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German History Society @germanhistsoc.bsky.social · 10h

Episode 1 of Series 2 of our documentary series 'Glimpses of German History' is now available on YouTube!

In this episode @sandralipner.bsky.social shows us how denazification questionnaires help us explore the shift from dictatorship to democracy in post-war Germany.

Glimpses of German History S2E1: Denazification Questionnaire

In the first episode of Glimpses of German History Season 2, Sandra Lipner shows us how denazification questionnaires help us explore the shift from dictatorship to democracy in postwar Germany. The questionnaire was intended by the occupying Allies to categorise people in terms of their previous in

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German History Society @germanhistsoc.bsky.social · 20d

📽️ Season 2 of 'Glimpses of German History', coming soon...

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Glimpses of German History Season 2: Trailer

YouTube video by German History Society

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Dr. Charlie Knight @charlieknight.bsky.social · Sep 1

I'm very pleased to be joining the Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies at the School of Advanced Study, University of London next month as the 2025-26 Bithell Visiting Fellow in German Studies!

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Charlie Knight is the 2025-26 Bithell Visiting Fellow at the ILCS.

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Holocaust Research Consultancy @holocaust-rc.bsky.social · Aug 4

The HRC is a team of scholars who work in a variety of disciplines across the field of Holocaust Studies. We have expertise that ranges across histories, theories, & languages.

Read more about the HRC & our services here: holocaustresearchconsultancy.org/about/

About

We are a team of scholars who have come together to deliver assistance to individuals, families, students, academics, and organizations for Holocaust research, education, and public engagement. We …

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German History Society @germanhistsoc.bsky.social · Jul 4

The deadline for the German History Society's Undergraduate Essay Prize is NEXT WEEK!

Do you have an outstanding dissertation to submit?

Check out our website for more details!

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Dr. Charlie Knight @charlieknight.bsky.social · Jun 25

Fascinating talk at the @wienerlibrary.bsky.social this evening on Tony Kushner’s @parkesinstitute.bsky.social new book ‘The Jewish Pedlar’ with @manchesterup.bsky.social

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Dr. Charlie Knight @charlieknight.bsky.social · Jun 16

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Dr. Charlie Knight @charlieknight.bsky.social · Jun 16

Last week I submitted my PhD thesis on German-Jewish letters sent during the Holocaust.
Thank you to my fantastic supervisors Joachim and Tony at the @parkesinstitute.bsky.social - and to everyone who has shared their stories and knowledge with me over the last four years - now the viva....

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Holocaust Research Consultancy @holocaust-rc.bsky.social · Jun 11

Our team of experts offer a wide range of services to support families, scholars, independent researchers, & educators in #Holocaust research & education.

Read more about our services here:
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Services

The Holocaust Research Consultancy is a team of scholars who have come together to deliver assistance to individuals, families, students, academics, and organizations in Holocaust research, educati…

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Cailee Davis @caileedavis.bsky.social · Jun 5

A major thank you to everyone who attended and supported the #HolocaustStudies networking event at the #IWM last week… What a fantastic day fostering community and supporting young researchers.

We hope to make this an annual event so look out for future calls for participants! 📣

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Dr. Charlie Knight @charlieknight.bsky.social · May 30

Very excited to be a part of this new adventure with @caileedavis.bsky.social @barnabasbalint.bsky.social @niamh-hanrahan.bsky.social keep an eye out for more updates coming soon - give us a follow too ⬇️

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Dr. Charlie Knight @charlieknight.bsky.social · May 27

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Dr. Charlie Knight @charlieknight.bsky.social · May 27

Fantastic conference at the Indiana University Gateway in Berlin on the place of German Jewish History in the Holocaust. Fascinating papers all round.
Thanks to @mmzpotsdam.bsky.social @ghiwashington.bsky.social for organising

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Dr. Charlie Knight @charlieknight.bsky.social · May 27

This event is TONIGHT at 6pm!

It was a pleasure to help @anoushka-ar.bsky.social with this project and I'm happy to now chair the launch of the digital exhibition.
Details below 🔽

Parkes Institute @parkesinstitute.bsky.social · May 20

1 week to go until our 'Wandering Jew: Book Launch and Digital Exhibition Launch' webinar with @llampertweissig.bsky.social & @anoushka-ar.bsky.social

Tuesday 27th May, online, 6pm: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/instrument...

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Dr. Charlie Knight @charlieknight.bsky.social · May 23

My fab supervisor Tony Kushner has a new book out - The Jewish Pedlar - with @manchesterup.bsky.social.
There's a book launch in Southampton on 4 June @octoberbooks.bsky.social and also a talk at the @wienerlibrary.bsky.social on 25 June

University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · May 23

The untold story of a gruesome 18th century triple murder in Sussex is examined for the first time.

