Giles MacDonogh
@gilesmacdonogh.bsky.social
British-Austrian Historian, Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, author, occasional artist, linguist, food, wine and cooking.
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The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
November 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
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Když v r. 1994 přijede návštěva a ty nemáš co na sebe. Akorát župan po fotrovi a kalhoty po bráchovi.
November 26, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Když v r. 1994 přijede návštěva a ty nemáš co na sebe. Akorát župan po fotrovi a kalhoty po bráchovi.
We are already in a downward spiral in terms of sales. Milking the wine cow will result in decreased consumption and less money for Rach: www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/11/this...
‘This Budget is a hammer blow’ as UK alcohol duty rises with inflation
The UK Government’s decision to raise alcohol duty in line with RPI from 1 February 2026 has ignited fierce reaction across the drinks sector. Producers, trade bodies and public health groups are now ...
www.thedrinksbusiness.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:44 AM
We are already in a downward spiral in terms of sales. Milking the wine cow will result in decreased consumption and less money for Rach: www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/11/this...
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#OtD 27 Nov 1835 James Pratt and John Smith, a groom and labourer, respectively, were executed in London for having sex. They were the last men executed in Britain for homosexuality, although executions continued in British colonies. Learn more: stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9949...
November 27, 2025 at 9:40 AM
#OtD 27 Nov 1835 James Pratt and John Smith, a groom and labourer, respectively, were executed in London for having sex. They were the last men executed in Britain for homosexuality, although executions continued in British colonies. Learn more: stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9949...
Hollywood comes to Kentish Town. Maybe we will soon all be liable for Rach's new 'mansion' tax. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Camden could get new 'cutting edge' film studios
The Camden Film Quarter plans include film and TV studios plus new affordable housing and public spaces.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Hollywood comes to Kentish Town. Maybe we will soon all be liable for Rach's new 'mansion' tax. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A History of Thanksgiving open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
November 26, 2025
Thanksgiving is the quintessential American holiday…but not for the reasons we generally remember.
open.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:53 AM
A History of Thanksgiving open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
Juglet returns to Cyprus: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cypriot jug that predates Christianity to be returned to island
The
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Juglet returns to Cyprus: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
English yobboes get everywhere!
November 27, 2025 at 9:26 AM
English yobboes get everywhere!
Georgian Protests, One Year On: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Georgia's pro-EU protesters defiant year after accession process was halted
The demonstrations began when Georgia's prime minister called a four-year halt on moves towards joining the EU.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Georgian Protests, One Year On: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Pope Leo to celebrate anniversary of the Ecumenical council of Nicaea: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Pope Leo heads to Turkey and Lebanon in first foreign trip six months into papacy
He will gather with leaders of other Christian traditions in Nicaea and celebrate Mass in Beirut.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Pope Leo to celebrate anniversary of the Ecumenical council of Nicaea: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The London Property Tax will bring in £400m: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Properties worth more than £2m in England face new tax
The surcharge begins at £2,500, rising to £7,500 for properties valued at more than £5m.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The London Property Tax will bring in £400m: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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@sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @kaywesley.bsky.social
I wanted you to see this timely and important public petition. When I signed it last wk (Thu?/Fri?) there were just 2 of us in this constituency who’d done so. By this afternoon there were 109, with national total of signatories at over 62,000.
I wanted you to see this timely and important public petition. When I signed it last wk (Thu?/Fri?) there were just 2 of us in this constituency who’d done so. By this afternoon there were 109, with national total of signatories at over 62,000.
November 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
@sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @kaywesley.bsky.social
I wanted you to see this timely and important public petition. When I signed it last wk (Thu?/Fri?) there were just 2 of us in this constituency who’d done so. By this afternoon there were 109, with national total of signatories at over 62,000.
I wanted you to see this timely and important public petition. When I signed it last wk (Thu?/Fri?) there were just 2 of us in this constituency who’d done so. By this afternoon there were 109, with national total of signatories at over 62,000.
More Thievitt than Leavitt?
Was Karoline involved? Did she have her brother’s baby momma arrested for some reason? Perhaps to get her out of the picture?
Hey, God’s just asking questions here.
Hey, God’s just asking questions here.
Karoline Leavitt’s Family Member Arrested By ICE
Seems suspicious.
www.thegodpodcast.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
More Thievitt than Leavitt?
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Was Karoline involved? Did she have her brother’s baby momma arrested for some reason? Perhaps to get her out of the picture?
Hey, God’s just asking questions here.
Hey, God’s just asking questions here.
Karoline Leavitt’s Family Member Arrested By ICE
Seems suspicious.
www.thegodpodcast.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Was Karoline involved? Did she have her brother’s baby momma arrested for some reason? Perhaps to get her out of the picture?
Hey, God’s just asking questions here.
Hey, God’s just asking questions here.
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Witkoff is not buying the Russian narrative. He is selling it.
November 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Witkoff is not buying the Russian narrative. He is selling it.
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It says something about what’s going on in the US that the New York Post, of all media, has the best analysis of the latest peace deal shenanigans
Ukraine peace plan expected to be rejected by Russia — likely extending war until after Christmas at minimum: sources
Russia is expected to reject the new 19-point cease-fire deal drafted by the US and Ukraine, suggesting the war will last at least through Christmas, sources told The Post.
nypost.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:48 PM
It says something about what’s going on in the US that the New York Post, of all media, has the best analysis of the latest peace deal shenanigans
After all that exposure, Rach can get back into her red box and go to sleep.
She deserves a rest following the most oversold budget in history.
She deserves a rest following the most oversold budget in history.
November 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
After all that exposure, Rach can get back into her red box and go to sleep.
She deserves a rest following the most oversold budget in history.
She deserves a rest following the most oversold budget in history.
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"We are freezing known Russian assets" says Rachel Reeves
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
November 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
"We are freezing known Russian assets" says Rachel Reeves
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
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Witloof: a vacuum-cleaner salesman in Moscow.
November 26, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Witloof: a vacuum-cleaner salesman in Moscow.
It was always #TrumpyPumpy first.
This is just a reality TV show to trump. Meanwhile, he's terrorizing humans, especially brown ppl and females, stealing our money and dismantling guardrails that ensure our health and safety.
Wake up maga!
🎁 article:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
Wake up maga!
🎁 article:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
November 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
It was always #TrumpyPumpy first.
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Reform slide to lowest polling since April
Reform slide to lowest polling since April
Reform UK have fallen to their lowest polling level in more than six months, as the party continues to be embroiled in controversy.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Reform slide to lowest polling since April
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abcnews.go.com/Politics/ice...
U.S. immigration authorities have detained a woman who is the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew, according to a source familiar with the arrest.
U.S. immigration authorities have detained a woman who is the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew, according to a source familiar with the arrest.
ICE arrests woman with family connection to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt
U.S. immigration authorities have detained a woman who is the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew, according to a source.
abcnews.go.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:49 PM
abcnews.go.com/Politics/ice...
U.S. immigration authorities have detained a woman who is the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew, according to a source familiar with the arrest.
U.S. immigration authorities have detained a woman who is the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew, according to a source familiar with the arrest.
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THIS 👉👉👉
November 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
THIS 👉👉👉
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