Joshua Provan
@landohistory.bsky.social
I write history books, make videos, & sometimes wear hats ~ KŪLIA I KA NU‘U ~ Hakuna matata ~ Mungu akipenda, tutafika ~ Aun Aprendo https://joshprovan.com
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Scholars working on Coptic and Semitic languages (esp. Ethiopic ): have you encountered references that might correspond to out-of-body experiences or astral travel in your sources?
Illustration of the child St. Kirkos ቅዱስ ቂርቆስ exorcising a demon @britishlibrary
Or 720
Illustration of the child St. Kirkos ቅዱስ ቂርቆስ exorcising a demon @britishlibrary
Or 720
October 25, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Scholars working on Coptic and Semitic languages (esp. Ethiopic ): have you encountered references that might correspond to out-of-body experiences or astral travel in your sources?
Illustration of the child St. Kirkos ቅዱስ ቂርቆስ exorcising a demon @britishlibrary
Or 720
Illustration of the child St. Kirkos ቅዱስ ቂርቆስ exorcising a demon @britishlibrary
Or 720
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This 17th C Persian painting depicts a black man playing a bowl lyre, an instrument that resemble the Ethiopian krar.
During the 17th century, many Africans, especially Ethiopians, settled in the Deccan region of India, often serving as soldiers or administrators
Persian poetry in nast'aliq script.
During the 17th century, many Africans, especially Ethiopians, settled in the Deccan region of India, often serving as soldiers or administrators
Persian poetry in nast'aliq script.
October 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
This 17th C Persian painting depicts a black man playing a bowl lyre, an instrument that resemble the Ethiopian krar.
During the 17th century, many Africans, especially Ethiopians, settled in the Deccan region of India, often serving as soldiers or administrators
Persian poetry in nast'aliq script.
During the 17th century, many Africans, especially Ethiopians, settled in the Deccan region of India, often serving as soldiers or administrators
Persian poetry in nast'aliq script.
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We were honoured to welcome Father Abate, along with members of the Ethiopian community, to Lancaster.
As Project Officer for the Abyssinia Project, I had the privilege of showing the 1868 Abyssinia collection in the King's Own Royal Regiment Museum. youtu.be/kMn5wd9IrM4?... #restitution
As Project Officer for the Abyssinia Project, I had the privilege of showing the 1868 Abyssinia collection in the King's Own Royal Regiment Museum. youtu.be/kMn5wd9IrM4?... #restitution
July 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
We were honoured to welcome Father Abate, along with members of the Ethiopian community, to Lancaster.
As Project Officer for the Abyssinia Project, I had the privilege of showing the 1868 Abyssinia collection in the King's Own Royal Regiment Museum. youtu.be/kMn5wd9IrM4?... #restitution
As Project Officer for the Abyssinia Project, I had the privilege of showing the 1868 Abyssinia collection in the King's Own Royal Regiment Museum. youtu.be/kMn5wd9IrM4?... #restitution
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‘Ticking timebomb’: sea acidity has reached critical levels, threatening entire ecosystems – study www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Ticking timebomb’: sea acidity has reached critical levels, threatening entire ecosystems – study
Ocean acidification has already crossed a crucial threshold for planetary health, scientists say in unexpected finding
www.theguardian.com
June 10, 2025 at 6:45 AM
‘Ticking timebomb’: sea acidity has reached critical levels, threatening entire ecosystems – study www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Nigerian historical fantasy OSAMEDE will screen at the 2025 Cannes Film Market on May 17 at the Pavillon Afriques, marking a significant milestone for Nigerian cinema on the international stage.’
You have my attention.
www.bellanaija.com/2025/04/osam...
You have my attention.
www.bellanaija.com/2025/04/osam...
“Osamede” to Premiere at Cannes Film Market, Marks New Era for Nigerian Historical Fantasy
Nigerian historical fantasy OSAMEDE will screen at the 2025 Cannes Film Market on May 17 at the Pavillon Afriques, marking a significant milestone for Nigerian cinema on the international stage. Direc...
www.bellanaija.com
May 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
‘Nigerian historical fantasy OSAMEDE will screen at the 2025 Cannes Film Market on May 17 at the Pavillon Afriques, marking a significant milestone for Nigerian cinema on the international stage.’
You have my attention.
www.bellanaija.com/2025/04/osam...
You have my attention.
www.bellanaija.com/2025/04/osam...
A very moving piece from Kit Chapman in NatGeo about the Sycamore Gap Tree. He was kind enough to quote me in the article. I think he’s captured both the impact of the tree when it stood and the reaction to its fall very well.
www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/...
www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/...
The destruction of this U.K. tree prompted outrage—and now, a guilty verdict
A lone tree growing along an ancient Roman wall was a beloved fixture in the landscape. Why did the Sycamore Gap tree’s illegal felling spark so much emotion?
www.nationalgeographic.com
May 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
A very moving piece from Kit Chapman in NatGeo about the Sycamore Gap Tree. He was kind enough to quote me in the article. I think he’s captured both the impact of the tree when it stood and the reaction to its fall very well.
www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/...
www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/...
