David Olusoga
@davidolusoga.bsky.social
British-Nigerian Historian - BAFTA Winning Producer/Presenter - Best Selling Author - AGENT cwalker@unitedagents.co.uk
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#DiggingforBritain returns on 7th January with a new 6-part series on BBC Two with @profaliceroberts.bsky.social, and includes two @nationaltrust.org.uk properties:
4th February - Woolsthorpe Manor, Lincolnshire
5th February - St Michael's Mount, Cornwall.
Tune in to find out more!
4th February - Woolsthorpe Manor, Lincolnshire
5th February - St Michael's Mount, Cornwall.
Tune in to find out more!
December 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM
#DiggingforBritain returns on 7th January with a new 6-part series on BBC Two with @profaliceroberts.bsky.social, and includes two @nationaltrust.org.uk properties:
4th February - Woolsthorpe Manor, Lincolnshire
5th February - St Michael's Mount, Cornwall.
Tune in to find out more!
4th February - Woolsthorpe Manor, Lincolnshire
5th February - St Michael's Mount, Cornwall.
Tune in to find out more!
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Repair. Rework. Renew.
Woodworker Callum Robinson shares lessons from his craft in this week’s free film on Hay Festival Anytime.
Enjoy! www.hayfestival.org/anytime/
Woodworker Callum Robinson shares lessons from his craft in this week’s free film on Hay Festival Anytime.
Enjoy! www.hayfestival.org/anytime/
December 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Repair. Rework. Renew.
Woodworker Callum Robinson shares lessons from his craft in this week’s free film on Hay Festival Anytime.
Enjoy! www.hayfestival.org/anytime/
Woodworker Callum Robinson shares lessons from his craft in this week’s free film on Hay Festival Anytime.
Enjoy! www.hayfestival.org/anytime/
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Robert Catesby - leader of the Roman Catholic conspirators (Guy Fawkes’ boss!) who plotted to blow up the Houses of Parliament on 5th November 1605.
💥LISTEN TO THE FULL STORY IN THE LATEST JOURNEY THROUGH TIME💥
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💥LISTEN TO THE FULL STORY IN THE LATEST JOURNEY THROUGH TIME💥
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November 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Robert Catesby - leader of the Roman Catholic conspirators (Guy Fawkes’ boss!) who plotted to blow up the Houses of Parliament on 5th November 1605.
💥LISTEN TO THE FULL STORY IN THE LATEST JOURNEY THROUGH TIME💥
linktr.ee/journeythrou...
💥LISTEN TO THE FULL STORY IN THE LATEST JOURNEY THROUGH TIME💥
linktr.ee/journeythrou...
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Merry Christmas to all! We have done a special series for @throughtimepod.bsky.social on A Christmas Carol. I think @davidolusoga.bsky.social & I both loved doing it & hope you enjoy listening.
Also I must apologize to all fans of Fan for calling her Fran. Yikes!😱 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/5...
Also I must apologize to all fans of Fan for calling her Fran. Yikes!😱 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/5...
59. A Christmas Carol: The Book That Brought Back Christmas (Ep 1)
Podcast Episode · Journey Through Time · 25/12/2025 · 58m
podcasts.apple.com
December 25, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Merry Christmas to all! We have done a special series for @throughtimepod.bsky.social on A Christmas Carol. I think @davidolusoga.bsky.social & I both loved doing it & hope you enjoy listening.
Also I must apologize to all fans of Fan for calling her Fran. Yikes!😱 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/5...
Also I must apologize to all fans of Fan for calling her Fran. Yikes!😱 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/5...
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What's behind door No.2️⃣4️⃣ of the The EightyPercentMental advent calendar? ❄️🌲⛄🎁🧑🏿🎄
TOTAL INCOMPETENCE!
Thank you to everyone who's engaged with this advent calendar that I IMMEDIATELY regretted starting three weeks ago. I don't know why I do this to myself. I've got enough shit to do!
Happy Holidays!
TOTAL INCOMPETENCE!
Thank you to everyone who's engaged with this advent calendar that I IMMEDIATELY regretted starting three weeks ago. I don't know why I do this to myself. I've got enough shit to do!
Happy Holidays!
December 24, 2025 at 8:48 AM
What's behind door No.2️⃣4️⃣ of the The EightyPercentMental advent calendar? ❄️🌲⛄🎁🧑🏿🎄
TOTAL INCOMPETENCE!
Thank you to everyone who's engaged with this advent calendar that I IMMEDIATELY regretted starting three weeks ago. I don't know why I do this to myself. I've got enough shit to do!
Happy Holidays!
TOTAL INCOMPETENCE!
Thank you to everyone who's engaged with this advent calendar that I IMMEDIATELY regretted starting three weeks ago. I don't know why I do this to myself. I've got enough shit to do!
