Prof. Elaine Chalus
@profelainechalus.bsky.social
Historian of 18C/19C women, politics, sociability and cosmopolitanism. Frequently infuriated by politics. Reposting not necessarily a statement of personal beliefs.
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Gordon Forster Essay Prize 2026
Deadline: 1 May 2026
Open to postgraduate students and ECRs, the winner receives £200 and their essay will be considered for publication. Essays should fit within the journal’s aims & scope, and be between 7000-10000 words (inc. footnotes).
Please repost.
Deadline: 1 May 2026
Open to postgraduate students and ECRs, the winner receives £200 and their essay will be considered for publication. Essays should fit within the journal’s aims & scope, and be between 7000-10000 words (inc. footnotes).
Please repost.
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January 19, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Gordon Forster Essay Prize 2026
Deadline: 1 May 2026
Open to postgraduate students and ECRs, the winner receives £200 and their essay will be considered for publication. Essays should fit within the journal’s aims & scope, and be between 7000-10000 words (inc. footnotes).
Please repost.
Deadline: 1 May 2026
Open to postgraduate students and ECRs, the winner receives £200 and their essay will be considered for publication. Essays should fit within the journal’s aims & scope, and be between 7000-10000 words (inc. footnotes).
Please repost.
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📣 Calling all experts on 18th-century Britain! Apply for this fantastic job by 15 Feb. 📣
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQE665/a...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQE665/a...
Associate Professorship in Eighteenth Century History at University of Oxford
An opportunity for an academic position as a Associate Professorship in Eighteenth Century History is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.
www.jobs.ac.uk
January 20, 2026 at 4:45 AM
📣 Calling all experts on 18th-century Britain! Apply for this fantastic job by 15 Feb. 📣
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQE665/a...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQE665/a...
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The way to George I's heart was, apparently, through his stomach. He had a major weakness for truffles and also acquired a taste for English beer, finding Onslow's freeholder (or election) beer better even than another favourite tipple 'the Cholmondeley brew'
#skystorians
#skystorians
January 20, 2026 at 2:15 PM
The way to George I's heart was, apparently, through his stomach. He had a major weakness for truffles and also acquired a taste for English beer, finding Onslow's freeholder (or election) beer better even than another favourite tipple 'the Cholmondeley brew'
#skystorians
#skystorians
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Drawing of a (Georgian) King Penguin, possibly by Capt Charles Clarke, made during an expedition commanded by Capts Clarke and Cook in the mid-1770s...
#penguinawarenessday
#penguinawarenessday
January 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Drawing of a (Georgian) King Penguin, possibly by Capt Charles Clarke, made during an expedition commanded by Capts Clarke and Cook in the mid-1770s...
#penguinawarenessday
#penguinawarenessday
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In the early 17th century, Somerset's "most celebrated product, Cheddar cheese, was used by local politicians to gratify their metropolitan contacts."
#nationalcheeseday #HistParl
#nationalcheeseday #HistParl
January 20, 2026 at 3:59 PM
In the early 17th century, Somerset's "most celebrated product, Cheddar cheese, was used by local politicians to gratify their metropolitan contacts."
#nationalcheeseday #HistParl
#nationalcheeseday #HistParl
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@annelouiseavery.bsky.social's Patreon - "The Eve of St Agnes"
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January 20, 2026 at 2:41 PM
@annelouiseavery.bsky.social's Patreon - "The Eve of St Agnes"
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Indy Avery complete the 100+ Cotswold Way trek to Bath fundraising for Ukrainian refugees in England. *He* remembers that Russia is still attacking/invading Ukraine.
Pls RS/QS. Pls do what you can. #HelpFolksLive2026
Pls RS/QS. Pls do what you can. #HelpFolksLive2026
Indy did it! He did it! He made it all the way to Bath along the Cotswold Way! More photos to follow, but in the meantime, here are our boots on the end point, the famous blue limestone roundel at Bath Abbey. I'm so proud of him! Please donate if you can!
January 18, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Indy Avery complete the 100+ Cotswold Way trek to Bath fundraising for Ukrainian refugees in England. *He* remembers that Russia is still attacking/invading Ukraine.
Pls RS/QS. Pls do what you can. #HelpFolksLive2026
Pls RS/QS. Pls do what you can. #HelpFolksLive2026
Congratulations, William!
William Whyte appointed General Editor of the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography corp.oup.com/news/william... #skystorians 🗃️#ODNB
William Whyte appointed General Editor of the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography corp.oup.com/news/william... #skystorians 🗃️#ODNB
William Whyte appointed General Editor of the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography - Oxford University Press
William Whyte will take over from Sir David Cannadine as General Editor of the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography from 1 August 2026.
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January 20, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Congratulations, William!
William Whyte appointed General Editor of the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography corp.oup.com/news/william... #skystorians 🗃️#ODNB
William Whyte appointed General Editor of the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography corp.oup.com/news/william... #skystorians 🗃️#ODNB
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Frey: "You know what I don't want [ICE] focusing on? Hunting down a dad that just dropped his kids off at daycare, is about to go work a 12 hour shift who happens to be from Ecuador. That guy makes our city a better place."
