Beth Wyatt
@wyattbeth.bsky.social
Cultural historian of modern Britain. PhD researcher in First World War studies. Interests including film and TV, gender, emotions, country houses. Teaching museum studies this semester.
Not jealous at all of the person who gets to do this
January 20, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Not jealous at all of the person who gets to do this
This year, I'm keeping track of all the films I watch (both new, and new to me)
So far we've got:
Anaconda
The Housemaid
It's a Wonderful Life
Hamnet
Rental Family
So far we've got:
Anaconda
The Housemaid
It's a Wonderful Life
Hamnet
Rental Family
January 19, 2026 at 9:22 AM
This year, I'm keeping track of all the films I watch (both new, and new to me)
So far we've got:
Anaconda
The Housemaid
It's a Wonderful Life
Hamnet
Rental Family
So far we've got:
Anaconda
The Housemaid
It's a Wonderful Life
Hamnet
Rental Family
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Installing a new display at the Weston Library takes time and precision.
Dancing with Jane Austen is now open, featuring rare loans from Jane Austen’s House, including a manuscript music book copied in Jane Austen’s own hand.
A glimpse behind the scenes, before the final case came together.
Dancing with Jane Austen is now open, featuring rare loans from Jane Austen’s House, including a manuscript music book copied in Jane Austen’s own hand.
A glimpse behind the scenes, before the final case came together.
January 17, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Installing a new display at the Weston Library takes time and precision.
Dancing with Jane Austen is now open, featuring rare loans from Jane Austen’s House, including a manuscript music book copied in Jane Austen’s own hand.
A glimpse behind the scenes, before the final case came together.
Dancing with Jane Austen is now open, featuring rare loans from Jane Austen’s House, including a manuscript music book copied in Jane Austen’s own hand.
A glimpse behind the scenes, before the final case came together.
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📣DEADLINE EXTENDED!
We are delighted to announce that we're extending the deadline for applications to our 50th anniversary conference!
At this busy time, we want as many people as possible to have the chance to apply.
Now accepting applications until 23 Jan!
socialhistory.org.uk/events/confe...
We are delighted to announce that we're extending the deadline for applications to our 50th anniversary conference!
At this busy time, we want as many people as possible to have the chance to apply.
Now accepting applications until 23 Jan!
socialhistory.org.uk/events/confe...
Conference
Visit the post for more.
socialhistory.org.uk
January 16, 2026 at 12:07 PM
📣DEADLINE EXTENDED!
We are delighted to announce that we're extending the deadline for applications to our 50th anniversary conference!
At this busy time, we want as many people as possible to have the chance to apply.
Now accepting applications until 23 Jan!
socialhistory.org.uk/events/confe...
We are delighted to announce that we're extending the deadline for applications to our 50th anniversary conference!
At this busy time, we want as many people as possible to have the chance to apply.
Now accepting applications until 23 Jan!
socialhistory.org.uk/events/confe...
Week 1 of Object Lessons done. Because I am a massive geek, I'm excited to see next week which object gets assigned to each student for the semester!
(I truly would have loved to have had a module like this when I was a student)
(I truly would have loved to have had a module like this when I was a student)
January 16, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Week 1 of Object Lessons done. Because I am a massive geek, I'm excited to see next week which object gets assigned to each student for the semester!
(I truly would have loved to have had a module like this when I was a student)
(I truly would have loved to have had a module like this when I was a student)
Over a year ago my article on First World War cinema (landscapes + emotions) was published. I'm still quite proud of it.
You can read it for free here: (@britjnlmilhist.bsky.social)
bjmh.gold.ac.uk/index.php/bj...
You can read it for free here: (@britjnlmilhist.bsky.social)
bjmh.gold.ac.uk/index.php/bj...
Vol. 10 No. 3 (2024): Special Issue: Screen Shots
| British Journal for Military History
bjmh.gold.ac.uk
January 16, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Over a year ago my article on First World War cinema (landscapes + emotions) was published. I'm still quite proud of it.
You can read it for free here: (@britjnlmilhist.bsky.social)
bjmh.gold.ac.uk/index.php/bj...
You can read it for free here: (@britjnlmilhist.bsky.social)
bjmh.gold.ac.uk/index.php/bj...
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They fixed it! My article is now open access. academic.oup.com/ahr/article/...
Revisiting the “Comfort Girls” of Report 49: Race, Sex, and Information in Asia’s War for Empire
Abstract. In 1944, a Japanese American intelligence officer stationed in Ledo, India, unwittingly composed a famous historical document: “Japanese Prisoner
academic.oup.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:56 PM
They fixed it! My article is now open access. academic.oup.com/ahr/article/...
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Only a couple of weeks to get your pitches in now! Some epic ideas so far. You’ll not find a friendlier crowd to put yourself out in front of! @fwwsoc.bsky.social @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social
We’re very excited about this at @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social HQ! This is OPEN TO ALL, regardless of your background, so no imposter syndrome, and please SHARE THE NEWS. If you have a story to tell, get in touch! You can interpret the theme any way you choose!
