Rep. Jamie Raskin tears into Nigel Farage as a "far-right pro-Putin politician" and a "Donald Trump sycophant and wannabe".
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Rep. Jamie Raskin tears into Nigel Farage as a "far-right pro-Putin politician" and a "Donald Trump sycophant and wannabe".
@waitmanwbeorn.com this may interest you. jewishliteraryfoundation.co.uk/events/shame...
@normagraham.bsky.social I presume this moral panic about pornography in Canadian is a Maple MAGA (MCGA?) fever dream? I’ll bet every last one of them bans Anne Frank’s Diary. They’ll claim it’s because of the racier passages. Nonsense of course.
Dear friends, INDIGNITY is coming out tomorrow and I will be discussing it with the brilliant Hannah Dawson. If you know anyone who wants to celebrate with us, hear the discussion & maybe a bit of reading, feel free to spread the word - still some tickets left! www.waterstones.com/events/lea-y...
Forgot to say, looking forward to the miniseries with @leaypi.bsky.social on dignity. I first encountered Lea on the pod when she and Katja Hoyer discussed the erstwhile DDR. I enjoyed Free, I’ve preordered Indignity. And looking forward to hearing Lea in Edinburgh.
Indignity: A Life Reimagined by Lea Ypi review – love, war and betrayal
We’ve got #SIGNED copies of Those Who Are About To Die: Gladiators and the Roman Mind by Harry Sidebottom 🏛️⚔️ A gripping journey through the life of Rome’s most iconic figure — the gladiator. ✨ “Thrilling... every page sizzles” — Alice Loxton www.foxlanebooks.co.uk/product-page...
I’m reading Scottish Society in The Second World War, @moffski.bsky.social, Edin. UP 2025 (good book) and the terror of the churches and authorities to the sexual licence or as one Holy Father called it, erotic vagrancy, is extraordinary.
🔔 WE'VE MOVED TO WEDNESDAYS! 🔔 In today’s episode some more highlights from the PPF+ archive of 35 bonus episodes and counting: here are a few more excerpts we think you might enjoy. If you like what you hear, you can sign up today: www.ppfideas.com/join-ppf-plus
My entire concept of time has been shredded. I’m a huge fan of The Thick of It. Thoroughly enjoy 2 angry Scots abusing everyone at full chat. I always thought apartheid was straight up right wing B/S not calvinist. Bizarre understanding of Christianity.
Earlier than expected -- stock of the brand-new third edition of my Ancient Sea Reptiles has arrived, and you can buy it directly from the TetZoo SumUp shop (though... probably not USA, you know why). You're getting it directly from me, and I will sign :) tetzoo-store.sumupstore.com
Look, I'm a cynical and often snarky guy, but I can be positive. This positively ROCKS!
Episode 53 is now live ... We finally get round to discussing Jane's book, Above Us The Stars, about a 10 Sqn Halifax wireless operator who also happened to be Jane's great uncle, Jack Clyde. www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/epis...
One for you @kejamieson.bsky.social. Not as dramatic as the footage of Endurance. I have a lot of time for Scott. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Not a single Reform UK MP attended today's Commons statement on child rape gangs.
I have a new book out today! It's a Sapphic steampunk western adventure about the dashing Karen Memery riding to the rescue as Annie Oakley's stunt double in a beleaguered early movie!
Like the jacket, in keeping with your WWE thing. Can you ride a motorbike? Rock up to your next talk on a gleaming cruiser, Born To Be Wild blasting out. 😉
Is this something that will need me to drive back down to IWM Duxford? When the paperback comes out, perfect spot for the launch.
Yikes! I wasn’t suggesting you or “TB” are flag botherers. Merely that they probably don’t like Indian food. I’m sure you are not.
📚☕ MUGS! Every reader needs a bookish mug, right? On our gift page you’ll find all sorts of treats to add to a book parcel, inc. mugs! The ‘Her Majesty’s Tea’ one is on sale, and the other two are by the fabulous Bookishly. Mugs are also part of Gift Package No.4 👉 foxlanebooks.co.uk/gift-page
Can anyone put us in touch with any journalists in Scotland with an interest in disability or neurodivergence? It's starting to look like the withdrawal of funding from the best autism assessment services in Scotland is just the tip of the iceberg. Thanks! #Autistic #ADHD #ScotPol #Edinburgh
Join me on the excellent WW2TV at 1600 UK time on Tuesday 2nd September in which I'll be talking about 'The Nazi War Criminals Who Escaped and the Quest to Bring Them to Justice' (it says here). DO NOT MISS IT. www.youtube.com/live/XZkTP4t...
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! Today’s epic political trial is the one that should have been the end of Adolf Hitler but ended up being the making of him: his treason trial in 1924 for the Beer Hall Putsch. What were the missed opportunities to silence him once and for all? Find us at...🎧 ppfideas.com
I was pee’d on by my nephew mid nappy change. My brother got thrown up on; all down his back.
Anything Indian. It’s a staple of most Brits. (Unless you’re one of those flag sh*ggers)
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I also picked up a copy of this excellent new book, #ColdWarBritain, by @frasermccallum.bsky.social at #IWMDuxford yesterday - richly illustrated, it’s a treat!
Watch or listen here 📺🎙️ linktr.ee/journeythrou...
Discover the full story behind Hitler’s failed coup in the latest series of the Journey Through Time podcast 🎙️ Just search 'Journey Through Time' wherever you get your podcasts @sarahchurchwell.bsky.social @davidolusoga.bsky.social
Actually “understandable” is the wrong word as it is as an event incomprehensible. Not sure what the right word is.
Popped into @wienerlibrary.bsky.social to see the Looted exhibit. As with all some exhibits focused on one family or person it makes The Holocaust more understandable. The table was looted, recovering, and repaired using Kintsugi.
Impressive
www.waitmanwbeorn.com/visualizingj...
Excellent pod
F*cking vermin!
@westyorkspolice.bsky.social you need to find and arrest these verminous racists.
This is quite outrageous. I hope you have reported the racist scum to the police.
Random request: Does anyone have a flak map or unit dispositions for Walcheren in late 1944? Trying to figure out how Marineflak Unit 810 were situated.
This weekend, #IWMDuxford history fest. I’m talking with @silenceinpolish.bsky.social tomorrow, & #SirRichardEvans Sunday, before talking solo about #AgentZo. Many other excellent talks & events too!
Another top drawer pod from @newsofthewar.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk and @andyaitch.bsky.social. open.spotify.com/episode/7aK1...
A World War 1 Soldier Describes the Brutality of Trenches youtu.be/GBaClYI-IP8
Unfortunately you live in a country that permits these events. I don’t.
What utter drivel
I was going to comment but there isn’t enough space on this platform. If I ever get the chance and you have the time I’ll explain and you can let me know where I have erred. (That’s not Scots sarcasm.)
Didn’t know that. Thoroughly unpleasant individual.
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He blotted his copybook with a later life conviction for political corruption.
I’ll be away tomorrow so early #photofriday #histbookchat. USN Vietnam Era ace Randy ‘Duke’ Cunningham died yesterday. He and his backseater William Driscoll were the USN’s only aces of the conflict.
TONIGHT 8PM (UK TIME) I'll be on @WW2TV talking about my research on the commando raids on the Lofoten Islands, walking the ground in Artic Norway, & the book I'm currently working on, "Singeing Hitler's Moustache - The Lofoten Commando Raids 1941". www.youtube.com/live/tPLrskx...
I shall be on Radio 4 PM show at around 1715 UK time talking about how on earth a painting looted by the Nazis ended up in Argentina...
Absolutely thrilled to announce a new weekly @cheeseheadtv.bsky.social podcast coming your way this season. Ahead Of The Pack will feature @camillemonae.bsky.social and her co-hosts @ferdturgeson.bsky.social & @dkalltheway.bsky.social. Look for the first episode dropping next week.
From @throughtimepod.bsky.social a very timely pod with a salutary message for now. open.spotify.com/episode/0yNs...
Robert Kennedy asked a journal to retract a paper that demonstrated that the aluminium in vaccines causes no harm. The journal refused (eg no autism). The demand was an attack on science. Scientists have to accept results even if they go against their ideas or prejudices.
Yes do! @spitfirefilly.bsky.social kicks off with two top articles.
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! Today it’s the first of two episodes with journalist & historian @fotoole.bsky.social about the trials that followed the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland. How and why did the British get it so wrong by court martialling the ring leaders in secret? Find us at...🎧 ppfideas.com
My new book uses science to solve the Second World War once and for all. You will literally never need to read anything on the subject again. I have freed you.
All authors: please take a few minutes to do this. A quick check will show you if your work has been stolen (it probably has been), and a few more minutes will pass your details to the class action lawyers. You may achieve nothing. Or you may add to the pressure on AI companies to behave better.
We’ve got a few #SIGNED copies of Maybe I’m Amazed online now! ⭐️ A Radio 4 Book of the Week In this extraordinary memoir, a father tells the story of how music has opened up the world to his son, one song at a time. www.foxlanebooks.co.uk/product-page...
