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HistoryLab @ihrhistorylab.bsky.social · Sep 17
📢 Happy September and welcome to the start of a new academic year! What better way to start off 2025/26 as a history PGR than to apply for our bi-weekly seminar series? 💻👩‍🏫

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History Lab Call for Papers: History Lab Seminar Series 2025/26. Topics of interest: - 40 minute papers on any period or aspect of historical study. - themed panels of two 20 minute papers, or three 10-15 minute papers. - papers from all UK-based Postgraduate Researchers - We welcome first-time presenters and innovative presentation styles including panels, poster presentations, and more. All submissions will be rigorously reviewed by our team to ensure quality, innovation, and relevance. Abstracts accepted on a rolling basis - apply anytime! Online, Thursdays from 5.30pm. Autumn term: 2nd October to 11th December Winter Term: 22nd January - 30th March Spring Term: 16th April - 25th June Submission Requirements: - Abstracts of 250-350 words detailing research, objectives, methodology, and key findings. - Five keywords outlining your research interests. - A personal biography of approximately 100 words (one for each person for group panels) and social media handles if applicable. To apply, scan the QR code or use the link in the below post. Institute of Historical Research. Seminar Convenors include Megan Schlanker (University of Lincoln), Joe Colm Jones and Patrick O'Dare (Queen Mary's University, London).
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Join us on Thursday 13th November to hear Sendeke Awota Mesele discuss the "Red Terror in Gondar town, Ethiopia, 1975-1980". We are very much looking forward to this talk!

To sign up, either scan the QR code or use the link below: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Red Terror in Gondar town, Ethiopia, 1975-1980, Sendeke Awota Mesele (University of Gondar, Ethiopia) Sendeke Awota Mesele has been working as an instructor and researcher in the department of History and Heritage Management at the University of Gondar. Throughout these years of experience, Sendeke became a dedicated and committed educator and researcher engaged in researching and enhancing innovation. Sendeke has published articles and participated in many scholarly conferences and seminars. Currently, as a PhD candidate, Sendeke’s dissertation focuses on political history aimed at contributing in filling the historiography gap of contemporary political history of Ethiopia. November 13 2025 | 17.30 - 19.00| Online, via zoom. Register now through this QR code or at https://forms.gle/U8q87QyV4SJ4121N7 This paper is all about the history of Red Terror in the town of Gondar in a period between 1975 and 1980. It examines the beginning, course, and aftermath of the Red Terror in a local dynamic. It was during the Derg regime that this terrible course of history occurred. Following the overthrow of the Solomonic regime, aged more than 700 years, the military group took the power of state control. However, the Derg faced opposition since its birth. The offshoots of the Ethiopian Student Movement, the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Party (EPRP) and the All Ethiopian Socialist Movement (AESM), were the opponents of it. These two political groups were the first in the political party history of the country. They were diaspora parties, established abroad. However, AESM shifted its stance in response to their resistance. This resulted from the Derg’s significant actions regarding the land issue. The Rural Land Proclamation, which Derg launched in 1975, addressed the primary concerns of the populace and students under the previous government. In contrast to AESM, however, the EPRP persisted in its adamant resistance demanding a People’s Government. Consequently, the conflict between AESM and Derg and EPRP continued for a considerable amount of time. Later on, this close bond evolved into the horrific Red Terror. The Red Terror occurred in the capital and in other major provincial towns. In the town of Gondar, the terror was very active. The EPRP has been in the city since1975 and organized to fight against Derg in politics and military attacks. The military government, in collaboration with AESM, has also made its best effort to eliminate EPRP. To make this effort fruitful, the Derg armed the local militias and the revolutionary guards. From November 1977 to June 1980, they intensified the Red Terror. It is said that more than 1700 people were killed during the terror.
November 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Join us on 27th November at 5.30pm to hear @nrhopwood.bsky.social talk about a late medieval Icelandic saga on dragons 🐉 we can't wait for this one!

Scan the QR code or click the link below to sign up: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
November 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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I’m very excited to talk about one of my favourite sagas with @ihrhistorylab.bsky.social on 27th November! It’s online, so please sign up and come along, it’ll be a great, dragon-y time 🐉
November 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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History Day at senate house organised by the @ihr.bsky.social So nice to meet fellow historians on their career journey and encourage them to join @ihrhistorylab.bsky.social and @historylabplus.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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📢CFP: Annual Olivette Otele Prize 2025/26!

