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Nathan Bossoh
@nathanbossoh.bsky.social
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Historian of science, medicine, and African collections.
Research Fellow @unisouthampton.bsky.social working on the rise of herbal medicine research in Ghana.
Co-curator of 'The Kola Nut Cannot Be Contained'
Book Reviews Editor @advancesjournal.bsky.social
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The Advances in Nineteenth-Century Research Journal is not just interested in books that deal with the (long) 19th century, but also its legacies and afterlives today.

See our current books on offer for review: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

@incsa.bsky.social @advancesjournal.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM
nathanbossoh.bsky.social
I was fortunate to be able to co-author a book chapter with @skidwayy.bsky.social on the topic of imperial intersections in the current historiography of science and religion, charting some new paths forward for the field!

Congrats to the editors and other contributors on the new publication 😀📚😀
Academic book front cover with multi-coloured triangle theme at top and bottom, and large writing (the title) in black with a white background in the middle of the book cover
September 8, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Back from my recent research trip to Ghana and it’s been quite a fun but busy few weeks there! Got to see many things and also definitely need to go back to see many other things 🇬🇭😆
A large green and brown sign post outside with the word ‘Centre for Plant Medicine Research’ A road pathway leading to a large which and brown building - the national archives of Ghana in Accra Two black men (myself and Yaw Afrim) standing next to each other in a cafe shop wearing white and cream coloured tops and brown trousers A plethora of black Ghanaian research and administrators standing together posing for pictures in front of an exhibition display on the topic of herbal medicine science - hosted at the University of Ghana
August 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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eclasproject.bsky.social
Join us next Thursday for our final seminar of the academic year!

'Science, Christianity, and Representation: ethnic dimensions in past and present,' with Dr Nathan Bossoh from Southampton University. @nathanbossoh.bsky.social

Sign up here: tinyurl.com/eclas-seminars
Text box reads Thurs 19 June, 9-10am, online, with link to signup page. Image shows Dr Nathan Bossoh smiling.
June 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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I am giving a talk tomorrow for the INH series online, where I am looking at the origins of the Aburi Botanic Gardens in the Gold Coast (modern-day Ghana) and the role that instructions and suggestions played in its management and early "success"

#botany #ghana.Bsky #HistSTM #aburibotanicgardens
May 20, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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lindaaburnett.bsky.social
Don't miss tomorrow's seminar by the fabulous @nathanbossoh.bsky.social: Making Colonial Laboratories: Investigating the Role of Suggestions and Instructions in Managing the Aburi Botanic Gardens. 21 May, 15.00-16.00 CET. Please note time dif.To register please email instructingnaturalhistory@uu.se
May 20, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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advancesjournal.bsky.social
Is there a long 19th-century-ish book you'd like to review? Or have you written one? We've got an editor for that!

Meet Nathan Bossoh @nathanbossoh.bsky.social - book reviews editor here at Advances in Nineteenth-Century Research.
May 6, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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The 2025 Anniversary conference celebrates 50 years of the Science and Religion Forum. The upcoming conference doesn't pose the question of whether science and religion can interact but how and where they are in dialogue 📚

Last opportunity for (in-person) tickets!

www.srforum.org/anniversary-...
SRF 50th Anniversary Conference
The Anniversary conference is taking a broad look at the the ongoing points of connection and dissonance between science and religion. This includes questions on the interaction of indigenous knowledg...
www.srforum.org
May 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Two new significant articles have just recently been published (separately) on the topic of colonial collections, displays, and practices in the London Science Museum! 📚

The 1st:
journal.sciencemuseum.ac.uk/article/chal...

The 2nd:
journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/ma...

#HistSTM #GLAMS #sciencemuseum
Challenging museum narratives: the case of a Rhodesia Railways carriage - Science Museum Group Journal
This article examines the history of a former Rhodesia Railways carriage in the Science Museum Group’s collection to ask what stories it can tell beyond the narrative of its return. The article argues...
journal.sciencemuseum.ac.uk
May 2, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Very happy to be able to say that the new @incsa.bsky.social academic journal 'Advances in Nineteenth-Century Research' is now live and accepting proposals!

Do get in touch with me regarding potential books for review and/or books you would like to review 😁

www.tandfonline.com/journals/ran...
Advances in Nineteenth-Century Research
Explore the latest peer-reviewed articles and learn how to publish your work in Advances in Nineteenth-Century Research.
www.tandfonline.com
April 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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advancesjournal.bsky.social
Got an opinion piece on the boil?

