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Joanna Bourke is a British historian and academic. She is professor of history at Birkbeck, University of London.

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by Lisa Diedrich — Reposted by: Joanna Bourke, Lisa Diedrich

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Look at this gorgeous cover for Keywords/Keyimages in Graphic Medicine!! Thanks to Ian Williams for giving us permission to use his image on the cover, which captures brilliantly the concept & structure of the book. Briana Martino (@briwok.bsky.social) & I are grateful & thrilled!
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Book cover for Keywords/Keyimages in Graphic Medicine edited by Lisa Diedrich and Briana Martino. The image on the cover is from Ian Williams, & is a version of an image from his book The Bad Doctor, a graphic narrative based on his own experience with OCD. A boy is in bed with his hands folded in prayer & his thoughts take the form of a sefirot surrounding his head.
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by Joanna Bourke

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I have been writing about Euripides’ The Bacchae for my new book on Wine & Women. It speaks to my lifelong curiosity about orgiastic violence, the gods, female resistance, & wine. I have seen other productions i.e. the Epidaurus Theatre, so can't wait to watch the new National Theatre production.
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Reposted by: Joanna Bourke

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📚 New faculty book alert! In Birth Politics, Ogechukwu E. Williams examines childbirth in Nigeria from the colonial era to the present to consider the complex relationships between traditional midwives, biomedical maternities & faith-based birthing homes. @hopkinspress.bsky.social #ubuffalo #histmed
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by Joanna Bourke

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Some of you will know that I am writing a book on 'Wine and Women' (a celebration, not misery lit!). I just heard that the 'bar suffragette' Merle Thornton died, aged 93. I wish I had met her. See why: www.joannabourke.com/blog
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by Joanna Bourke

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Fabulous conference at CHAM Açores - Centro de Humanidades / Universidade dos Açores, on 'Fears, Beliefs, and Representations. Some enlightening papers in Portuguese and English. Thanks to the organisers.
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by Margot C. Finn — Reposted by: Joanna Bourke, Lesley A. Hall, Michael H. Whitworth

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'Even when women were mentioned, the report found they were more often victims than protagonists, with the women murdered by Jack the Ripper more likely to be taught in lessons than the female code breakers at Bletchley Park during the second world war 1/2
School history lessons minimise the role of women, report finds
Campaigners say key stage 3 curriculum plays to misogny and teaches a ‘false version of the past’
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by Joanna Bourke

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check this out: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025....
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by Joanna Bourke

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Check this out: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
UC Berkeley shares 160 names with Trump administration in ‘McCarthy era’ move
Prominent professor Judith Butler among students and faculty investigated for ‘alleged antisemitic incidents’
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by Joanna Bourke — Reposted by: Joanna Bourke

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Outraged that UC Berkeley is pursuing allegations of antisemitism against Judith Butler & 160 others, initiated by the Republican administration. Butler has been open about their critique of the policies of the state of Israel but has always fought against racism & antisemitism. Shame on you.
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Reposted by: Joanna Bourke

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I fear the parallels with McCarthyism underplay the risks. Having recently finished reading Harald Jahner’s excellent Vertigo: The Rise and Fall of Weimar Germany, the echos of 1930s Germany are more chilling.
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by Joanna Bourke

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McCarthyism is here, and gender scholars and equality activists and even basic human/legal rights proponents are in its sights. I have learnt so much from Judith Butler and now this: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
UC Berkeley shares 160 names with Trump administration in ‘McCarthy era’ move
Prominent professor Judith Butler among students and faculty investigated for ‘alleged antisemitic incidents’
www.theguardian.com
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Reposted by: Joanna Bourke, Elizabeth Stokoe, Fabián Muniesa , and 1 more

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“Did you consider not complying with this request?”

Judith Butler spoke to @samtlevin.bsky.social about being reported to the feds by UC Berkeley for supposed antisemitism
UC Berkeley shares 160 names with Trump administration in ‘McCarthy era’ move
Prominent professor Judith Butler among students and faculty investigated for ‘alleged antisemitic incidents’
www.theguardian.com
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by Joanna Bourke

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Looking forward to reading this memoir. I have never met Raewyn Connell but hold her in high regard.
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Reposted by: Joanna Bourke

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A nice article about friend and colleague Raewyn Connell in the SMH, including foreshadowing her new trans memoir. Pleased to see she's delivering this year's Ted Wheelwright lecture in political economy at Sydney University - one of the few universities to maintain political economy and Marxism.
Raewyn’s groundbreaking work changed how we think about men. Its origins were deeply personal
Raewyn Connell has a global reputation and is speaking at an event marking one of the PM’s intellectual influences.
www.smh.com.au
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by Joanna Bourke

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This is being promoted by the EHRC?! Shocking, but can't say I am surprised. This must be resisted. I remember the solidarity of the T in LGBTQ+ during the marches for reproductive rights, equality, etc. Anti-trans policies hurt all of us.
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by Joanna Bourke

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Looks fascinating, Jenny.

Reposted by: Joanna Bourke, Lesley A. Hall

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September, ahh!

Forgot to share this promotional code for my new(ish) book before - AUFLY30 on OUP's website.

