiquevir.bsky.social
@karljames1945.bsky.social
rommelsriposte.com/2021/11/05/1...
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12th Field Company War Diary October 1941
Tobruk Lieutenant D.V Hutchinson M.B.E. and the 12th Field Company R.E. had now been in Torbruk Garrison for four days, situated at a camping area …12th Field Company War Diary October 1941
https://rommelsriposte.com/2021/11/05/12th-field-company-war-diary-october-1941/
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The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2
4 months ago
He was one man against the jungle. In 1942, Eric Lambert led a small party into the treacherous Hukawng Valley to find the 25,000 lost men of the Chinese 5th Army. His mission: establish a supply route and guide them to safety in India.
#ForgottenWar
#WW2
#Heroism
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