Our annual prize for Black UK-based history PhD students is now open for submissions!

📆Key dates:

- Abstracts due on 28th November
- Notifications on 19th December
- 8000 word essay due on 27th Feb

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Olivette Otele Prize 2025/26 Open for Submissions! The Institute of Historical Research’s History Lab is excited to announce the call for papers for the Olivette Otele Prize for the 2025/26 academic year. The prize offers the chance for fast-tracked publication of an article and a cash prize of £250 and is open to Black UK-based PhD students working in history or related disciplines, exploring any place or period. Olivette Otele Prize 2025/26 Open for Submissions! We invite you to submit an abstract of no more than 400 words for a 40 minute paper by Friday 28th November 2025 to ihrhistorylab@gmail.com. Timeline: Abstract deadline of no more than 400 words due by 28th November 2025 Shortlisted scholars will be notified by Friday 19th December 2025 and asked to submit a full paper of no more than 8000 words by Friday 27th February The winner will be announced by the end of March 2026 Prize and Recognition The winner will receive a £250 cash prize, will be invited to speak at History Lab’s annual conference in summer 2026, and to submit their paper to Historical Research, the leading generalist historical journal and flagship publication of the Institute of Historical Research. Shortlisted scholars will receive a £30 book voucher and the opportunity to present their research at a History Lab seminar. About the Prize The Olivette Otele Prize was created in 2020 in response to the Royal Historical Society’s ‘Race, Ethnicity and Equality Report’ which highlighted racial inequality in the field of history. The prize was named after the UK’s first Black woman history professor and was designed to both raise participants’ profiles as well as financially reward labour involved in academic research. We look forward to reading your applications!
October 29, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Catch us at @ihr.bsky.social annual History Day on 4th November! 🤩
ihr.bsky.social Institute of Historical Research @ihr.bsky.social · Sep 25
What can you expect to find at #HistDay25 our celebration of history collections with @senatehouselib.bsky.social? Come along and find out on 4 Nov. Book your free space here www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
October 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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What can you expect to find at #HistDay25 our celebration of history collections with @senatehouselib.bsky.social? Come along and find out on 4 Nov. Book your free space here www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
September 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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We look forward very much to taking part in #HistDay25 on Tuesday 4 November, hosted @ihr.bsky.social and @senatehouselib.bsky.social, and featuring more than 70 organisations that enable historical research.

It's chance to discover the rich infrastructure that can support your work. #Skystorians
ihr.bsky.social Institute of Historical Research @ihr.bsky.social · Sep 25
What can you expect to find at #HistDay25 our celebration of history collections with @senatehouselib.bsky.social? Come along and find out on 4 Nov. Book your free space here www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
October 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Our next seminar is happening on Thursday 30th October and is titled "From Displacement to Belonging: Heritage, Identity, and Generational Change in Post-1974 Cyprus". Join us with Lara Peeraer to learn more about displacement in Cyprus since the 1974 division.

