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Joanna Bourke
@joannabourke.bsky.social
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Historian curious about violence, the emotions, and what it means to be human. Currently writing a book on Women and Wine! See joannabourke.com

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Joanna Bourke is a British historian and academic. She is professor of history at Birkbeck, University of London.

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Joanna Bourke @joannabourke.bsky.social · 2d
The production, National Theatre, is incredible. I strongly recommend it. Strong cast, brilliant feminist analysis, plenty of contemporary relevance. A few jarring moments, but far outweighed by a celebration of women, wine, difference, and gods amongst the refugees. Open-mouth awe, with laughter
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Dr Hannah J. Elizabeth @sexhistorian.bsky.social · 2d
Really looking forward to the @cshhh.bsky.social 20th Anniversary later this month, with Tracey Loughran and @joannabourke.bsky.social giving public lectures to help us celebrate! #HistSex #HistRepro #HistMed
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CSHHH @cshhh.bsky.social · 4d
We are thrilled to announce that @joannabourke.bsky.social and Tracey Loughran will be helping us to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the @cshhh.bsky.social. Come along on the 29th of October to hear two fantastic public lectures and to raise a glass with us. Register here:
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Lisa Diedrich @lisadiedrich.bsky.social · 6d
Look at this gorgeous cover for Keywords/Keyimages in Graphic Medicine!! Thanks to Ian Williams for giving us permission to use his image on the cover, which captures brilliantly the concept & structure of the book. Briana Martino (@briwok.bsky.social) & I are grateful & thrilled!
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Book cover for Keywords/Keyimages in Graphic Medicine edited by Lisa Diedrich and Briana Martino. The image on the cover is from Ian Williams, & is a version of an image from his book The Bad Doctor, a graphic narrative based on his own experience with OCD. A boy is in bed with his hands folded in prayer & his thoughts take the form of a sefirot surrounding his head.
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Joanna Bourke @joannabourke.bsky.social · 6d
I have been writing about Euripides’ The Bacchae for my new book on Wine & Women. It speaks to my lifelong curiosity about orgiastic violence, the gods, female resistance, & wine. I have seen other productions i.e. the Epidaurus Theatre, so can't wait to watch the new National Theatre production.
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UB History @ubuffalohistory.bsky.social · 11d
📚 New faculty book alert! In Birth Politics, Ogechukwu E. Williams examines childbirth in Nigeria from the colonial era to the present to consider the complex relationships between traditional midwives, biomedical maternities & faith-based birthing homes. @hopkinspress.bsky.social #ubuffalo #histmed
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Joanna Bourke @joannabourke.bsky.social · 11d
Some of you will know that I am writing a book on 'Wine and Women' (a celebration, not misery lit!). I just heard that the 'bar suffragette' Merle Thornton died, aged 93. I wish I had met her. See why: www.joannabourke.com/blog
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Joanna Bourke @joannabourke.bsky.social · 14d
Fabulous conference at CHAM Açores - Centro de Humanidades / Universidade dos Açores, on 'Fears, Beliefs, and Representations. Some enlightening papers in Portuguese and English. Thanks to the organisers.
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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 17d
'Even when women were mentioned, the report found they were more often victims than protagonists, with the women murdered by Jack the Ripper more likely to be taught in lessons than the female code breakers at Bletchley Park during the second world war 1/2
School history lessons minimise the role of women, report finds
Campaigners say key stage 3 curriculum plays to misogny and teaches a ‘false version of the past’
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Joanna Bourke @joannabourke.bsky.social · 27d
check this out: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025....
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Joanna Bourke @joannabourke.bsky.social · 27d
Check this out: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
UC Berkeley shares 160 names with Trump administration in ‘McCarthy era’ move
Prominent professor Judith Butler among students and faculty investigated for ‘alleged antisemitic incidents’
www.theguardian.com
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Joanna Bourke @joannabourke.bsky.social · 27d
Outraged that UC Berkeley is pursuing allegations of antisemitism against Judith Butler & 160 others, initiated by the Republican administration. Butler has been open about their critique of the policies of the state of Israel but has always fought against racism & antisemitism. Shame on you.
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Peter Edwards @peedwards.bsky.social · 27d
I fear the parallels with McCarthyism underplay the risks. Having recently finished reading Harald Jahner’s excellent Vertigo: The Rise and Fall of Weimar Germany, the echos of 1930s Germany are more chilling.
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Joanna Bourke @joannabourke.bsky.social · 27d
McCarthyism is here, and gender scholars and equality activists and even basic human/legal rights proponents are in its sights. I have learnt so much from Judith Butler and now this: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
UC Berkeley shares 160 names with Trump administration in ‘McCarthy era’ move
Prominent professor Judith Butler among students and faculty investigated for ‘alleged antisemitic incidents’
www.theguardian.com
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Julia Carrie Wong @joolia.bsky.social · 28d
“Did you consider not complying with this request?”

