#HISTORIC

Black British history is growing. We know more with each passing year.In our new series for kids (and parents!), historian and presenter @DavidOlusoga teaches the history that he was never
Read more
Emeralds were enormously popular with the #Mughal Court, whose emperors referred to them as “Tears of the Moon” because of their opaque transparency. One of the most treasured jewels in
Read more
For those new to Tablet Magazine thanks to it finding Julia Salazar's campaign a threat to status quo, it isn't the first time they've delegitimized non white Jews. Like painting
Read more
If you are looking for resources on #SaveSheikhJarrah but don't know where to start, my colleagues @MiddleEastEye have you covered.1/ The story of Sheikh Jarrah: it's history and place in
Read more
The thread you never knew you needed in your life - the weird and wonderful world of #Glenrothes's roundabouts. First up it could only be #Caskieberran Roundabout, home of
Read more
During the Bill #C12 debate, we were appalled that some MPs are calling for including fossil fuel execs on the climate accountability advisory body that this bill seeks to establish.
Read more
This is going to be a rant about some very stupid B.C. highway distance signs.•Look at these signs. They are on the same highway in the Fraser Valley. Do you
Read more
Thrilled to share with you the gorgeous US cover of #TheBladebone, the conclusion to my epic fantasy series, coming this fall! Designed by the amazing Chris Cocozza, it captures the
Read more
The Art of DECEPTION.GCHQ PowerPoint Presentation.Among the documents leaked by Edward Snowden in 2013 was a PowerPoint Presentation used by GCHQ in the training of new covert operatives.#PompousSpookAssHoles#WWG1WGA #QAnon @GenFlynn @NSAGov
Read more
A couple thoughts on the passing of Sumner Redstone, my old boss and the mogul behind Viacom/MTV Networks. There is a gaping hole in his obituaries right now and it
Read more
History shows that spikes in unemployment lead to spikes in credit defaults. So with 40 million Americans unemployed, how are borrowers managing their debt burdens and is a consumer credit
Read more
Last night I watched some historic rural costume drama and I noticed how ridiculously bad the grain fields were portrayed. All these multi million dollar productions and they can't even
Read more
Between the couple on Portland Place pointing guns at protestors on a “private street” & @LydaKrewson endangering protestors via livestream, my childhood in #STL is on my mind. I woke
Read more
In celebration of #Beijing25, the Center for Women's Global Leadership (CWGL) conceptualized and launched a process to develop a new way of mobilizing in the post-Beijing era with the launch
Read more
Historian Rebecca Solnit is the best writer on disasters and societal response, the genius who gave us "A Paradise Built in Hell." Her latest Guardian column,could not be more cogent
Read more
POWERFUL & timely essay by @JohnRWoodJr. Read the thread. It's may not be what you expected:"We do need unity in America. We need peace & order. We need justice &
Read more