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From Displacement to Belonging: Heritage, Identity, and Generational Change in Post-1974 Cyprus Lara Peeraer (Erasmus Mundus, University of Glasgow) Lara Peeraer graduated in 2024 with a Master’s in Art History and Archaeology from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Her research focuses on the intersections of heritage, history, and social identity, with particular interest in how cultural heritage fosters belonging and wellbeing. She has contributed to cultural diplomacy projects such as Wonderlust and international cultural festivals, and gained experience as an intern with EUNIC. Currently, she is pursuing a second Master’s in Arts and Cultural Heritage Management in Global Markets (Erasmus Mundus, University of Glasgow), further specializing in heritage as a tool for social wellbeing. October 30 2025| 17.30 - 19.00| Online, via zoom From Displacement to Belonging Lara Peeraer This paper examines the history of internal displacement in Cyprus since the division in 1974 and its impact on the current identity of the community and its engagement with heritage. The research focuses on the village of Dromolaxia and how internally displaced persons (IDPs) and their descendants experience local heritage and their sense of connection to it. Based on theories of social identity, place identity and place attachment, it examines how displacement has damaged the relationship between IDPs and the heritage of their new place of residence. Survey data is used to examine generational differences in awareness, familiarity and involvement with heritage. First-generation IDPs remain more attached to the heritage of their place of origin, and often have a weaker connection with the local heritage of Dromolaxia and are involved in archaeological initiatives to a limited extent. Second-generation displaced persons, on the other hand, show a shift. Their familiarity with local sights, participation in heritage activities and willingness to engage in conservation are approaching the level of long-term residents. This transition suggests that, although displacement initially severed place identity, second-generation residents are less affected by this due to the similar internal cultures and customs of the country. The findings show that heritage in post-conflict Cyprus is a dynamic process of identity formation. In contexts of displacement, heritage functions both as an anchor to the past and as a path to new forms of connectedness. By acknowledging the historical depth of displacement and involving displaced persons in inclusive heritage practices, heritage management can promote dialogue, social cohesion and long-term community participation. More broadly, the case of Dromolaxia illustrates how heritage can mediate the legacy of conflict and support intergenerational processes of identity restoration.
October 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
ihrhistorylab.bsky.social
Our next seminar is happening on Thursday 30th October and is titled "From Displacement to Belonging: Heritage, Identity, and Generational Change in Post-1974 Cyprus". Join us with Lara Peeraer to learn more about displacement in Cyprus since the 1974 division.

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From Displacement to Belonging: Heritage, Identity, and Generational Change in Post-1974 Cyprus Lara Peeraer (Erasmus Mundus, University of Glasgow) Lara Peeraer graduated in 2024 with a Master’s in Art History and Archaeology from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Her research focuses on the intersections of heritage, history, and social identity, with particular interest in how cultural heritage fosters belonging and wellbeing. She has contributed to cultural diplomacy projects such as Wonderlust and international cultural festivals, and gained experience as an intern with EUNIC. Currently, she is pursuing a second Master’s in Arts and Cultural Heritage Management in Global Markets (Erasmus Mundus, University of Glasgow), further specializing in heritage as a tool for social wellbeing. October 30 2025| 17.30 - 19.00| Online, via zoom From Displacement to Belonging Lara Peeraer This paper examines the history of internal displacement in Cyprus since the division in 1974 and its impact on the current identity of the community and its engagement with heritage. The research focuses on the village of Dromolaxia and how internally displaced persons (IDPs) and their descendants experience local heritage and their sense of connection to it. Based on theories of social identity, place identity and place attachment, it examines how displacement has damaged the relationship between IDPs and the heritage of their new place of residence. Survey data is used to examine generational differences in awareness, familiarity and involvement with heritage. First-generation IDPs remain more attached to the heritage of their place of origin, and often have a weaker connection with the local heritage of Dromolaxia and are involved in archaeological initiatives to a limited extent. Second-generation displaced persons, on the other hand, show a shift. Their familiarity with local sights, participation in heritage activities and willingness to engage in conservation are approaching the level of long-term residents. This transition suggests that, although displacement initially severed place identity, second-generation residents are less affected by this due to the similar internal cultures and customs of the country. The findings show that heritage in post-conflict Cyprus is a dynamic process of identity formation. In contexts of displacement, heritage functions both as an anchor to the past and as a path to new forms of connectedness. By acknowledging the historical depth of displacement and involving displaced persons in inclusive heritage practices, heritage management can promote dialogue, social cohesion and long-term community participation. More broadly, the case of Dromolaxia illustrates how heritage can mediate the legacy of conflict and support intergenerational processes of identity restoration.
October 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Quick bump for this - a great opportunity for PGRs and ECRs to share their research on migration and mobility!
ihrhistorylab.bsky.social HistoryLab @ihrhistorylab.bsky.social · 25d
📢 Reminder about our CFP for the Mobility and Migration Seminar in collaboration with @ihr.bsky.social!

Please see below for more information on the CFP, abstracts are due on 15th November! Please share widely!
ihrhistorylab.bsky.social HistoryLab @ihrhistorylab.bsky.social · Sep 24
📢 New Seminar Series!

