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Daniel Grey @djrgrey.bsky.social · 2h

Very helpful thread 🧵by Dr. Thompson laying out the context for those unfamiliar with the U.S. academic system, how this has operated/is currently affected and latest elements introduced by events of the past week. Never been risk free, but its difficult not to see these as escalating rapidly.

Lauren MacIvor Thompson @lmacthompson1.bsky.social · 2h

I am writing this because it has swiftly become crystal clear to me that many people have no idea what is happening or how this works. Here is a thread for non-academics to put into context what just happened to Dr. Mark Bray, a fellow historian.

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Rebecca Colesworthy @rcolesworthy.bsky.social · 3h

🚨🚨 @utaustin.bsky.social is working to eliminate its Black studies, Latin studies, and gender studies depts -- utterly reneging on its mission and depriving students of the full educational opportunities they deserve. Please--scholars AND publishers--share & write to UT leaders. #SaveUT

UT Austin wants to eliminate its Black studies, Latino Studies, and gender studies departments. Tell them you won't stand for it.
UT President, Jim Davis, president@utexas.edu
UT Executive Vice President and Provost, William Inboden, provost@utexas.edu
College of Liberal Arts Interim Dean, David Sosa, david_sosa@austin.utexas.edu
#EducationalLiberty #SaveUT

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Sara M. Butler 🇨🇦 @sarabutler.bsky.social · 1d

Our most recent talk from the Center for Historical Research: Comparative Perspectives on Slavery before the Age of Exploration. Peter Hunt, Gabriel Kruell, Paloma Martinez-Cruz.

youtu.be/VybGer6uadM?...

Comparative Perspectives on Slavery Before the Age of Exploration Panel

YouTube video by Department of History at Ohio State

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Lawrence Solum @lsolum.bsky.social · 1d

Please help me get the word out about the new websites for Legal Theory Blog and the Legal Theory Lexicon. Reposting here and on other social media sites is great. It would be especially helpful if law school faculty members could send an email to their colleagues with the new addresses.

Legal Theory Blog

Discover our latest articles and updates. Stay informed with recent posts that cover a variety of topics you care about!

legaltheoryblog.com

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 2d

Canada vs. America

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Keith W. Dickinson @keithwdickinson.bsky.social · 2d

Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

buff.ly

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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 2d

Russian Telegram channels report a large fire at the Zavod Pripoev plant in Novosibirsk, Russia.

The plant produces electronics and microcircuits and is a part of Russia's military-industrial production.

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Dave Andress @davidandress.bsky.social · 2d

How hard is it NOT to perform in a country threatening exiled dissidents with death?
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
... experiencing unprecedented human rights violations?
www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/...
... executing more people than ever?
www.thenation.com/article/worl...

Too hard it seems.

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The Ghost of Will Rogers @ghostofwillrogers.bsky.social · 3d

This 1000 times over. My father fought in Europe. My uncle died there. These 21st century NAZIs are just as despicable as their predecessors and deserve the same fate.

New Popular Front ❌👑 @ouaisouaisdubuffet.bsky.social · 3d

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Peter Edge @edge-law.bsky.social · 2d

Manx? Interested in the Isle of Man? Working on Manx topics? This is the starter pack for you - please repost! go.bsky.app/LSX4TDu

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Scottish History Society @scothistorysociety.bsky.social · 2d

We've joined the blue sky! Just as the skies darken for winter too

Please let your followers know that the Scottish History Society has arrived!

Find out more about memberships, the society, and events at our website: scottishhistorysociety.com

The Scottish History Society

scottishhistorysociety.com

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🇨🇦 Katherine D. Watson 🇬🇧 @drkdwatson.bsky.social · 4d

I just don't believe it.

🇨🇦 Katherine D. Watson 🇬🇧 @drkdwatson.bsky.social · 4d

Judith of Flanders died in 1095. This stupid TV show #kingandconquerer had her die in childbirth before 1066. I can see why, but real history is always better. Lazy writing.