Happy Holidays!
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What's behind door No.2️⃣1️⃣ of the The EightyPercentMental advent calendar? ❄️🌲⛄🎁🧑🏿🎄
It's Susie Chan!
Endurance runner, Peleton instructor, author, and amazing human being, Susie, was a guest on the podcast alongside the brilliant Dr Julie Johnston.
Listen now at eightypercentmental.com
It's Susie Chan!
Endurance runner, Peleton instructor, author, and amazing human being, Susie, was a guest on the podcast alongside the brilliant Dr Julie Johnston.
Listen now at eightypercentmental.com
December 21, 2025 at 7:29 AM
What's behind door No.2️⃣1️⃣ of the The EightyPercentMental advent calendar? ❄️🌲⛄🎁🧑🏿🎄
It's Susie Chan!
Endurance runner, Peleton instructor, author, and amazing human being, Susie, was a guest on the podcast alongside the brilliant Dr Julie Johnston.
Listen now at eightypercentmental.com
It's Susie Chan!
Endurance runner, Peleton instructor, author, and amazing human being, Susie, was a guest on the podcast alongside the brilliant Dr Julie Johnston.
Listen now at eightypercentmental.com
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What's behind door No.1️⃣9️⃣ of the The EightyPercentMental advent calendar? ❄️🌲⛄🎁🧑🏿🎄
ALPHA MALES!
It's nonsense, but for the sake of our young men - and women - it's nonsense that we have to actively counter... as well as most definitely make fun of!
#alpha #alphamale #sigma #psychology #wellbeing
ALPHA MALES!
It's nonsense, but for the sake of our young men - and women - it's nonsense that we have to actively counter... as well as most definitely make fun of!
#alpha #alphamale #sigma #psychology #wellbeing
December 19, 2025 at 9:12 AM
What's behind door No.1️⃣9️⃣ of the The EightyPercentMental advent calendar? ❄️🌲⛄🎁🧑🏿🎄
ALPHA MALES!
It's nonsense, but for the sake of our young men - and women - it's nonsense that we have to actively counter... as well as most definitely make fun of!
#alpha #alphamale #sigma #psychology #wellbeing
ALPHA MALES!
It's nonsense, but for the sake of our young men - and women - it's nonsense that we have to actively counter... as well as most definitely make fun of!
#alpha #alphamale #sigma #psychology #wellbeing
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The @histchild.bsky.social conference is coming to the @sheffielduni.bsky.social in July 2026. Call for papers has been extended until Monday 22nd December. Please share - especially with research students and ECRs! www.histchild.org/pages/sheffi...
Fifth Biennial Conference | Children's History Society
University of Sheffield, 1-3 July 2026
www.histchild.org
December 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The @histchild.bsky.social conference is coming to the @sheffielduni.bsky.social in July 2026. Call for papers has been extended until Monday 22nd December. Please share - especially with research students and ECRs! www.histchild.org/pages/sheffi...
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The Ghost of Racism Past
The Ghost of Racism Present
The Ghost of Racism Yet to Come
The Ghost of Racism Present
The Ghost of Racism Yet to Come
December 17, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The Ghost of Racism Past
The Ghost of Racism Present
The Ghost of Racism Yet to Come
The Ghost of Racism Present
The Ghost of Racism Yet to Come
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During WWII, the U.S. Army attempted to enforce racial segregation in British towns - a story rarely taught!
Join @sarahchurchwell.bsky.social and @davidolusoga.bsky.social as they reveal the history of Black GIs in the latest Journey Through Time series.
Link in the replies👇
Join @sarahchurchwell.bsky.social and @davidolusoga.bsky.social as they reveal the history of Black GIs in the latest Journey Through Time series.
Link in the replies👇
December 15, 2025 at 1:09 PM
During WWII, the U.S. Army attempted to enforce racial segregation in British towns - a story rarely taught!
Join @sarahchurchwell.bsky.social and @davidolusoga.bsky.social as they reveal the history of Black GIs in the latest Journey Through Time series.
Link in the replies👇
Join @sarahchurchwell.bsky.social and @davidolusoga.bsky.social as they reveal the history of Black GIs in the latest Journey Through Time series.
Link in the replies👇
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Meet the woman who defended Jimmy Lai.
A career representing journalists who are facing persecution has put a target on Caoilfhionn Gallagher’s back. It makes life complicated.
A career representing journalists who are facing persecution has put a target on Caoilfhionn Gallagher’s back. It makes life complicated.
Violent threats, ‘soft sexism’ at the Bar — and defending Jimmy Lai
www.thetimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Meet the woman who defended Jimmy Lai.
A career representing journalists who are facing persecution has put a target on Caoilfhionn Gallagher’s back. It makes life complicated.
A career representing journalists who are facing persecution has put a target on Caoilfhionn Gallagher’s back. It makes life complicated.