We are thrilled to be working alongside @ihr.bsky.social on a brand new seminar series titled Migration and Mobility. We are coming together for a special edition of the seminar to showcase the work of PGRs and ECRs on migration and mobility history (1/3)
October 22, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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I really enjoyed being a part of last night's @ihrhistorylab.bsky.social seminar on Historians and the Archive! We talked a lot about archival accessibility, hidden histories, and emotion in the archive. I hope these are conversations we can continue! Thanks so much to everyone who came along! (1/2)
October 17, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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Don't forget that you can submit your paper or panel for a History Lab seminar! We're on the lookout for papers for November and January, so send us an email or submit your abstract via this form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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October 17, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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📢 Reminder about our CFP for the Mobility and Migration Seminar in collaboration with @ihr.bsky.social!

Please see below for more information on the CFP, abstracts are due on 15th November! Please share widely!
ihrhistorylab.bsky.social HistoryLab @ihrhistorylab.bsky.social · Sep 24
📢 New Seminar Series!

We are thrilled to be working alongside @ihr.bsky.social on a brand new seminar series titled Migration and Mobility. We are coming together for a special edition of the seminar to showcase the work of PGRs and ECRs on migration and mobility history (1/3)
Migration and Mobility History Call for Papers: IHR History Lab and Migration and Mobility Seminar Taking place at the IHR Senate House and online, 10th February 2026, 5.30pm-7.30pm. The IHR History Lab and Migration and Mobility are coming together for a special edition of our seminar series to showcase the work of PGRs and ECRs working on migration and mobility history. We invite submissions of 20 minute papers from PGRs and ECRs on the topic of migration and mobility (broadly defined), focusing on any period or place. This is an opportunity to share your research with, and recieve feedback from, established and emerging scholars working on migration and mobility studies. To apply, send abstracts of under 250 words, with a short bio, to Kathleen Commons at kabcommons@gmail.com by 5pm on 15th November. Migration and Mobility History About the Seminars History Lab is the national network for postgraduate students in history and related disciplines. Based at the Institute of Historical Research, it serves as an intellectual and social forum that connects, empowers, and supports the postgraduate community. The IHR Migration and Mobility seminar provides a space for historians and scholars from other disciplines to come together to discuss migration and mobility in history. The seminar seeks to attract papers on a diverse range of themes and periods in migration and mobility history, including the emerging field of pre-modern migration histories, and histories of migration within the Global South. We will take an interdisciplinary approach, working with sociologists, legal scholars, and geographers with an interest in historical migration and mobility. if you have any queries about this seminar, contact Kathleen at kabcommons@gmail.com
October 16, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Our next online seminar will be on Thursday 16th October! Join us for this interdisciplinary panel to discuss working in archives and methodologies!

To book your place, please use this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

We can't wait to see you there!
History Lab Seminar: Historians and the Archive. Online (via Zoom) Thursday 16th October 5.30pm - 7pm. This seminar brings together four papers from Postgraduate Researchers in History, Creative Writing and Medieval Studies, focusing on work in archives and case studies arising from archival work. By exploring a range of case studies and topics of focus, this seminar aims to explore archival methodologies and their use by historians. Audience members are encouraged to bring examples of their own archival practice for discussion.
October 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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📢Tomorrow!

Don't forget about our next online seminar of the academic year which will focus on archives and methodologies! 💻

4 papers will be presented tomorrow which we are very excited for.

For more info and to sign up, please see the link below. See you there!
ihrhistorylab.bsky.social HistoryLab @ihrhistorylab.bsky.social · 29d
Our next online seminar will be on Thursday 16th October! Join us for this interdisciplinary panel to discuss working in archives and methodologies!

To book your place, please use this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

We can't wait to see you there!
History Lab Seminar: Historians and the Archive. Online (via Zoom) Thursday 16th October 5.30pm - 7pm. This seminar brings together four papers from Postgraduate Researchers in History, Creative Writing and Medieval Studies, focusing on work in archives and case studies arising from archival work. By exploring a range of case studies and topics of focus, this seminar aims to explore archival methodologies and their use by historians. Audience members are encouraged to bring examples of their own archival practice for discussion.
October 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
ihrhistorylab.bsky.social
Our next online seminar will be on Thursday 16th October! Join us for this interdisciplinary panel to discuss working in archives and methodologies!

