XanthH
@xanthh.bsky.social
#NOWAR! Scottish-German painter, writer, gardener, actor, photographer and family historian. Editor of German language online lexicon on nuclear weapons, "Atomwaffen A-Z". Living in Berlin, often in Greece.
Hallo, just thought I'd say hallo before #genhour is over. I've only just started getting your messages. I kept missing it and now I'm here the hashtag is lagging.
January 22, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Hallo, just thought I'd say hallo before #genhour is over. I've only just started getting your messages. I kept missing it and now I'm here the hashtag is lagging.
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5 Years – 5 Reasons to support the #nuclearban: Recipe for Human Survival – Protect our Livelihoods – Strengthen International Law – Justice for Survivors – Everyone has a say
@nuclearban.bsky.social @mcs-medact-ippnw.bsky.social
@ippnwsweden.bsky.social @ippnw-schweiz.bsky.social #tpnw
@nuclearban.bsky.social @mcs-medact-ippnw.bsky.social
@ippnwsweden.bsky.social @ippnw-schweiz.bsky.social #tpnw
January 22, 2026 at 3:23 PM
5 Years – 5 Reasons to support the #nuclearban: Recipe for Human Survival – Protect our Livelihoods – Strengthen International Law – Justice for Survivors – Everyone has a say
@nuclearban.bsky.social @mcs-medact-ippnw.bsky.social
@ippnwsweden.bsky.social @ippnw-schweiz.bsky.social #tpnw
@nuclearban.bsky.social @mcs-medact-ippnw.bsky.social
@ippnwsweden.bsky.social @ippnw-schweiz.bsky.social #tpnw
Took a break to do some Zen tangling on this little canvas board (20x20 cm) using acrylic paints and pens.
#art #zentangle
#art #zentangle
January 22, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Took a break to do some Zen tangling on this little canvas board (20x20 cm) using acrylic paints and pens.
#art #zentangle
#art #zentangle
Today the #Wikitree #ConnectAThonXVI came to an end with a total of 80,336 profiles added. I myself added 112 which was 12 more than my personal goal. The next one is Apr 10-13 and I'm already looking forward to it.
#genealogy
www.wikitree.com/g2g/1989223/...
#genealogy
www.wikitree.com/g2g/1989223/...
Connect-a-Thon XVI Highlights - WikiTree G2G
Hi WikiTreers! Connect-a-Thon XVI is officially in the books-and wow, what an incredible weekend it ... for our next Connect-a-Thon (April 10-13)!
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January 19, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Today the #Wikitree #ConnectAThonXVI came to an end with a total of 80,336 profiles added. I myself added 112 which was 12 more than my personal goal. The next one is Apr 10-13 and I'm already looking forward to it.
#genealogy
www.wikitree.com/g2g/1989223/...
#genealogy
www.wikitree.com/g2g/1989223/...
Have to stop on #Wikitree #ConnectAThonXVI because my head is buzzing and I need to save a bit of energy for my big photo tour tomorrow. Off to the GDR nuclear command bunker. So excited!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harneko...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harneko...
Harnekop Nuclear Bunker - Wikipedia
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January 17, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Have to stop on #Wikitree #ConnectAThonXVI because my head is buzzing and I need to save a bit of energy for my big photo tour tomorrow. Off to the GDR nuclear command bunker. So excited!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harneko...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harneko...
Taking part for the first time in a #Wikitree Connect-a-thon this weekend, starting today. I'm all ready to go, registered with my team (Newt), Discord installed, watched the intro video, and added my last couple of great-grandparents who were missing. Let's go!
#genealogy #familyhistory
#genealogy #familyhistory
Help:Connect-a-Thon
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January 16, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Taking part for the first time in a #Wikitree Connect-a-thon this weekend, starting today. I'm all ready to go, registered with my team (Newt), Discord installed, watched the intro video, and added my last couple of great-grandparents who were missing. Let's go!
#genealogy #familyhistory
#genealogy #familyhistory
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Für ein Ende der Gewalt im #Iran! Die Bundesregierung muss die Abschiebung iranischer Staatsangehöriger sofort stoppen und sich gegenüber den USA gegen eine militärische Intervention einsetzen. Mehr dazu in unserer Pressemitteilung von heute: www.ippnw.de/presse/artik...
January 15, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Für ein Ende der Gewalt im #Iran! Die Bundesregierung muss die Abschiebung iranischer Staatsangehöriger sofort stoppen und sich gegenüber den USA gegen eine militärische Intervention einsetzen. Mehr dazu in unserer Pressemitteilung von heute: www.ippnw.de/presse/artik...
I have written before about my great-Uncle Alfred Victor or ‘Tony’, as he was known. In the meantime, I’ve dug deeper into his story and how it ended, so tragically. Read the third part of the series “The Blenkiron Brothers”.
