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Dr Gemma Masson

@glmasson.bsky.social

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London based cliosophic Historian. Mostly Ottomans but all history & folklore welcome! Editor Islam and Christian Muslim Relations Journal, HEmpire & HFolk. British Association for Turkish Area Studies Committee. Museum & book ethusiast! #skystorians

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Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · 19d

Can you believe @history-hit.bsky.social agreed to have me back? Another fun chat with @mattlewishistory.bsky.social on the Ottoman-Venetian Wars for the #echoesofhistory series!
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#history #ottoman #historian #assassinscreed #ottomanvenetianwars #podcast #skystorians

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Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · 1d

#Academia is wild y'all. Go to a meeting about a potentially collaborative conference and suddenly you're in a meeting with rockstar #historian Philip Mansel! My #historyfangirl heart the whole time!

#skystorians #academicsky #TIOL #travellersinottomanlands #levantineheritage #ottoman #history

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Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · 8d

@universitypress.cambridge.org offers a huge range of #openaccess #academic publications on a range of subjects, including #ottomanstudies

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#history #ottoman #resources #publication #skystorians #cambridgeuniversitypress #academicsky

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Welcome to Cambridge Core

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Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · 13d

Courtsy of #WIASN facebook group - too good not to share!

#academicsky #skystorians #academicyear

Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · 13d

Internet: Use a VPN to keep your browsing safe!

Also the Internet: With a VPN we will block you from many websites and functions unless you disable it!

#internetsecurity #vpn #internet #browsing #computing #computersecurity

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Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · 16d

Love a #bookmail day! Finally got my hands on #BerengariaofNavarre by the amazing @gabbystorey.bsky.social

#history #skystorians #medieval #queenship #booksky

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Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · 16d

My alma mater @unibirmingham.bsky.social holds an amazing collection of over 3000 #middleeastern #manuscripts in the Mingana Collection, cared for by the Cadbury Research Library. Explore them here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/facilities/c...

#skystorian #history #ottoman #arabic #persian #syriac #archive

Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · 17d

Check out the work of the @erc.europa.eu funded GHOST project, Geographies and Histories of Ottoman Supernatural Tradition.

Website: ghost.ims.forth.gr

FB: www.facebook.com/ghosterc2018

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#ottoman #history #supernatural #skystorians #ghostproject #supernaturalhistory

Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · 19d

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Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · Aug 26

Pleased to present #TIOL new website!
travellersinottomanlands.com

#travellersinottomanlands #academicky #ottoman #history #skystorians #travel #MENA

About - Travellers In Ottoman Lands

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Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · Aug 20

Delighted to share my @history-hit.bsky.social Echoes of History #podcast episode on the Fall of Constantinople!

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#history #ottomanhistory #historygram #constantinople #jobbinghistorian #historyhit #echoesofhistory #academicsky #skystorians

Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · Aug 17

Just don't try to have a converdation with me in these languages! #duolingo #french

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Professor Peter Matthews @urbaneprofessor.bsky.social · Aug 1

Spotting a historical inaccuracy on a TV programme because you were alive at the time when it was set 💀

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Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · Jul 21

www.dailysabah.com/arts/from-ro... #history #ottoman #skystorians #scent #perfume

From rose water to musk: Scent expert rekindles Ottoman traditions

A Turkish fragrance expert is reviving Ottoman-era scent culture at her Istanbul academy through research, education and specialized craft

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Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · Jul 21

www.islam21c.com/history/city... #history #ottoman #skystorians #london

Tracing the City of London’s Ottoman links

Did you know that London’s primary financial centre has many Ottoman connections?

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Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · Jul 9

This is exciting and I am looking forward to visiting when the Tapestry is here!
www.museumsassociation.org/museums-jour...

#history #skystorians #museums #bayeuxtapestry #academicsky

Bayeux Tapestry to return to England after 900 years in landmark loan deal - Museums Association

Artefact to go on display at the British Museum in exchange for Sutton Hoo treasures and Lewis chessmen

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Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · Jul 4

Late post but a great evening at The British Museum on Monday with a discussion of @jennylinford.bsky.social new book Repast with Alexandra Green and @signesjohansen.bsky.social #history #skystorians #food

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Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · Jun 10

www.hurriyetdailynews.com/centuries-ol... #history #ottoman #skystorians #academicsky

Centuries-old mansions offering visitors journey through history

Historic mansions in the southern province of Antalya's Akseki district are opening their doors to visitors after undergoing careful restoration, offering a unique glimpse into the region’s cultural h...

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Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · Jun 7

A Discussion Session, Exploring Identity through Memory Emel Sevinc in conversation with Elif Toker-Turnalar. #lseturkiye #skystorians #academicsky #batas

Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · Jun 7

Love it when someone approaches you at a conference, told you they read your article and thought it was very interesting! #batas #skystorians #academicsky #lseturkiye

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Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · Jun 7

Panel 2 of the day Diaspora, Displacement and Collective Trauma with Basak Kale, Tugce Bicakci-Syed & Asli Kandemir #batas #lseturkiye #academicsky #skystorians

Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · Jun 7

Panel 1, Turkish Foreign Policy in a Global Age with @mustafakutlay.bsky.social @ozihnioglu.bsky.social @digdemsoyaltin.bsky.social @emelin777.bsky.social #lseturkiye #academicsky #skystorians #turkiye

Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · Jun 7

Welcome and opening remarks from @ygursoy.bsky.social & Elif Toker-Turnalar. #lseturkiye #academicsky #turkiye #skystorians

Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · Jun 7

Looking forward to a day of #turkishstudies courtesy of British Association of Turkish Area Studies (BATAS) at #lse #lseturkiye #skystorians #academicsky

Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · Jun 6

Its often seen as a turning point in Ottoman naval history, or it was when I was still at uni!

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Marinos Sariyannis @sariyannis.bsky.social · Jun 6

And... we have a cover!

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