The Museum of English Rural Life (MERL)

themerl.bsky.social

15 October 2026 19:53

Absolute Units returns! In this episode, we chat with our colleagues Hannah and Jen about their work with the 1,800 rural films in our Richard Watts Collection. We discuss the significance of film, archival challenges, and how to design accessible screenings. merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/abso...

Old North

oldnorth1723.bsky.social

14 October 2026 20:58

Most famous for Boston's "Make Way for Ducklings" sculpture, Nancy Schön continues to create meaningful works of art at 98 years old. We spoke with Nancy about "The Noble Journey," her 2024 sculpture honoring the immigrant experience in the North End.

Emily Sweeney

emilysweeney22.bsky.social

09 October 2026 23:00

I officially entered the Voice of Logan contest last week. Hopefully I make it to the next round! 🤞✈️ www.instagram.com/reel/DeApC7a...

Leventhal Map & Education Center

bplmaps.bsky.social

08 October 2026 18:52

Did you know Massachusetts is home to the oldest fishing community settled by Europeans in what is now the United States? This 1831 map of Cape Ann by cartographer John Mason gives insight into a bustling maritime industry that has thrived in the area since early colonial settlements.

Jake @ HUBhistory

hubhistory.com

08 October 2026 18:51

Where can we find evidence of queer and trans lives in the 19th century? And what do we do when the evidence is missing? The second episode of "Queer Boston's Pursuit of Happiness" is available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and your favorite podcast app. www.queerhistoryboston.org/public-histo...