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Camilla de Koning @camilladekoning.bsky.social · 5d

A well wish from James II to his friend Thomas Butler in 1673: '[I] am very glad you escaped so well as you did, I hope it will always be your fortune to do so'.

Camilla de Koning @camilladekoning.bsky.social · 7d

More backups, MOOOOORE!!!

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Camilla de Koning @camilladekoning.bsky.social · Sep 2

Portrait by Henri Gascar!

Camilla de Koning @camilladekoning.bsky.social · Sep 2

Three more days to get your proposals in for the WomCom Workshop on Women & Entrepreneurship in! See #cfp below (2/2) @echistsoc.bsky.social @ehswomcom.bsky.social

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Camilla de Koning @camilladekoning.bsky.social · Sep 2

Also, a prime example of female entrepreneurship, in my opinion, is Louise Renée de Kérouaille, who became one of King Charles II's mistresses. In 1681, she extracted £132,000 from the Treasury for her 'Secret Services'. A hussler if you ask me. (1/2)

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Economic History Society @echistsoc.bsky.social · Sep 2

Applications for the EHS Residential Training Course for Postgraduate Students close 16:00 (UK time) Friday, 12 September.
12 part-funded places are available on this course which will be held at the University of Warwick, 3–6 December 2025.
For more info and to apply: ehs.org.uk/society/stud...

Residential Training Course for Postgraduate Students - Economic History Society

University of Warwick Radcliffe Conference Centre 3 – 6 December 2025 The Economic History Society offers 12 part-funded places on an intensive residential course designed to raise the quality and ana...

ehs.org.uk

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Camilla de Koning @camilladekoning.bsky.social · Aug 28

Finally, Peggy is featured in the fantastic exhibition at the London Museum of the Docklands: Mudlarking the Thames. Must see!

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Camilla de Koning @camilladekoning.bsky.social · Aug 28

It is an unusual example, but this is also entrepreneurship! A story of resilience and inventivity. I would love research into women like this in our WomCom Workshop. Sound familiar? Come present on the 12th of December.
#callforpapers in the link (2/2)
@ehswomcom.bsky.social @echistsoc.bsky.social

Women's Commitee Workshop - Women & Entrepreneurship: Agency, Experience, and Enterprise - Economic History Society

12/12/2025 @ All day - Call for Papers (CFP) Annual Workshop of the Economic History Society Women’s Committee University College London Friday, 12 December 2025 Theme: Women & Entrepreneurship: Agenc...

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Camilla de Koning @camilladekoning.bsky.social · Aug 28

On the subject of Women & Entrepreneurship, the woman of the week is Peggy Jones. A notorious mudlarker who was immortalised in this print. She utilised her knowledge of the river and its tides to scrape a living together. In her special skirt, she gathered valuables and coal, which she sold. (1/2)

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Camilla de Koning @camilladekoning.bsky.social · Aug 27

Around 20 minutes, followed by discussion!

Camilla de Koning @camilladekoning.bsky.social · Aug 27

One more week to get your proposals in for what will be a very exciting day! Share your research, feedback a chapter, pitch your new archival finds at the WomCom Workshop.

Economic History Society @echistsoc.bsky.social · Aug 20

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Camilla de Koning @camilladekoning.bsky.social · Aug 21

Our Call for Papers for the Women's Committee workshop I'm very excited about. Join us in sharing your research on everything Women & Entrepreneurship. Please share widely and reach out if you have any questions!

Economic History Society @echistsoc.bsky.social · Aug 20

Camilla de Koning @camilladekoning.bsky.social · Aug 4

Great function with such amazing records! In one of my favourite places on earth to boot

Neil Johnston @nejohnst.bsky.social · Aug 4

We're recruiting for a new role in the Early Modern team at TNA to help us integrate the Parliamentary Archives. I'm looking for someone with an expertise in pre-modern Westminster Parliament so we can join the executive, legislative and judicial collections www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOD893/r...

Records Specialist - Early Modern Parliament at The National Archives

Start your UK & international job search for academic jobs, research jobs, science jobs and managerial jobs in leading universities and top...