#familyhistory #genealogy
#familyhistory #genealogy
Alfred Victor – Dancing with Death
Part 3 of "The Blenkiron Brothers"
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January 13, 2026 at 8:56 PM
I have written before about my great-Uncle Alfred Victor or ‘Tony’, as he was known. In the meantime, I’ve dug deeper into his story and how it ended, so tragically. Read the third part of the series “The Blenkiron Brothers”.
#familyhistory #genealogy
#familyhistory #genealogy
Today, one day after my presentation on Speakers' Corner, I received confirmation of the date of death for Samuel Leonard Thomas Ashworth, or "Uncle Len", who killed his third wife.
#storytelling #familyhistory #truecrime
#storytelling #familyhistory #truecrime
January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Today, one day after my presentation on Speakers' Corner, I received confirmation of the date of death for Samuel Leonard Thomas Ashworth, or "Uncle Len", who killed his third wife.
#storytelling #familyhistory #truecrime
#storytelling #familyhistory #truecrime
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Such a tragedy, and a story wonderfully told. Your retelling of this series gives it a new nuance. You can hear Xanthe's segment starting at around 16:25 in the program. Show notes include links to Xanthe's series on her Substack, X-factored Stories. Superb:
open.substack.com/pub/projectk...
open.substack.com/pub/projectk...
Speakers’ Corner » Surprises Kept Locked Away with Marian Beaman and Xanthe Hall
Jennifer Jones is joined by Marian and Xanthe as they each share harrowing stories previously hidden in their family history. Theirs are both extraordinary and familiar tales as we reflect on our own.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Such a tragedy, and a story wonderfully told. Your retelling of this series gives it a new nuance. You can hear Xanthe's segment starting at around 16:25 in the program. Show notes include links to Xanthe's series on her Substack, X-factored Stories. Superb:
open.substack.com/pub/projectk...
open.substack.com/pub/projectk...
January 9, 2026 at 8:25 AM
So great to have had the opportunity to tell this story of my Uncle Len, who killed his third wife, Lisbeth. She was an Austrian Jew who had already lost her parents to the Nazis.
#familyhistory
#familyhistory
Another clip from today's extraordinary Projectkin Speakers' Corner event with Jennifer Jones @jennifer-jones.bsky.social. Here you see @xanthh.bsky.social sharing Len's story from her Alphabet series last year, now updated with details, citations, & insight.
#FamilyHistory #Storytelling #Genealogy
#FamilyHistory #Storytelling #Genealogy
January 9, 2026 at 6:45 AM
So great to have had the opportunity to tell this story of my Uncle Len, who killed his third wife, Lisbeth. She was an Austrian Jew who had already lost her parents to the Nazis.
#familyhistory
#familyhistory
Not sure if I can make #genhour tonight as I'm presenting on Speakers' Corner, but I have a question: Is there a virtual place where European family historians meet? 🧵
#familyhistory #ancestry
#familyhistory #ancestry
January 8, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Not sure if I can make #genhour tonight as I'm presenting on Speakers' Corner, but I have a question: Is there a virtual place where European family historians meet? 🧵
#familyhistory #ancestry
#familyhistory #ancestry
Reminder that tonight or tomorrow, depending on where you are in the world, I'll be telling the story of Uncle Len, Wife-Killer. Join me and Marian Beaman on Speakers' Corner.
Speakers’ Corner: Tragedy Strikes Families in England and the US with Xanthe Hall and Marian Beaman
Thu 8 Jan, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM [PST]: Two stories about family surprises. Join us for our first 2026 episode for Projectkin’s Speakers’ Corner series hosted by Jennifer Jones. This series seeks to cel...
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January 8, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Reminder that tonight or tomorrow, depending on where you are in the world, I'll be telling the story of Uncle Len, Wife-Killer. Join me and Marian Beaman on Speakers' Corner.
Everyone's posting their plans and goals for 2026, so these are mine:
- publish at least two posts a month, covering a total of 52 ancestors
- write stories for all my Sixteens and as many of their siblings as I can
- focus on the women, take part in Ancestral Women's Challenge
#genealogy
- publish at least two posts a month, covering a total of 52 ancestors
- write stories for all my Sixteens and as many of their siblings as I can
- focus on the women, take part in Ancestral Women's Challenge
#genealogy
January 7, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Everyone's posting their plans and goals for 2026, so these are mine:
- publish at least two posts a month, covering a total of 52 ancestors
- write stories for all my Sixteens and as many of their siblings as I can
- focus on the women, take part in Ancestral Women's Challenge
#genealogy
- publish at least two posts a month, covering a total of 52 ancestors
- write stories for all my Sixteens and as many of their siblings as I can
- focus on the women, take part in Ancestral Women's Challenge
#genealogy
Prof. Gottstein was an important person for the physicians' peace movement in Germany and internationally. He left behind an enormous family, both related by blood and related by deep affection. RIP Ulrich. ❤️🕯️
Wir trauern um Prof. Dr. Ulrich Gottstein, Gründungsmitglied der deutschen IPPNW, der im Alter von 99 Jahren verstorben ist. In der FR ist ein lesenswerter Nachruf für den Frankfurter Friedensaktivisten erschienen: www.fr.de/politik/der-...
