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Dr Amy Fuller @amyfuller.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Episode 3 of Challenging Histories produced by @histfest.bsky.social is out now. I’m talking to the brilliant @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social about the history of Monsters! Available wherever you get your podcasts pod.link/6809223500

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Dr Surekha Davies, Historical Monster Consultant (she/her) @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I chatted with @amyfuller.bsky.social about HUMANS: A MONSTROUS HISTORY, historical research methods, & myths about science and modernity that can get in the way, on the Challenging Histories podcast from @histfest.bsky.social! 💙📚 🗃 #ancient #medieval #earlymodern #histsci pod.link/6809223500

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HistFest @histfest.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🚨NEW EPISODE 🚨 In the latest episode of CHALLENGING HISTORIES, @amyfuller.bsky.social is joined by historian and author of Humans: A Monstrous History, @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social. Listen wherever you get your podcasts podfollow.com/6809223500

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Rebecca Rideal @rebeccarideal.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Have you seen the latest Lizzie Borden drama series? If you want to go beyond the sensationalism, have a listen to the latest episode of BURIED EVIDENCE. @rakshadigs.bsky.social and I explore the real history of the Borden Murders pod.fo/e/65302e

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Buried Evidence: Lizzie Borden Took An Axe…

As the legend of Lizzie Borden comes to Netflix, we visit one of the most notorious murder mysteries in American history. A brutal double murder that inspired one of the darkest nursery rhymes of a...

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Dr Amy Fuller @amyfuller.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

In case you missed it, episode 2 of Challenging Histories (a @histfest.bsky.social production) is out now! I’m talking to Prof. Heidi Norman about Aboriginal Land Rights. Available wherever you get your podcasts

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HistFest @histfest.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🚨NEW EPISODE 🚨 Did you know that the world’s oldest living culture has been fighting for the rights to their land for hundreds of years? In the latest episode of CHALLENGING HISTORIES, @amyfuller.bsky.social talks to Prof. Heidi Norman. Listen now podfollow.com/6809223500

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HistFest @histfest.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

You are what you eat, right? But did you know there’s a history behind the food in your cupboard? In the first episode of CHALLENGING HISTORIES, @amyfuller.bsky.social talks to expert of food and colonialism, Dr Peggy Brunache. Listen wherever you get your podcasts podfollow.com/challenging-...

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Dr Amy Fuller @amyfuller.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The first episode of my new podcast, Challenging Histories produced by @histfest.bsky.social is out now! I’m talking food and colonialism with the fantastic Dr Peggy Brunache

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Dr Amy Fuller @amyfuller.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

ICYMI: my new podcast series, Challenging Histories, in collaboration with @histfest.bsky.social starts on Monday. Episode one is ‘Food and Colonialism’ with the brilliant Dr Peggy Brunache. Available wherever you get your podcasts.

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HistFest @histfest.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

📣 Announcement! We’re delighted to share a brand-new podcast series that invites expert historians to challenge your perceptions of the past. CHALLENGING HISTORIES is hosted by historian and author, @amyfuller.bsky.social. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...

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Bodie A. Ashton @manwithoutatan.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Pals I’ve got a new listening recommendation for you! First episode coming 14 September, and featuring some amazing historians doing amazing history!

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Dr Jenny Woodley @jennywoodley.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

My brilliant friend and colleague @amyfuller.bsky.social has a new podcast series and it promises to be excellent.

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Caroline Dodds Pennock @carolinepennock.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Thrilled to hear about this new history podcast series hosted by the wonderful @amyfuller.bsky.social and featuring lots of other friends, including @manwithoutatan.bsky.social and @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social! 🗃️

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Dr Surekha Davies, Historical Monster Consultant (she/her) @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Everything is horrible, but CHALLENGING HISTORIES, a new #podcast from @histfest.bsky.social, hosted by @amyfuller.bsky.social, drops on 14 September! Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. It's never been more important to understand the past and its legacies. 🗃 #earlymodern #histsci #medieval

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Dr Surekha Davies, Historical Monster Consultant (she/her) @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Had such a fab conversation with @amyfuller.bsky.social for this podcast! 🗃 enthusiasts, do consider subscribing.

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HistFest @histfest.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

👑 REGINA WITH KATE WILLIAMS 👑 2pm, 14 June | Storyhouse, Chester We’re so excited to welcome @katewilliamsme.bsky.social to Chester Literature Festival at Storyhouse to celeb the launch of her fantastic new book, Regina. Get your tickets now! www.storyhouse.com/whats-on/reg...

