It’s #WorldBookDay2026 and I’m celebrating all the great books that have yet to be written and all you writers out there writing them. Take that blank page and make it sing.
05.03.2026 18:38
👍 1
🔁 0
💬 0
📌 0
It’s #WorldBookDay2026 and I’m celebrating all the great books that have yet to be written and all you writers out there writing them. Take that blank page and make it sing.
Sign up for the @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social Online conference! I’ll be talking about two legendary Gurkhas and the support Nepal itself gave to the war effort!
Join us for a full day of WW1 history online!
greatwargroup.com/product/onli...
British Captain Steals Hawai'i | You Won't Believe What Happened Next | Non-AI Illustrated History
youtu.be/mn8x5Xa30ew
If Xi Jinping invaded Taiwan right now, and toppled the president there, on what grounds would the United States object? Or have any credibility to say anything?
New on Historyland YouTube! Mongol Expert busts Myths of the Mongol Conquest
youtu.be/oFtaUTfITTg
Happy Barclay’s Birthday to those who celebrate. Inevitably victimised (then & by Tolstoy) for his Fabian strategy in 1812 & vindicated in 1814, this Lithuanian born Russian General of Scottish ancestry brought the Tsar’s army to the gates of Paris. Ура for Mikhail Bogdanovich!
I’d like to offer everyone a peaceful and happy Christmas Eve. May you be blessed tomorrow and the days to come.
May peace & protection be over those enduring struggle at this time, especially in the land of Jesus’ birth.
(The Adoration of the Magi, 1619, Velásquz, Prado)
I’d be happy to share around if you are still looking for this info?
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
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.
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
‘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...
Writing about these kind of subjects tends to throw me into a dark place. Happens for me as well with war as well. It can be really rough!
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/...
Whatever it is and whenever it is, it will be brilliant!
Excellent point!
I’m so looking forward to your new book!
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.
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...
Glad to hear it! Your videos on my channel are still doing very well. The legend of the ditch is strong online!
I really don’t use the other site very much anymore. I just keep it there because the follower count looks half decent to publishers etc.
Watch me agree with Tristan on everything while we recklessly throw cue cards around
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!
@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.
armchairhistory.tv
Evolving Traditions in Ethiopian Music with Girma Yifrashewa | SOAS 2025
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.
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 😂
those who read, team of rivals, prepare yourself for team of clowns
Sounds like a good plan