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Anna Cusack @annacusack.bsky.social · 7d

If anyone needs a freelance researcher in London (or across the UK), I'm your person!
I've reasonable rates, lots of archive experience & great recommendations from academics globally. I'm only teaching 1 module this term, as the job market is what it is. Therefore, I'm open to all work. DM me!

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 7d

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 1/2

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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 7d

❗️Russian satellites have been trying to jam British military satellites with ground-based systems on a weekly basis - Maj Gen Paul Tedman,head of the UK Space Command

"We're seeing our satellites being jammed by the Russians on a reasonably persistent basis," Tedman said

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🇨🇦 Katherine D. Watson 🇬🇧 @drkdwatson.bsky.social · 7d

Wow, well done Sophie - many congratulations!

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 10d

Dept of History, University of Liverpool - Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships

Interested candidates should identify a potential mentor in the dept & submit an Expression of Interest by 3 Nov. Come & work with me &/or my colleagues! Details here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a... #skystorians 🗃️

Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships | Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | University of Liverpool

Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships application support.

www.liverpool.ac.uk

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 13d

Lecturer in the History of Early Modern Europe and the World- King's College London - Department of History #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOU182/l...

Lecturer in the History of Early Modern Europe and the World at King's College London

Explore an exciting academic career as a Lecturer in the History of Early Modern Europe and the World. Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.

www.jobs.ac.uk

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🇨🇦 Katherine D. Watson 🇬🇧 @drkdwatson.bsky.social · 17d

New blog post examines the recent Australian 'mushroom murderer' case in the light of historical patterns - the poison used is pretty unique in the history of crime, but there are plenty of other similarities to note:
legalhistorymiscellany.com/2025/09/23/p...

Poisoning Crimes and the ‘Mushroom Murderer’: Patterns and Precedents

By Cassie Watson and Carolyn Strange; posted 23 September 2025. The prosecution and sentencing of the Australian ‘Mushroom Murderer’ to life in prison for the poisoning of three relatives and the a…

legalhistorymiscellany.com

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🇨🇦 Katherine D. Watson 🇬🇧 @drkdwatson.bsky.social · 13d

Russia and Belarus to be allowed to compete in the next Winter Olympics? What? Despicable madness. #olympics #ukraine

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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 17d

In Kostiantynivka,Donetsk region, patrol officers rescued a couple who were trapped in apartment after a Russian airstrike

The apartment door was pinned by a concrete slab.The officers used a crowbar to bend the door&free the people.On the same day, another four citizens&their pet were also rescued

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Legal History Miscellany @legalmiscellany.bsky.social · 16d

New post by @drkdwatson.bsky.social and Carolyn Strange: "Poisoning Crimes and the ‘Mushroom Murderer’: Patterns and Precedents"
legalhistorymiscellany.com/2025/09/23/p...

Poisoning Crimes and the ‘Mushroom Murderer’: Patterns and Precedents

By Cassie Watson and Carolyn Strange; posted 23 September 2025. The prosecution and sentencing of the Australian ‘Mushroom Murderer’ to life in prison for the poisoning of three relatives and the a…

legalhistorymiscellany.com

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🇨🇦 Katherine D. Watson 🇬🇧 @drkdwatson.bsky.social · 17d

It's official: Trump is stupid and reckless. I'd use ruder words, but these will do.

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🇨🇦 Katherine D. Watson 🇬🇧 @drkdwatson.bsky.social · 17d

New blog post examines the recent Australian 'mushroom murderer' case in the light of historical patterns - the poison used is pretty unique in the history of crime, but there are plenty of other similarities to note:
legalhistorymiscellany.com/2025/09/23/p...

Poisoning Crimes and the ‘Mushroom Murderer’: Patterns and Precedents

By Cassie Watson and Carolyn Strange; posted 23 September 2025. The prosecution and sentencing of the Australian ‘Mushroom Murderer’ to life in prison for the poisoning of three relatives and the a…

legalhistorymiscellany.com

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