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Camilla de Koning @camilladekoning.bsky.social · Jul 25

RIP the darlings. As in rest in (a different) piece?

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Camilla de Koning @camilladekoning.bsky.social · Jul 8

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Camilla de Koning @camilladekoning.bsky.social · Jul 8

CfP is out! Sign up, share, come visit, very excited about this. Let's get some great female case-studies!

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Athenaeum Boekhandel @athenaeum.nl · Jul 1

Het is Keti Koti! Herdenk, vier, lees de 3 boekentips van Janice Deul: @fatahblack.bsky.social & ‪@camilladekoning.bsky.social‬, Ooggetuigen van de Nederlandse slavernij, Leo Balai, Herengracht 502 en ‪@mrspillybean.bsky.social‬, Dobberen. Klik door, lees waarom & koop: athenaeumscheltema.n...

Janice Deul met haar Keti Koti-boekentips voor Athenaeum Boekhandel Zuidoost

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Camilla de Koning @camilladekoning.bsky.social · Jun 24

Op Keti Koti dit jaar mag ik in gesprek met een geweldige line-up in het Teylermuseum in Haarlem, en ik hoop dat jullie komen luisteren!

O.a. in gesprek over: Hoe kunnen we Teylers investering in de slavenhandel plaatsen in een breder gesprek over erfgoed, musea, kennis, collecties en nalatenschap?

Lezingenreeks: De paradox van ongelijkheid in de Verlichtingsideeën — Dipsaus Podcast

Ontdek de lezingenreeks Een Nieuwe Geschiedenis van Nederland en de Wereld, een samenwerking tussen Dipsaus en historicus Karwan Fatah-Black . Experts delen inzichten over koloniale consumptie, sla...

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Camilla de Koning @camilladekoning.bsky.social · May 28

The real question is, will I make it through a second day in Cambridge without pronouncing Pepys as pep-is i.o. peeps (which I was convinced was correct for years)?

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Camilla de Koning @camilladekoning.bsky.social · May 20

Finally gathered the academic courage to venture to Cambridge, but where to stay for a tiny archiving stint. Any tips for ultimate Cambridge vibes?

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Ramona Negrón @ramonanegron.bsky.social · May 12

* OPEN CALL * for Atelier KITLV-Framer Framed Artist Residency 2025-2026

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Open Call: Atelier KITLV-Framer Framed Artist Residency 2025-2026 – Framer Framed

KITLV and Framer Framed are pleased to announce the international open call for the 2025-2026 Atelier KITLV-Framer Framed Artist Residency.

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Camilla de Koning @camilladekoning.bsky.social · May 6

Yes! Could not miss it of course, see you on Thursday :)

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Camilla de Koning @camilladekoning.bsky.social · May 6

Look forward to seeing you there, let me know if you need any tips!

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C. E. Aubin @ceaubin.bsky.social · Mar 10

Eight weeks ago, I jokingly imagined a podcast where scholars could (expertly) hate on historical figures. Almost 100,000 people thought it was a good idea.

I am so incredibly excited to announce that the first episodes of my brand new show This Guy Sucked will be released March 20th!

A podcast cover featuring Franz Halz' 'Portrait of a Bearded Man with a Ruff,' his face covered with a turquoise scribble and handwritten yellow script reading 'This Guy Sucked'

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Camilla de Koning @camilladekoning.bsky.social · Mar 10

My dearest friend and esteemed colleague Ramona Negrón is at the helm of this Dutch account where historians share their work! Use the translate option and get in there, her work is fascinating and innovative!

Historici vertellen @historicivertellen.bsky.social · Mar 10

Goedemorgen! Mijn naam is Ramona Negrón (@ramonanegron.bsky.social), postdoc bij het KITLV in Leiden. Ik houd me vooral bezig met vroegmoderne koloniale slavernijgeschiedenis. Deze week deel ik hier wat mij zoal bezighoudt. Waar zouden jullie graag meer over willen weten?

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