Martha Ebbesen
@marthaebbesen.bsky.social
British World scholar, with particular interest in political ideas, international relations, and the Commonwealth and League of Nations.
We cannot sell a people.
We cannot give away a people.
Bad colonial practices should be left in the 20th century.
But we do have an obligation:
As long as Greenland wants to remain part of the Kingdom, we must defend it.
Oh, don't forget the Epstein files.
#Greenland #Epstein #Handsoffgreenland
We cannot give away a people.
Bad colonial practices should be left in the 20th century.
But we do have an obligation:
As long as Greenland wants to remain part of the Kingdom, we must defend it.
Oh, don't forget the Epstein files.
#Greenland #Epstein #Handsoffgreenland
January 17, 2026 at 5:26 PM
We cannot sell a people.
We cannot give away a people.
Bad colonial practices should be left in the 20th century.
But we do have an obligation:
As long as Greenland wants to remain part of the Kingdom, we must defend it.
Oh, don't forget the Epstein files.
#Greenland #Epstein #Handsoffgreenland
We cannot give away a people.
Bad colonial practices should be left in the 20th century.
But we do have an obligation:
As long as Greenland wants to remain part of the Kingdom, we must defend it.
Oh, don't forget the Epstein files.
#Greenland #Epstein #Handsoffgreenland
Exactly.
There is no point in discussing sale/handover, because it simply isn't an option.
It may become devastatingly expensive for all of us, economically and even in human cost, but we can't sell or give away a people. Those bad practices were left in the 20th century.
There is no point in discussing sale/handover, because it simply isn't an option.
It may become devastatingly expensive for all of us, economically and even in human cost, but we can't sell or give away a people. Those bad practices were left in the 20th century.
Trump can put a million-percent tariffs on Denmark, and it still doesn't change the answer about Greenland. There are only two possible endings to this bizarre story. Either Trump gives up, or else he goes through with a military invasion.
January 17, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Exactly.
There is no point in discussing sale/handover, because it simply isn't an option.
It may become devastatingly expensive for all of us, economically and even in human cost, but we can't sell or give away a people. Those bad practices were left in the 20th century.
There is no point in discussing sale/handover, because it simply isn't an option.
It may become devastatingly expensive for all of us, economically and even in human cost, but we can't sell or give away a people. Those bad practices were left in the 20th century.
Reposted by Martha Ebbesen
The families of Danes killed in Afghanistan have a message for Trump
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
The Sacrifice of the Danes
After September 11, Denmark fought alongside its ally. The families of fallen soldiers have a message for Trump.
www.theatlantic.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:58 PM
The families of Danes killed in Afghanistan have a message for Trump
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
It is quite difficult to concentrate on marking exams on the history of the English-speaking world, while waiting to find out whether the US will invade Greenland, break up NATO, and de facto end the American Empire of the willing...
January 14, 2026 at 3:41 PM
It is quite difficult to concentrate on marking exams on the history of the English-speaking world, while waiting to find out whether the US will invade Greenland, break up NATO, and de facto end the American Empire of the willing...
Early 20th c handwriting help!
Can anybody read the first word/name/place name on this document?
It is from the manuscript of a brief talk about the League of Nations, probably given to a League of Nations Union meeting, dated 23 May 1934.
Location is likely either Australia or UK.
#HistorySky
Can anybody read the first word/name/place name on this document?
It is from the manuscript of a brief talk about the League of Nations, probably given to a League of Nations Union meeting, dated 23 May 1934.
Location is likely either Australia or UK.
#HistorySky
September 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Early 20th c handwriting help!
Can anybody read the first word/name/place name on this document?
It is from the manuscript of a brief talk about the League of Nations, probably given to a League of Nations Union meeting, dated 23 May 1934.
Location is likely either Australia or UK.
#HistorySky
Can anybody read the first word/name/place name on this document?
It is from the manuscript of a brief talk about the League of Nations, probably given to a League of Nations Union meeting, dated 23 May 1934.
Location is likely either Australia or UK.
#HistorySky
I am excited to be able to say that my book, 'From Empire to Commonwealth and League of Nations, 1920-29: Imperial Internationalism' is now under contract with Palgrave Macmillan to join the Britain and the World Series.
June 26, 2025 at 9:17 AM
I am excited to be able to say that my book, 'From Empire to Commonwealth and League of Nations, 1920-29: Imperial Internationalism' is now under contract with Palgrave Macmillan to join the Britain and the World Series.
Though two sons graduating is the best of reasons to miss #BATW2025 in Liverpool these days, I would have loved to be there!
