Roger Deakins might be the greatest cinematographer of our age, so I’m intrigued to read his memoir www.theguardian.com/film/2026/fe...

Having carefully set up an out of office and forward for my Leeds email account, it looks as if the University has simply shut it down. Can friends and followers please get the word out that I am still contactable for history-related messages and queries at jessicameyer1 @ gmail.com. Thank you!

Ugh, I forgot about the content labels. It's just art people 🙃

Today on Object Lessons we visited the Petrie and Art museums to meet curators/see some great objects. Here's some art highlights including a sketchbook owned by Ida Nettleship, with portrait of Gwen John (archive reference in alt text) @uclpetriemuseum.bsky.social @uclartmuseum.bsky.social

Incandescent. One of the best pieces I've read about what university means to people and their communities - and what will happen to a city and people after one closes. The *Labour* government and Jaqui Smith in particular should be ashamed of themselves and shamed into doing something. Deplorable.

A fantastic research fellow opportunity at Chatsworth (I would go for it in a heartbeat if I wasn't still doing my PhD) devonshiregroup.co.uk/work-with-us...

DREAM job: two-years of full-time research on Radclyffe Hall's The Well of Loneliness and its various histories www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQI985/r...

18 month postdoc at the lovely IHR in London, $41,740. Deadline 7 March. 'The Fellow will play a key role within the IHR team responsible for hosting the 2027 North American Conference in British Studies (NACBS)' in London 2027. Repost to spread the word. #Skystorians

As promised recently, I'm delighted to now be launching a new monthly newsletter service which will become the home of monthly content from me regarding my work as a historian of both Star Wars and the First World War. But what does that mean? the-historians-holonet.ghost.io

oh my god

Next week!

Our podcast series on #British #perioddrama #tv has launched! Hear abt #Rivals & #DowntonAbbey & eps on #Bridgerton #AgathaChristie & more to follow. Pls listen & share! Thx to @ulsteruni.bsky.social for their support! open.spotify.com/show/0zCBiKd... @umd-arhu.bsky.social @umdhistory.bsky.social

Wonderful news from Birkbeck's School of Historical Studies. We're hiring not one but TWO open-ended, full-time roles: Medieval Studies, and History of Art! cis7.bbk.ac.uk/home.html#fi...

Bridgerton kicks off with a reimagining of Marie Antoinette, courtesy of Rosamund’s masquerade costume 💎💎💎💎💎 The telltale sign is the necklace that embroiled the French queen in (undeserved) scandal in 1785 (I’m writing about the Diamond Necklace Affair today so this is research adjacent. Sort of)

I really need to get around to reading this. What I can recommend though, on fiction based on the Gwangju uprising, is the k-drama Youth of May (available on Netflix). Beautifully acted and completely heartbreaking.

For those of us here in the UK who are watching with horror what is going on over in the US it is very important to remember that this is exactly what Reform wants for us over here. They've said so. They want 'forced deportations' in the US style. We're not safe here either if they win.

“They shot him so many times. I don’t know why they shot him. He was only helping. I was five feet from him and they just shot him.”

Had a lovely time in Newcastle celebrating a friend's viva success (proof that completing the PhD is possible 👀)

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I work for a national museum and I welcome this announcement but this headline from Gov.uk - 'to restore national pride' - is utterly bizarre. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Not jealous at all of the person who gets to do this

This year, I'm keeping track of all the films I watch (both new, and new to me) So far we've got: Anaconda The Housemaid It's a Wonderful Life Hamnet Rental Family

Installing a new display at the Weston Library takes time and precision. Dancing with Jane Austen is now open, featuring rare loans from Jane Austen’s House, including a manuscript music book copied in Jane Austen’s own hand. A glimpse behind the scenes, before the final case came together.

📣DEADLINE EXTENDED! We are delighted to announce that we're extending the deadline for applications to our 50th anniversary conference! At this busy time, we want as many people as possible to have the chance to apply. Now accepting applications until 23 Jan! socialhistory.org.uk/events/confe...

