Liesbeth Corens
@onslies.bsky.social
Historian: mobility & recordkeeping of #earlymodern Catholic minorities. Book: confessional mobility and English Catholics in Early Modern Europe. Also grumpy about the state of UK Higher Education so likely to talk about how it is being failed...(She/Her)
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Liesbeth Corens
@onslies.bsky.social
· Nov 10
About me: I'm really interested in how (Catholic) minorities persevere.
Confessional Mobility: oxford.universitypressscholarship.com/view/10.1093...
Archives & Information: britishacademy.universitypressscholarship.com/view/10.5871...
Social History: academic.oup.com/past/issue/2...
Confessional Mobility: oxford.universitypressscholarship.com/view/10.1093...
Archives & Information: britishacademy.universitypressscholarship.com/view/10.5871...
Social History: academic.oup.com/past/issue/2...
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As a historian with a focus on the history of news media and communication: the reported news itself was/is never ‚what happened‘. It is a construction, an interpretation, a mediated version of a perceived event. And therefore news reports were always about making realities.
So important. What they say is not the story. That is never the story. What happened is the story. Write what happened.
Media: do not lead with the false government framing of what happened
January 25, 2026 at 9:25 AM
As a historian with a focus on the history of news media and communication: the reported news itself was/is never ‚what happened‘. It is a construction, an interpretation, a mediated version of a perceived event. And therefore news reports were always about making realities.
FINALLY cancelled my Spotify (the playlists and trained algorithm, they were hard to let go of. Turns out, they aren't. This easily transfers them to Qobuz: soundiiz.com/tutorial/spo...)
And, if you wanted to emotionally manipulate me, perhaps you should have acted more humanely?
And, if you wanted to emotionally manipulate me, perhaps you should have acted more humanely?
January 25, 2026 at 1:17 PM
FINALLY cancelled my Spotify (the playlists and trained algorithm, they were hard to let go of. Turns out, they aren't. This easily transfers them to Qobuz: soundiiz.com/tutorial/spo...)
And, if you wanted to emotionally manipulate me, perhaps you should have acted more humanely?
And, if you wanted to emotionally manipulate me, perhaps you should have acted more humanely?
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No *you* completely forgot about an entire session. 🫣
On the plus side: BONUS SESSION! Isn't it supergenerous of me to give you that belated spike of serotonin?
On the plus side: BONUS SESSION! Isn't it supergenerous of me to give you that belated spike of serotonin?
AMENDED PROGRAMME! But with good news: we'd love to welcome you to *four* sessions this term, not three!
Join us @ihr.bsky.social on Mondays at 17:30, or on zoom (sign up for the link here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...) #EarlyModern #SkyStorians
Join us @ihr.bsky.social on Mondays at 17:30, or on zoom (sign up for the link here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...) #EarlyModern #SkyStorians
January 24, 2026 at 11:46 AM
No *you* completely forgot about an entire session. 🫣
On the plus side: BONUS SESSION! Isn't it supergenerous of me to give you that belated spike of serotonin?
On the plus side: BONUS SESSION! Isn't it supergenerous of me to give you that belated spike of serotonin?
Ye gods, the journalists and editorial boards really aren't meeting this moment, are they?
January 25, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Ye gods, the journalists and editorial boards really aren't meeting this moment, are they?
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We've now created a starter pack for those whose work/interests include early modern religious radicalism:
go.bsky.app/ArYba4T
Let me know if you'd like to be added!
#EarlyModern
go.bsky.app/ArYba4T
Let me know if you'd like to be added!
#EarlyModern
January 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
We've now created a starter pack for those whose work/interests include early modern religious radicalism:
go.bsky.app/ArYba4T
Let me know if you'd like to be added!
#EarlyModern
go.bsky.app/ArYba4T
Let me know if you'd like to be added!
#EarlyModern
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This current financial system for the university sector does not work. It doesn't work for staff, it certainly doesn't work for students. And since a university is those two, it doesn't work for universities.
