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Barbara Trapani

@btrappy.bsky.social
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History teacher. Silk Roads and environmental history fan.

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Barbara Trapani @btrappy.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
I use bits and pieces such the idea of a topic sentence and a concluding sentence in paragraphs. I like to use the what where when who why etc.. to expand kernel sentences I find it useful to practice sentences. I also like the because, but, so. But I don't use it to guide rigid writing frames.
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Teach Environmental Histories @teach-envi-history.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Come join our webinar with Richard Hoffman at 4:30pm tomorrow to learn about how people interacted with nature in Medieval Europe, and how we might apply this to our History teaching. Follow the link in our profile to register!
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Teach Environmental Histories @teach-envi-history.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
We are keen to hear from more teachers, so if you would like to share how you included environmental perspectives in the teaching of medieval history please get in touch with us, you can email one of us at: vdove@thecotswoldschool.co.uk b.trapani@harrismorden.org.uk parkinsonf@hamptonhigh.org.uk
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Teach Environmental Histories @teach-envi-history.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Join us on 2 June (4:30–5:30pm, Zoom) for a CPD session with historian Richard Hoffmann on how people in medieval Europe understood and interacted with the natural world. Then, hear from teachers who have applied his work in classrooms and join breakout discussions. Link in profile to register!
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Teach Environmental Histories @teach-envi-history.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
The recording of our January network webinar in collaboration with Dr Tim Cole is now available on our Historical Association landing page. In it we discussed Dr Cole’s book ‘Holocaust Landscapes’ and how it has been used by teachers. Follow the link to watch! www.history.org.uk/secondary/re...
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Recorded webinar: Holocaust Landscapes (Teach Environmental Histories Network)
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Dan Lyndon-Cohen @danlyndon.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Final chance to register for the Schools History Project's fascinating webinar on Gardening and Medicine with presentations for both primary and secondary teachers of history. Email d.lyndon-cohen@leedstrinity.ac.uk before 12 noon on Sunday March 1.
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Barbara Trapani @btrappy.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Wonderful display of the Singh Twins work on nature and the British Empire. So much that can be used in the classroom. THE SINGH TWINS: Botanical Tales and Seeds of Empire | Kew share.google/BvnOhaeOAWI2...
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Dan Lyndon-Cohen @danlyndon.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Two awesome events coming soon from the Schools History Project: 1) March 2 5-6pm on the SHP YouTube Channel - UNEARTHED2: Medicine and Gardening. Join us for a micro keynote on Women in Medieval Medicine from Dr Natasha Hodgson @teachmedwomen.bsky.social ...
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Dan Lyndon-Cohen @danlyndon.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
@1972shp.bsky.social's new webinar in our UNEARTHED series is a must for all teachers of the History of Medicine. Bring your students along to hear @teachmedwomen.bsky.social's Dr Natasha Hodgson discussing Medieval women, medicine & gardening ...
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Teach Environmental Histories @teach-envi-history.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Join the Teach Environmental Histories Network for its first meeting, featuring Professor Tim Cole, tomorrow, 4:30-5:30! The free session will include a short talk on Tim’s Holocaust research, followed by breakout discussions. 🔗 Register via this zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Teach Environmental Histories Network: Holocaust Landscapes. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
In this meeting of the Teach Environmental Histories Network, historian Tim Cole will share his research on Holocaust landscapes. Tim's talk will be followed by examples of teachers' resources shared....
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Verity Dove @veritydove.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Excited for Teach Environmental Histories' first network meeting, focusing on Holocaust Landscapes! The free webinar will run 4.30pm-5.30pm Wednesday 21st November, including talks from historian Tim Cole and two classroom teachers. Sign up link with more details: www.history.org.uk/events/calen...
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Teach Environmental Histories Network: Holocaust Landscapes
In this first meeting of the Teach Environmental Histories Network, historian Tim Cole will share his research on Holocaust landscapes. We all know that historical events take place somewhere, but how...
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Alan Lester @alanlester.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
In 1887, British forces kidnapped & exiled the King of Opobo in today’s Nigeria. British Palm oil traders had persuaded the government that the tariffs he imposed restricted their profits. It was a milestone in the Scramble for Africa and indirect rule by Britain. alanlester.co.uk/blog/antisla...
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Antislavery and the Original ‘Scramble for Africa’, 1807-1879
Keynote Lecture for 140 Years Beyond the Berlin Conference, Africa Centre and SOAS Friday 12 December and Saturday 13 December 2025   Alan Lester Most British imperial historians have tended t…
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Alan Lester @alanlester.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
What a joyous programme (and a far right propaganda myth buster). Good on you Sadiq Khan for overseeing the introduction of wild beavers to London. Wonderful! www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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BBC One - Wild London
Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown – London.