January 12, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Only a couple of weeks to get your pitches in now! Some epic ideas so far. You’ll not find a friendlier crowd to put yourself out in front of! @fwwsoc.bsky.social @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social
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'This year, one of the aims of the conservation charity will be to make people feel more at ease in its grand houses and, where practical, allow them to sit on historic chairs and use libraries and reading rooms rather than simply peer into them.' Excellent initiative.
‘We want people to sit, pause, relax’: National Trust to open its libraries for public use
Charity plans to make stately homes more welcoming by inviting visitors to use furniture and reading rooms
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:47 AM
'This year, one of the aims of the conservation charity will be to make people feel more at ease in its grand houses and, where practical, allow them to sit on historic chairs and use libraries and reading rooms rather than simply peer into them.' Excellent initiative.
This sounds so much fun!
How did Wuthering Heights go from a 'tale of hate' (1920 adaptation) to the 'Greatest Love Story' (2026)?
Come find out with me
Drawing on the hundreds of hours of research I've done on Wuthering Heights adaptations!
#WutheringHeights
February 13th at 7pm or February 12th at 2pm GMT (see below)
Come find out with me
Drawing on the hundreds of hours of research I've done on Wuthering Heights adaptations!
#WutheringHeights
February 13th at 7pm or February 12th at 2pm GMT (see below)
January 11, 2026 at 7:31 PM
This sounds so much fun!
I enjoyed this
we’re in the vet’s office waiting room and they just called for Agamemnon. we all looked at the Great Dane but it turns out Agamemnon is an orange kitten in a backpack that makes him look like an astronaut cheese puff
January 11, 2026 at 7:24 PM
I enjoyed this
Well this is convenient 👀
A shout-out to @juliarsct.bsky.social and @taureanhistorian.bsky.social for their efforts in putting together such fantastic PhD/ECR events.
@fwwsoc.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/preparing-...
A shout-out to @juliarsct.bsky.social and @taureanhistorian.bsky.social for their efforts in putting together such fantastic PhD/ECR events.
@fwwsoc.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/preparing-...
Preparing for your viva - UK and France
Professor Nina Parish and Dr. Chris Kempshall will provide tips and tricks to help you prepare for your viva (doctoral defense).
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Well this is convenient 👀
A shout-out to @juliarsct.bsky.social and @taureanhistorian.bsky.social for their efforts in putting together such fantastic PhD/ECR events.
@fwwsoc.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/preparing-...
A shout-out to @juliarsct.bsky.social and @taureanhistorian.bsky.social for their efforts in putting together such fantastic PhD/ECR events.
@fwwsoc.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/preparing-...
Essay marking done, chapter five rewrite getting there, reading for new module not done yet.
Tomorrow we go again.
Tomorrow we go again.
This week
- rewrite chapter five
- mark six essays
- double mark three essays
- prep for new module
- rewrite chapter five
- mark six essays
- double mark three essays
- prep for new module
a cat wearing a blue shirt is sitting on a laptop computer
Alt: a cat wearing a blue shirt is sitting on a laptop computer
media.tenor.com
January 11, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Essay marking done, chapter five rewrite getting there, reading for new module not done yet.
Tomorrow we go again.
Tomorrow we go again.
I liked Hamnet much more than the reviewer, but I can see their point about the 'manic pixie dream girl', and the 'to be or not to be' moment/setting: I was like oh this is happening now. OK.
Review of the Week: Hamnet
Chloé Zhao’s Bard drama with its powerhouse lead performance from Jessie Buckley is hotly tipped for success. But is it just a deluxe version of Shakespeare in Love? writes @ellenejones.bsky.social
www.thenerve.news/p/review-ham...
Chloé Zhao’s Bard drama with its powerhouse lead performance from Jessie Buckley is hotly tipped for success. But is it just a deluxe version of Shakespeare in Love? writes @ellenejones.bsky.social
www.thenerve.news/p/review-ham...
January 11, 2026 at 6:08 PM
I liked Hamnet much more than the reviewer, but I can see their point about the 'manic pixie dream girl', and the 'to be or not to be' moment/setting: I was like oh this is happening now. OK.
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How much do you think is a reasonable monthly amount for a newsletter where I analyse the content of Star Wars 'Legends' books for content & historical inspirations & write about the First World War?
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📊 Show results
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📊 Show results
January 10, 2026 at 10:15 PM
How much do you think is a reasonable monthly amount for a newsletter where I analyse the content of Star Wars 'Legends' books for content & historical inspirations & write about the First World War?
1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/dJjCBp/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">$0
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4️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/dJjCBp/4" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">$15
📊 Show results
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4️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/dJjCBp/4" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">$15
📊 Show results
Hamnet is gorgeous. One of the most moving films I've seen in a while.