Useful book for reading lists on:

- fluxes in 'elitism' & 'equality'
- childhood writing methodologies
- 'agency' as concept
- voluntary action and 'education' beyond schools
Promotional code for the book 'Gifted Children' in Britain and the World, for 30% discount on the OUP website use AUFLY30
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Reposted by: Joanna Bourke, Lesley A. Hall, S. J. Holmes

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Friday 5 September is the closing date for the following three funding calls, hosted by the Royal Historical Society:

> Martin Lynn Scholarship in African History
> Early Career Fellowship Grants
> Open Research Support Grants

Full details and eligibility for these awards bit.ly/425YJgC
Calls for research funding from the Royal Historical Society: three current programmes - RHS
The Society currently invites applications for the following three schemes — open to historians across a range of career stages and backgrounds — with a closing date of 5 September 2025. For further i...
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by Joanna Bourke

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Just returned from a tour of the wines of the Peloponnese region, Greece. My top recommendation is the Seméli estate. Their Thea Mantinia (100% Moschofilero) & Nemea Grande Reserve (100% Agiorgitiko) are incredible and complex. This estate is a 'must visit' for all lovers of wine and elegance.
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by Joanna Bourke

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Can't wait to read it. I love your work and the contributors all have insightful things to say.
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Reposted by: Joanna Bourke

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It's finally happening!! The edited volume that @librarianchef.bsky.social & I have been working on with so many amazing researchers is finally available for Preorder with @berghahnbooks.bsky.social! I'm so proud!! #amwriting #archaeology #deathstudies

www.berghahnbooks.com/title/spinel...
Death, Commemoration, and Cultural Meaning: Past and Present | Berghahn Books
Independent Publishing since 1994
www.berghahnbooks.com
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Reposted by: Joanna Bourke, Richard S.J. Tol, Axel Bruns , and 10 more

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From this month's edition of The Onion.
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Reposted by: Joanna Bourke

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I will give the Alan Graham Memorial Lecture, the Irish Association for American Studies, 25th April. It will be held in the Long Room Hub at Trinity College Dublin. It would be great to see you. @tlrhub.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social @historytcd.bsky.social www.joannabourke.com/items/speaki...
Speaking at Trinity College Dublin | Joanna Bourke
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by Joanna Bourke

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I have been reflecting on the university in crisis bec invited to talk at the the 109th Rectors’ Assembly of Greek Universities. My thoughts: www.joannabourke.com/post/defendi... @bbkhistorical.bsky.social @openlibhums.bsky.social @bisa-bkk.bsky.social @royalhistsoc.org @britishacademy.bsky.social
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by Joanna Bourke

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Great talks: 'RESISTING THE RISE OF THE RADICAL RIGHT'. How can we understand & respond to the rise of the Far Right? Tomorrow (2 July) 17:30, Birkbeck Clore Management Centre: FREE: www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event... @bbkhistorical.bsky.social @bisa-bkk.bsky.social @birkbeckpsychology.bsky.social
'Resisting the Rise of the Radical Right' - A panel discussion - 2025 Amiel & Melburn Trust annual lecture
'Resisting the Rise of the Radical Right' - A panel discussion - 2025 Amiel & Melburn Trust annual lecture
www.bbk.ac.uk
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by Joanna Bourke

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I have read this and it is brilliant. Highly recommend that people take a look.
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Reposted by: Joanna Bourke

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Yes, it’ll also make an appearance! I’ve published an article on Hall, Troubridge & dogs. Very happy to share if you’re interested and dont have access (paper will cover a bit of the context but also new work on Ethel Smyth & more!) onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
In the Canine Archives of Sex: Radclyffe Hall, Una Troubridge and their Dogs
How does attention to dogs open up understanding of the queer, and more specifically, the Sapphic, past? This article examines the forgotten enmeshments of lesbian and pedigree dog subcultures in 192....
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by Heike Bauer — Reposted by: Joanna Bourke, Diane Watt

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“Pets Portraits & Sapphic Modernism: Queer Kinship beyond the Human”- Hugely looking forward to speaking at the Queer Kinship network this Thursday, 26 June.

Hosted by the universities of Siena, Oxford & Toronto.

Watch live here (17.00 Italy;4pm UK; 11.00 Toronto): www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcS2...
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Reposted by: Joanna Bourke

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A year ago, @jonpiccini.bsky.social , @paddygibson.bsky.social, @sophieloywilson.bsky.social & I edited an issue of Labour History on Australians and anti-colonialism. I contributed an article on Australian opposition to the 1990-91 Gulf War.

www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/10.3828/...
The Radical Left and the Movement in Australia against the First Gulf War, 1990–91: Anti-Imperialism at the End of the Cold War | Labour History
The Gulf War in 1990–91 came at the end of the Cold War and at a time when the Left across the globe was reassessing itself as the Soviet Bloc collapsed. In this period of flux, the Australian Radical Left had also experienced a series of debates about ...
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by Joanna Bourke

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Here it is! I enjoyed writing it; learnt a lot in the process, especially about primates and language, pain, 'carnivores, legal constructions of personhood, speciesism, and, of course, xenotransplantation! @bisa-bkk.bsky.social @animalhistories.bsky.social @historyworkshop.org.uk
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