Time for an urgent change to the financial system of #UKHE
Time for an urgent change to the financial system of #UKHE
Jeez. This is completely insane. How has this been allowed to happen?
January 13, 2026 at 5:43 PM
This current financial system for the university sector does not work. It doesn't work for staff, it certainly doesn't work for students. And since a university is those two, it doesn't work for universities.
Time for an urgent change to the financial system of #UKHE
Time for an urgent change to the financial system of #UKHE
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[AI bubble bursts] billionaire tech bro: the stupid consumer did not understand it
January 22, 2026 at 2:42 AM
[AI bubble bursts] billionaire tech bro: the stupid consumer did not understand it
WE'RE KICKING OFF THE #LOWCOUNTRIES SEMINAR THIS FRIDAY!
And we're doing so in style. So excited to hear all about David Hopkin's work on lace-making and lace-makers.
30 Jan, 17:30. Join us in person @ihr.bsky.social or via zoom -- register for link: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/... #SkyStorians
And we're doing so in style. So excited to hear all about David Hopkin's work on lace-making and lace-makers.
30 Jan, 17:30. Join us in person @ihr.bsky.social or via zoom -- register for link: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/... #SkyStorians
Come & learn all things #LowCountries @ihr.bsky.social this term! We've got lace! We've got the future! We've got disability history! We've got divergence! We've got museums! Everything happens in the #LowCountries!
Fridays, 17:30, in person & on zoom: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/... #SkyStorians
Fridays, 17:30, in person & on zoom: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/... #SkyStorians
January 25, 2026 at 11:21 AM
WE'RE KICKING OFF THE #LOWCOUNTRIES SEMINAR THIS FRIDAY!
And we're doing so in style. So excited to hear all about David Hopkin's work on lace-making and lace-makers.
30 Jan, 17:30. Join us in person @ihr.bsky.social or via zoom -- register for link: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/... #SkyStorians
And we're doing so in style. So excited to hear all about David Hopkin's work on lace-making and lace-makers.
30 Jan, 17:30. Join us in person @ihr.bsky.social or via zoom -- register for link: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/... #SkyStorians
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FIRST ONE IS NEXT FRIDAY! Who's joining us @ihr.bsky.social?
Excited to be learning all about Flemish Lace Schools, #HistGender, and #HistReligion with David Hopkin ( @oxhistoryfaculty.bsky.social). Join us in Bloomsbury or sign up for the zoom link: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Excited to be learning all about Flemish Lace Schools, #HistGender, and #HistReligion with David Hopkin ( @oxhistoryfaculty.bsky.social). Join us in Bloomsbury or sign up for the zoom link: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Come & learn all things #LowCountries @ihr.bsky.social this term! We've got lace! We've got the future! We've got disability history! We've got divergence! We've got museums! Everything happens in the #LowCountries!
Fridays, 17:30, in person & on zoom: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/... #SkyStorians
Fridays, 17:30, in person & on zoom: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/... #SkyStorians
January 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM
FIRST ONE IS NEXT FRIDAY! Who's joining us @ihr.bsky.social?
Excited to be learning all about Flemish Lace Schools, #HistGender, and #HistReligion with David Hopkin ( @oxhistoryfaculty.bsky.social). Join us in Bloomsbury or sign up for the zoom link: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Excited to be learning all about Flemish Lace Schools, #HistGender, and #HistReligion with David Hopkin ( @oxhistoryfaculty.bsky.social). Join us in Bloomsbury or sign up for the zoom link: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Completely irresponsible how he has the ear of every single politician and journalist though. Changing the fucked up financial system will involve changing who those politicians actually listen to...
January 23, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Completely irresponsible how he has the ear of every single politician and journalist though. Changing the fucked up financial system will involve changing who those politicians actually listen to...
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Though rather relieved to see that so many must be waking up to the fact that these tuition fees are a class tax that it is making Hillman nervous.
The speed with which he tries to deflect something is often an indication of its strength. See: the Bloomberg reporting he jumped on archive.md/X7F8J
The speed with which he tries to deflect something is often an indication of its strength. See: the Bloomberg reporting he jumped on archive.md/X7F8J
January 23, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Though rather relieved to see that so many must be waking up to the fact that these tuition fees are a class tax that it is making Hillman nervous.