This is outstanding. @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social could do a lot worse than follow Claire Byrne. Another important point, Farage supporting yet another enemy of the Crown
If you don’t think Trump is Putin’s plaything you have not been paying attention.
I’m as sexist as the next chap. I’ve nearly binned my Triumph when distracted by an attractive woman. Quite recently too. However Kirk’s grotesque stupidity is beyond my comprehension.
#histbookchat
Wallis in the foreground waving his arms.
A great story about author John Sweeney's publication of Elephant Moon. His agent cleverly listed it under "romantic historical fiction" on Kindle, and it shot to #1 in the UK. A lesson in marketing! #WritingCommunity #Publishing #AmWriting #HistoricalFiction
#histbookchat
I won’t be at We Have Ways Fest this year because I’ve just had a baby and that, BUT advanced copies of my book with signed plates will be available from Cole Books at the fest and I’ll be joining @almurray.bsky.social and Jim on for a YouTube livestream on 8th September at 20:00.
I wear a Tilley, good for rain and sun.
Always a good listen from the dynamic duo. Some excellent listener questions well explored.
#histbookchat
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GRAND JURY NULLIFICATION! Prosecutors Fail to Secure Indictment Against Man Who Threw Sandwich at Federal Agent www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/u...
Hmm, because he is hopeless
#histbookchat
📚 Out this Thursday! We’ve got #SIGNED copies of The Tremelo Diaries by Justin Currie The Del Amitri frontman reflects on life as a musician in the shadow of his life changing Parkinson’s diagnosis ✨ “Extraordinary… a minor masterpiece” — Classic Pop 4.5⭐️ www.foxlanebooks.co.uk/product-page...
Umm...wow. "HOPE not hate can reveal that Lee Twamley, photographed at the front of Britain First’s “March for Remigration” in Manchester this month, has served prison time for trying to smuggle Vietnamese migrants into the UK." hopenothate.org.uk/2025/08/19/e...
Urgent: me and him and the cats need somewhere to live within the next two weeks, I've just been (I think very unfairly) fired and need to move somewhere ASAP
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#Denmark summons #US envoy after report of Americans carrying out influence operations in #Greenland #dkpol
I enjoyed @leaypi.bsky.social previous book Free. I’m sure this new book won’t disappoint.
Looking for a reasonably spacious book-lined space in central London in which to shoot some TV interviews on Monday. Suggestions and offers very welcome! Will pay, obvs.
#onthisday 27th August 2021 HISTORY RAGE WAS BORN when I released the first episode with Cat Irving Here we are 4 years later and I can't believe where that time has gone. Who knew there was so much rage? Thank you all ragers, listeners, guests and subscribers. Shall I carry on?
Let’s start the fight back to stop this country tearing itself apart by making the debate informed, fact based and balanced.
Mr Robert Bloom has resigned as a Councillor, having been elected for the Reform Party, after his sustained virulent racist tirades shouting the n-word at his black neighbours were revealed www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/...
Morning! Ep 52 is now live. We answer YOUR questions on everything from crewing requirements to B17s. With added contributions from Pippin! www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/epis...
J.B. > J.D.
It’s first class.
The phenomenon of historical fiction based in any of the KLs never mind the poster boy for The Holocaust is baffling to me.
I saw this earlier and my first thought was books. You’re right it could do real harm.
Don't suppose I could tempt anyone to try the William the Conqueror novels I wrote with @jaironside.bsky.social ? The beauty of it is you can imagine all the colours you like
If you go to Michelle’s page you can order a signed copy.
#histbookchat. From @moffski.bsky.social and signed too. A change of pace for me.
We’ve #SIGNED copies of Adelle Stripe’s @adellestripe.bsky.social new memoir Base Notes, plus signed copies of her other books. Each copy of Base Notes is stamped & sprayed with the perfume Adelle created herself 🌸 A life told in scents, memory by memory www.foxlanebooks.co.uk/search?q=Ade...
Flippin’ eck! Look after yourself.
FYI @waitmanwbeorn.com it’s like whack-a-mole
With the amazing launch of Alex Churchill and Nicolai Eberholst - Ring of Fire in #USA listen to Alex on Authors of History #podcast talking about writing in collaboration. On all podcast players. Listen/Subscribe. Authors of History- Alexandra Churchill shows.acast.com/67c5cc6ab48a... via @acast
Coming on WW2TV next month www.youtube.com/c/WW2TV
WOW, So far you've helped #kitoff4victory raise a whopping £2300 just on T-Shirt sales and donations to the Kitoff via JG. Unreal stuff. Time is running out to be fest ready with your TShirts so buy yours TODAY @ kitoff.teemill.com
Good pod Ian, I listened the other day.
Good grief! What utter tosh.