History at Bristol
@uobrishistory.bsky.social
Department of History at the University of Bristol. Our research+teaching includes diverse approaches, from medieval to contemporary, across the globe.
On advance access: "Bodies, Tides, Timber, and the Global History of London’s Docks, 1860–1928" by Simeon Koole (@uobrishistory.bsky.social) and @benmechen.bsky.social (@uclhistory.bsky.social) #OpenAccess doi.org/10.1093/past...
Bodies, Tides, Timber, and the Global History of London’s Docks, 1860–1928*
Abstract. This article examines changes in the bodies and environment of labourers carrying timber imported into London’s docks in the 1860s to the 1920s t
doi.org
✨ COMING UP: Join Dr @katyphipps.bsky.social (@uobrishistory.bsky.social) at the National Portrait Gallery for a public lecture on the history of sex & sex work in Victorian Britain & the British Empire The event takes place on Thursday 16 April, 1-2pm with tickets available 👉 brnw.ch/21x1pgc
💥 Women Strike Back! – A new exhibition by Dr @saimanasar.bsky.social (@uobrishistory.bsky.social) is on display at St Paul's Learning Centre until end of June Celebrating the stories of Black & South Asian women who campaigned for & brought about change in postwar Britain More 👉 bit.ly/412N1Tj
While many historians have studied plague outbreaks in particular towns and cities, few have considered how they impacted their rural surroundings. This study in one of the world’s leading demographic history journals, Local Population Studies, sheds fresh light on the patterns of epidemics…
'Given the amount of criticism that the BBC has faced in recent years, this may be the hardest job in the UK media.' Prof Simon Potter (@uobrishistory.bsky.social) on the appointment of Matt Brittin as the BBC's new director general for The Conversation Read 👇 theconversation.com/bbc-gets-a-n...
BBC gets a new director general: how others have fared in the hardest job in UK media
Brittin joins the broadcaster after almost two decades as a Google executive in Europe.
theconversation.com
I am greatly looking forward to today’s conference on the ‘Maritime and Political World of 1066’. It will be so nice to have other people to talk to about Normans and boats 😁 ⛵️🌊 My talk is ‘Wind of Change: Telling the tide and waiting for the wind in the Anglo-Norman world’. #MedievalSky
'This new discovery highlights the central importance of maritime aspects to the events of 1066.' PhD @uobrishistory.bsky.social candidate @tyguson.bsky.social provides expert comment on new research into King Harold & Battle of Hastings for The Guardian Read 👇 www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...
‘A fascinating discovery’: research challenges Battle of Hastings narrative
Harold may have sailed, not marched, in 1066, reshaping explanations for his defeat in England’s historic battle
theguardian.com
Women's self-employment has long been an important but often overlooked part of Britain's working history Inspired by #IWD, we're spotlighting Dr Amy Edwards' @somsproject.bsky.social which explores the history of women’s self-employment in Britain 1970-2000 Watch the documentary 👉 brnw.ch/21x0DJY
Hot off the press: New article by our Darius Wainwright on Trump’s actions in Iran: theconversation.com/trumps-appro...
Trump’s approach to Iran is a departure from containment policy of his predecessors
Trump has shifted American policy towards Iran from one of containment to direct confrontation.
theconversation.com
I’ll be talking about my recent research on the Bayeux Tapestry in a public lecture here in Bristol on Thursday 30 April. Attendance is FREE and includes a drinks reception 🍷 Everybody welcome! Please join us if you can and help spread the word! #medievalsky #skystorians
Public Lecture: Food for Thought – The Bayeux Tapestry Revisited
A public lecture by Professor Benjamin Pohl (Medieval History, University of Bristol) followed by a free drinks reception.
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Fancy knowing more about the Bayeux Tapestry? At a free public lecture and reception?? Look no further! 👁️ 👁️
'Most arrested royals were accused of treason and conspiracy, but these charges were often compounded with accusations of heresy and witchcraft.' Dr @gvb1554.bsky.social (@uobrishistory.bsky.social) reflects on the history of royal arrests for The Conversation theconversation.com/there-have-b...
There have been 59 royal arrests in UK history – Charles I was not the last before Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Often it was family members calling for arrest over fears of succession.
theconversation.com
Don't forget that applications are currently open for the Bristol Medieval Studies Summer School! Apply by 1st March to be eligible for a 10% discount! Find out more at: www.bristol.ac.uk/centre-for-s... #medievalsky #skystorians
🧵Following Andrew's arrest there's been a lot of talk in different media about this being 'unprecedented'. It most certainly is NOT! It might be in the modern age, but not before the 18C. I have identified 49 close relatives of the monarch put in custody from 1066.
Please join us for the launch of our 'Women Strike Back!' exhibition on Monday 9th March. The wonderful Vanessa Kasuule will be joining us for a poetry reading. You can book your tickets via: ticketpass.org/event/ELVTJM...
Research Seminar - 23 Feb, 4pm (Hybrid) Dr Alastair Ayton Beyond a Borderland: The March of Wales and its Lords in Thirteenth-Century English Politics Open to all! Email mapping-the-march@bristol.ac.uk to register (online or in person).