Week 1 of Object Lessons done. Because I am a massive geek, I'm excited to see next week which object gets assigned to each student for the semester! (I truly would have loved to have had a module like this when I was a student)

Over a year ago my article on First World War cinema (landscapes + emotions) was published. I'm still quite proud of it. You can read it for free here: (@britjnlmilhist.bsky.social) bjmh.gold.ac.uk/index.php/bj...

They fixed it! My article is now open access. academic.oup.com/ahr/article/...

Only a couple of weeks to get your pitches in now! Some epic ideas so far. You’ll not find a friendlier crowd to put yourself out in front of! @fwwsoc.bsky.social @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social

'This year, one of the aims of the conservation charity will be to make people feel more at ease in its grand houses and, where practical, allow them to sit on historic chairs and use libraries and reading rooms rather than simply peer into them.' Excellent initiative.

This sounds so much fun!

I enjoyed this

Well this is convenient 👀 A shout-out to @juliarsct.bsky.social and @taureanhistorian.bsky.social for their efforts in putting together such fantastic PhD/ECR events. @fwwsoc.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/preparing-...

Essay marking done, chapter five rewrite getting there, reading for new module not done yet. Tomorrow we go again.

I liked Hamnet much more than the reviewer, but I can see their point about the 'manic pixie dream girl', and the 'to be or not to be' moment/setting: I was like oh this is happening now. OK.

How much do you think is a reasonable monthly amount for a newsletter where I analyse the content of Star Wars 'Legends' books for content & historical inspirations & write about the First World War? 1️⃣ $0 2️⃣ $5 3️⃣ $10 4️⃣ $15 📊 Show results

Hamnet is gorgeous. One of the most moving films I've seen in a while.

If you want to do an MA in London but have 'barriers accessing education or may face greater challenges while undertaking their degree' (specific criteria below), you can apply for a £3,000 tuition grant at Birkbeck. Lots of choices at @bbkhistorical.bsky.social: www.bbk.ac.uk/student-serv...

Where Wilfred Owen wrote or revised 'Conscious', 'A Terre', 'A Tear Song', 'Miners', and 'Strange Meeting'.

A permanent job for an art historian - at Birkbeck www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPZ724/l...

The video in the thread redacts the images, mercifully. But you can see from the prompts what is happening. This is obscene, vicious and intolerable. X and Grok should be shut down until this grotesque harassment can be stopped. Those responsible should face the full force of the law.

This week - rewrite chapter five - mark six essays - double mark three essays - prep for new module

I love this. And the framing is *chef's kiss*

Friends and mutuals with Ghost, Substack, etc - what subscription models have worked for you? Paid-for, a mix of paid and free, free with the option to 'buy you a coffee'? I'm looking to set up on Ghost after my PhD is in, so any tips welcome!

2025 has been a rotten year for most early career postdoctoral researchers, especially in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. For a better 2026, check out (or repost) this short thread on a free resource for UK-based SHAPE PhDs within 10 years (excluding career breaks) of the doctorate. 1/3

Please do get in touch with your ideas! This is an excellent opportunity for you to get out in front of a (a very friendly) crowd. No qualifications required, just passion and a good story. Please do share with anyone you think might be a good fit! @fwwsoc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

A belated Xmas gift just arrived via Royal Post! Happy to be part of this collection on #Outlander w/ my lovely colleague #KatherineByrne who did the heavy lifting on our chapter! @umd-arhu.bsky.social @umdhistory.bsky.social

Friends and mutuals with Ghost, Substack, etc - what subscription models have worked for you? Paid-for, a mix of paid and free, free with the option to 'buy you a coffee'? I'm looking to set up on Ghost after my PhD is in, so any tips welcome!

My new xmas hobby is recording classic films. I've taped It's a Wonderful Life, Some Like it Hot, and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and have my eye on some Hitchcock and Casablanca on iplayer. You may ask how I'm going to have time to watch them all (and that would be a valid question)