Proud of this one - my new article in The Historical Journal is out on first view. It's a historiographical review of the literature on British colonial spoils, or 'loot'.

Well chuffed with this shout out! Thanks Craig

Craig Clunas@craigclunas.bsky.social · last mo.

If interested in history of collecting I much recommend *Connoisseurs and Conmen*, on Mancunian connoisseur (and conman) of things Chinese John Hilditch (1872-1930). Here author @lewisryder.bsky.social answers eight questions which give the gist: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/04... 1/2

If anyone wants to chat more generally Leverhulme ECF - from applying to diff unis, to the actual app, just give me a shout!

Catherine Fletcher@catherinefletcher.info · last mo.

My university (Manchester Met) is inviting expressions of interest for Leverhulme postdocs. If you have an innovative early modern European and/or public history project to put forward, please get in touch. Deadline for completed EOIs is 9 October.

What role did colonial police play in the plunder of Australian First Nation Ancestors remains and material culture? Public lecture, ANU 23/6/2026 aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

This represents the first account of the Toshakhana or Treasure House, a colonial institution appropriated from earlier Indian and Persian practice. I argue that instead of solidifying regard it produced indifference to the gift & giver. A dream come true to publish in @pastpresentsoc.bsky.social

Past and Present@pastpresentsoc.bsky.social · 3mo ago

On advance access: "Tibetan Gift-Giving, British Indifference, and the Erasure of Provenance in Colonial India" by @tibetcurator.bsky.social (@uomsalc.bsky.social) #OpenAccess doi.org/10.1093/past...

buy this and make me a millionaire

Manchester University Press@manchesterup.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Connoisseur or conman? The story of John Hilditch and the art world he challenged. Now 50% off until 9 July. Read the full Q&A with the book's author, Lewis Ryder: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/04...

oh we'll have a look

Manchester University Press@manchesterup.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Our Summer Sale is now on! For TWO WEEKS ONLY, every single book on our website is 50% OFF. No code needed, discount applies automatically at checkout. Shop now: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk Must end 9th July! #SummerSale #booksky

Check out our Featured New Work interview with Lewis Ryder on H-Material Culture. We discuss his new monograph with @manchesterup.bsky.social about early 20C British collecting 'from below', _Connoisseures and Conmen_ #MaterialCulture networks.h-net.org/group/discus...

Was good fun chatting to @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social about my new book. You can listen to our chat here newbooksnetwork.com/connoisseurs... and, as they say, ‘wherever you get your podcasts’

🚨 New book give away!!! 🚨 As my book Connoisseurs and Conmen is out a week today I'm running a competition, for students, inspired by the book's subject, the trickster John Hilditch. The winner gets a free copy of the book. @h-materialculture.bsky.social @manchesterup.bsky.social

🚨 New book give away!!! 🚨 As my book Connoisseurs and Conmen is out a week today I'm running a competition, for students, inspired by the book's subject, the trickster John Hilditch. The winner gets a free copy of the book. @h-materialculture.bsky.social @manchesterup.bsky.social