Friends, can I ask you to spread the word that we have a THREE-YEAR postdoc in American history at Cambridge up for grabs - ANY field, but applications are due March 1 so don't delay - apply, apply, apply! networks.h-net.org/jobs/69790/u...

Well that was just brilliant - a love letter to Latino community, full of joy and life, familia in the deepest sense - got quite emotional seeing all the flags of the Américas at the end 🇵🇪🇵🇷🇺🇸felicidades Bad Bunny, magnífico

Any rockstars out there need a consulting historian? My rates are eminently affordable.

Very pleased to share details of a new permanent academic job opportunity in Creative & Cultural Industries at University College Dublin. We are seeking candidates with a PhD whose work engages with the commercial creative industries. Deadline: 6 March 2026 universityvacancies.com/university-c....

Eason’s 75% off bin came up trumps today. Looking forward to 12 months of Daniel

When the world otherwise feels like it’s falling to pieces - taking small joys where I can. Smell of fresh bread baking while the rain falls outside; making breakfast crepes for a gaggle of teenagers still drowsy from their sleepover; coffee and the paper for me; Sam Cooke on the wireless.

This trend is giving me life. College is cool, knowledge is great. The liberal arts is rad. Being well rounded is the GOAT. Fund all colleges and universities. We should be throwing money at them. Make it affordable for all. Let people take underwater basket weaving if they choose.

Never mind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took in college. 1. Italian Renaissance Literature in Translation 2. Neuroscience and Neurobiology 3. Introduction to Jazz (with David Baker) 4. Californian Mission-style Architecture 5. Sex and Sexuality in Classical Art

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The government’s suggestion that rolling out 20 minute courses on writing “AI“ prompts, sponsored by Google, Microsoft and Amazon, is somehow comparable to the founding of the Open University (the Wilson government‘s, & Jennie Lee’s, proudest achievement), is an insult to our human intelligence.

“I watched him die… then I watched them maneuver his body like a rag doll— only to discover it was because they wanted to count the bullet wounds and see how many they ‘got’, like he was a deer.”

recently learned about “dek bass”, a sound system culture in rural West Bengal, using cassette decks and homemade systems, and it’s remarkable because 1) the music and equipment are sick and 2) the DJ always looks like he’s being briefed on a national security issue

Important thoughts on the problems of feeding AI with historical documents (that capture my reservations about this possibilities better than I could ever have put in words). Thanks, @dbellingradt.bsky.social !

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The sublime Luka Bloom this eve at Tradfest in Dublin, with a timely cover of When Doves Cry — sending all the love to Minneapolis 💜

Our latest PhD Placement opportunities - come and work at the British Library for 3-6 months to develop your research and professional skills. 8 projects available, deadline for applications 27 February. www.bl.uk/services/res...

Superb talk by @emilymfg.bsky.social on Casimir Markievicz earlier today, coinciding with the new panel exhibition @rialibrary.bsky.social reflecting his life in Bohemian Dublin in the early twentieth century 🎨🎭

The exhibition explores Casimir's time in the city, his connection to figures like #WBYeats + #GeorgeRussell & his influence on Dublin's cultural scene. Exploring links between Ireland, Poland, and Ukraine through unique photos and artworks. Materials from the NLI are included in the exhibition.

Today's Lunchtime Lecture about Casimir Markievicz by Dr Emily Mark-Fitzgerald booked out last night, but some cancellations are trickling through this morning. These will be automatically updated here if you wish to join us! www.tickettailor.com/events/royal... @emilymfg.bsky.social

A few snaps of the Royal Irish Academy launch of a new travelling panel exhibition, ‘Casimir Markievicz: A Polish Artist in Bohemian Dublin’ that I created with Katy Milligan and the Polish Embassy Dublin. It extends the legacy of our 2025 Dublin Castle art exhibition which welcomed 277k+ visitors!

Had new iOS update overnight. AI now integrated everywhere. Why they gotta make it so damn hard to turn it off, or opt out? It’s so incredibly cumbersome and useless. NO ME GUSTA

🚨"This is nuts! What the f*ck is going on, this is insane! ICE is just trying to scare people; they tell you it's only immigrants—it's f*cking anybody!" -furious Minneapolis resident tells our @zdroberts.bsky.social after ICE shot a man in the leg tonight. LIVE NOW ⬇️

There is still time to hand in your application for the EFACIS PhD Seminar in Irish Studies in August!

I’ve seen a lot of tasteless, crass garbage in my career as a cultural historian of the Irish Famine, but rest assured there are always new lows to be reached

A Library Lunchtime Lecture by one of the exhibition's curators, Dr @emilymfg.bsky.social , will take place on Tuesday, 20 January 2026 at 1pm. More information about this lecture and booking details are available on the RIA website: www.ria.ie/events/libra...

it can't be fast. it can only be slow. it's not going to look glamorous. the lack of glamor is the point. look, say, be exact, be careful, be specific

I am tired of the lies. Truth exists. This federal officer was clearly not "run over"—as the US president lied. He was not under attack. He was not forced to shoot this US citizen in the face. Draw the line now. Allowing government murder with impunity will harm all Conservatives, all Liberals.

Mayor Jacob Frey: “To ICE, get the fuck out of Minneapolis.”

defo my vibe and moves going in to the new semester #yevagabonds youtu.be/Z2nT790QSW0?...

Believe it or not, the future of the United States may rest on how our museums perform in 2026. It’s time to know the nation’s history, if for no other reason than that it is our only path to building a more perfect union.

goddamnit, your email found me.

Enjoying the latest addition to my son’s model train village - a replica of his scout den! ☺️⚜️🚂

let the ultimate battle commence

It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this

finding balance on a cold, sunny New Year’s Day — at Glenwhan Gardens, Dunragit, Scotland

beginning the new year with all of my favourite things (in Wigtown, Scotland’s National Book Town)

Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over

Maxwell Otter monument in Galloway, Scotland - defo in my top three otter monuments worldwide

Beautiful Portpatrick, Scotland

Ailsa Craig, Firth of Clyde Larne —> Cairnryan this morn

the graduation of a cohort of gaza’s new medical professionals in front of the ruins of al shifa hospital. No words, really.

A bracing walk in Wicklow for St Stephen’s Day

crushing on my Xmas present from my sister in Nashville

Christmas Eve busk in Dublin for Dublin Simon Community! Glen Hansard leading the charge with Imelda May, featuring members of the Coronas, the Script, Roisin O, Liam O’Maonlai, and many others — and of course Bono closing it out 🎄 so lovely and festive!

Fabulous Neapolitan crib display at the Royal Chapel in Dublin Castle - suspended angels throughout the nave was a lovely touch

Don’t forget - Irish freedom is not just for Christmas

The #WinterSolstice livestream link is now available Join us on 21 Dec @ 8:40 am to witness the solstice sunrise live from inside the #Newgrange chamber, weather permitting. Save the link now and be part of this extraordinary moment. 🔗www.gov.ie/solstice#WinterSolstice#Newgrange#ShareTheSolstice

You've heard of Elf on the Shelf but how about

My 16 year old’s handiwork! Chocolate biscuit Christmas cake🎄🎅🏻