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HistFest @histfest.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

A huge thank you to Celia Imrie and Fidelis Morgan for a riveting event exploring WWII through the lens of their fantastic book, Meet Me At Rainbow Corner.

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Photo of copies of Meet me at Rainbow Corner by Celia Imrie

Celia Imrie and Fidelis Morgan on stage at Storyhouse, Chester. Photo taken from stage left.

Celia Imrie and Fidelis Morgan signing books, while people wait for theirs to be signed. The next in line has bunches of flowers.

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British Library @britishlibrary.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Are you an artist interested in working with our collection? Apply for a funded creative fellowship with the Eccles Institute to explore one of two expansive areas of our Americas collection. Find out more 👇

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HistFest @histfest.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at @storyhouselive.bsky.social last night for our special event with Ruth Goodman!

Ruth Goodman (right) and Rebecca Rideal (left) on stage for HistFest. There is screen saying Ruth Goodman Living History.

Ruth Goodman signing books and the queue

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HistFest @histfest.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

🎧 Listen to our latest ALL THINGS HISTORY podcast episode with Breeze Barrington where she discusses her new book, The Graces, and the women of the Restoration Court. histfest.substack.com/p/i-think-sh...

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Rebecca Rideal @rebeccarideal.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Happy Birthday Sir David Attenborough!! Here’s my little Attenborough story… Many moons ago, around the age of 23 / 24, I worked in specialist factual television. While reading The Metro one day, I stumbled across a small piece about a scientist who was planning to excavate what he thought would…

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Rebecca Rideal @rebeccarideal.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Last chance to sign up to this. Come one, come all! ⬇️

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Rebecca Rideal @rebeccarideal.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

📣 STARTING TOMORROW!! Come and join me for my brand new online course… UNNATURAL DAUGHTERS: MARY, ANNE AND THE ‘GLORIOUS REVOLUTION’ Book now www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unnatural-...

The image shows Queen Anne and Queen Mary against a grey background. The text says Unnatural Daughters: Mary, Anne and the 'Glorious Revolution'. A four-week online course with Rebecca Rideal

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HistFest @histfest.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

A huge thank you to @chesterstandard.bsky.social for spotlighting our exciting upcoming Chester Literature Festival event with the brilliant Kate Williams! 2pm, Sun 14 June | Storyhouse www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/2607139...

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Professor Kate Williams' love for Chester as she readies for city return

CHESTER Storyhouse is to host another fascinating talk from Professor Kate Williams as part of Histfest in June.

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Rebecca Rideal @rebeccarideal.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Really excited to share my brand new @histfest.bsky.social online course… UNNATURAL DAUGHTERS: MARY, ANNE & THE ‘GLORIOUS REVOLUTION’ •Starts 5th May (you can follow live or at own pace) • 4 lectures, 4 Q&As, reading material and optional activities www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unnatural-...

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Unnatural Daughters: Mary, Anne and the ‘Glorious Revolution’

A four-week online course exploring the role Princesses Mary and Anne played in the so-called 'Glorious Revolution of 1688.

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English Civil War @englishcivilwar.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

It was so much fun being part of the weekend at @histfest.bsky.social, lots of fascinating questions and engaging talks!

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Sarah Elizabeth Cox @oispooky.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

It's @gregjenner.bsky.social! Essie Fox, Tara Puri, Dan Vo, Tash Walker and Adam Zmith! Another very busy, very fun day @histfest.bsky.social with lots of moving personal stories too 💔 I am going to meet Michael Palin soon???!!!

Greg, Essie, Tara in stage talking about Brontes

Dan, Tash, Adam on stage talking The Log Books voices of queer Britain and the helpline that listened

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HistFest @histfest.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Now a deep dive into the history of the Bronte’s with Dr Tara Puri, Essie Fox and Greg Jenner

Dr Tara Puri, Essie Fox and Greg Jenner on stage at HistFest 2026

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HistFest @histfest.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

And now The Log Books with Tash Walker, Adam Zmith and Dan Vo

The Log Books with Tash Walker, Adam Zmith and Dan Vo on stage

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Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Day 2 session 1 @histfest.bsky.social Birth, Motherhood & Custody: An Untold History with Prof Lara Feigel, @lucyinglis.bsky.social & @drpragyaagarwal.bsky.social #histfest2026 #histfest #history #motherhood #childbirth

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HistFest @histfest.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

First event of the day! Lucy Inglis, Pragya Agarwal and Lara Feigel on Birth, Motherhood and Custody

Lucy Inglis, Pragya Agarwal and Lara Feigel on stage at HistFest

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HistFest @histfest.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Brilliant first day at #HistFest2026. A huge thank you to all our amazing speakers! If you’d like to join us tomorrow, there are a few tickets to Sunday’s festivities with Sir Michael Palin and many more. events.bl.uk/events/histf...