In a new book by Professor Tony Kushner, ‘The Jewish Pedlar’ tells the story of Jacob Harris.

Launching June 4, find out more 👉 https://octoberbooks.lemonbooking.com/events/93/details

A man with gray hair and glasses stands outdoors holding a book titled "The Jewish Pedlar" by Tony Kushner. He is wearing a dark blazer over a blue sweater and light shirt. There's a fountain behind him and two people walking in the background.

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Parkes Institute @parkesinstitute.bsky.social · May 12

Our final event of the year is a double bill with @llampertweissig.bsky.social talking about her recent 'Instrument of Memory: Encounters with the Wandering Jew' &
@anoushka-ar.bsky.social launching her digital travelling exhibition
🎟️ May 27th 6pm, online: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/instrument...

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German History Society @germanhistsoc.bsky.social · Apr 2

The GHS has numerous funding opportunities and awards available throughout the year for PGRs and ECRs. The deadline for some of them is fast approaching!

Check out the following 🧵 for more details:

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Anoushka Alexander-Rose @anoushka-ar.bsky.social · Mar 12

Last week I submitted my PhD thesis 'Vladimir Nabokov's Jewish Muse!' - hugely privileged to be supervised by Professors Devorah Baum and @clairelefoll.bsky.social and to have the wonderful @parkesinstitute.bsky.social as my academic home! Thanks to many others who supported along the way… 🦋

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Cailee Davis @caileedavis.bsky.social · Feb 28

@parkesinstitute.bsky.social hosted a screening of Jessie Eisenberg’s #ARealPain — it’s a lovely example of 3rd Gen #Holocaust representation. Go see it if you haven’t!

Really enjoyed the fantastic discussion w/ EmilyRose Baker, Tony Kushner, & Janek Gryta, moderated by @charlieknight.bsky.social

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German History Society @germanhistsoc.bsky.social · Feb 26

🚨CFP: GHS Annual Conference🚨

The GHS are proud to share the call for papers for our upcoming conference at the University of Loughborough on the 4-6 September 2025
The deadline for applications is 19 April 2025.

For more info see: www.germanhistorysoc...

#GermanHistSoc2025

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German Historical Institute London @ghilondon.bsky.social · Feb 13

We're very pleased to announce that Anoushka Alexander-Rose's (@anoushka-ar.bsky.social) exhibition will stay with us at the GHIL for a while longer!

It reframes the Wandering Jew from its origins in medieval Christian myth and presents how the legend has evolved across time and cultures. 👇

German Historical Institute London @ghilondon.bsky.social · Dec 17

📣 New exhibition! 📣

The German Historical Institute London is delighted to host ‘The Wandering Jew: A Travelling Exhibition’ curated by Anoushka Alexander-Rose (@anoushka-ar.bsky.social) from 6 January to 14 February 2025 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm)!

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Dr. Charlie Knight @charlieknight.bsky.social · Feb 20

Excited to chair this screening on Monday 😊

Parkes Institute @parkesinstitute.bsky.social · Feb 20

Join us next week for a special screening of Jesse Eisenberg's #ARealPain, winner of Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor (Kieran Culkin) at the 2025 #BAFTAs.

📅 February 24, 5:30 PM.
📍 Harbour Lights Picturehouse

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A Real Pain + Q&A (Southampton) | Showtimes and Tickets

The Parkes Institute at the University of Southampton invites you to a screening and roundtable event on Jesse Eisenberg’s 2025 film A Real Pain at Harbour Lights Picturehouse cinema on 24 February at...

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Parkes Institute @parkesinstitute.bsky.social · Feb 6

📢 Next week, Parkes Outreach Fellow @charlieknight.bsky.social will give a talk at #LoveData25 on his work with the Theodor Hirschberg papers @hartleyspecialc.bsky.social

The event is hybrid & open to all.

📅 Feb 12, 2:30pm (GMT)
📍 Highfield Campus & online

More info 👇
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LibGuides@Southampton: Love Data @ Soton: Home

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Parkes Institute @parkesinstitute.bsky.social · Jan 31

🎥 On Monday 24th February, we are holding a screening and roundtable event on Jesse Eisenberg’s 2025 film ’A Real Pain’ at Harbour Lights Picturehouse cinema in Southampton.

🔗 Book your tickets here: www.southampton.ac.uk/parkes/news/...

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Parkes Institute @parkesinstitute.bsky.social · Jan 27

Tony Kushner's latest piece on the Holocaust, survivors' testimonies and rescue archaeology for @uk.theconversation.com
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The Holocaust: how ‘rescue archaeology’ is tackling the impending loss of surviving witnesses

Forms of ‘rescue archaeology’ are working to save the testimony of survivors before it is too late.

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