The speed with which he tries to deflect something is often an indication of its strength. See: the Bloomberg reporting he jumped on archive.md/X7F8J
The speed with which he tries to deflect something is often an indication of its strength. See: the Bloomberg reporting he jumped on archive.md/X7F8J
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Dear history fans, what objects would you like to see in an exhibition on privateering & life at sea in the 18th century? Everyday objects, letters, navigational instruments, or something unexpected? It will also explore forced migration. I’d love to hear your thoughts #earlymodern #maritimehistory
January 25, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Dear history fans, what objects would you like to see in an exhibition on privateering & life at sea in the 18th century? Everyday objects, letters, navigational instruments, or something unexpected? It will also explore forced migration. I’d love to hear your thoughts #earlymodern #maritimehistory
No *you* completely forgot about an entire session. 🫣
On the plus side: BONUS SESSION! Isn't it supergenerous of me to give you that belated spike of serotonin?
On the plus side: BONUS SESSION! Isn't it supergenerous of me to give you that belated spike of serotonin?
AMENDED PROGRAMME! But with good news: we'd love to welcome you to *four* sessions this term, not three!
Join us @ihr.bsky.social on Mondays at 17:30, or on zoom (sign up for the link here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...) #EarlyModern #SkyStorians
Join us @ihr.bsky.social on Mondays at 17:30, or on zoom (sign up for the link here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...) #EarlyModern #SkyStorians
January 24, 2026 at 11:46 AM
No *you* completely forgot about an entire session. 🫣
On the plus side: BONUS SESSION! Isn't it supergenerous of me to give you that belated spike of serotonin?
On the plus side: BONUS SESSION! Isn't it supergenerous of me to give you that belated spike of serotonin?
Don’t mess with people of faith, they find strength in a truth beyond the powerplays and party politics.
oh, and when they’re on a roll, they tell you exactly what’s what.
religionnews.com/2026/01/22/h...
oh, and when they’re on a roll, they tell you exactly what’s what.
religionnews.com/2026/01/22/h...
January 24, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Don’t mess with people of faith, they find strength in a truth beyond the powerplays and party politics.
oh, and when they’re on a roll, they tell you exactly what’s what.
religionnews.com/2026/01/22/h...
oh, and when they’re on a roll, they tell you exactly what’s what.
religionnews.com/2026/01/22/h...
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Another friend put it to me like this: "ICE has made the classic Nazi mistake. They've invaded a winter people in the winter."
January 22, 2026 at 3:58 AM
Another friend put it to me like this: "ICE has made the classic Nazi mistake. They've invaded a winter people in the winter."
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Early Modernists on Bluesky! Can someone provide me with bibliographical indications on fur trade in Central- and Eastern Europe in the sixteenth century?
January 23, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Early Modernists on Bluesky! Can someone provide me with bibliographical indications on fur trade in Central- and Eastern Europe in the sixteenth century?
Though rather relieved to see that so many must be waking up to the fact that these tuition fees are a class tax that it is making Hillman nervous.
The speed with which he tries to deflect something is often an indication of its strength. See: the Bloomberg reporting he jumped on archive.md/X7F8J
The speed with which he tries to deflect something is often an indication of its strength. See: the Bloomberg reporting he jumped on archive.md/X7F8J
January 23, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Though rather relieved to see that so many must be waking up to the fact that these tuition fees are a class tax that it is making Hillman nervous.
The speed with which he tries to deflect something is often an indication of its strength. See: the Bloomberg reporting he jumped on archive.md/X7F8J
The speed with which he tries to deflect something is often an indication of its strength. See: the Bloomberg reporting he jumped on archive.md/X7F8J
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This is entirely driven by small businesses, for whom a day of lost revenue is a big deal.