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Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Final event of day 1 @histfest.bsky.social Living History with Ruth Goodman chaired by Dr Wanda Wyporska! #histfest2026 #histfest #history #historyfestival

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HistFest @histfest.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Last talk of the day. Ruth Goodman and Dr Wanda Wyporska.

Ruth Goodman and Dr Wanda Wyporska on stage at HistFest

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HistFest @histfest.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Now it’s time for Raksha Dave and Dr Jess Venner

Raksha Dave and Jess Venner onstage at HistFest

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HistFest @histfest.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Professor Michael Scott speaking about Themistocles

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Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Day 1 of another awesome @histfest.bsky.social with an amazing looking programme S/o to @rebeccarideal.bsky.social & her awesome team! @britishlibrary.bsky.social #histfest2026 #histfest #history #historyfestival

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Dr Gemma Masson @glmasson.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Check out the @histassoc.bsky.social stall at @histfest.bsky.social Join up for talks, courses, podcasts, events and a great historical community! #histfest2026 #histfest #history #historicalassociation

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Sarah Elizabeth Cox @oispooky.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Tomorrow! 💪🏻 Dressing up in historical costumes for HistFest is not compulsory but IS recommended (by me). Very excited about the bag of absurd 1980s outfits I've just packed. I AM HISTORY ✨ Can't join us at the British Library? We're also very MODERN, it's all online! histfest.org/histfest-2026/

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HistFest 2026 – TICKETS TO HISTFEST 2026 ON SALE NOW!

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HistFest @histfest.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

📣 LAST CHANCE TO GET TICKETS TO HISTFEST 2026! BRITISH LIBRARY | 18-19 APRIL There’s still time to grab your tickets to the most exciting history festival in London. Speakers include Sir Michael Palin, Ruth Goodman, Raksha Dave, Greg Jenner and many more! BOOK NOW! histfest.org/histfest-2026/

An image advertising HistFest 2026 at the British library from 18th to 19th April. The picture has a grey background and various speaker headshots, including Ruth Goodman, Greg Jenner, Saara El-Arifi, Michael Palin, Raksha Dave and Jess Venner.

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HistFest @histfest.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

📣 LAST FEW TICKETS!! There’s still time to grab one of the last few tickets to HistFest 2026. Saturday has SOLD OUT, but you can still join us on Sunday 19 April for a raft of fascinating events, including… SIR MICHAEL PALIN: TRAVELS THROUGH TIME. Book now histfest.org/histfest-2026/

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Text: Sir Michael Palin: Travels Through Time. 5PM, SUN 19 APRIL | BRITISH LIBRARY. In conversation with Rebecca Rideal. HistFest 2026.
Image: An image of Michael Palin against a blue background. (Image credit (c) John Swannell

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Text: THE BRONTE SISTERS. 3PM, SUN 19 APRIL | BRITISH LIBRARY. GREG JENNER IN CONVERSATION WITH DR TARA PURI AND ESSIE FOX. HISTFEST 2026.
Image: Headshots of Greg Jenner, Tara Puri and Essie Fox against a background of heather.

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Text: THE LOG BOOKS: Voices of Queer Britain and the Helpline that Listened. 1PM, SUN 19 APRIL | BRITISH LIBRARY. DAN VO IN CONVERSATION WITH TASH WALKER AND ADAM ZMITH. HISTFEST 2026.
Image: Headshots of Tash Walker, Adam Zmith and Dan Vo against an orange background.

Text: BIRTH, MOTHERHOOD AND CUSTODY: AN UNTOLD HISTORY. 11AM, SUN 19 APRIL | BRITISH LIBRARY. PROF. PRAGYA AGARWAL IN CONVERSATIONff WITH LUCY INGLIS AND PROF. LARA FEIGEL. HISTFEST 2026.
Image: Headshots of Lucy Inglis, Pragya Agarwal and Lara Feigel against a purple, yellow and pink background.

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