Lindsay Aqui
@lindsayaqui.bsky.social
Historian of the UK and the world since 1945, runner and occasional knitter. Canadian living in the UK. Lecturer in History, at University of Newcastle.
Why is radio 4 reporting live on Trump’s arrival in Israel? By all means report on what he says and of course cover the overall story, but do we really need a live play-by-play as the plane lands and the car comes off? This just feeds the idea that everyone needs to pay him attention all the time
October 13, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Why is radio 4 reporting live on Trump’s arrival in Israel? By all means report on what he says and of course cover the overall story, but do we really need a live play-by-play as the plane lands and the car comes off? This just feeds the idea that everyone needs to pay him attention all the time
Putting the finishing touches on a lecture for my special subject on Brexit. I really, really hope my students know this reference...
September 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Putting the finishing touches on a lecture for my special subject on Brexit. I really, really hope my students know this reference...
Can anyone recommend courses/training to improve academic reading and translations skills in French? I've been working on my language skills a lot but I've outgrown the course I was taking and want something more specific to academic skills. I know about the UCL course but its only for PGRs...
July 31, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Can anyone recommend courses/training to improve academic reading and translations skills in French? I've been working on my language skills a lot but I've outgrown the course I was taking and want something more specific to academic skills. I know about the UCL course but its only for PGRs...
I’m working on a lecture on “What is international history?” for a 1st year undergraduate module. Sometimes the things we think we know best are the hardest to explain...
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July 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I’m working on a lecture on “What is international history?” for a 1st year undergraduate module. Sometimes the things we think we know best are the hardest to explain...
I’ve been taking in the new views in Newcastle and they do not disappoint
July 22, 2025 at 9:37 AM
I’ve been taking in the new views in Newcastle and they do not disappoint
Finally decided to see what this Bluesky place was all about!
July 15, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Finally decided to see what this Bluesky place was all about!