In case you missed it: *exciting* programme of seminars coming up! #earlymodern#skystorians
🖌️ Giuliano de' Medici by Sandro Botticelli c. 1478/80 Likely painted after G's murder in 1478. The downward tilt of his head, lowered eyelids, half-open window & turtledove on a dead branch all symbolize death. 🎬 ▶️ ideasroadshow.com/botticelli/#skystorians#arthistory#art#AcademicSky 🏛️ NGW
NEW: Part II of my post on Ealing's films and their typical plot elements, focusing on its post-war comedies and dramas, and their rootedness in the structures of the studio's war films. All reposts (and subscriptions) much appreciated. #filmsky#skystorians#polisky
After the war ended, Ealing’s comedies and dramas continued to bear the narrative hallmarks of the films it had made about the conflict.
Edward R Murrow rolls over in his grave 🗃️
CBS News Says It Will Be Up To Vance And Walz To Fact-Check Each Other In Veep Debate In other words, Vance will be allowed to spew a firehose of lies with no pushback from “moderators,” who won’t actually moderate anything because CBS is scared of the right wing reaction.
CBS News says it will be up to the candidates, not the moderators, to fact-check each other.
#skystorians who have recent experience at the British Library: any pointers?
London history folks: I need to consult some mss at the BL. I used the form on the site to ask if there was some way to guarantee access to them when I visit in November. What are my chances of success and is there someone I can contact directly in the Asian and African collections? 🗃️
Happy National Public Lands Day! I’m delighted that @sierramagazine.bsky.social#SavingYellowstone#skystorians#envhist
As a series co-editor, I'm very happy to announce that the third volume in Georgetown University Press' series of histories of notable intelligence services is out! Steven Ward has produced a fine book in "Iran's Ministry of Intelligence: A Concise History." #skystorians#intelligence#Iran