'The life and legacy of Maurice of Burgos have for too long been shrouded in mystery. This marvellous study is a window on a fascinating topic.' Dr Fernando Cervantes (@uobrishistory.bsky.social) reviews Teresa Witcombe's On the Edges of Christendom in The TLS www.the-tls.com/history/medi...
Know your enemy
In August 1215, Robert of Courson, the papal legate in Paris, issued a set of statutes for the scholars of the university, forbidding “lectures on the books of Aristotle on metaphysics and natural phi...
the-tls.com
It was a pleasure to chat with @ecrpodcasters.bsky.social about visiting fellowships and how/why to apply for them. Hopefully folks will find it useful! @bristolcms.bsky.social @uobrishistory.bsky.social @bristolcmspgr.bsky.social @uobrishistory.bsky.social
Early Career Researcher Podcast@ecrpodcasters.bsky.social · 6mo agoWe are back! Episode 36: Visiting Fellowships: what they entail, how to apply and how to make the most of them, featuring @rozierhistorian.bsky.social @rosiebonte.bsky.social and special guest (prolific Visiting Fellow) @benpohl.bsky.social open.spotify.com/show/7vbaa4n...
📢 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS OPEN 📢 Deadline: February 24th at midday The IGRCT is accepting applications for travel bursaries from UoB students and for event proposals from UoB staff and PGRs. Please see our website for more information: igrct.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/funding/
On advance access: "Bodies, Tides, Timber, and the Global History of London’s Docks, 1860–1928" by Simeon Koole (@uobrishistory.bsky.social) and @benmechen.bsky.social (@uclhistory.bsky.social) #OpenAccess doi.org/10.1093/past...
Bodies, Tides, Timber, and the Global History of London’s Docks, 1860–1928*
Abstract. This article examines changes in the bodies and environment of labourers carrying timber imported into London’s docks in the 1860s to the 1920s t
doi.org
With support from @uobrishistory.bsky.social & @uobartsmatter.bsky.social, these Cantonese workshops form part of my new project to develop Chinese-language resources to support the global HK diaspora to research & preserve their family history. Feel really privileged to be able to do this work!
Hong Kong History Centre@hongkonghistory.bsky.social · 6mo agoFamily History Workshop, Session 2 24 January 2026 Last Saturday we welcomed the second cohort of our family history workshop participants back to our campus again for a consultation workshop.
Our latest quarterly round up: a busy three months in the life of the Hong Kong History Centre here at the University of Bristol @hongkonghistory.bsky.social @uobrishistory.bsky.social @bristoluni.bsky.social
Hong Kong History Centre@hongkonghistory.bsky.social · 6mo agoWelcome to our autumn quarterly roundup! We remain happily and productively busy, advancing new research from around the world through our talks and video series. Full text: www.hkhistory.net/2026/02/02/n...
'We understand Hong Kong as a subject providing a wide range of opportunities, as a city and a territory with a distinctive past that has never been more alive.' Excellent write up on the @hongkonghistory.bsky.social in the latest @iias.bsky.social newsletter For more pp.38-40 👉 brnw.ch/21wZEyV
TOMORROW! Please join us for More-than-Human Curation, 2nd in our More-than-Human/ities seminar series w/ York University, Toronto Come explore how art & wildlife interact in museum settings & curatorship🦣🌾 Wed 4 Feb 17:45–19:15 Register here yorku.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1ON4d36KQQWSXZUwX10Nuw
🏳️🌈 As #LGBTplusHM returns this February, Dr Irina Roldugina (Russian Dept) tells us about a fascinating Cold War encounter between Western queer individuals and the Soviet Union Read more about Irina's research as part of her @leverhulme.ac.uk project 👉 brnw.ch/21wZwbk @lgbthm.bsky.social
'There is good and bad news about the gas that has given us everything...and could yet take everything away.' Emeritus Prof Peter Coates (@uobrishistory.bsky.social) reviews @peterbrannen.bsky.social The Story of CO2 is the Story of Everything in @thetls.bsky.social www.the-tls.com/science-tech...
Gas guzzlers
Most people today think of carbon dioxide (CO2) in relation to CO2 emissions, principally from the burning of fossil fuels, and the ever- growing levels of this gas in the atmosphere and the ocean. Bu...
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'The alehouse became the second space in the community after the church.' Dr @markhailwood.bsky.social (@uobrishistory.bsky.social) research on the history of the pub in 16th and 17th century England features in today's @telegraph.co.uk Read more 👇 www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01...
From the D-Day landings to the offside rule, here’s how pubs have shaped Britain
If history has taught us anything, it is that there’s no better way to solve the nation’s problems than tackling them over a pint or two
telegraph.co.uk
We are really excited to announce the second of our fantastic keynote speakers: author, literary historian, Middle English and Biblical poetry expert... our very own Dr Cathy Hume (@cathyhume.bluesky.social)! 🎉🎊🎉
Who was Hecate, Mistress of Magic? ✨ From local goddess to ruler of night, sorcery and the crossroads between worlds. Discover the history of this guardian of travellers and spirits... Watch Prof Ronald Hutton's* lecture 👉 gres.hm/goddess-hecate * also of History at Bristol