January 10, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Hamnet is gorgeous. One of the most moving films I've seen in a while.
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If you want to do an MA in London but have 'barriers accessing education or may face greater challenges while undertaking their degree' (specific criteria below), you can apply for a £3,000 tuition grant at Birkbeck. Lots of choices at @bbkhistorical.bsky.social:
www.bbk.ac.uk/student-serv...
www.bbk.ac.uk/student-serv...
January 9, 2026 at 9:31 AM
If you want to do an MA in London but have 'barriers accessing education or may face greater challenges while undertaking their degree' (specific criteria below), you can apply for a £3,000 tuition grant at Birkbeck. Lots of choices at @bbkhistorical.bsky.social:
www.bbk.ac.uk/student-serv...
www.bbk.ac.uk/student-serv...
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Where Wilfred Owen wrote or revised 'Conscious', 'A Terre', 'A Tear Song', 'Miners', and 'Strange Meeting'.
The Society is delighted to see that the Clifton Hotel in #Scarborough has been listed at Grade II. Wilfred Owen worked on his World War I war poetry whilst billeted at the hotel during the conflict. He worked from the tower whilst convalescing. Read the excellent list entry here: bit.ly/4jDs9uk
January 8, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Where Wilfred Owen wrote or revised 'Conscious', 'A Terre', 'A Tear Song', 'Miners', and 'Strange Meeting'.
January 5, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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The video in the thread redacts the images, mercifully. But you can see from the prompts what is happening. This is obscene, vicious and intolerable. X and Grok should be shut down until this grotesque harassment can be stopped. Those responsible should face the full force of the law.
One example of how Grok is being used to target women. Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch being sexualised, degraded, and humiliated step-by-step by Grok. All the images accurately reflect the prompts provided.
January 5, 2026 at 7:04 PM
The video in the thread redacts the images, mercifully. But you can see from the prompts what is happening. This is obscene, vicious and intolerable. X and Grok should be shut down until this grotesque harassment can be stopped. Those responsible should face the full force of the law.
This week
- rewrite chapter five
- mark six essays
- double mark three essays
- prep for new module
- rewrite chapter five
- mark six essays
- double mark three essays
- prep for new module
a cat wearing a blue shirt is sitting on a laptop computer
Alt: a cat wearing a blue shirt is sitting on a laptop computer
media.tenor.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:10 AM
This week
- rewrite chapter five
- mark six essays
- double mark three essays
- prep for new module
- rewrite chapter five
- mark six essays
- double mark three essays
- prep for new module
I love this. And the framing is *chef's kiss*
Soldiers from the Royal Flying Corps Kite and Balloon Section rehearsing the pantomime Cinderella at Bapaume, France, 2 January 1918. Photo by David McLellan. Source: www.iwm.org.uk/collections/...
January 2, 2026 at 10:35 PM
I love this. And the framing is *chef's kiss*
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Friends and mutuals with Ghost, Substack, etc - what subscription models have worked for you? Paid-for, a mix of paid and free, free with the option to 'buy you a coffee'?
I'm looking to set up on Ghost after my PhD is in, so any tips welcome!
I'm looking to set up on Ghost after my PhD is in, so any tips welcome!
December 31, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Friends and mutuals with Ghost, Substack, etc - what subscription models have worked for you? Paid-for, a mix of paid and free, free with the option to 'buy you a coffee'?
I'm looking to set up on Ghost after my PhD is in, so any tips welcome!
I'm looking to set up on Ghost after my PhD is in, so any tips welcome!
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2025 has been a rotten year for most early career postdoctoral researchers, especially in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
For a better 2026, check out (or repost) this short thread on a free resource for UK-based SHAPE PhDs within 10 years (excluding career breaks) of the doctorate. 1/3
For a better 2026, check out (or repost) this short thread on a free resource for UK-based SHAPE PhDs within 10 years (excluding career breaks) of the doctorate. 1/3
Early Career Researcher Network
An inclusive, researcher-led network for UK-based early career researchers working in the humanities and social sciences
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
December 31, 2025 at 2:47 PM
2025 has been a rotten year for most early career postdoctoral researchers, especially in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
For a better 2026, check out (or repost) this short thread on a free resource for UK-based SHAPE PhDs within 10 years (excluding career breaks) of the doctorate. 1/3
For a better 2026, check out (or repost) this short thread on a free resource for UK-based SHAPE PhDs within 10 years (excluding career breaks) of the doctorate. 1/3
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Please do get in touch with your ideas! This is an excellent opportunity for you to get out in front of a (a very friendly) crowd. No qualifications required, just passion and a good story. Please do share with anyone you think might be a good fit! @fwwsoc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Please do get in touch with your ideas! This is an excellent opportunity for you to get out in front of a (a very friendly) crowd. No qualifications required, just passion and a good story. Please do share with anyone you think might be a good fit! @fwwsoc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social