Judith Butler spoke to @samtlevin.bsky.social about being reported to the feds by UC Berkeley for supposed antisemitism
UC Berkeley shares 160 names with Trump administration in ‘McCarthy era’ move
Prominent professor Judith Butler among students and faculty investigated for ‘alleged antisemitic incidents’
www.theguardian.com
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Joanna Bourke @joannabourke.bsky.social · Sep 9
Looking forward to reading this memoir. I have never met Raewyn Connell but hold her in high regard.
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Warwick Anderson @wombatscholar.bsky.social · Sep 9
A nice article about friend and colleague Raewyn Connell in the SMH, including foreshadowing her new trans memoir. Pleased to see she's delivering this year's Ted Wheelwright lecture in political economy at Sydney University - one of the few universities to maintain political economy and Marxism.
Raewyn’s groundbreaking work changed how we think about men. Its origins were deeply personal
Raewyn Connell has a global reputation and is speaking at an event marking one of the PM’s intellectual influences.
www.smh.com.au
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Joanna Bourke @joannabourke.bsky.social · Sep 5
This is being promoted by the EHRC?! Shocking, but can't say I am surprised. This must be resisted. I remember the solidarity of the T in LGBTQ+ during the marches for reproductive rights, equality, etc. Anti-trans policies hurt all of us.
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Joanna Bourke @joannabourke.bsky.social · Sep 1
Looks fascinating, Jenny.

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Jenny Crane @jennycrane.bsky.social · Sep 1
September, ahh!

Forgot to share this promotional code for my new(ish) book before - AUFLY30 on OUP's website.

Useful book for reading lists on:

- fluxes in 'elitism' & 'equality'
- childhood writing methodologies
- 'agency' as concept
- voluntary action and 'education' beyond schools
Promotional code for the book 'Gifted Children' in Britain and the World, for 30% discount on the OUP website use AUFLY30
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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · Aug 28
Friday 5 September is the closing date for the following three funding calls, hosted by the Royal Historical Society:

> Martin Lynn Scholarship in African History
> Early Career Fellowship Grants
> Open Research Support Grants

Full details and eligibility for these awards bit.ly/425YJgC
Calls for research funding from the Royal Historical Society: three current programmes - RHS
The Society currently invites applications for the following three schemes — open to historians across a range of career stages and backgrounds — with a closing date of 5 September 2025. For further i...
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Joanna Bourke @joannabourke.bsky.social · Aug 27
Just returned from a tour of the wines of the Peloponnese region, Greece. My top recommendation is the Seméli estate. Their Thea Mantinia (100% Moschofilero) & Nemea Grande Reserve (100% Agiorgitiko) are incredible and complex. This estate is a 'must visit' for all lovers of wine and elegance.
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Joanna Bourke @joannabourke.bsky.social · Aug 12
Can't wait to read it. I love your work and the contributors all have insightful things to say.
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Dr. Robyn S. Lacy ⚰️ @graveyardarch.bsky.social · Aug 12
It's finally happening!! The edited volume that @librarianchef.bsky.social & I have been working on with so many amazing researchers is finally available for Preorder with @berghahnbooks.bsky.social! I'm so proud!! #amwriting #archaeology #deathstudies

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Death, Commemoration, and Cultural Meaning: Past and Present | Berghahn Books
Independent Publishing since 1994
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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · Aug 7
From this month's edition of The Onion.
ICE is hiring! US immigration and Customs Enforcement is looking for highly motivated, morally indifferent individuals to join our team. Open positions include: Senior Goon Racism Enforcement Office Unmarked Van Driver (Part-Time) Experience with children a plus usajobs.gov
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Joanna Bourke @joannabourke.bsky.social · Mar 5
I will give the Alan Graham Memorial Lecture, the Irish Association for American Studies, 25th April. It will be held in the Long Room Hub at Trinity College Dublin. It would be great to see you. @tlrhub.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social @historytcd.bsky.social www.joannabourke.com/items/speaki...
Speaking at Trinity College Dublin | Joanna Bourke
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Joanna Bourke @joannabourke.bsky.social · Jul 13
I have been reflecting on the university in crisis bec invited to talk at the the 109th Rectors’ Assembly of Greek Universities. My thoughts: www.joannabourke.com/post/defendi... @bbkhistorical.bsky.social @openlibhums.bsky.social @bisa-bkk.bsky.social @royalhistsoc.org @britishacademy.bsky.social
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Joanna Bourke @joannabourke.bsky.social · Jul 1
Great talks: 'RESISTING THE RISE OF THE RADICAL RIGHT'. How can we understand & respond to the rise of the Far Right? Tomorrow (2 July) 17:30, Birkbeck Clore Management Centre: FREE: www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event... @bbkhistorical.bsky.social @bisa-bkk.bsky.social @birkbeckpsychology.bsky.social
'Resisting the Rise of the Radical Right' - A panel discussion - 2025 Amiel & Melburn Trust annual lecture
'Resisting the Rise of the Radical Right' - A panel discussion - 2025 Amiel & Melburn Trust annual lecture
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Joanna Bourke @joannabourke.bsky.social · Jun 25
I have read this and it is brilliant. Highly recommend that people take a look.
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Heike Bauer @heikebauer.bsky.social · Jun 24
Yes, it’ll also make an appearance! I’ve published an article on Hall, Troubridge & dogs. Very happy to share if you’re interested and dont have access (paper will cover a bit of the context but also new work on Ethel Smyth & more!) onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
In the Canine Archives of Sex: Radclyffe Hall, Una Troubridge and their Dogs
How does attention to dogs open up understanding of the queer, and more specifically, the Sapphic, past? This article examines the forgotten enmeshments of lesbian and pedigree dog subcultures in 192....
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