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What do we have for day 1️⃣2️⃣ of the The EightyPercentMental advent calendar? ❄️🌲⛄🎁🧑🏿🎄
LIKES, SHARES, & ADVERTISING REVENUE.
"Burnout isn't real! We're not candles! People can't burn out!"
Marv, and what are you basing this analysis on?
"Absolutely nothing at all, but that's not important, my dudes."
LIKES, SHARES, & ADVERTISING REVENUE.
"Burnout isn't real! We're not candles! People can't burn out!"
Marv, and what are you basing this analysis on?
"Absolutely nothing at all, but that's not important, my dudes."
December 12, 2025 at 7:43 AM
What do we have for day 1️⃣2️⃣ of the The EightyPercentMental advent calendar? ❄️🌲⛄🎁🧑🏿🎄
LIKES, SHARES, & ADVERTISING REVENUE.
"Burnout isn't real! We're not candles! People can't burn out!"
Marv, and what are you basing this analysis on?
"Absolutely nothing at all, but that's not important, my dudes."
LIKES, SHARES, & ADVERTISING REVENUE.
"Burnout isn't real! We're not candles! People can't burn out!"
Marv, and what are you basing this analysis on?
"Absolutely nothing at all, but that's not important, my dudes."
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This is one of the most extraordinary, mic drop moments you will ever see in Congress.
In a previous time, the Secretary would have resigned - or have been fired - before the sun set.
In a previous time, the Secretary would have resigned - or have been fired - before the sun set.
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
This is one of the most extraordinary, mic drop moments you will ever see in Congress.
In a previous time, the Secretary would have resigned - or have been fired - before the sun set.
In a previous time, the Secretary would have resigned - or have been fired - before the sun set.
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What's behind door No.1️⃣1️⃣ of the The EightyPercentMental advent calendar? ❄️🌲⛄🎁🧑🏿🎄
A guarantee of life changing neural re-wiring if you do these three simple things ... maybe.
Ah, the internet. Unregulated nonsense galore. Be careful out there!
A guarantee of life changing neural re-wiring if you do these three simple things ... maybe.
Ah, the internet. Unregulated nonsense galore. Be careful out there!
December 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
What's behind door No.1️⃣1️⃣ of the The EightyPercentMental advent calendar? ❄️🌲⛄🎁🧑🏿🎄
A guarantee of life changing neural re-wiring if you do these three simple things ... maybe.
Ah, the internet. Unregulated nonsense galore. Be careful out there!
A guarantee of life changing neural re-wiring if you do these three simple things ... maybe.
Ah, the internet. Unregulated nonsense galore. Be careful out there!
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Hay Festival has released 45 earlybird events for its flagship edition next spring, taking place in May 2026 in the booktown of Hay-on-Wye
Hay Festival previews flagship edition in May 2026
Hay Festival has released 45 earlybird events for its flagship edition next spring, taking place in May 2026 in the booktown of Hay-on-Wye. The Festival has teased a dynamic programme of 600+ events t...
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December 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Sooo... I'm on BBC Civilisations at 9pm this evening talking about Aztecs, and I've been persuaded to overcome my dislike of LinkedIn and use it to share what I'm reliably informed is a 'carousel' of information and tips for teachers using it in the classroom.
BBC Civilisations: The Aztecs | The University of Sheffield
Civilisations: Rise and Fall brings Aztec civilisation back to life on BBC2 this evening.
Professor Caroline Dodds Pennock features in tonight’s episode and has shared some questions, talking points ...
www.linkedin.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Sooo... I'm on BBC Civilisations at 9pm this evening talking about Aztecs, and I've been persuaded to overcome my dislike of LinkedIn and use it to share what I'm reliably informed is a 'carousel' of information and tips for teachers using it in the classroom.
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Open books, open minds.
Browse some of the new titles launching at Hay Festival 2026 over on our @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social page now, drawn from this week’s event drop.
Dive in! uk.bookshop.org/shop/hayfest...
Browse some of the new titles launching at Hay Festival 2026 over on our @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social page now, drawn from this week’s event drop.
Dive in! uk.bookshop.org/shop/hayfest...
December 3, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Open books, open minds.
Browse some of the new titles launching at Hay Festival 2026 over on our @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social page now, drawn from this week’s event drop.
Dive in! uk.bookshop.org/shop/hayfest...
Browse some of the new titles launching at Hay Festival 2026 over on our @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social page now, drawn from this week’s event drop.
Dive in! uk.bookshop.org/shop/hayfest...
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December 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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What's behind door No.6️⃣ of the The EightyPercentMental advent calendar? ❄️🌲⛄🎁🧑🏿🎄
It's the brilliant Dr. Kate Hays on the Eighty Percent Mental podcast.