January 14, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Frey: "You know what I don't want [ICE] focusing on? Hunting down a dad that just dropped his kids off at daycare, is about to go work a 12 hour shift who happens to be from Ecuador. That guy makes our city a better place."
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now is the time of will stancil
Having seen several abductions up close, it is really hard to convey how much the thing they’re doing is roaming in military convoys until they see someone who is alone and isn’t white, and then jumping out in large numbers, pulling them into a van, and screeching off, all in 90 seconds or so.
"“They specifically asked me if I knew where the Hmong families lived on my street & in the neighborhood.” Lugert-Thom responded, “I don’t know anything about that” & she said they then asked, “Well, what about the Asian families?”"
"“I was a bit shaken & a bit shocked of what I was asked to do.”"
"“I was a bit shaken & a bit shocked of what I was asked to do.”"
January 14, 2026 at 5:50 PM
now is the time of will stancil
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Today marks Epiphany in the Christian calendar - 12 days after Christmas.
Whilst it may not be as widely celebrated as 25th, Dr Robin Eagles has explored the festivities somewhat hastily cobbled together by Queen Charlotte in 1794:
Whilst it may not be as widely celebrated as 25th, Dr Robin Eagles has explored the festivities somewhat hastily cobbled together by Queen Charlotte in 1794:
A ‘cook’d up’ affair: Queen Charlotte’s 1794 Epiphany Ball - The History of Parliament
The Court of George III and Queen Charlotte has often been characterized as a rather dull affair, a stark contrast to the more glitzy events on offer in the
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January 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Today marks Epiphany in the Christian calendar - 12 days after Christmas.
Whilst it may not be as widely celebrated as 25th, Dr Robin Eagles has explored the festivities somewhat hastily cobbled together by Queen Charlotte in 1794:
Whilst it may not be as widely celebrated as 25th, Dr Robin Eagles has explored the festivities somewhat hastily cobbled together by Queen Charlotte in 1794:
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Both the 2nd and 3rd dukes of Grafton are central characters in our latest Lords 1715-1790 project. The 2nd duke (Old Puff) was a fixture at Court and one of the few people able to tell home truths to George II (his almost exact contemporary).
#HistParl
#HistParl
Descended from Charles II's illegitimate line, the Graftons leaned into the scandal. Augustus preferred horses, hunting, and... women. But when duty called, could he rise above his heritage? #History #Podcast #BritishHistory #HistorySky #PrimeMinister #Georgians
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bit.ly/4jpoEHP
January 6, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Both the 2nd and 3rd dukes of Grafton are central characters in our latest Lords 1715-1790 project. The 2nd duke (Old Puff) was a fixture at Court and one of the few people able to tell home truths to George II (his almost exact contemporary).
#HistParl
#HistParl
Fascinating!
#ICYMI earlier this week, Robin Eagles of the Georgian Lords posted on uncovering the lives of Black Londoners, among them one who almost certainly joined John London in voting in the 1749 Westminster by-election:
historyofparliament.com/2026/01/05/s...
#HistParl #BSECS2026
historyofparliament.com/2026/01/05/s...
#HistParl #BSECS2026
Steps towards identifying new Black voters in 18th-century Westminster and Hertfordshire - The History of Parliament
A few months ago, the History welcomed a guest post by Dr Gillian Williamson with her groundbreaking research into John London, to date the earliest known
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January 10, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Fascinating!
@amywilsonstorey.bsky.social It was lovley to meet you at BSECS, Amy, and hear about your fascinating research. I'm sorry that our panels clashed, so I couldn't get to hear your paper. Looking forward to hearing more from your work in the future!
January 10, 2026 at 9:18 AM
@amywilsonstorey.bsky.social It was lovley to meet you at BSECS, Amy, and hear about your fascinating research. I'm sorry that our panels clashed, so I couldn't get to hear your paper. Looking forward to hearing more from your work in the future!
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LOOK!
My conference paper and my location are in perfect synch!
#BSECS2026 #foodhist #skystorians #18thC 🗃️
My conference paper and my location are in perfect synch!
#BSECS2026 #foodhist #skystorians #18thC 🗃️
January 8, 2026 at 7:30 AM
LOOK!
My conference paper and my location are in perfect synch!
#BSECS2026 #foodhist #skystorians #18thC 🗃️
My conference paper and my location are in perfect synch!
#BSECS2026 #foodhist #skystorians #18thC 🗃️
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How many scholarly societies have a President who sings to them?! @historymatt.bsky.social's rendition of 'We are the very model of a scholarly society' brought the house down last night at the #BSECS2026 conference dinner @pembrokeoxford.bsky.social #skystorians #18thC 🗃️
January 9, 2026 at 7:35 AM
How many scholarly societies have a President who sings to them?! @historymatt.bsky.social's rendition of 'We are the very model of a scholarly society' brought the house down last night at the #BSECS2026 conference dinner @pembrokeoxford.bsky.social #skystorians #18thC 🗃️
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BSECS 2026, Day 2, Reviewed. #BSECS2026 conradbrunstrom.wordpress.com/2026/01/09/b...
