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2-year postdoc on the #history of USAID at @…
The Chair of African History at the University of Bayreuth invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship funded by the Gerda Henkel Foundation. The fellowship is embedded in the interdis…

This is a fascinating series, and just 15m an episode. I find it enduringly fascinating to understand the world I was born into, 21 years after the end of #WWII #history #podcasts
Politically: Postwar: Tr…

BBC Radio 4 - Politically, Postwar, Trailer
David Runciman tells the story of the 1945 election and the dawn of a new age.

What's the charge? A brigade? A cavalry light brigade?
#history

i like teasels.
:autumnleaf7:
The surprisingly important history of teasels
#history

Some wonderful photos here.
A new book edited by the State Library of New South Wales’s Margot Riley showcases 250 striking photographs from the PIX magazine archives from 1932 to 1972
#Photos #Archives #History

From breakfast with a koala to Sydney Harbour high jinks: era-defining photographs from Australia’s PIX magazine
A new book showcases 250 striking photographs from a publication that captivated readers and reshaped Australian photojournalism

Enjoy the evening everyone, get a good night's sleep wherever you happen to end up, and good luck getting home in the morning.
"Young Man Has Snooze In Coffin As Hearse Carries Him 15 Miles," Toronto Daily Star, 1 November 1934, p. 1.
#Halloween #history

Good Morning #Canada
Sunday mornings should include some relaxation, a good cup of coffee, and a tale of one man forging a legacy of independence. Today we present to you the story of American businessman Russell Arundel who, in 1949, claimed sovereignty over approximately 4 acres of Outer Bald Tusket Island, off the southern tip of Nova Scotia. After purchasing the island for $750, Arundel announced the principality of Outer Baldonia with its own charter, a flag, currency, passports, and an organized military that consisted of 69 fishermen (all Admirals). Citizens of the principality who caught a Bluefin tuna and paid a $50 fee were accorded the rank of prince. Government officials included Prince of Princes Russell Arundel, Chancellor Elson Boudreau, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary Ron Wallace. The Canadian government mostly ignored the farce but an official Russian communication declared Outer Baldonia a fascist state.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History
https://backyardhistory.ca/f/the-nova-scotian-island-that-declared-independence

Delving into WWII films highlights the resilience needed to conquer great challenges. These stories remind us how small actions today impact tomorrow. As a history enthusiast, I'm driven to glean lessons from the past. What's your favorite historical event or book that offers deep insights? 📚✨ #History #ThoughtfulExploration

I have been reading parts of Isherwood's Goodbye to Berlin.
Sure seems like History repeats itself.

#history #Isherwood

A taste of "empires and vassal states" for boomers and later generations:
#imperialism #experience #education #history #USA #Venezuela

Not to be that guy, but it was #ASIS—#Australia’s *external* intelligence agency. #history

Diving into a thrilling action-adventure or unraveling the complexities of WWII history offers me the ultimate escape. These stories inspire strategic thinking and meaningful connections in life. What genre do you relax with? 📚✨
#BookLovers #HistoryBuffs #AdventureReads

History of trans musician Wendy Carlos (2/3)
I learned about this incredible woman after coming across an old video with her on YouTube the other week (see part 3 of the thread for link).
And I thought it’s important to share given that trans history is being actively erased from public consciousness these days, and right-wing politicians / pundits are trying to claim that trans people are invading and ruining culture. In reality, people like Carlos have been here this whole time, creating the very culture that these jerks claim is being ruined by “woke”.
This is also telling. Carlos said about the public’s reaction to her transition, back in the 80s:

"The public turned out to be amazingly tolerant or, if you wish, indifferent ... There had never been any need of this charade to have taken place. It had proven a monstrous waste of years of my life."
#trans #synthesizer #Grammy #transHistory #transgender #history #music #musicHistory #funFacts

Good Morning #Canada
December 15th, 1964, the Canadian House of Commons votes 163 to 78 to approve the red Maple Leaf flag. The vote put an end to years of conflict over the Liberals proposing a new flag, and gave Canada a new symbol for its upcoming 100th birthday celebration. In 1960, Lester B. Pearson, then Leader of the Opposition, declared that he was determined to solve what he called “the flag problem.” To Pearson, this issue was critical to defining Canada as a unified, independent country. As the newly elected Prime Minister in 1963, Pearson promised to resolve the question of a new national flag in time for Canada’s centennial celebrations in 1967. Traditionalists fought for their beloved Union Jack while a younger generation wanted a new modern design to represent Canada. Thousands of designs, some truly ugly, were considered and rejected, including Pearson's preferred flag. I think we did OK in the end.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History
https://youtu.be/qTMdH9-kmDk?si=9G9ykcp7wpxihKQR

Diving into a history book feels like journeying through time, uncovering intricate stories from ancient civilizations to World War II. Each chapter satisfies my curiosity without the hassle of travel delays. 📚 What genre captivates you when you seek both relaxation and new insights?
#HistoryBuff #BookLoversUnite #TimelessNarratives

Enjoy the evening everyone, get a good night's sleep wherever you happen to end up, and good luck getting home in the morning.
"Young Man Has Snooze In Coffin As Hearse Carries Him 15 Miles," Toronto Daily Star, 1 November 1934, p. 1.
#Halloween #history

"Mocha Dick was a rogue albino sperm whale"
Probably #juvenile of me, but I'm guessing the name Dick for a sperm whale was no accident. 🧐
#whales #history #names #inspirations

Good Morning #Canada
Today's post about #CanadianCapitals is a town that has the most tennis courts per capita in Canada. I got that factoid from from the internet so we know it's true. As one of the 4 original provinces to join Confederation, New Brunswick joined the Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867. Fredericton, previously known as Fort Nashwaak, Pointe-Sainte-Anne, and Frederick's Town, became the provincial capital. Although it was a small community at the time, It was an easy decision because the town had served as the capital of Acadia under the French, and as the seat of government for the colony of New Brunswick under British rule. The New Brunswick Legislature building was originally opened in 1788, but was destroyed by fire in 1880 and replaced in 1882. Fredericton is known for its spacious downtown with wide streets, thanks to the original street plan laid out in a detailed map in 1785.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History
https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/fredericton

History of trans musician Wendy Carlos (3/3)
And here is the video where I first came across Carlos.
Two bits of context here:
1. This is one of the most impressive explainers of how electronic music works and the different wavelengths that go into turning electric signals into sound that I’ve ever seen (and I studied physics for 2 years in university, so I had at least some background on this.) #trans #synthesizer #Grammy #transHistory #transgender #history #music #musicHistory #funFacts

Un brin d’histoire Épisode 2: the word Creole #louisiana #french #creole #history

Currently researching life goals.
#travel #history #spain #mallorca #alemany #torre

It is now 2026 in the island of Kiritimati which is part of the Republic of Kiribati. 🎉
Read about how this island came to be in the first time zone, and a few other odd and sad things about the region:
#NewYear #HappyNewYear #happy2026 #history #timezones #trivia

Have you explored the intricate chronicles of history or ventured into scientific realms via literature? WWII books, in particular, provide profound insights and enrich our understanding. 📚 Which literary genres transport you to new dimensions or eras? Share your favorites! Let's embark on this enlightening journey together. #BookLovers #HistoryBuffs

Hi everyone, I wanna tell you about a really cool #trans person I’ve learned about recently - Wendy Carlos. (Thread: 1/3)
Carlos was born in 1939 and is currently 86 years old. She helped develop the first ever commercial #synthesizer, Moog, in 1964. She created the scores for iconic movies including A Clockwork Orange (1971), The Shining (1980), and Tron (1982). She even won three #Grammy awards in 1970 for her album Switched-On Bach. (First trans woman to ever win one!)
She was also one of the first public figures to disclose that she underwent a feminizing gender-affirming surgery (she got the procedure in 1972, went public in 1979).
#transHistory #transgender #history #music #musicHistory #funFacts

Good Morning #Canada
#HappyBirthday to Bat Masterson, the famous American gunslinger who was born near Henryville Quebec in 1853. He's our segue to another #CanadianCapitals post, naturally about Quebec City. Explorer Samuel de Champlain founded the French settlement in 1608 and adopted the Algonquin name, which means "where the river narrows." Quebec City is one of the oldest European settlements in North America. The ramparts surrounding Old Quebec (Vieux-Québec) are the only fortified city walls remaining in the Americas north of Mexico. Those walls were put to good use as Québec spent the next 170 years fighting off invaders, mostly by the British but also by Americans. The city was established as the capital of Canada under British rule in 1792 and was named the provincial capital in 1867 when Canada East became Quebec.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History
https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/quebec-city

An exquisite centuries-old bronze replica of Udupi #Krishna. This idol belongs to Sosale Vyasaraja Matha located near #Mysore #India.
(Picture taken in #Udupi in May 2025 by someone else. I cropped and cleaned it up with permission.)
#FotoMontag #PhotoMonday #photography #history #art #sculpture

Then, France: Let them eat cake. 🥪
Now, USA: Let them eat $hit. 💩
USA the clear winner. 🙄
#USA #uspol #NoKings #shame #history

Good Morning #Canada
Today we reach the end of the #CanadianCapitals series and I've left the Keystone Province for last. Manitoba, with IMO the best Premier and worst flag, has Winnipeg as its capital. The city lies at the junction of the Assiniboine River and the Red River, an historic focal point for canoe routes travelled by Aboriginal peoples for thousands of years. The fur trade brought forts, both British and French, and conflict amongst trappers and indigenous people. In 1869, the Hudson's Bay Company formally surrendered its charter rights over the western half of Canada, prompting Louis Riel to attempt a rebellion and become an independent territory before the Canadian government got organized. That ended badly for Louis and in 1870 Manitoba became a province with Winnipeg as its capital. A fun fact: The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is Canada’s oldest dance company and also the longest continuously operating ballet company in North America.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History
https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/winnipeg

Good Morning #Canada
We are almost at the end of our #CanadianCapitals series and today's post is about the sunniest city in Canada. Yellowknife and its surrounding water bodies were named after a local Dene tribe, who were known as the "Copper Indians" or "Yellowknife Indians", because they traded tools made from copper deposits near the Arctic Coast. Yellowknife is a relatively new capital becoming the seat of Government for the Northwest Territories in 1967. The settlement was founded in 1934 with the discovery of gold and became a centre of economic activity in the NWT. As gold production began to decrease, Yellowknife shifted from being a mining town to a centre of government services in the 1980s but a new mining boom started with the discovery of diamonds north of the city in 1991. Established on the shore of the world's 9th largest lake, Yellowknife is a popular tourist destination for watching the Northern Lights.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History #Geography
https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/yellowknife-nwt

Why the #pretzel—baked worldwide—is shaped the way it is, according to the Wiesender Bakery.
In short: it symbolizes folded arms for prayer.
PS: This is a picture I took today of a wall poster.
#photography #amateur #FotoMontag #PhotoMonday #Germany #Deutschland #Bavaria #bakery #food #history