Who is not participating? Minnesota’s 17 Fortune 500 companies. “Those organizations have not spoken publicly about the federal immigration activity.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
Who is not participating? Minnesota’s 17 Fortune 500 companies. “Those organizations have not spoken publicly about the federal immigration activity.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
‘Enough Is Enough’: Hundreds of Minnesota Businesses Take Stand Against ICE
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:16 PM
This is entirely driven by small businesses, for whom a day of lost revenue is a big deal.
Who is not participating? Minnesota’s 17 Fortune 500 companies. “Those organizations have not spoken publicly about the federal immigration activity.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
Who is not participating? Minnesota’s 17 Fortune 500 companies. “Those organizations have not spoken publicly about the federal immigration activity.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
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AMENDED PROGRAMME! But with good news: we'd love to welcome you to *four* sessions this term, not three!
Join us @ihr.bsky.social on Mondays at 17:30, or on zoom (sign up for the link here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...) #EarlyModern #SkyStorians
Join us @ihr.bsky.social on Mondays at 17:30, or on zoom (sign up for the link here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...) #EarlyModern #SkyStorians
January 23, 2026 at 2:11 PM
AMENDED PROGRAMME! But with good news: we'd love to welcome you to *four* sessions this term, not three!
Join us @ihr.bsky.social on Mondays at 17:30, or on zoom (sign up for the link here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...) #EarlyModern #SkyStorians
Join us @ihr.bsky.social on Mondays at 17:30, or on zoom (sign up for the link here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...) #EarlyModern #SkyStorians
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For whoever else needs this today, a reminder that there's still a 'The Name of the Rose' ambient noise generator. Great for all sorts of work (perhaps also plotting).
mynoise.net/NoiseMachine...
#skystorians #earlymodern
mynoise.net/NoiseMachine...
#skystorians #earlymodern
The Name Of The Rose — Background Ambience Generator
A sonic tribute to Umberto Eco.
mynoise.net
January 23, 2026 at 10:21 AM
For whoever else needs this today, a reminder that there's still a 'The Name of the Rose' ambient noise generator. Great for all sorts of work (perhaps also plotting).
mynoise.net/NoiseMachine...
#skystorians #earlymodern
mynoise.net/NoiseMachine...
#skystorians #earlymodern
"Europe just said 'no'. ...Maybe, saying 'no' is something more of us in America might want to try. Instead of complying in advance, College Presidents, law firms, media outlets...just tell that man 'no'."
Goes for any authoritarian: stop making your every move about what he might or might not like
Goes for any authoritarian: stop making your every move about what he might or might not like
Trump Demands Greenland at Davos & Literally Trashes First-Year “Accomplishments” | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
youtu.be
January 23, 2026 at 1:21 PM
"Europe just said 'no'. ...Maybe, saying 'no' is something more of us in America might want to try. Instead of complying in advance, College Presidents, law firms, media outlets...just tell that man 'no'."
Goes for any authoritarian: stop making your every move about what he might or might not like
Goes for any authoritarian: stop making your every move about what he might or might not like
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Full schedule for this term's 40+ seminars (free and open to the public) here. If you're studying, researching or just interested in History, have a look, and do book. Most seminars can be attended virtually; many are hybrid and you are welcome to join the Institute's London audience in person. 2/2
Events
Stay up to date with the upcoming events organised or hosted by the Institute of Historical Research
www.history.ac.uk
January 23, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Full schedule for this term's 40+ seminars (free and open to the public) here. If you're studying, researching or just interested in History, have a look, and do book. Most seminars can be attended virtually; many are hybrid and you are welcome to join the Institute's London audience in person. 2/2
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Honestly completely irresponsible how press & policy makers rely on one man so obviously ideologically committed to a failed policy he drove through when he was special advisor to Willets.
He's spent his career lashing out about that, and press & policy makers have enabled him.
He's spent his career lashing out about that, and press & policy makers have enabled him.
January 23, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Honestly completely irresponsible how press & policy makers rely on one man so obviously ideologically committed to a failed policy he drove through when he was special advisor to Willets.
He's spent his career lashing out about that, and press & policy makers have enabled him.
He's spent his career lashing out about that, and press & policy makers have enabled him.