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It's the last night of my tour, The DNA of History, in Derby, at the Vaillant, Oct 9th. I'll be nattering about how genetics has changed our understanding of the past. You'll also be able to buy copies of my book, The Secrets of Our DNA. 🧬😊 Tickets 👇 vaillantlive.co.uk/event/the-dn...

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I'll be doing, The DNA of History, in York, @yorkbarbican.bsky.social, Sept 30th, about how genetics has changed our understanding of the past & how I led the identification of the remains of York's favourite king, Richard III. You'll also be able to buy copies of my book, The Secrets of Our DNA.

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I'll be doing a live event, The DNA of History, in Colchester this Saturday (Sept 26th). I'll be nattering about how genetics has changed our understanding of the past. You'll also be able to buy copies of my book, The Secrets of Our DNA. 🧬😊 Tickets: colchester-events.co.uk/event/the-dn...

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Marc Scully @marcscully.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Sounds like the kind of project where an article entitled 'Remediating Viking Origins' might be helpful? (ahem) : journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... @profstevebrown.bsky.social @turiking.bsky.social

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I’ll be at Gloucester History Festival this week in conversation with the lovely Jo Durrant about my book, The Secrets of Our DNA, on Sept 16, 4pm, at the Blackfriars Priory. I'll also be doing book signings. Hope to see you there! 🎟️ gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk/autumn-2026/ #GlosHistFest26

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Excited to be appearing at Gloucester History Festival next week! Catch me on Sept 16th, 4pm, at Blackfriars Priory, Gloucester. Come along and say hello—I can't wait to see you there. Livestream tickets are also available. www.ticketsource.com/the-gloucest... @gloshistfest #GlosHistFest26

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I’m in Sheffield this evening! Getting ready for first night of my tour! 😊🧬 For more info see turiking.co.uk/speaking-and...

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I'm going to be doing a live event, The DNA of History, at Kidderminster Town Hall , Sept 10th. Come along & listen to me chat about how DNA is changing our understanding of the past. You'll also be able to buy copies of my book, The Secrets of Our DNA. Tickets 👇 tickets.xfp.events/events/xfp/2...

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I'm going to be doing a live event @sheffieldcityhall on Wednesday, Sept 9th. Come along and listen to me chat about how DNA is changing our understanding of the past. You'll also be able to buy copies of my book, The Secrets of Our DNA. 😊🧬 Tickets 👇 www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk/event/the-dn...

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Incredibly disappointed to share that tonight's (Sept 4th) Edinburgh event has been cancelled due to circumstances entirely outside my control. Ticket-holders should have had an email from the promotor for next steps. Please check your spam folder if you haven't spotted it yet.

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 02/09/2026

Patreon supporters, our opening night panel from Latitude with @robinince.bsky.social, @helenczerski.bsky.social, @turiking.bsky.social, @particleclara.bsky.social & @seismatters.bsky.social will be out for your viewing pleasure on Friday. Subscribe at patreon.com/cosmicshambles

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I’m incredibly disappointed to share that tomorrow night’s (Sept 4th) Edinburgh event has been cancelled due to circumstances entirely outside my control. I know that many of you had bought tickets and made plans to travel to Edinburgh, and I’m so sorry for the inconvenience this will cause. 1/2

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LiFest Alberta @litfestyeg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

We are so looking forward to your LitFest event in October!

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I'm up in Edinburgh doing a live show, The DNA of History, chatting about how DNA is changing our understanding of the past. I'll be at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on September 4th! Hope to see you there! 😊🧬 Tickets here 👇 tickets.xfp.events/events/xfp/2...

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Buy tickets – The DNA of History - Edinburgh – EICC

The DNA of History - Edinburgh – EICC, Fri 4 Sep 2026 - The DNA of History with Professor Turi KingEICC, EdinburghFriday 4th September 2026Doors 6.30pm Step into a fascinating journey through science,...

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Was at @edbookfest.bsky.social doing an event with the fab @profjosharp.bsky.social about my book, The Secrets of Our DNA. Also caught up with @stevebrusatte.bsky.social & ate many buns at Söderberg bakery! I'll be @writersfest.bc.ca & @litfestyeg.bsky.social in October! @writerstrust.bsky.social

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I'm in Edinburgh twice in the next two weeks! Looking forward to chatting with fab @profjosharp.bsky.social at the Edinburgh Book Festival this week & my show #TheDNAofHistory Sept 4th. 😊🧬 Book fest tickets: www.edbookfest.co.uk/events/turi-... Live show tickets: tickets.xfp.events/events/xfp/2...