To book your place, please use this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

We can't wait to see you there!
History Lab Seminar: Historians and the Archive. Online (via Zoom) Thursday 16th October 5.30pm - 7pm. This seminar brings together four papers from Postgraduate Researchers in History, Creative Writing and Medieval Studies, focusing on work in archives and case studies arising from archival work. By exploring a range of case studies and topics of focus, this seminar aims to explore archival methodologies and their use by historians. Audience members are encouraged to bring examples of their own archival practice for discussion.
October 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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A fantastic welcome to new PhD researchers in history and related disciplines today hosted by the Institute of Historical Research @ihr.bsky.social with contributions from @ihrhistorylab.bsky.social & @royalhistsoc.org colleagues.
October 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Please join us for our inaugural seminar of the term in the IHR and online. Register: tinyurl.com/298ssvkr
@ihr.bsky.social @clairelanghamer.bsky.social @dralanagharris.bsky.social @carmenmangion.bsky.social @lauragowing.bsky.social @harkaway1.bsky.social @womenshistoryrev.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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🎉The call for participation for #HAP26 is now open!

Alongside @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy, @royalhistsoc.org & @unisheffieldlib.bsky.social we invite you to explore the theme 'Shaping Societies, Improving Lives: The Impact of Archives and Historical Research'.

Apply today: bit.ly/46VfEVY
September 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Call For Papers: Environmental Approaches to the Eastern Mediterranean Landscape, 1750-1920
Panel at the Association for Art History (AAH) Annual Conference, University of Cambridge, 8-10 April 2026

Full details and how to submit here:
Environmental Approaches to the Eastern Mediterranean Landscape, 1750-1920 - For Art History
For centuries, the territories of the eastern Mediterranean were home to the ethnically, religiously, and culturally diverse communities that comprised the Ottoman Empire. These territories…
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October 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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📢Call for Papers📢 ‘Folklore on the Move’: The Folklore Society’s annual conference 2026 in collaboration with the Elphinstone Institute, University of Aberdeen. In person conference: 5-7 Jun 2026; online conference day: 10 Jun 2026. Proposal deadline 14 Dec www.folklore-society.com/event/call-f...
‘The Wayfarer’ by Hieronymus Bosch
October 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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📢 Read the blog post below to find out more about our joint conference with @historylabplus.bsky.social and History UK that took place earlier this year.

It was a very interesting and timely conference which showed the significant work behind addressing the challenges faced by academia.
October 6, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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We hosted the first seminar of the academic year yesterday evening and it was brilliant!

If you want to share your research with a friendly crowd, or perhaps you're a first time presenter, then consider applying to take part in our seminar series! More info below...
ihrhistorylab.bsky.social HistoryLab @ihrhistorylab.bsky.social · Sep 17
📢 Happy September and welcome to the start of a new academic year! What better way to start off 2025/26 as a history PGR than to apply for our bi-weekly seminar series? 💻👩‍🏫

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History Lab Call for Papers: History Lab Seminar Series 2025/26. Topics of interest: - 40 minute papers on any period or aspect of historical study. - themed panels of two 20 minute papers, or three 10-15 minute papers. - papers from all UK-based Postgraduate Researchers - We welcome first-time presenters and innovative presentation styles including panels, poster presentations, and more. All submissions will be rigorously reviewed by our team to ensure quality, innovation, and relevance. Abstracts accepted on a rolling basis - apply anytime! Online, Thursdays from 5.30pm. Autumn term: 2nd October to 11th December Winter Term: 22nd January - 30th March Spring Term: 16th April - 25th June Submission Requirements: - Abstracts of 250-350 words detailing research, objectives, methodology, and key findings. - Five keywords outlining your research interests. - A personal biography of approximately 100 words (one for each person for group panels) and social media handles if applicable. To apply, scan the QR code or use the link in the below post. Institute of Historical Research. Seminar Convenors include Megan Schlanker (University of Lincoln), Joe Colm Jones and Patrick O'Dare (Queen Mary's University, London).
October 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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HL+ committee members Dr Alex Rigg & Dr Michael Reeve have written a blogpost about the Teaching in a Time of Crisis Conference 2025 at University of Warwick. Have a read! historylab.plus/blog/

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About | Events | Meet us | Contact | Join BLOG: Teaching in a Time of Crisis conference, 29 May 2025 – reasons to be cheerful? Alex Riggs Regional Ambassador, Midlands and Michael Reeve Co-Ch…
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October 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM