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Set up by Emma Bastin, Lucy Jane Santos, Karen Averby and Kathryn Ferry the Independent Historians Network is for exactly what the name suggests! A network for those historians working outside academia. Join up now. https://independenthistorians.org
👤 Joined on 11 May 2026
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@indyhistnetwork.bsky.socialA jug in the shape of a bronze leopard with a small hinged lid in its head, Nigeria. Looted from the Royal Palace in Benin City during the British Expedition in 1897, now in British Museum 🏛️ 🗃️ #arthistory #skystorians 🏺 #archaeology #museum #caturday #cats
Show PostSure. When the Roman army needs over a tonne of cheese to make it through the day people nod sagely and say of course they needed those calories. But when I need over a tonne of cheese to make it through the day people beg me to stop and talk about my cholesterol and mental health.
Show PostThe Roman Army in Britain needed over a tonne of cheese to make it through the day. On the pod this week @deliciouslegacy.bsky.social and I look at how the Roman Army revolutionised cheese production and consumption in Britain. On Youtube and your pod app! open.spotify.com/episode/254E...
Show PostWhat souvenirs do you bring home from a holiday? In 1957, John James Morris kept tickets, hotel receipts and travel leaflets from a trip to the Isle of Man, preserving them in his diary. Discover the story in ‘Journeys’, extended until 14 November.
Show PostOff to Brighton, doing an event at Coast is Queer tomorrow. Tuesday evening am teaching an online Arvon writing masterclass; Wednesday evening its Site & Sound’s suburbia film event; and Saturday I’m doing a turn at the Doctor Who Target Book Club… www.johngrindrod.co.uk/events
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