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Finally... it's CHRISTMAS sweater weather ❄️
November 25, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Finally... it's CHRISTMAS sweater weather ❄️
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"A group of working class children, black and white, playing together on 'Crown Street' in Canning Town, London, E16. "
1930s.
Unattributed photograph for Barnaby's Studios Ltd.
© Mary Evans Picture Library
1930s.
Unattributed photograph for Barnaby's Studios Ltd.
© Mary Evans Picture Library
November 25, 2024 at 4:31 PM
"A group of working class children, black and white, playing together on 'Crown Street' in Canning Town, London, E16. "
1930s.
Unattributed photograph for Barnaby's Studios Ltd.
© Mary Evans Picture Library
1930s.
Unattributed photograph for Barnaby's Studios Ltd.
© Mary Evans Picture Library
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#OtD 25 Nov 1960 the three Mirabal sisters (Patria, Minerva and María Teresa) were murdered for opposing US-backed Dominican dictator, Rafael Trujillo. The UN later set 25 Nov as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women #IDEVAW stories.workingclasshistory....
November 25, 2024 at 9:04 PM
#OtD 25 Nov 1960 the three Mirabal sisters (Patria, Minerva and María Teresa) were murdered for opposing US-backed Dominican dictator, Rafael Trujillo. The UN later set 25 Nov as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women #IDEVAW stories.workingclasshistory....
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Adolph Gysbert Malan (1910 – 1963), AKA Sailor Malan, was a South African fighter pilot and flying ace in the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Battle of Britain and post-war leader of a liberal anti-authoritarian organisation that opposed the introduction of the apartheid system.
November 25, 2024 at 11:24 PM
Adolph Gysbert Malan (1910 – 1963), AKA Sailor Malan, was a South African fighter pilot and flying ace in the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Battle of Britain and post-war leader of a liberal anti-authoritarian organisation that opposed the introduction of the apartheid system.
On #ThisDayInHistory, November 26th 1883 Sojourner Truth, the fearless abolitionist and women's rights activist passed away.👇 #History
November 26, 2024 at 8:51 AM
On #ThisDayInHistory, November 26th 1883 Sojourner Truth, the fearless abolitionist and women's rights activist passed away.👇 #History
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Let's look at another winter painting together!
This one was painted by Pieter Brueghel de Jonge (Ca. 1564-1638), yes, son of Pieter Brueghel de Elder whose work we've looked at before.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pieter_...
This one was painted by Pieter Brueghel de Jonge (Ca. 1564-1638), yes, son of Pieter Brueghel de Elder whose work we've looked at before.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pieter_...
November 24, 2024 at 10:43 PM
Let's look at another winter painting together!
This one was painted by Pieter Brueghel de Jonge (Ca. 1564-1638), yes, son of Pieter Brueghel de Elder whose work we've looked at before.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pieter_...
This one was painted by Pieter Brueghel de Jonge (Ca. 1564-1638), yes, son of Pieter Brueghel de Elder whose work we've looked at before.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pieter_...
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#OtD 25 Nov 1941 three Schlurfs were arrested by Gestapo in Austria for destroying a Hitler Youth noticeboard. Schlurfs were working-class youth who rejected Nazism, militarism and the work ethic, and listened to jazz music. More on WWII anti-Nazi youth: workingclasshistory.com/podc...
November 25, 2024 at 3:53 AM
#OtD 25 Nov 1941 three Schlurfs were arrested by Gestapo in Austria for destroying a Hitler Youth noticeboard. Schlurfs were working-class youth who rejected Nazism, militarism and the work ethic, and listened to jazz music. More on WWII anti-Nazi youth: workingclasshistory.com/podc...
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The #BattleofStalingrad began in August 1942, subjecting its residents to months of living hell. But few doubted that the city was worth defending.
⌛ 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞
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⌛ 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞
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Stalingrad: The Unbreakable City
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November 25, 2024 at 9:08 AM
The #BattleofStalingrad began in August 1942, subjecting its residents to months of living hell. But few doubted that the city was worth defending.
⌛ 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞
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⌛ 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞
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#OnThisDay in 1487, Elizabeth of York was crowned Queen of England. As the wife of Henry Tudor, Elizabeth symbolised the union of the warring houses of York and Lancaster, bringing an end to the Wars of the Roses.
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November 25, 2024 at 9:15 AM
#OnThisDay in 1487, Elizabeth of York was crowned Queen of England. As the wife of Henry Tudor, Elizabeth symbolised the union of the warring houses of York and Lancaster, bringing an end to the Wars of the Roses.