Meet @dremilyvincent.bsky.social - our Forums Editor: she is commissioning bold, informed discussions of topical, controversial, or neglected research questions in long 19th century studies around the work.
April 25, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Just been at Kew Gardens this week for some archival research and got to check out the awesome exhibition by
@edwinrose.bsky.social
called 'Botanical Revolutions 1776-1848' - worth a viewing if you happen to be visiting Kew anytime soon!

#naturalhistory #botany #exhibition #HistSTM #KewGardens
Sign attached to a fence on the outside of the Kew Gardens building. The sign, which has a large image of a green and red plant, describes an exhibition on the history of botany currently hosted inside Kew building. Botany exhibition inside Kew Gardens behind a large glass with larger and smaller images, books, and text describing the history of British plant collecting practices from the 18th to 19th century Botany exhibition inside Kew Gardens behind a large glass with larger and smaller images, books, and text describing the history of British plant collecting practices from the 18th to 19th century
April 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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flygirlnhm.bsky.social
Excited for the publication of @jackdashby.bsky.social new book ‘Nature’s Memory’ - I’ve already read it cover to cover (& obviously loved it)

If you want to know more about natural history museums this is a must read. It’s not just bones & stones behind the scenes

@penguinbooksusa.bsky.social
April 23, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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This is a super interesting call for papers!

As historians what do we do with the archival materials that we gather but that end up not fitting into our research narrative for a particular project?

#histSTM #environmentalhistory #archives
April 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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advancesjournal.bsky.social
Looking for a venue for that inspiring 19th-century-esque article you're writing? Look no further!

Paul Watt is our General Editor with responsibility for articles - get in touch here: www.tandfonline.com/journals/ran...
April 16, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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historyworkshop.org.uk
How is the crisis in higher education impacting history and historians in the UK?

Lucy Noakes on the scale of cuts and closures, and how the Royal Historical Society (@royalhistsoc.org) can advocate for our discipline.
www.historyworkshop....
Making the Case for History: A View from the Royal Historical Society
Lucy Noakes on how the crisis in UK higher education is impacting history and historians, and how the Royal Historical Society can advocate for our discipline.
www.historyworkshop.org.uk
April 15, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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richardfallon.bsky.social
It's here.
Box of copies of Contesting Earth's History in Transatlantic Literary Culture, 1860–1935, sitting on a bench.
April 4, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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New 2-year job position at Cambridge University for those interested in working on natural history collections!

Research Associate in Natural History Humanities (Fixed Term)

www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50729/

#HistSTM #naturalhistory #museums
Research Associate in Natural History Humanities (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge
Research Associate in Natural History Humanities (Fixed Term) in the Botanic Garden at the University of Cambridge.
www.jobs.cam.ac.uk
April 4, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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New Cambridge 'Natural History Humanities' Visiting Fellowship recently opened!

particularly to those in the Global South, check below for more details

www.ccc.cam.ac.uk/initiatives/...

#histSTM #naturalhistorymuseums
Natural History Humanities - Collections Connections Communities
www.ccc.cam.ac.uk
April 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Postdoctoral Researcher role: Colonial History of Botanic Gardens...more below \/\/\/
March 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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🚨POSTDOC JOB🚨
History of Modern (19th century-present) Medicine or Public Health at University of Wisconsin-Madison

#AcademicSky #HistSTM #HistMed

mhb.wisc.edu/2025/02/25/p...
Postdoctoral Fellow Announcement: Join us July 2025-2027!
Postdoctoral Fellow: History of Modern (19th century-present) Medicine or Public Health Position Requirements: PhD in history of modern (19th century-present) medicine or public health or closely rela...
mhb.wisc.edu
February 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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royalhistsoc.org
‘More than ever, history and historians need a collaborative and co-ordinated approach' bit.ly/4iddCU8

In advocacy, the Royal Historical Society works closely with fellow #history organisations. Today we release a statement with @histassoc.bsky.social, @ihr.bsky.social and History UK.
#skystorians
Opening text of a joint statement from the Historical Association, Institute of Historical Research, History UK and Royal Historical Society entitled 'More than ever, history and historians need an collaborative and co-ordinated approach, a statement.' Published on 26 February 2025.
February 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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ellietheelement.bsky.social
Excited to see this (and the wider special issue) out as it’s in such great conversation with the M&S special issue @camillemarys.bsky.social and I Guest edited which tackles similar idea in mineral and geological collections!

journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/ma...
February 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Museum job! 📜 🗃️ #histSTM
National Museums Scotland, Assistant Curator, Technology - part of the truly fabulous NMS Science & Technology Department

Full time, permanent - details here: careers.nms.ac.uk/job/671171
Deadline soon: 2 March
February 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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I'm a little late to Bluesky but finally joining! Let's hope this platform remains decent for a long time
February 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM