54 years ago today the National Guard opened fire on student anti-war protesters at Kent State university in Ohio, killing 4.

Final thought of the night. I don’t say it lightly but I think it’s verging on disinformation to suggest these local elections point to a hung parliament. You absolutely have to make clear that’s *if* people vote the same way *and* no change in Scotland.

I would like to ask everyone on Twitter, as well as their friends, family members, neighbors, and colleagues to please not insult my intelligence by talking about the laughably fabricated quarrel between Netanyahu and the International Criminal Court as a serious matter.

It is…

1 month until Berengaria of Navarre is published! I can't wait to share her story with you. Thank you to everyone who's pre-ordered. More news over the next few weeks for a special event to celebrate the release and a chance to get your hands on a copy!

uk.bookshop.org/p/books/bereng…

I'll be speaking on railway pilgrimage on 25th June at a a conference Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford launching the new #FrideswideWay
Come and join us, and sign up for a 4-day inaugural pilgrimage walk.....eventbrite.co.uk/e/all-we-restl…

Tory party laying the groundwork

theguardian.com/education/arti…

full story here >> theguardian.com/world/2024/may…

CW: Police violence

I’m home. I’m significantly bruised, in a lot of pain & my shoulder is sprained. I’ve been told to return to the hospital if certain things happen which might be signs of internal damage, esp from the strangulation which you can see briefly in the video here

And TODAY is publication day: you can order from our friends University of London Press: uolpress.co.uk/book/the-victo…

Note to historians.

Britain is England, Wales & Scotland.

If by Britain, you mean Britain & Ireland, then say Britain & Ireland.

If by Britain, you mean Britain & Northern Ireland, then say the UK.

Sometimes this means saying ‘the history of…’ rather than ‘British history’

royalhistsoc.org/calendar/scott…

royalhistsoc.org/calendar/branc…

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The start of Sheffield Uni's encampment + teach-outs + solidarity movements in protest of genocide in 🇵🇸. Can honestly say I've never been so inspired and impressed by the students. Ignoring or dismissing this contradicts any claim to decolonial scholarship or pedagogy.

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Could not be prouder of this absolute QUEEN of a scholar - looking forward to celebrating tonight! Happy publication day Dr Paranque! 🥳🥳❤

No talks in May but on a mini-tour in June - four events, four different talks. I'll be speaking on Perkin Warbeck in Dorset, Richard III and Princes in the Tower in Collyweston, the rise of Henry Tudor in Montgomery, and Lambert Simnel in Oxford. Ticket link in bio.

We’re thrilled that Linda is joining us at the #GlosHistFest24 Autumn Festival to talk about this remarkable woman. Save the date: Thursday 19 September! Dr Linda Porter