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Well, this has made my day. The rather wonderful Dave Annal, who I greatly admire, has written a lovely review of my book, Secrets of our DNA, for Family Tree Magazine. 😊🧬🌳

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I'm doing some live events this autumn chatting about Richard III and other mysteries that DNA has helped solve. And you will also be able to buy my book. 😊🧬 Details here: turiking.co.uk/speaking-and...

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Fab time with the rather wonderful Robin Ince, Chris Jackson, @helenczerski.bsky.social & @particleclara.bsky.social chatting about the last 20 years of scientific discoveries @cosmicshambles.com @latitudefestival.bsky.social 😊🧬 As you can see, this is the rather glamorous back stage area!

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I have been continuing my streak of guerrilla book signings (randomly going into bookstores unannounced and signing my books) and amazing self portraits! Here’s me/books in @hatchards.bsky.social in St Pancras and @waterstones.bsky.social Canterbury!

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I got to be on the lovely @herring1967.bsky.social book club and, in between him having me in stitches, we were chatting about my book, Secrets of our DNA. 😊🧬 You can listen here: shows.acast.com/aacb15fc-f2a9-… or wherever you get your podcasts.

This shows the cover of Turi King’s book, Secrets of Our DNA as she talks about appearing on Richard Herring’s book club

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Ooooo! Lovely to pop into Waterstones Gower Street to sign some copies of my book!! 😊🧬 I hope you all love my amazing self portrait! 😀

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Exciting to see my book out in the wild in my local @toppingsbath.bsky.social! 😊🧬

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Lucy van Dorp @lucyvandorp.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

The student will be supported by supervisors @lucyvandorp.bsky.social @turiking.bsky.social sky.social in a friendly, inclusive group based in London. The studentship covers fees, stipend, consumables, travel, and outreach. Unfortunately we can only consider those eligible for UK home fee status.

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦🍁

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Jo Durrant @jodurrant.co.uk · 15/06/2026

🎧 Ep 285 of Jo Durrant’s Beautiful Universe podcast is out Weds, 2026 Chelt Science Fest special. Guests include: @juleshoward.bsky.social @sarahbearchell.bsky.social @turiking.bsky.social @russellarnott.bsky.social @markmiodownik.bsky.social 📲 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/j...

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I'm being awarded the @ihgs.bsky.social Julian Bickersteth Medal - awarded 'to persons who have made notable and exemplary contributions to family history studies'. I've been working in genetic genealogy for over 25 years so this is a lovely honour. 😊

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

This is a big deal for a scientist. @mjflepage.bsky.social of @newscientist.com has given a lovely review of my new book.

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Dan Davis @dandavis101.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Awesome time at Hay Festival - will always remember my events with @profdevisridhar.bsky.social @turiking.bsky.social and @adamrutherford.bsky.social on genes, global health and more!

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Lovely review of my book in @thetimes.com by their fab science correspondent, Tom Whipple. Great photos by Jooney Woodward. It's all becoming rather real that the book is out next week in the U.K. (Squeak!) UK May 28th amzn.eu/d/0j4DfV9z Canada June 2nd a.co/d/02GHPTiI

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Orkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Today is #NationalPenguinDay so we're remembering that time we made a Penguin out of Penguin Books. It's a Penguin Penguin. 🐧

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

That was a lovely way to spend a morning: nattering to the rather wonderful Dermot O’Leary @ BBC about my new book on genetics. Dermot is one of those people with that rare talent of making it feel like you’re chatting to an old friend. 😊 Book out May 28th, you can pre-order it now from bookstores.

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

My lovely friend, Jonathan Milner, has a powerful regenerative farming project: Sapperton Wilder. It's a science-based case study for nature-friendly farming. Excited to see their new video - such a wonderful project! Help us get the word out! youtu.be/uPmyu5Du8T8/... @chrisgpackham.bsky.social

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

So very sad to hear that David Baker has passed away. It's hard to overstate the impact he made in his life. Not only did he help change the face of policing but he was a dear and lovely man. My heartfelt condolences to the family. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Detective who first used DNA to catch killer Colin Pitchfork dies

David Baker led the hunt for rapist and murderer Colin Pitchfork.

