There's something amusing in that the only notebook I've completed since graduation is filled with meeting notes, reflections, article notes, and the occasional calculation about AI and history. Omg. It's a new NOTEBOOK DAY! #geek #history #amwriting #research

Now winter is coming it’s time to unravel the mysteries in the ww1 nurse diary I bought. She was British, worked in France & married a kiwi the intrigue for me is she live in the tiny town I grew up, & buried next to house I lived in Palmy North. I think I’ll make a blog. 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇳🇿

If they keep using X and Truth social to announce policy, some information will be preserved.

Hot new book alert 🚨

There's a lot to respond to in the initial post (IP,copyright, model choice) but I'd like to know more about the researchers connections. Did they try and reach out to translators? Were they rejected? Did they feel they had no option due to lack of funds, or isolation from academia? 1/2

Fund. The. Arts.

'(Ironically, the history degree has proven hugely valuable in a business that is all about first-hand reporting, detecting narrative bias and the second source.)' Weird use of 'ironically'. Surely this value is also part of why so many lawyers have studied history at university.

Making a rare appearance on here to ask for thoughts on an embroidery from 1668. Do you have any idea what Old Testament story/stories these panels represent? Previously labeled as Abraham and Isaac but I’m not convinced. I think they may be the same figures in both. Thank you for your ideas!

One of these days, I'll remember when it's a long weekend. Maybe. Actually, probably not. Hospitality. The training for a lack of personal social life keeps on giving.

#Skystorians #HistoryEducation #AcademicSky #History

Interesting piece. I'm transcribing and evaluating a collection of diaries (1874-1956) and the most commonly named emotion by male contributors? Loneliness. The next? Grief. The lack of other named emotions is really important and worth further research. #history #emotions

If someone wants me to review this, DM or email via the bio link.

“When we write something, we put our name on it. There are two lines of thought – if you put your name on something, you should have written every single word, or how I write my stuff is my own business, you are not to see how the sausage has been made.” 🙃Writing is not secret herbs-n-spices ppl.

Fine hot day north wind I burnt a lot of old letters written over 60 years ago.- George de Pury, April, 1954. **Weeps in historian**

Some days, roller-skating around the house after a three-hour meeting seems like the most sane thing I've done all day.

Emerald Publishing sold to Wiley for £337 million, reports @jgro-the.bsky.social #highered #publishing #academicsky https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/emerald-publishing-sold-wiley-ps337-million

Historians who have A) Written a textbook or B) Contributed to a textbook: What was the experience like? What do you wish you knew before saying yes? What would you have improved if you could? Finally, was it worth it? 🤓 #academicsky #amwriting #history #skytorians

Historians who have A) Written a textbook or B) Contributed to a textbook: What was the experience like? What do you wish you knew before saying yes? What would you have improved if you could? Finally, was it worth it? 🤓 #academicsky #amwriting #history #skytorians

Applications for a new, 2 year postdoctoral position are now open! Please share widely. The Eamon Cleary Postdoctoral Fellowship in Irish Studies, based at Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, the University of Otago, Aotearoa New Zealand, is open to Ph.D. graduates in any area of Irish studies.

“We see A.I. entering an ecosystem of education that is already weakened by austerity measures,” she said. “To use the Silicon Valley parlance, it’s a force multiplier.” Worth a read. Interesting section about a Marx chatbot being used in classes.

Students aren't reassured by using it, staff don't want it, and staff cuts are in progress, but hey, spend over 10 million on LLM and chat bots.

The HCSA is proud to announce the 2026 Historian of the Year Awards. Congratulations! More details on the individuals and projects awarded will be available on our website, and posts to come. historycouncilsa.org.au

"Logical circularity and repetitive loops in writing" are now being flagged as indicators of Gen-AI use. BS. If someone is trying to work out an idea, or the best way to present it, these traits can appear.

Come on fellow historians, support out GLAMR buddies:

Okay, so a history influencer (screams in historian) is someone who uses social media streaming & AI to promote "history". It's important to qualify there are excellent historians out there, creating digital content, including vids. The diff is the content is AI slop, which rejects complex history.

I'm reading the back catalogue of a ❤️ fiction author. I swear on my teen years of reading horror, she's written an alt version of Stephen King's IT & a Dean Knootz novel. It's meant to be a romance ❤️. I'm totally here for the genre chaos. We need more of such books. But it's a distracting idea.

Read. Notes taken. Musings happening. Bring on Monday's launch at Readings, State Library of Victoria. #amreading #creativity #learning

Two books and one essay were delivered on a Friday afternoon. Damn straight my day is bright. #amreading #brainfood

Nothing better than finalising a webinar script with a few nerd jokes.

Yesterday was an exceptionally good day, so if you don't mind I'll be hiding in-house and limit all online interactions to prevent the inevitable piano-drop moment.

Whether people like it or not, use of AI in historical research is coming, and will have a big impact. The transcription process described here produces something quite new, and is scaleable. open.substack.com/pub/generati...

Absolutely no respect for script preparation. Worst editor ever. 13/10 for comfort purrs.

Spiderbait and Portishead offer music for middle-aged, family car commercials?! This is not the way. **sobs in suburban 40 year old**

Ever watched a short film from #Fiji? 🇫🇯 Signify.tv currently features a selection from the Fiji Film Collective, including @kknd69.bsky.social, available to stream for free - and no need to register to watch!

I'd say this is beyond comprehension, but tech-bros gonna tech-bro. www.democrata.es/en/digital-a...

'On YouTube and other social platforms, users are flocking to watch AI-generated “history influencers”, characters that vlog their travels to historical settings.' History INFLUENCERS!?!

'Casual academics’ ability to secure work...is reliant on their capacity to build positive relationships with perm. staff...such networks & relationships are fragile, & unpaid work is typically completed either to maintain these relationships & future work...or as a form of ‘hope labour.

Can we just have a small, itty-bitty in the grand scheme of humanity, time-out on changing definitions about AI, models, publishing policies and industry guidelines? Just until, say, 2 July. Thanks.

My kid is mocking me as she gets to write about graphic novels for uni, and I'm here trying to define AI output on a scale of utmost evil to productive for research. Kudos to tutors who make their students excited about studying.

Strengthening Australia–Canada research collaboration We are proud to have signed an MoU with @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca, deepening ties in research, training & innovation. This partnership supports greater collaboration through shared knowledge, joint initiatives & new opportunities for researchers.

I gave up a large proportion of my free time this weekend, disconnecting my business and personal accounts from Google. That's how mad I am. I could've been hanging out, reading, creating, but because some companies don't understand consent and moderation, here I am...

I see Red Heads is targeting the academic market with their new t-shirt:

🚨New article klaxon🚨 Surveys, Maps, and Local Intermediaries in the Colonial Knowing of British New Guinea, 1884–1901. The Journal of Pacific History, 1–35. doi.org/10.1080/0022...

Introduce yourself with ten bands you've seen live: Faith No More Metallica L7 Florence and the Machine Stone Temple Pilots NoFX Pearl Jam Bikini Kill Frenzal Rhomb Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

Exciting news -- the 2026 AHA conference website is LIVE! Register your attendance, check out the keynote speakers, and get to know Macquarie University, where we'll be meeting in June/July! event.mq.edu.au/aha-2026/

When I run out away from microhistory, I inevitably end up appreciating the small lives in Nature. Be careful where you sit.

Beauty in the everyday – 'The Great Piece of Turf' (Albertina) painted in watercolour and gouache in 1503 by Albrecht Dürer, who was born on this day (21 May) in Nuremberg in 1471 🗃️

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

With AI parsing 'common themes and issues' in submissions to the National Cultural Policy review, Freeplay has offered some useful tips for those looking to contribute their expertise. Read more: vist.ly/54s2p