As it is, I am delighted to have signed a contract with the Britain and the World series for my forthcoming book, 'From Empire to Commonwealth and the League of Nations'.
As it is, I am delighted to have signed a contract with the Britain and the World series for my forthcoming book, 'From Empire to Commonwealth and the League of Nations'.
June 26, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Though two sons graduating is the best of reasons to miss #BATW2025 in Liverpool these days, I would have loved to be there!
As it is, I am delighted to have signed a contract with the Britain and the World series for my forthcoming book, 'From Empire to Commonwealth and the League of Nations'.
As it is, I am delighted to have signed a contract with the Britain and the World series for my forthcoming book, 'From Empire to Commonwealth and the League of Nations'.
While plenty of meaning is attribute to Robert Prevost taking the papal name Leo XIV, perhaps he just looked up old popes to see who resembled him most...
May 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
While plenty of meaning is attribute to Robert Prevost taking the papal name Leo XIV, perhaps he just looked up old popes to see who resembled him most...
Reposted by Martha Ebbesen
An anniversary worth marking.
I'm sure we're going to see the very people who have trashed its legacy seek to appropriate WW2 today - so let's remember what was really fought for: peace, a more united Europe, a land fit for heroes (mark 2) and the defeat of fascism.
I'm sure we're going to see the very people who have trashed its legacy seek to appropriate WW2 today - so let's remember what was really fought for: peace, a more united Europe, a land fit for heroes (mark 2) and the defeat of fascism.
May 8, 2025 at 6:44 AM
An anniversary worth marking.
I'm sure we're going to see the very people who have trashed its legacy seek to appropriate WW2 today - so let's remember what was really fought for: peace, a more united Europe, a land fit for heroes (mark 2) and the defeat of fascism.
I'm sure we're going to see the very people who have trashed its legacy seek to appropriate WW2 today - so let's remember what was really fought for: peace, a more united Europe, a land fit for heroes (mark 2) and the defeat of fascism.
@lincolnproject.us
Might you have some fun next week with King Frederik X of Denmark's visit to Greenland?
Flying there with the PM of Greenland and visiting Parliament, the northern most post on Greenland, and the Sirius patrol (of which he was a member in 2000).
Nice contrast to Vance, isn't it?
Might you have some fun next week with King Frederik X of Denmark's visit to Greenland?
Flying there with the PM of Greenland and visiting Parliament, the northern most post on Greenland, and the Sirius patrol (of which he was a member in 2000).
Nice contrast to Vance, isn't it?
April 25, 2025 at 12:12 PM
@lincolnproject.us
Might you have some fun next week with King Frederik X of Denmark's visit to Greenland?
Flying there with the PM of Greenland and visiting Parliament, the northern most post on Greenland, and the Sirius patrol (of which he was a member in 2000).
Nice contrast to Vance, isn't it?
Might you have some fun next week with King Frederik X of Denmark's visit to Greenland?
Flying there with the PM of Greenland and visiting Parliament, the northern most post on Greenland, and the Sirius patrol (of which he was a member in 2000).
Nice contrast to Vance, isn't it?
Proper political satire. Funny and achingly on point.
This funny 'American Pie' parody bites hard — from a comedy show that went out a few days ago in the UK
April 7, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Proper political satire. Funny and achingly on point.
Reposted by Martha Ebbesen
Drawing of the Day:
Trump Tariffs Tank Economy
Trump Tariffs Tank Economy
April 3, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Drawing of the Day:
Trump Tariffs Tank Economy
Trump Tariffs Tank Economy
March 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
"Democracy dies in darkness" and one form of darkness is the suppression of opinion.
It has been looking increasingly dicey for a while, but with Bezos imposing censorship on which opinions will be allowed in the Washington Post, the choice to cancel subscription was sadly easy.
It has been looking increasingly dicey for a while, but with Bezos imposing censorship on which opinions will be allowed in the Washington Post, the choice to cancel subscription was sadly easy.
February 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
"Democracy dies in darkness" and one form of darkness is the suppression of opinion.
It has been looking increasingly dicey for a while, but with Bezos imposing censorship on which opinions will be allowed in the Washington Post, the choice to cancel subscription was sadly easy.
It has been looking increasingly dicey for a while, but with Bezos imposing censorship on which opinions will be allowed in the Washington Post, the choice to cancel subscription was sadly easy.
Thinking about the Ides of March...
February 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Thinking about the Ides of March...
Reposting, as the past couple of months have only made it more relevant.
Is ‘America First’ the beginning of American irrelevance to Europe? -a thread
In terms of defense and international policing, the US has taken the role of an imperial hegemon since WWII. The classic view of Empires in western thought since the Roman Empire has been that of ‘Peace through Empire’.
In terms of defense and international policing, the US has taken the role of an imperial hegemon since WWII. The classic view of Empires in western thought since the Roman Empire has been that of ‘Peace through Empire’.
February 18, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Reposting, as the past couple of months have only made it more relevant.
Things I wouldn't have predicted:
Danish PM making it into international political satire
Danish PM making it into international political satire
February 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Things I wouldn't have predicted:
Danish PM making it into international political satire
Danish PM making it into international political satire
Dear Americans,
At this point your new presidency is beyond parody (where is Tom Lehrer when we need him).
Can you please use the next 2-4 years to find a way to restore sanity?
Thank you
At this point your new presidency is beyond parody (where is Tom Lehrer when we need him).
Can you please use the next 2-4 years to find a way to restore sanity?
Thank you
February 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Dear Americans,
At this point your new presidency is beyond parody (where is Tom Lehrer when we need him).
Can you please use the next 2-4 years to find a way to restore sanity?
Thank you
At this point your new presidency is beyond parody (where is Tom Lehrer when we need him).
Can you please use the next 2-4 years to find a way to restore sanity?
Thank you
Just submitted my paper proposal for this year's Britain and the World Conference in Liverpool.
It is genuinely one of the most friendly and supportive conferences you will find in the field, with a lovely mix of familiar faces and newcomers.
Deadline is today, so last chance to join.
#BATW2025
It is genuinely one of the most friendly and supportive conferences you will find in the field, with a lovely mix of familiar faces and newcomers.
Deadline is today, so last chance to join.
#BATW2025
January 31, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Just submitted my paper proposal for this year's Britain and the World Conference in Liverpool.
It is genuinely one of the most friendly and supportive conferences you will find in the field, with a lovely mix of familiar faces and newcomers.
Deadline is today, so last chance to join.
#BATW2025
It is genuinely one of the most friendly and supportive conferences you will find in the field, with a lovely mix of familiar faces and newcomers.
Deadline is today, so last chance to join.
#BATW2025
Anyone up for a one on one between the King of Denmark and the President Elect?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK6u...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK6u...
Crown Prince Frederik being an athletic badass for 5 minutes
YouTube video by Royal Watch
www.youtube.com
January 9, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Anyone up for a one on one between the King of Denmark and the President Elect?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK6u...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK6u...
Reposted by Martha Ebbesen
Is there a starter pack for Gold, Silver and Bronze Age comics?
It would be great for fans of the “old stuff”.
It would be great for fans of the “old stuff”.
November 22, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Is there a starter pack for Gold, Silver and Bronze Age comics?
It would be great for fans of the “old stuff”.
It would be great for fans of the “old stuff”.
#Historians of Bluesky:
Does anybody know of a study comparing Livy's approach to the historical progression of Rome in his History of Rome to the Whig interpretation?
Does anybody know of a study comparing Livy's approach to the historical progression of Rome in his History of Rome to the Whig interpretation?
November 22, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Is ‘America First’ the beginning of American irrelevance to Europe? -a thread
In terms of defense and international policing, the US has taken the role of an imperial hegemon since WWII. The classic view of Empires in western thought since the Roman Empire has been that of ‘Peace through Empire’.
In terms of defense and international policing, the US has taken the role of an imperial hegemon since WWII. The classic view of Empires in western thought since the Roman Empire has been that of ‘Peace through Empire’.
November 22, 2024 at 9:50 AM
Is ‘America First’ the beginning of American irrelevance to Europe? -a thread
In terms of defense and international policing, the US has taken the role of an imperial hegemon since WWII. The classic view of Empires in western thought since the Roman Empire has been that of ‘Peace through Empire’.
In terms of defense and international policing, the US has taken the role of an imperial hegemon since WWII. The classic view of Empires in western thought since the Roman Empire has been that of ‘Peace through Empire’.
#Historians of Bluesky:
Does anybody know of a study comparing Livy's approach to the historical progression of Rome in his History of Rome to the Whig interpretation?
Does anybody know of a study comparing Livy's approach to the historical progression of Rome in his History of Rome to the Whig interpretation?
November 21, 2024 at 3:57 PM
#Historians of Bluesky:
Does anybody know of a study comparing Livy's approach to the historical progression of Rome in his History of Rome to the Whig interpretation?
Does anybody know of a study comparing Livy's approach to the historical progression of Rome in his History of Rome to the Whig interpretation?