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First American Pope: I thought the previous one was American but what do I know!
How apt as I finish that bit in my chapter, the role of the Catholic church & popes in enslavement in the 17th century ... The plus side: new Pope reminding people that Peru matters & not just because of Paddington.
How apt as I finish that bit in my chapter, the role of the Catholic church & popes in enslavement in the 17th century ... The plus side: new Pope reminding people that Peru matters & not just because of Paddington.
May 8, 2025 at 5:51 PM
First American Pope: I thought the previous one was American but what do I know!
How apt as I finish that bit in my chapter, the role of the Catholic church & popes in enslavement in the 17th century ... The plus side: new Pope reminding people that Peru matters & not just because of Paddington.
How apt as I finish that bit in my chapter, the role of the Catholic church & popes in enslavement in the 17th century ... The plus side: new Pope reminding people that Peru matters & not just because of Paddington.
Native Americans played a central role in the War of American Independence. I hope you’ll be able to join my free talk for the Society for Army Historical Research and find out how the Native Nations impacted the fight for the Deep South! my.demio.com/ref/qnuVLMDX...
SAHR 2025 Online Talk Series: May 2025
Assistance not to be Despised: Native American allies & the Defence of West Florida. 1777-1781
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May 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Native Americans played a central role in the War of American Independence. I hope you’ll be able to join my free talk for the Society for Army Historical Research and find out how the Native Nations impacted the fight for the Deep South! my.demio.com/ref/qnuVLMDX...
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Watch me agree with Tristan on everything while we recklessly throw cue cards around
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd7-...
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Historians Argue Over Ancient Greek Theories! | Agree to Disagree
YouTube video by History Hit
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April 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Watch me agree with Tristan on everything while we recklessly throw cue cards around
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd7-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd7-...
@roelkonijn.bsky.social hi Roel, only realised today you had moved over here. I caught your agree to disagree video, loved it!
May 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
@roelkonijn.bsky.social hi Roel, only realised today you had moved over here. I caught your agree to disagree video, loved it!
@moudhy.bsky.social it was wonderful to meet you today, Moudhy. I absolutely love your work. It was a great day at the HistFest!
April 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
@moudhy.bsky.social it was wonderful to meet you today, Moudhy. I absolutely love your work. It was a great day at the HistFest!
This Saturday! Find out about a real Death in Paradise. Only on Armchair History TV
I produce all of these solo, from art to sound. Each 9-10min vid takes up to a month to produce. So any support is appreciated.
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I produce all of these solo, from art to sound. Each 9-10min vid takes up to a month to produce. So any support is appreciated.
armchairhistory.tv
March 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
This Saturday! Find out about a real Death in Paradise. Only on Armchair History TV
I produce all of these solo, from art to sound. Each 9-10min vid takes up to a month to produce. So any support is appreciated.
armchairhistory.tv
I produce all of these solo, from art to sound. Each 9-10min vid takes up to a month to produce. So any support is appreciated.
armchairhistory.tv
Evolving Traditions in Ethiopian Music with Girma Yifrashewa | SOAS 2025
youtu.be/HPgDe5niE6E
youtu.be/HPgDe5niE6E
Evolving Traditions in Ethiopian Music with Girma Yifrashewa | SOAS 2025
YouTube video by Adventures In Historyland
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March 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Evolving Traditions in Ethiopian Music with Girma Yifrashewa | SOAS 2025
youtu.be/HPgDe5niE6E
youtu.be/HPgDe5niE6E
I was privileged to meet the composer and musician, Girma Yifrashewa at SOAS last week.
Girma is an inspiring and genuinely kind person, making his UK debut. You must add his music to your life.
Also pictured is the Buna I had from Rhoda Authentic Ethiopian Cafe, Brixton.
Girma is an inspiring and genuinely kind person, making his UK debut. You must add his music to your life.
Also pictured is the Buna I had from Rhoda Authentic Ethiopian Cafe, Brixton.
March 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I was privileged to meet the composer and musician, Girma Yifrashewa at SOAS last week.
Girma is an inspiring and genuinely kind person, making his UK debut. You must add his music to your life.
Also pictured is the Buna I had from Rhoda Authentic Ethiopian Cafe, Brixton.
Girma is an inspiring and genuinely kind person, making his UK debut. You must add his music to your life.
Also pictured is the Buna I had from Rhoda Authentic Ethiopian Cafe, Brixton.
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So @landohistory.bsky.social and I are on a lunch break and we’ve decided his lunch is an analogy of the Trump Administration - it was a perfectly nice baguette and they set fire to it just because they could. He was impotent in the decision making process 😂
March 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
So @landohistory.bsky.social and I are on a lunch break and we’ve decided his lunch is an analogy of the Trump Administration - it was a perfectly nice baguette and they set fire to it just because they could. He was impotent in the decision making process 😂
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Happy Publication Day to me! 🎉😱🥹🧿
Between Two Rivers: Ancient Mesopotamia and the Birth of History is officially out!