@fr-zeitung.bsky.social @pvbebenburg.bsky.social
@fr-zeitung.bsky.social @pvbebenburg.bsky.social
Der Frankfurter Arzt und IPPNW-Mitgründer ist mit 99 Jahren gestorben
Ulrich Gottstein nahm 1985 den Friedensnobelpreis in Oslo entgegen. Doch Kohl und Strauß versuchten, die Auszeichnung zu verhindern.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Prof. Gottstein was an important person for the physicians' peace movement in Germany and internationally. He left behind an enormous family, both related by blood and related by deep affection. RIP Ulrich. ❤️🕯️
That's how I'm doing it too. Some of them will also be updates, or part of other challenges, like Ancestral Women and A-Z. But I want to total 52.
#genealogy #familyhistory #storytelling
#genealogy #familyhistory #storytelling
For the fifth year in a row, I'm participating in @amyjohnsoncrow.bsky.social's #52Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge. However, like last year, I'm going to strike out on my own with my own set of prompts. #genealogy #FamilyHistory
deckofancestors.wordpress.com/2026/01/06/5...
deckofancestors.wordpress.com/2026/01/06/5...
January 7, 2026 at 7:18 AM
That's how I'm doing it too. Some of them will also be updates, or part of other challenges, like Ancestral Women and A-Z. But I want to total 52.
#genealogy #familyhistory #storytelling
#genealogy #familyhistory #storytelling
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Another fantastic Live program with @jennifer-jones.bsky.social. It was our lead-up to the program later this week featuring Xanthe Hall and Marian Beaman.
Here's a clip as Xanthe shared her story. See the full program at projectkin.substack.com/p/projectkin...
Here's a clip as Xanthe shared her story. See the full program at projectkin.substack.com/p/projectkin...
January 4, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Another fantastic Live program with @jennifer-jones.bsky.social. It was our lead-up to the program later this week featuring Xanthe Hall and Marian Beaman.
Here's a clip as Xanthe shared her story. See the full program at projectkin.substack.com/p/projectkin...
Here's a clip as Xanthe shared her story. See the full program at projectkin.substack.com/p/projectkin...
Happy New Year, everyone! My Speaker’s Corner is coming up on Jan 8. But if you’re not sure what to expect, then you can drop by online to the Preview on Sun, Jan 4. Here’s the link.
#genealogy #familyhistory
#genealogy #familyhistory
Speakers’ Corner Preview: Live with Marian Beaman and Xanthe Hall
Sun 4 Jan, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM [PST]: This week, Jennifer Jones steps in to speak with her special guests for her Speaker's Corner series. This week, we're highlighting stories from Xanthe Hall of X-F...
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January 1, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Happy New Year, everyone! My Speaker’s Corner is coming up on Jan 8. But if you’re not sure what to expect, then you can drop by online to the Preview on Sun, Jan 4. Here’s the link.
#genealogy #familyhistory
#genealogy #familyhistory
Read 29 books this year. Some of them were new, some old classics, 11 of them got five star ratings from me (got to be a record). Think I'll set my goal for 35 next year.
📚💙💚🧡
📚💙💚🧡
December 31, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Read 29 books this year. Some of them were new, some old classics, 11 of them got five star ratings from me (got to be a record). Think I'll set my goal for 35 next year.
📚💙💚🧡
📚💙💚🧡
Hey, have I mixed the time up for #AncestryHour?
December 30, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Hey, have I mixed the time up for #AncestryHour?
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Die IPPNW wünscht Euch friedliche und frohe Weihnachtsfeiertage!
Bildmotiv „Friedenstaube“ von Xanthe Hall (2025)
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Bildmotiv „Friedenstaube“ von Xanthe Hall (2025)
@xanthh.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Die IPPNW wünscht Euch friedliche und frohe Weihnachtsfeiertage!
Bildmotiv „Friedenstaube“ von Xanthe Hall (2025)
@xanthh.bsky.social
Bildmotiv „Friedenstaube“ von Xanthe Hall (2025)
@xanthh.bsky.social
Only a couple of days to Christmas, and I have been thinking about the Christmas Truce in 1914 on the Western Front. What happens when you fraternise with the enemy or you discover that he isn’t bad, but just following orders?
#genealogy #ww1
#genealogy #ww1
Duncan – Prisoner of War
Part 2 of "The Blenkiron Brothers"
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December 23, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Only a couple of days to Christmas, and I have been thinking about the Christmas Truce in 1914 on the Western Front. What happens when you fraternise with the enemy or you discover that he isn’t bad, but just following orders?
#genealogy #ww1
#genealogy #ww1