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Dan Lyndon-Cohen @danlyndon.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Just one week to go before our UNEARTHED webinar (just email d.lyndon-cohen@leedstrinity.ac.uk to register for your FREE place). Thought we needed some male role models to publicise the event as currently I am the ONLY male who is attending!! So come on lads, environmental history is for everyone!
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Dan Lyndon-Cohen @danlyndon.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Had a brilliant chat with @corinnefowler.bsky.social this morning to plan our SHP Understanding: UNEARTHED event on November 10 (5-6pm) on the SHP YouTube channel. Corinne will be sharing her deep knowledge about the colonial countryside and the legacy of empire on our gardens ...
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
British.
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Dan Lyndon-Cohen @danlyndon.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Very excited to share the forthcoming SHP Understanding event from @1972shp.bsky.social: Unearthed (Nov 10 5-6pm). The first in a series of webinars looking at the transformative and radical power of gardening - from the Diggers to Mary Seacole to settler colonialism we've got it covered!
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Barbara Trapani @btrappy.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
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Barbara Trapani @btrappy.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
@1972shp.bsky.social @danlyndon.bsky.social what a wonderful weekend! I am going back home re-energised and inspired. Already looking forward to next year. #SHP25
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Alex Ford @apf102.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
If you are rethinking any of your Key Stage 3 curriculum next year, you really should have a look at some of these amazing units #historyteacher
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Alan Lester @alanlester.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
How Britain brought about regime change in Iran in 1953: by overthrowing a democratically elected government in favour of an autocracy after it threatened to nationalise Anglo-Iranian Oil (later BP) & use the revenue to benefit Iranians. www.theguardian.com/world/2020/a...
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British spy's account sheds light on role in 1953 Iranian coup
Interview given by MI6 officer in 1980s was discovered in research for new documentary
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Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition @freedomflotilla.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
'Madleen' was on a mission of urgency after a year of set backs, carrying baby formula, food, medicine & basic humanity. Then came unidentified vessels, speedboats, quadcopters & Israeli soldiers. @franceskalbs.bsky.social recounts what happened in real-time as she spoke to the crew live. ..2/
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Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition @freedomflotilla.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
She reminds us that #Madleen was a UK-flagged boat seized in international waters. Israel's interception is an act of piracy. Abduction is illegal, as is their siege, genocide, occupation and countless other war crimes across Palestine. ...3/
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Alan Lester @alanlester.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Now updated to consider how teachers might also frame post-war immigration as a radical discontinuity rather than ‘legacy’ of Empire. alanlester.co.uk/blog/we-need...
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We Need to Challenge “Legacies” as Well as “Balance” When Teaching the British Empire
Alan Lester Balance Fortunately educators are now increasingly sceptical about the idea of teaching the British Empire as a matter of balance between the ‘good’ and the ‘bad&#8217…
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Alan Lester @alanlester.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Setting aside post-hoc legal definitions, there could not be a clearer instance of genocide. The closest historical parallel is the German colonial genocide in which Herero & Nama people who survived mass killing were forced into the desert to starve, 1904-08. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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Zadie Smith and Ian McEwan among 380 writers and groups to call Gaza war ‘genocide’
Letter also signed by Hanif Kureishi and Russell T Davies urges ceasefire and unrestricted distribution of aid
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Barbara Trapani @btrappy.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
This feature heavily in my workshop too :) i am looking forward to your session!
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Teachers Talk History @ttrhistory.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Have you got something to share from your lessons? We’re looking for Humanities speakers (Hist, Geog, RE) to speak at our event in September, particularly on climate and environment. Get in touch if you’d like to be involved; docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Dan Lyndon-Cohen @danlyndon.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Major announcement coming tomorrow, watch this space!!! #historyeducation #historyteacher #skystorians #history #primary #secondary
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Barbara Trapani @btrappy.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
It does! My Y12 students listened to them and think so too!
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Barbara Trapani @btrappy.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
I am so excited about the latest @empirepoduk.bsky.social episodes with @sathnam.bsky.social on Kew Gardens and gardening, so many ideas to weave in more environmental history in the teaching of colonialism. Oh, and I can't wait for the Opium series!
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Barbara Trapani @btrappy.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
You need to read Raising Hare and you will never ever dream of comparing them even remotely to a rabbit
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Barbara Trapani @btrappy.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Such an amazing exhibition! I really recommend it to anyone teaching British Empire. www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/...
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Hugh Richards @hughrichards.bsky.social · 10/11/2024
Hello lots of new followers- if you’re interested in UK History Education, you might find this useful… I’ve built a History Education UK starter pack of accounts I’ve found so far! go.bsky.app/BTJ8SaJ
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Barbara Trapani @btrappy.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Thank you for putting this together, really useful as just joined. Please could you add me too?
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