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Hanna Diamond

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Historian of France & 2WW, professor in French History at Cardiff University, my book ‘Josephine Baker’s Secret War with Yale University Press is out and available online & at all good booksellers.

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Yale University Press@yalepress.bsky.social · last yr.

How did Josephine Baker—an American-born performer—come to be re-buried in the Pantheon? Author Hanna Diamond explains how in a new original piece from Yale University Press.

“Ma France, ma Joséphine”: The Pantheonization of Josephine Baker - Yale University Press

Hanna Diamond— Panthéonisation is the tradition of burial or reburial in the Pantheon in central Paris. This imposing mausoleum is a secular national site, and burial there represents the highest... READ MORE

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Yale University Press London 📖@yalebooks.bsky.social · last yr.

Our History books of the year so far, as chosen by the critics. Includes books by @tlgrady68.bsky.social, @hdiamond.bsky.social, @nirarielli.bsky.social and many more! You can shop this selection with a 30% discount and free UK postage here: yalebooks.co.uk/history-book... #skystorians

History Books of the Year . . . so far! - Yale University Press London

This reading list brings you our History books of the year so far, as chosen by critics. You can shop this selection with a 30% discount.

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Yale University Press London 📖@yalebooks.bsky.social · last yr.

Explore a reading list on the #SecondWorldWar featuring books by @nickhewitt4.bsky.social, @alanallport.bsky.social, @drkatevigurs.bsky.social, @hdiamond.bsky.social & more Shop the selection with 30% off (some restrictions) yalebooks.co.uk/second-world... #worldwarii #worldwar2 #wwii #WW2 #history

Second World War Reading List - Yale University Press London

Explore a curated list of books on World War II offering critical perspectives on one of the most significant periods in modern history. You can shop this

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Cardiff University School of Modern Languages@cumodernlanguages.bsky.social · last yr.

Following the #MetGala2025, #JosephineBaker is in the news again. Why not take a look at a new book by @hdiamond.bsky.social, all about Josephine's spy activities during WW2? www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/29...

Historian reveals full extent of Josephine Baker’s contribution to fighting Nazism and defending France during the Second World War

African American’s bravery remembered 80 years after VE Day

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Cardiff University School of Modern Languages@cumodernlanguages.bsky.social · last yr.

Josephine Baker's undercover Life as an Intelligence Agent via Town and Country Magazine. Article about the exciting new book from @hdiamond.bsky.social! www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts...

Josephine Baker’s Undercover Life as an Intelligence Agent

Quelle surprise! While the legendary entertainer was traveling the globe being toasted as star, she was actually working as a spy to advance the Allied cause.

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Hanna Diamond@hdiamond.bsky.social · last yr.

On Monday 28 April at 7pm I’ll be chatting to Paul Woodadge about Josephine Baker’s wartime exploits. Join us live or available to watch online afterwards. @ww2tv.bsky.social www.youtube.com/live/sguNund...

Josephine Baker's Secret War - The African American Star Who Fought for France and Freedom

Josephine Baker's Secret War - The African American Star Who Fought for France and Freedom With Hanna Diamond Part of our Spies and Secret Agents series https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDG3XyxGI5lB...

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Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution@brlsi.bsky.social · last yr.

🎤 @hdiamond.bsky.social joins BRLSI on 23 April to uncover Josephine Baker’s secret wartime life—from Paris to North Africa and beyond. Spy, star, and resistance icon. 🎟️ Book here: www.brlsi.org/whatso... #JosephineBaker #WWII #BRLSI #HistoryTalks

Josephine Baker: the wartime life of the African American Star – Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution

Josephine Baker was a huge star of inter-war France, known for her exotic dancing, music-hall and films. However, her wartime contribution as spy and her work supporting the Allies and the Gaullist cause during the Second World War have received little attention. This talk will take us through Josephine Baker’s wartime life from Paris to French North Africa, via her chateau in Dordogne, to Spanish Morocco, Spain, Portugal and across the Middle East. As preparations are made for the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the talk will also explore how Baker came to the UK and participated in the festivities of May 1945. Hanna Diamond is professor of French History in the School of Modern Languages at Cardiff University. She has published widely on the social and cultural history of France during the Second World War including two monographs, Women and the Second World War in France (Longman, 1999) and Fleeing Hitler: France 1940 (OUP, 2007). Her book Josephine Baker’s Secret War: The African American Star Who Fought For France and Freedom will appear in April 2025 with Yale University Press.

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