It’s a history of the region through objects found in an ancient museum in Princess Ennigaldi-Nanna’s palace, and I hope you all like it 💛 lnk.to/BetweenTwoRi...
Between Two Rivers: Ancient Mesopotamia and the Birth of History is officially out!
It’s a history of the region through objects found in an ancient museum in Princess Ennigaldi-Nanna’s palace, and I hope you all like it 💛 lnk.to/BetweenTwoRi...
February 20, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Happy Publication Day to me! 🎉😱🥹🧿
Between Two Rivers: Ancient Mesopotamia and the Birth of History is officially out!
It’s a history of the region through objects found in an ancient museum in Princess Ennigaldi-Nanna’s palace, and I hope you all like it 💛 lnk.to/BetweenTwoRi...
Between Two Rivers: Ancient Mesopotamia and the Birth of History is officially out!
It’s a history of the region through objects found in an ancient museum in Princess Ennigaldi-Nanna’s palace, and I hope you all like it 💛 lnk.to/BetweenTwoRi...
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On Thursday 27th February, we host Dr Jonathan Egid, a BBC/AHRC New Generation Thinker Scholar, for the Centre for African Art and Archaeology talks!
In person/online.
In-person venue: EFRY 01.02 (Elizabeth Fry (Bld:11))
Time: 5:00-6:30 pm GMT.
Online link to register: tiny.cc/o079001
All welcome!
In person/online.
In-person venue: EFRY 01.02 (Elizabeth Fry (Bld:11))
Time: 5:00-6:30 pm GMT.
Online link to register: tiny.cc/o079001
All welcome!
February 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
On Thursday 27th February, we host Dr Jonathan Egid, a BBC/AHRC New Generation Thinker Scholar, for the Centre for African Art and Archaeology talks!
In person/online.
In-person venue: EFRY 01.02 (Elizabeth Fry (Bld:11))
Time: 5:00-6:30 pm GMT.
Online link to register: tiny.cc/o079001
All welcome!
In person/online.
In-person venue: EFRY 01.02 (Elizabeth Fry (Bld:11))
Time: 5:00-6:30 pm GMT.
Online link to register: tiny.cc/o079001
All welcome!
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advance copies have arrived and if it looks like i’m trying to hug it, that’s because i am 🥹
February 3, 2025 at 2:24 PM
advance copies have arrived and if it looks like i’m trying to hug it, that’s because i am 🥹
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I loved getting to answer all sorts of questions about ancient Mesopotamia on the BBC History Extra podcast!
From the basics like where it was, to science, toilets and the Flood story, we covered so much. You can listen pretty much anywhere, including here podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
From the basics like where it was, to science, toilets and the Flood story, we covered so much. You can listen pretty much anywhere, including here podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
Ancient Mesopotamia: everything you wanted to know
Podcast Episode · History Extra podcast · 19/01/2025 · 43m
podcasts.apple.com
February 10, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I loved getting to answer all sorts of questions about ancient Mesopotamia on the BBC History Extra podcast!
From the basics like where it was, to science, toilets and the Flood story, we covered so much. You can listen pretty much anywhere, including here podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
From the basics like where it was, to science, toilets and the Flood story, we covered so much. You can listen pretty much anywhere, including here podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
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Physical copy. In. My. Hand. @pikegrey1418.bsky.social @donaldwin.bsky.social @headofzeus.bsky.social @watsonlittle.bsky.social @iainmacgregor1.bsky.social
Preorder here:
UK: geni.us/RingOfFire
USA: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ring-of-fi...
Preorder here:
UK: geni.us/RingOfFire
USA: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ring-of-fi...
February 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Physical copy. In. My. Hand. @pikegrey1418.bsky.social @donaldwin.bsky.social @headofzeus.bsky.social @watsonlittle.bsky.social @iainmacgregor1.bsky.social
Preorder here:
UK: geni.us/RingOfFire
USA: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ring-of-fi...
Preorder here:
UK: geni.us/RingOfFire
USA: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ring-of-fi...
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Job opportunity: The @warburginstitute.bsky.social is looking to hire a deputy director. Info below 👇🏽
warburg.sas.ac.uk/news/job-opp...
warburg.sas.ac.uk/news/job-opp...
Job Opportunity: Deputy Director
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January 31, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Job opportunity: The @warburginstitute.bsky.social is looking to hire a deputy director. Info below 👇🏽
warburg.sas.ac.uk/news/job-opp...
warburg.sas.ac.uk/news/job-opp...
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Job opportunity @ the British Museum. Curator of the Greek World.
#AncientBlueSky
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#AncientBlueSky
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Curator: Greek World
Greece and Rome
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Permanent
£55,262 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 17 March 2025
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January 31, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Job opportunity @ the British Museum. Curator of the Greek World.
#AncientBlueSky
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#AncientBlueSky
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