Get this episode by visiting eightypercentmental.com
Or listen wherever you normally get your podcasts 🎙️🎧
It's the brilliant Dr. Kate Hays on the Eighty Percent Mental podcast.
Get this episode by visiting eightypercentmental.com
Or listen wherever you normally get your podcasts 🎙️🎧
December 6, 2025 at 10:44 AM
What's behind door No.6️⃣ of the The EightyPercentMental advent calendar? ❄️🌲⛄🎁🧑🏿🎄
It's the brilliant Dr. Kate Hays on the Eighty Percent Mental podcast.
Get this episode by visiting eightypercentmental.com
Or listen wherever you normally get your podcasts 🎙️🎧
It's the brilliant Dr. Kate Hays on the Eighty Percent Mental podcast.
Get this episode by visiting eightypercentmental.com
Or listen wherever you normally get your podcasts 🎙️🎧
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Back down in London, doing London things. Talking burnout with Kimberly Wilson for her podcast 'Complex' on BBC Sounds.
This episode will be out Dec 17, so see if you can hold on to your excitement until then!
This episode will be out Dec 17, so see if you can hold on to your excitement until then!
December 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Back down in London, doing London things. Talking burnout with Kimberly Wilson for her podcast 'Complex' on BBC Sounds.
This episode will be out Dec 17, so see if you can hold on to your excitement until then!
This episode will be out Dec 17, so see if you can hold on to your excitement until then!
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December 3, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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“We all want quiet, we all want beauty, we all need space”
These are the words of one of our three founders, Octavia Hill.
Born on this day in 1838, she worked tirelessly to improve urban housing and to protect green spaces. The impact of her life and work is still being felt today.
These are the words of one of our three founders, Octavia Hill.
Born on this day in 1838, she worked tirelessly to improve urban housing and to protect green spaces. The impact of her life and work is still being felt today.
December 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
“We all want quiet, we all want beauty, we all need space”
These are the words of one of our three founders, Octavia Hill.
Born on this day in 1838, she worked tirelessly to improve urban housing and to protect green spaces. The impact of her life and work is still being felt today.
These are the words of one of our three founders, Octavia Hill.
Born on this day in 1838, she worked tirelessly to improve urban housing and to protect green spaces. The impact of her life and work is still being felt today.
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Well done to our colleague @davidedgerton.bsky.social who appears in the 3rd episode of @davidolusoga.bsky.social #empire series on #BBC2 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Two - Empire with David Olusoga, Series 1, Episode 3
David Olusoga reveals how the British Empire fell apart.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Well done to our colleague @davidedgerton.bsky.social who appears in the 3rd episode of @davidolusoga.bsky.social #empire series on #BBC2 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨
Harriet Tubman risked everything to lead enslaved people to freedom and never failed.
Join @sarahchurchwell.bsky.social and @davidolusoga.bsky.social as they examine her missions in detail, uncovering the skill and courage behind each journey.
Link in the replies👇
Harriet Tubman risked everything to lead enslaved people to freedom and never failed.
Join @sarahchurchwell.bsky.social and @davidolusoga.bsky.social as they examine her missions in detail, uncovering the skill and courage behind each journey.
Link in the replies👇
December 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨
Harriet Tubman risked everything to lead enslaved people to freedom and never failed.
Join @sarahchurchwell.bsky.social and @davidolusoga.bsky.social as they examine her missions in detail, uncovering the skill and courage behind each journey.
Link in the replies👇
Harriet Tubman risked everything to lead enslaved people to freedom and never failed.
Join @sarahchurchwell.bsky.social and @davidolusoga.bsky.social as they examine her missions in detail, uncovering the skill and courage behind each journey.
Link in the replies👇
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What's behind door No.1 of the The EightyPercentMental advent calendar? 🌲🎁🧑🏿🎄
A brilliant episode feat. Dr Kristin McGinty-Minister and Dr Laura Swettenham on how to look after our mental health in the online age💻
Visit eightypercentmental.com or listen wherever you normally get your podcasts 🎙️🎧
A brilliant episode feat. Dr Kristin McGinty-Minister and Dr Laura Swettenham on how to look after our mental health in the online age💻
Visit eightypercentmental.com or listen wherever you normally get your podcasts 🎙️🎧
December 1, 2025 at 8:28 AM
What's behind door No.1 of the The EightyPercentMental advent calendar? 🌲🎁🧑🏿🎄
A brilliant episode feat. Dr Kristin McGinty-Minister and Dr Laura Swettenham on how to look after our mental health in the online age💻
Visit eightypercentmental.com or listen wherever you normally get your podcasts 🎙️🎧
A brilliant episode feat. Dr Kristin McGinty-Minister and Dr Laura Swettenham on how to look after our mental health in the online age💻
Visit eightypercentmental.com or listen wherever you normally get your podcasts 🎙️🎧