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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · 12d

Susan Armstrong-Reid's new book comes out in October, published by @mcgillqueensup.bsky.social.
Behead and Cure: Humanitarian Work in the Vietnam War explores the contested ethics of humanitarianism through stories of medical teams from the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
www.mqup.ca/behead-and-c...

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · 12d

Susan Armstrong-Reid's new book comes out in October, published by @mcgillqueensup.bsky.social.
Behead and Cure: Humanitarian Work in the Vietnam War explores the contested ethics of humanitarianism through stories of medical teams from the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
www.mqup.ca/behead-and-c...

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · 13d

Last week, Prof. Alan McDougall had an extended interview with BBC Radio Merseyside about his new book "Dreams and Songs to Sing," on the history of Liverpool FC. #lfc

The 22-minute interview is accessible here:
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

BBC Radio Merseyside - Liverpool FC, Alan McDougall: 'I wanted to get the voice of the fans'

Alan McDougall on his new book ''Dreams and Songs to Sing'

www.bbc.co.uk

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 15d

Today’s post, by Aidan Hughes from @uguelphhist.bsky.social, explores the history of women’s bodybuilding.

Triceps, Traps, and… Tiaras?: Gender Performance and Subversion in Women’s Bodybuilding through Pumping Iron II: The Women (1985)

In 1985, filmmakers George Butler and Charles Gaines produced Pumping Iron II: The Women. It followed women bodybuilders at a bodybuilding show in Las Vegas during 1983, but mainly focused on two v…

activehistory.ca

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · 16d

Interested to learn more about graduate studies in History at @uofguelph.bsky.social? The History department will hold a grad school information night on Tuesday 7 October, from 5:30-7 pm in MCKN 103. Please see the attached poster for more details.

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Tri-U Graduate History Program @triuhistory.bsky.social · 19d

Join Dr. Alan MacEachern for a talk on his recent book, Becoming Green Gables. SEP 23, 3:30–5:00 pm, McLaughlin Library, Whitelaw Room 246B, UofGuelph. 1st lecture in Rural History Roundtable series, Fall 2025. @uguelphhist.bsky.social. For more info or Zoom link: buff.ly/m9OFuhE

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · 19d

The 2025-26 Rural History Roundtable begins on Tues Sept 23rd, when @alanmaceachern.bsky.social presents "Becoming Green Gables: The Making of a Famous Farmhouse."

His talk is from 330-5pm at @uofglibrary.bsky.social, room 246B. For info on how to attend via Zoom: www.uoguelph.ca/arts/rural/r...

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · 22d

The Scottish Research Circle invites you to its October research talk, featuring Dr. Chris Nighman (History, WLU). From 4-6pm on Oct 3 in the Keg Lounge at Brass Taps (UC).
There will be refreshments, and the talk will be followed by Q&A/discussion.

For more info:
www.uoguelph.ca/arts/history...

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · 23d

Last week, CBC Ideas broadcast a panel discussion from July called "Inventing Peace," which was on the topic of the 1993 and 1995 Oslo Accords. One of the panelists was Prof. Renêe Worringer. If you missed the broadcast, you can listen to it online here:
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · Sep 2

It's time to look into what's happening with the Rural History Roundtable at @uofguelph.bsky.social.

Fall '25 has three hybrid sessions, including a November double billing. All are welcome to attend!

More info on @alanmaceachern.bsky.social's Sept 23 talk coming soon.

#aghist #cdnhist #ruralhist

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · 29d

Professor Kim Martin @antimony27.bsky.social won the College of Arts Faculty Teaching Award this year. 🏆

She was jointly nominated by faculty and students in History and the Culture and Technology Studies program.

Congratulate Dr. Martin when you see her next!

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · Sep 8

On Weds Sept 10, in a Toronto football (aka soccer) event unlikely to be surpassed for many years to come, the North American book launch for Alan McDougall's "Dreams and Songs to Sing: A People's History of Liverpool FC," from 5-7pm at Ben McNally Books. ⚽📚

shop.benmcnallybooks.com/events/32837...

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · Sep 5

In July, MA student Lydia Kinasewich participated in the Secwépemc History Field School in Kamloops, BC. Organized by Dr. Sarah Nickel (UAlberta) in partnership with Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, it trained students in hands-on community service learning that focuses on Indigenous historical scholarship.