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On #ThisDayInHistory, November 25, 1960, the Mirabal sisters—Patria, Minerva, and María Teresa—were assassinated in the Dominican Republic by the henchmen of dictator Rafael Trujillo. 👇 (Image: By Barnaby David - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://buff.ly/3OlRpGF )
November 25, 2024 at 9:47 AM
On #ThisDayInHistory, November 25, 1960, the Mirabal sisters—Patria, Minerva, and María Teresa—were assassinated in the Dominican Republic by the henchmen of dictator Rafael Trujillo. 👇 (Image: By Barnaby David - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://buff.ly/3OlRpGF )
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November 21, 2024 at 12:51 PM
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On #ThisDayInHistory, November 19, 1942, the Soviet Red Army launched Operation Uranus, a massive counteroffensive during the Battle of Stalingrad . This operation encircled German and Axis forces, marking a turning point in the war on the Eastern Front. (Image: CC BY-SA 3.0 de) 👇
November 22, 2024 at 9:39 AM
On #ThisDayInHistory, November 19, 1942, the Soviet Red Army launched Operation Uranus, a massive counteroffensive during the Battle of Stalingrad . This operation encircled German and Axis forces, marking a turning point in the war on the Eastern Front. (Image: CC BY-SA 3.0 de) 👇
On #ThisDayInHistory, November 19, 1969, Apollo 12 became the second mission to land humans on the Moon! 👇
November 20, 2024 at 12:43 PM
On #ThisDayInHistory, November 19, 1969, Apollo 12 became the second mission to land humans on the Moon! 👇
Calling all history buffs and curious minds,
Check out this history starter pack, which includes some of the biggest history accounts and leading historians on Bluesky today.
Check out this history starter pack, which includes some of the biggest history accounts and leading historians on Bluesky today.
November 19, 2024 at 1:02 PM
Calling all history buffs and curious minds,
Check out this history starter pack, which includes some of the biggest history accounts and leading historians on Bluesky today.
Check out this history starter pack, which includes some of the biggest history accounts and leading historians on Bluesky today.
On #ThisDayInHistory on November 19 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address.
November 19, 2024 at 11:54 AM
On #ThisDayInHistory on November 19 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address.
On #ThisDayInHistory in 2008, Barack Obama made history by becoming the first African American to be elected President of the United States. His victory was a significant moment in American history, symbolizing progress in the fight for civil rights and representation.
November 4, 2024 at 5:07 PM
On #ThisDayInHistory in 2008, Barack Obama made history by becoming the first African American to be elected President of the United States. His victory was a significant moment in American history, symbolizing progress in the fight for civil rights and representation.
🎃🧵 5 Unusual #Halloween Facts You Might Not Know 🧵🎃
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October 31, 2024 at 11:38 AM
🎃🧵 5 Unusual #Halloween Facts You Might Not Know 🧵🎃
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HistoryThreads: Did you know the origins of Halloween, lie in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain that was celebrated from October 31 to November 1? Keep reading to find out more: 👇 (1/6)
October 28, 2024 at 2:42 PM
HistoryThreads: Did you know the origins of Halloween, lie in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain that was celebrated from October 31 to November 1? Keep reading to find out more: 👇 (1/6)
🕰️ Ever wondered why we change the clocks twice a year? On 27 October at 2 am, the clocks will fall back an hour, marking the start of shorter days and longer nights. But how did this all begin? (1/6)
October 26, 2024 at 12:26 PM
🕰️ Ever wondered why we change the clocks twice a year? On 27 October at 2 am, the clocks will fall back an hour, marking the start of shorter days and longer nights. But how did this all begin? (1/6)
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1929, the Wall Street Crash saw the largest stock sell-off in US history. The Great Crash devastated the U.S. economy and contributed to the Great Depression. Its aftermath could be felt in the political instability that characterised the 1930s.
October 24, 2024 at 11:20 PM
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1929, the Wall Street Crash saw the largest stock sell-off in US history. The Great Crash devastated the U.S. economy and contributed to the Great Depression. Its aftermath could be felt in the political instability that characterised the 1930s.
On #ThisDayInHistory, October 23rd 1642, the first major battle of the English Civil War took place at Edge Hill between the Parliamentarians and the Royalists. #History
October 23, 2024 at 11:19 AM
On #ThisDayInHistory, October 23rd 1642, the first major battle of the English Civil War took place at Edge Hill between the Parliamentarians and the Royalists. #History