Liam O'Mara IV, PhD
@liamomaraiv.bsky.social
Snarky history professor and political commentator; bibliophile; anti-nationalist libsoc antifa mountain man; geeky cat & bird dad; views are entirely my own, not my employer's.
Here is #GarageBand #HPLovecraft from the #UnitedStates.
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#PsychedelicSunday #LunchtimeListens
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#PsychedelicSunday #LunchtimeListens
November 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The #CajamarcaMassacre was on #ThisDayInHistory in 1532. First described as a battle, it was an ambush in which just under 200 soldiers under #FranciscoPizarro captured #SapaInca #Atahualpa, then butchered about 3000 of his attendants. This opened #Spain's conquest of the #Inca.
November 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The #CajamarcaMassacre was on #ThisDayInHistory in 1532. First described as a battle, it was an ambush in which just under 200 soldiers under #FranciscoPizarro captured #SapaInca #Atahualpa, then butchered about 3000 of his attendants. This opened #Spain's conquest of the #Inca.
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1984, 2000 black residents were arrested in #Johannesburg for failure to pay #rent. They had been unable to, as they had burnt down the rental office in connexion with the #VaalUprising. Authorities were unimpressed with this excuse.
#HousingIsAHumanRight
#HousingIsAHumanRight
November 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1984, 2000 black residents were arrested in #Johannesburg for failure to pay #rent. They had been unable to, as they had burnt down the rental office in connexion with the #VaalUprising. Authorities were unimpressed with this excuse.
#HousingIsAHumanRight
#HousingIsAHumanRight
In another example of #Stalin's #USSR rejecting #socialism, on #ThisDayInHistory in 1932, it banned #absenteeism, requiring workers be fired and their ration cards revoked. It had previously decreed workers who quit could not be hired elsewhere, and #unions were already illegal.
November 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
In another example of #Stalin's #USSR rejecting #socialism, on #ThisDayInHistory in 1932, it banned #absenteeism, requiring workers be fired and their ration cards revoked. It had previously decreed workers who quit could not be hired elsewhere, and #unions were already illegal.
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1938, #Swiss chemist #AlbertHofmann first synthesized #LSD at #Sandoz Laboratories in #Basel. He used ergotamine, which was in turn first isolated from a fungus in 1918 at the same lab. Hofmann discovered the #hallucinogenic properties in 1943 by accident.
November 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1938, #Swiss chemist #AlbertHofmann first synthesized #LSD at #Sandoz Laboratories in #Basel. He used ergotamine, which was in turn first isolated from a fungus in 1918 at the same lab. Hofmann discovered the #hallucinogenic properties in 1943 by accident.
British #fascist politician #OswaldMosley was born on #ThisDayInHistory in 1896. His #BritishUnionOfFascists went through several rebrandings, but the public up through the '60s knew what #fascism meant and sided with #antifa. Sadly, his views are now mainstream with #ReformUK.
November 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
British #fascist politician #OswaldMosley was born on #ThisDayInHistory in 1896. His #BritishUnionOfFascists went through several rebrandings, but the public up through the '60s knew what #fascism meant and sided with #antifa. Sadly, his views are now mainstream with #ReformUK.
The first Earth spacecraft to reach the surface of another planet was launched on #ThisDayInHistory in 1965. The #Soviet probe #Venera3 hit #Venus on 1 March 1966. The failure of systems to operate fully was investigated and later probes touched down correctly and returned data.
November 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The first Earth spacecraft to reach the surface of another planet was launched on #ThisDayInHistory in 1965. The #Soviet probe #Venera3 hit #Venus on 1 March 1966. The failure of systems to operate fully was investigated and later probes touched down correctly and returned data.
In 1989 on #ThisDayInHistory, the military of #ElSalvador killed six #Jesuits and two women who were with them. The priests had been advocating a negotiated peace deal with the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (#FMLN) leftist group during the bloody #SalvadoranCivilWar.
November 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
In 1989 on #ThisDayInHistory, the military of #ElSalvador killed six #Jesuits and two women who were with them. The priests had been advocating a negotiated peace deal with the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (#FMLN) leftist group during the bloody #SalvadoranCivilWar.
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1849, #novelist #FyodorDostoevsky was sentenced to death for radical anti-government activities in tsarist #Russia. A cart arrived just in time with a commutation to hard labour in #Siberia. The experience with near-execution later came up in 'The Idiot'.
November 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1849, #novelist #FyodorDostoevsky was sentenced to death for radical anti-government activities in tsarist #Russia. A cart arrived just in time with a commutation to hard labour in #Siberia. The experience with near-execution later came up in 'The Idiot'.
The first #DrowningsAtNantes happened on #ThisDayInHistory in 1793. During #TheTerror in the #FrenchRevolution, up to 4000 were cast into the Loire River for suspected royalist or reactionary sympathies. The first victims were 160 Catholic priests who opposed the revolution.
November 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The first #DrowningsAtNantes happened on #ThisDayInHistory in 1793. During #TheTerror in the #FrenchRevolution, up to 4000 were cast into the Loire River for suspected royalist or reactionary sympathies. The first victims were 160 Catholic priests who opposed the revolution.
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1491, the #SpanishInquisition publically burnt nine people (three #Jews, six #conversos) at the stake for 'killing' a child that never existed. Folk-saint #HolyChildOfLaGuardia is fictional and a #BloodLibel, used by #Torquemada & #Spain for persecutions.
November 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1491, the #SpanishInquisition publically burnt nine people (three #Jews, six #conversos) at the stake for 'killing' a child that never existed. Folk-saint #HolyChildOfLaGuardia is fictional and a #BloodLibel, used by #Torquemada & #Spain for persecutions.
Here is #Pami of #Thailand.
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#LunchtimeListens #WorldMusic
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#LunchtimeListens #WorldMusic
November 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
On #ThisDayInHistory in 2003, #alQaeda fuckwits set off truck bombs outside two #synagogues in #İstanbul -- #BetIsrael in #Şişli and #NeveShalom in #Beyoğlu -- with 28 killed, 300+ wounded. Killing Jews helps to strengthen Zionism and makes things harder for we #antiZionist Jews.
November 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
On #ThisDayInHistory in 2003, #alQaeda fuckwits set off truck bombs outside two #synagogues in #İstanbul -- #BetIsrael in #Şişli and #NeveShalom in #Beyoğlu -- with 28 killed, 300+ wounded. Killing Jews helps to strengthen Zionism and makes things harder for we #antiZionist Jews.
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1987, one of the preliminary rebellions prior to the #1989Revolutions happened in Communist #Romania. Dictator #Ceaușescu cut food rations to afford #debt payments to the West, so 20,000 workers joined the #BrașovRebellion. Securitate arrested hundreds.
November 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1987, one of the preliminary rebellions prior to the #1989Revolutions happened in Communist #Romania. Dictator #Ceaușescu cut food rations to afford #debt payments to the West, so 20,000 workers joined the #BrașovRebellion. Securitate arrested hundreds.
In 1777 on #ThisDayInHistory, the #ArticlesOfConfederation were complete and sent to ratification. These created the first permanent gov. of the #UnitedStates, and its first president, Samuel Huntington. A much looser, more parliamentary union, the Articles were quickly replaced.
November 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In 1777 on #ThisDayInHistory, the #ArticlesOfConfederation were complete and sent to ratification. These created the first permanent gov. of the #UnitedStates, and its first president, Samuel Huntington. A much looser, more parliamentary union, the Articles were quickly replaced.
In 2006 on #ThisDayInHistory, #AlJazeera English (#AJE) launched. A 24-hour news channel, it presents a range of views that are generally neglected by American and British services. This makes it a threat to the imperial power centres, who then seek to blow it off as propaganda.
November 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
In 2006 on #ThisDayInHistory, #AlJazeera English (#AJE) launched. A 24-hour news channel, it presents a range of views that are generally neglected by American and British services. This makes it a threat to the imperial power centres, who then seek to blow it off as propaganda.
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1864, #WilliamTecumsehSherman began his #MarchToTheSea. He burnt plantation houses & every bit of #Confederate infrastructure he could find. Had #Sherman and the Union distributed the land to freed #slaves, we might have built a better world for ourselves.
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1864, #WilliamTecumsehSherman began his #MarchToTheSea. He burnt plantation houses & every bit of #Confederate infrastructure he could find. Had #Sherman and the Union distributed the land to freed #slaves, we might have built a better world for ourselves.
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1922, the military in #Ecuador killed more than 300 striking #union workers. The #GuayaquilGeneralStrike began 13 Nov. While most unions gave up after that extreme state violence, the trolley workers persisted until 21 Nov., winning most #strike demands.
November 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1922, the military in #Ecuador killed more than 300 striking #union workers. The #GuayaquilGeneralStrike began 13 Nov. While most unions gave up after that extreme state violence, the trolley workers persisted until 21 Nov., winning most #strike demands.
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1969, the Second #MoratoriumMarch to end the #VietnamWar took place in Washington, DC. About 500,000 people took part, demanding an end to hostilities there, and the redirection of funds and priorities to peaceful ends like the elimination of #poverty.
November 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1969, the Second #MoratoriumMarch to end the #VietnamWar took place in Washington, DC. About 500,000 people took part, demanding an end to hostilities there, and the redirection of funds and priorities to peaceful ends like the elimination of #poverty.
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1967 was the only fatality of the #X15 rocket-plane programme. Pilot #MichaelJAdams was killed when the craft broke apart after separating from the NB-52 launch platform. The X-15 still holds the world record, flying at mach 6.7 at altitude of 19.34 miles.
November 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1967 was the only fatality of the #X15 rocket-plane programme. Pilot #MichaelJAdams was killed when the craft broke apart after separating from the NB-52 launch platform. The X-15 still holds the world record, flying at mach 6.7 at altitude of 19.34 miles.
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1884, the #BerlinConference on #Africa opened. 14 countries were represented, including United States (though Belgium through a corporation). They divided the continent and its peoples for imperialist subjugation. Countless millions were killed for profit.
November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1884, the #BerlinConference on #Africa opened. 14 countries were represented, including United States (though Belgium through a corporation). They divided the continent and its peoples for imperialist subjugation. Countless millions were killed for profit.
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1988, the #Soviet #Buran shuttle made its only flight. A great advance on the American orbiter, it had a larger capacity and was fully automated -- its orbit and landing were unmanned. The collapse of the USSR left no money for space so it was left to rot.
November 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1988, the #Soviet #Buran shuttle made its only flight. A great advance on the American orbiter, it had a larger capacity and was fully automated -- its orbit and landing were unmanned. The collapse of the USSR left no money for space so it was left to rot.
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1988, a #Palestinian Declaration of Independence, written by poet #MahmoudDarwish, was issued. This recognized two states on the land and called for a democratic system protecting the rights of all.
If you're curious, read it here:
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If you're curious, read it here:
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November 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1988, a #Palestinian Declaration of Independence, written by poet #MahmoudDarwish, was issued. This recognized two states on the land and called for a democratic system protecting the rights of all.
If you're curious, read it here:
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If you're curious, read it here:
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Here again is #KostasMartakis / #ΚώσταςΜαρτάκης of #Cyprus.
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#FlashbackFriday #LunchtimeListens
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#FlashbackFriday #LunchtimeListens
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1917, a group of #suffragettes called the #SilentSentinels, which included #DorothyDay, were severely beaten at #Occoquan Workhouse in VA for picketing the White House. This changed public opinion, forcing Woodrow Wilson to endorse women's #RightToVote.
November 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1917, a group of #suffragettes called the #SilentSentinels, which included #DorothyDay, were severely beaten at #Occoquan Workhouse in VA for picketing the White House. This changed public opinion, forcing Woodrow Wilson to endorse women's #RightToVote.