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · Sep 4

We're pleased to share the news that Dr. @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social is one of the University of Guelph researchers named to the Royal Society of Canada this year!

Details about her accomplishments and contributions can be found here: news.uoguelph.ca/2025/09/seve...

Congratulations, Jacqueline!

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · Sep 3

#UofG | How did a 300-year-old Scottish estate avoid falling victim to a wave of demolitions in the 1940s to 1970s?

Dr. Kevin James discusses the history of Duff House in this @ca.theconversation.com piece.

Read more: theconversation.com/how-a-300-ye...

How a 300-year-old Scottish country estate escaped the wrecking ball

The history of Duff House in northeastern Scotland serves as a reminder that not all country homes in the British Isles faced the same 20th-century fate.

theconversation.com

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · Sep 2

Oh yes please -- all the Fall 2025 presentations have an environmental aspect to them!

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · Sep 2

It's time to look into what's happening with the Rural History Roundtable at @uofguelph.bsky.social.

Fall '25 has three hybrid sessions, including a November double billing. All are welcome to attend!

More info on @alanmaceachern.bsky.social's Sept 23 talk coming soon.

#aghist #cdnhist #ruralhist

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · Aug 29

Information about the Fall 2025 Rural History Roundtable speaker series will be available soon.

In the meantime, Archival and Special Collections items displayed on the main floor of @uofglibrary.bsky.social hint at the topic of the first presentation, which will be on Sept 23rd.

#cdnhist #aghist

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U of G McLaughlin Library @uofglibrary.bsky.social · Aug 25

The #UofG McLaughlin Library's workshops and events calendar is filling up with new offerings and returning favourites.

Curious what's on the schedule for the fall 2025 semester? Browse the calendar to find something that interests you: uoguel.ph/dkglt.

Students walking and sitting in front of the University of Guelph's McLaughlin Library on a sunny fall day. The McLaughlin Library is a brutalist building situated centrally on the University of Guelph campus.

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Guelph Centre for Scottish Studies @uguelphscottish.bsky.social · Aug 20

"The Many Lives of Duff House" is on YouTube!

Join Prof. Kevin James, @uofguelph.bsky.social, as he explores the extraordinary life and after-life of an 18th-century aristocratic home, Duff House. Consider it a 'Downton Abbey' of North-East Scotland!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEmm...

The Many Lives of Duff House - The Weird & Wonderful Story of an Iconic Stately Home

YouTube video by Scottish History Out Of Order

www.youtube.com

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · Aug 19

From 3-5pm on Sept 10, @uguelphscottish.bsky.social will host the Scotland-Canada Academic Partnership lecture: "Gaelic in Scotland, Gaelic in Canada: Challenges, Prospects, Connections," delivered by Prof. Robert Dunbar (University of Edinburgh).
To attend via Zoom:
www.uoguelph.ca/arts/history...

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · Aug 10

In July, History MA student Kelly Hughes presented her research on "domestic marginalia," heritage values, and the case for studying and preserving ordinary buildings at the Social History Society conference, held at the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, UK.
socialhistory.org.uk/conference/s...

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · Aug 10

GOAAAALLLLL!!! (Or is it "touchdown"?)
Last week Dr. Alan McDougall launched his book about the history of Liverpool FC in, of all places, Liverpool, UK, with a presentation and book signing. The next day he spotted copies "in the wild" at a local Waterstones book store.
#sporthistory #liverpoolfc

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University of Guelph @uofguelph.bsky.social · Aug 1

Today on #EmancipationDay, we reflect on the enduring legacy of slavery, colonialism, and anti-Black racism. On this day, we honour the strength, resilience, and contributions of Black communities across Canada.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/u128d

This image features a graphic design showing the Portico at U of G labeled with the text "Emancipation Day August 1" to commemorate the celebration of Emancipation Day.

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · Jul 31

Alan McDougall's new history of Liverpool FC (from @universitypress.cambridge.org) will be available to purchase in North America on 28 August.
On Sept 10 there will be a launch and Q&A at Ben McNally Books in downtown Toronto, from 5-7pm. Please RSVP here:
shop.benmcnallybooks.com/events/32837...

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