Leif Hammer
@leifhammer.bsky.social
Historian, museum jack of all trades, and DPhil candidate in History (Oxford)
Finally, my physical copy arrived in the post! It only took a month 😅
Leif Hammer@leifhammer.bsky.social · 2mo agoI have a book review out in History of Universities. I’ve reviewed Mikkel Jensen’s important book on Nordic universities in the eighteenth century. Link in the comment below.
Not every day you get to unveil a cultural heritage information sign you’ve written
eminently deserved, Norway superior in every way, they didn't just outplay Brazil, they played more intelligently from start to finish
I actually stayed up to watch the Norway-Brazil match, my first of the World Cup. While everyone is going on about Braut Haaland (yes, his goals were great), the show was really all Nyland who made absolutely amazing saves. It was Nyland’s game. 🇳🇴
I have a book review out in History of Universities. I’ve reviewed Mikkel Jensen’s important book on Nordic universities in the eighteenth century. Link in the comment below.
Honestly, my iPad has become an indispensable tool for doing my academic work. Whether I'm reading primary sources, secondary literature or editing my own writing, it's really improved my workflow. And to imagine that I used to scoff at the idea of using a tablet...
Facebook's decided to show Danish newspaper articles in my feed. That's not a complaint. I love getting glimpses of life from other countries
I have a book review out in History of Universities. I’ve reviewed Mikkel Jensen’s important book on Nordic universities in the eighteenth century. Link in the comment below.
Got a name idea for a book history podcast: Preaching to the Quire
Today’s our second anniversary! We’ve already had some great adventures together and I look forward to many more of them
Picked this up. A reminder that historians are pretty cool!
Starting to feel like myself again after spending the past week sick with a nasty cold
Happy Norwegian Constitution Day! 🇳🇴 I had the honour of giving a speech today
A delightful sight! I had a mountain hare outside my museum window today. A good start to my morning
Lots of editing done. Baked an apple cake. Cooked dinner for my dad and I. Today’s been a good day
Found a drawer at my museum full of unprocessed photographs, like this one. Currently fuming at whoever threw photos and negatives in there. Some were in regular envelopes (no markings), and some were strewn about loosely. (1/2)
I was referred to a specialist due to worsening tinnitus. The good news is it’s stress-related, as there’s nothing physically wrong with my ears. In fact, apparently, I have excellent hearing. So if I can’t make out what you’re saying, you’re probably just mumbling (take that from a fellow mumbler)
A few of my friends and I have been playing Call of Cthulhu together for years. My first character in this TTRPG got out of many scrapes on our adventures, but tonight she didn’t make it while bravely fighting monsters. Sad but also excited to create a new character for our campaign
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At Cocoa Cinnamon, my favourite coffee shop in Durham, NC
Just started this book. A topic I know very little about. Fascinating so far!
I second this, a truly well-deserved prize. Lyndal is a wonderful and inspiring historian. She's also kind, generous, and supportive. She made my time at Oxford—and that of so many others I'm lucky to call friends—all the better for it
Hanna Sinclair@hannasinclair.bsky.social · 5mo agoI am so thrilled for Lyndal, a fantastic scholar and a wonderful mentor A very well-deserved honour holbergprize.org/news/holberg...