BSECS 2026, Day 2, Reviewed
The day for me began with a discussion of all things R.B Sheridan – R.B Sheridan the theatre dude, R.B. Sheridan the political orator, and R. B. Sheridan the cartoon. The papers that unpacked…
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January 9, 2026 at 10:46 AM
BSECS 2026, Day 2, Reviewed. #BSECS2026 conradbrunstrom.wordpress.com/2026/01/09/b...
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Planning a monograph or collection essays on some aspect of #C18th #history & culture? If so, get in touch with @deborahsimonton.bsky.social or me about publishing in our series, Routledge Studies in Eighteenth-Century Cultures and Societies. #skystorians 🗃️www.routledge.com/Routledge-St...
Routledge Studies in Eighteenth-Century Cultures and Societies - Book Series - Routledge & CRC Press
Routledge & CRC Press Series: The long eighteenth century sits as a pivotal point between the early-modern and modern worlds. By actively encouraging an international focus for the series ov
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December 11, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Planning a monograph or collection essays on some aspect of #C18th #history & culture? If so, get in touch with @deborahsimonton.bsky.social or me about publishing in our series, Routledge Studies in Eighteenth-Century Cultures and Societies. #skystorians 🗃️www.routledge.com/Routledge-St...
I'm wondering if anyone knows of books/articles on society/society & politics in late 18th century/French Revolutionary Ratisbon/Regensburg (in French or English). I'm not having much luck finding anything. All suggestions welcome. #skystorians #c18th 🗃️
December 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
I'm wondering if anyone knows of books/articles on society/society & politics in late 18th century/French Revolutionary Ratisbon/Regensburg (in French or English). I'm not having much luck finding anything. All suggestions welcome. #skystorians #c18th 🗃️
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WINTER Term Card:
We are excited to share our seminar schedule for next term! Our slate of speakers cover a range of #18thc British history topics.
Registrations are now open (with paper abstracts) at the link below 👎
@ihr.bsky.social @ihrlibrary.bsky.social
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
We are excited to share our seminar schedule for next term! Our slate of speakers cover a range of #18thc British history topics.
Registrations are now open (with paper abstracts) at the link below 👎
@ihr.bsky.social @ihrlibrary.bsky.social
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
December 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
WINTER Term Card:
We are excited to share our seminar schedule for next term! Our slate of speakers cover a range of #18thc British history topics.
Registrations are now open (with paper abstracts) at the link below 👎
@ihr.bsky.social @ihrlibrary.bsky.social
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
We are excited to share our seminar schedule for next term! Our slate of speakers cover a range of #18thc British history topics.
Registrations are now open (with paper abstracts) at the link below 👎
@ihr.bsky.social @ihrlibrary.bsky.social
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Der Spiegel's new cover
Two villains, one goal. How Trump and Putin attacking Europe.
They are not wrong.
Two villains, one goal. How Trump and Putin attacking Europe.
They are not wrong.
December 12, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Der Spiegel's new cover
Two villains, one goal. How Trump and Putin attacking Europe.
They are not wrong.
Two villains, one goal. How Trump and Putin attacking Europe.
They are not wrong.
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Vaccines prevent lockdowns.
The most anti-lockdown thing you can do is be pro-vaccine.
Do you get it yet?
The most anti-lockdown thing you can do is be pro-vaccine.
Do you get it yet?
More than 250 people who were exposed to measles, including dozens of unvaccinated school-aged children, are quarantining in South Carolina as the state wrestles to contain an outbreak that has sickened more than 110 people.
Hundreds Quarantined in South Carolina as Measles Outbreak Shows No Sign of Slowing
The outbreak shows no signs of slowing, likely because of the affected area’s “lower-than-hoped-for vaccination coverage,” a state health official said.
nyti.ms
December 12, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Vaccines prevent lockdowns.
The most anti-lockdown thing you can do is be pro-vaccine.
Do you get it yet?
The most anti-lockdown thing you can do is be pro-vaccine.
Do you get it yet?
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We keep increasing the pressure on Russia until it takes negotiations seriously.
Next week’s European Council will be crucial to secure Ukraine’s financial needs for the coming years. (2/2)
Next week’s European Council will be crucial to secure Ukraine’s financial needs for the coming years. (2/2)
December 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
We keep increasing the pressure on Russia until it takes negotiations seriously.
Next week’s European Council will be crucial to secure Ukraine’s financial needs for the coming years. (2/2)
Next week’s European Council will be crucial to secure Ukraine’s financial needs for the coming years. (2/2)
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Tobias Smollet’s warm account of Glasgow in his 1771 tour of England & Scotland, “The Expedition of Humphry Clinker”. Smollet studied @glasgow.ac.uk c. 1730s.
December 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Tobias Smollet’s warm account of Glasgow in his 1771 tour of England & Scotland, “The Expedition of Humphry Clinker”. Smollet studied @glasgow.ac.uk c. 1730s.