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Oooo! @waterstones.bsky.social is running a big pre-order promotion of various books including mine! Running until 23:59 on Feb 20th, you can get 25% off by using FEB26 at the checkout! Book out May 28th!

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Hallie Rubenhold @hallierubenhold.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Every now and again I get asked, ‘but didn’t a DNA test in 2007 prove that those weren’t her remains in the cellar?’ If you have the same question, I would urge you to read @turiking.bsky.social assessment of the (problematic) findings in the white paper, in the appendix of Story of a Murder.

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Nice article in @thetimes.com by @hackblackburn.bsky.social about my unusual career path and how I came to be involved leading the genetic analysis of Hitler's DNA.

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

The news is out! Really nice piece by Jack Blackburn of @Times about the genetic study been leading into Hitler’s DNA. It’s been a massive group effort as part of a documentary with the team Blink Films & a huge number of experts! We have to put the caveats in and the article does that nicely.

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Rachel Pope @prehistorian.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

A new paper [2023] based on long-lost documents confirms that DNA discoverer Rosalind Franklin should be credited for discovering the double helix. www.livescience.com/health/genet...

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Rosalind Franklin knew DNA was a helix before Watson and Crick, unpublished material reveals

A new paper based on long-lost documents confirms that DNA discoverer Rosalind Franklin should be credited for discovering the double helix.

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

An interesting piece in @timeshighered.bsky.social about the recent settlement. The project was a huge collaboration. I'm always at great pains to say that Philippa instigated the project & fund-raised for part of it - but she didn't pay for the 1/3 www.timeshighereducation.com/news/will-co...

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Will court settlement finally lay Richard III saga to rest?

Former Leicester administrator who sued Steve Coogan says ‘we need more trust in expertise’ after actor backs inquiry into university’s actions during ‘tumultuous period’

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Kate Bevan @katebevan.com · 30/10/2025

further to this, here's a thread (sorry, from Over There) by Mike Pitts, who followed the whole process closely, on some of the, um, discrepancies in the film (via @turiking.bsky.social) x.com/pittsmike/st...

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Good article by Steve Boggan about Richard Taylor about the impact on Richard & his family as a result of him being defamed in The Lost King. It's taken years to resolve. A judge ruled the film was defamatory last year but settlement only this week. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

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I was wrongly painted by Steve Coogan as a pantomime villain

The wilful destruction of Richard Taylor's reputation began when actor Steve Coogan (pictured, with Sally Hawkins in the film) decided to cast him as a grotesque 'pantomime villain'.

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

There were a whole bunch of really cool women who led various aspects of the project all of whom were mysteriously absent from the story. 😉😉

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

I am SO pleased to see this! Richard Taylor has quite rightly won his case. I was shocked at how the project and people, Richard T in particular, were so falsely portrayed in the film. Good to see it’s being put right. Do see Richard T’s X thread below. 👇 x.com/richardtaylo...

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Zamin Iqbal @zaminiqbal.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Podcast with me and @turiking.bsky.social for the @milnerevolution.bsky.social series, on plasmid evolution over the last 100 years, talking about our ( @cazares-adr.bsky.social , Nick Thomson, @sarah1alexander.bsky.social & co) recent paper www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... youtu.be/Mzr3TD4ijs0?...

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How the Vectors of Antibiotic Resistance Have Evolved - Professor Zamin Iqbal

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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Um. There’s a woman presenting this too.

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Happy Thanksgiving, fellow Canadians! 🍁🇨🇦

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Heading back to the University of Leicester for a celebration of the Adrian Building (which was basically my second home) ahead of its closure & celebrating 40 years since invention of DNA fingerprinting! An afternoon of interesting talks. Free to attend! Deets here le.ac.uk/news/2025/se...

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Celebrating six decades of research in the Adrian Building and 40 Years of Genetic Fingerprinting – Public Event, October 11th | News | University of Leicester

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

My amazing kids got me a Book Spa gift at Mr B’s Emporium of Reading Delights in Bath. What a treat! The lovely team there fed me tea & cake, nattered to me about my book tastes & then brought me a stack of books they thought I would like! Heaven! Reader, I bought several! mrbsemporium.com

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