I should probably put something profound here, but I feel it’s more prudent to help manage expectations. You’re welcome.

Job alert! I'm looking for a #postdoctoral researcher to join my team on my #UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship project: The Cultural Legacies of the British #Empire: Classical #Music's Colonial History (1750-1900). The postdoc will research music-making in colonial #India.

Why are coat hoods so big? Asking the important questions on this dreary Monday morning. Still, the rain is a wonderful backdrop; it sounds beautiful in the library, and the view isn’t bad either Uni of Essex Library

One of the hazards of buying the shoes you love for the third time is that you run the risk of leaving the house wearing odd shoes… At least one of my feet will stay dry today.

This looks great. Pre-ordered!

Myths and misconceptions shape what we think we know about European witch trials but Professor Alison Rowlands is changing that. Her work ensures the names of those accused and the complex stories of why they were persecuted are never forgotten. brnw.ch/21wOe4A

In Central London yesterday, trollied from a great bottomless brunch, I passed Matt Smith (the actor) walking his dog and was too awe struck to say anything. Didn’t realise he was so tall. Wild.

After seeing some of the responses to the attack on Zelensky in the White House, this piece from New York Times Opinion hits even harder vm.tiktok.com/ZNdJpSJ1r/ #Zelensky #Ukraine

On Friday, I had the most amazing opportunity to visit two archives in London. Thank you so much to Bank of England for having us. The archive is so interesting, and the Bank of England have a great free museum that you should definitely check out! #London

I also visited Bishopsgate Institute and there are no words to describe it. It’s an incredible, awe-inspiring place. Doing some seriously trailblazing stuff. Can’t wait to delve into the coffers for my own research. Massive thanks to Stef for the tour!

They say we should learn from history, but seem to have forgotten what happened last time leaders followed a policy of appeasement.