Robin Prior
@rpriory.bsky.social
Visiting Professorial Fellow, University of Adelaide, author of 8 books on the world wars. Other interests, jazz , Adelaide Crows, films, politics, cats
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A 7-year-old lioness reunites with the man who raised her after she was abandoned as a cub 🦁❤️ He slept beside her outside so she'd grow up as naturally as possible. Now she tackles him with love-hugs, face rubs, pure joy-until they collapse in a pile of trust. 🫶 #WildBond #HeartmeltingNature
June 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
A 7-year-old lioness reunites with the man who raised her after she was abandoned as a cub 🦁❤️ He slept beside her outside so she'd grow up as naturally as possible. Now she tackles him with love-hugs, face rubs, pure joy-until they collapse in a pile of trust. 🫶 #WildBond #HeartmeltingNature
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Our offer for the #SecondWorldWar Research Group conference is live
Includes books by @drkatevigurs.bsky.social @katieculture.bsky.social, @nickhewitt4.bsky.social, @alanallport.bsky.social, @rpriory.bsky.social & more!
Get 30% off Yale #WorldWarII books with free UK P&P: yalebooks.co.uk/ww2offer/
Includes books by @drkatevigurs.bsky.social @katieculture.bsky.social, @nickhewitt4.bsky.social, @alanallport.bsky.social, @rpriory.bsky.social & more!
Get 30% off Yale #WorldWarII books with free UK P&P: yalebooks.co.uk/ww2offer/
June 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Our offer for the #SecondWorldWar Research Group conference is live
Includes books by @drkatevigurs.bsky.social @katieculture.bsky.social, @nickhewitt4.bsky.social, @alanallport.bsky.social, @rpriory.bsky.social & more!
Get 30% off Yale #WorldWarII books with free UK P&P: yalebooks.co.uk/ww2offer/
Includes books by @drkatevigurs.bsky.social @katieculture.bsky.social, @nickhewitt4.bsky.social, @alanallport.bsky.social, @rpriory.bsky.social & more!
Get 30% off Yale #WorldWarII books with free UK P&P: yalebooks.co.uk/ww2offer/
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"The success of the early landings did not mean that the Allies were out of danger. The Germans were rushing reserves to Normandy."
Conquer We Must: A Military History of Britain, 1914-1945 by @rpriory.bsky.social
Conquer We Must: A Military History of Britain, 1914-1945 by @rpriory.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 10:14 AM
"The success of the early landings did not mean that the Allies were out of danger. The Germans were rushing reserves to Normandy."
Conquer We Must: A Military History of Britain, 1914-1945 by @rpriory.bsky.social
Conquer We Must: A Military History of Britain, 1914-1945 by @rpriory.bsky.social
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How the fuck do we live in a country which might be about to elect an arsewipe who as recently as 6 weeks ago thought Trump was a clever guy and a great President and we should “cut him some slack”???
#NewsCorpse
#TemuTrump
#NewsCorpse
#TemuTrump
April 4, 2025 at 2:46 AM
How the fuck do we live in a country which might be about to elect an arsewipe who as recently as 6 weeks ago thought Trump was a clever guy and a great President and we should “cut him some slack”???
#NewsCorpse
#TemuTrump
#NewsCorpse
#TemuTrump
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Has anyone noted the irony of Dutton wanting to abolish remote work for the APS and wanting to live at Kirribilli?
March 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Has anyone noted the irony of Dutton wanting to abolish remote work for the APS and wanting to live at Kirribilli?
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Carney gets it. Time for Australian politicians to catch up
Carney: "The old relationship we had with the United States based on deepening integration of our economies and tight security and military cooperation is over."
March 27, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Carney gets it. Time for Australian politicians to catch up
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How Trump administration accidentally texted a journo its war plans - no paywall 👇
archive.md/2025.03.24-1...
archive.md/2025.03.24-1...
archive.md
March 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
How Trump administration accidentally texted a journo its war plans - no paywall 👇
archive.md/2025.03.24-1...
archive.md/2025.03.24-1...
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Me and countless other authors today…😂
March 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Me and countless other authors today…😂
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People need to be crystal clear about something: The requirement that the government ANSWER to a court on the legal basis for detaining someone is literally the core liberty right (habeas corpus). If the government says they don’t have to do that bc “national security,” YOU can be disappeared.
March 18, 2025 at 4:51 AM
People need to be crystal clear about something: The requirement that the government ANSWER to a court on the legal basis for detaining someone is literally the core liberty right (habeas corpus). If the government says they don’t have to do that bc “national security,” YOU can be disappeared.
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The bone spur draft dodging white supremacist is erasing every American hero person of color under the guise of fighting DEI.
It’s not going to stop with DOD websites.
It’s not going to stop with DOD websites.
March 18, 2025 at 7:25 AM
The bone spur draft dodging white supremacist is erasing every American hero person of color under the guise of fighting DEI.
It’s not going to stop with DOD websites.
It’s not going to stop with DOD websites.
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Brick Lane, east London, seen yesterday.
March 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Brick Lane, east London, seen yesterday.
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. @albomp.bsky.social has said US-Canadian tensions are “a shocker”. But has he condemned the threats Trump has directed against Canada? Nope. Not a peep. He should speak up for democracy against the aggressor, not shuffle about hoping to avoid eye contact. #auspol
March 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
. @albomp.bsky.social has said US-Canadian tensions are “a shocker”. But has he condemned the threats Trump has directed against Canada? Nope. Not a peep. He should speak up for democracy against the aggressor, not shuffle about hoping to avoid eye contact. #auspol
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It’s not madness.
It’s crony capitalism.
It’s fascism.
We’ve seen it before.
Everyone has to snap out of the awe and wonder phase & get organising.
It’s crony capitalism.
It’s fascism.
We’ve seen it before.
Everyone has to snap out of the awe and wonder phase & get organising.
The descent of the US into madness gathers speed…
U.S. Energy Secretary Pledges to Reverse Focus on Climate Change
To applause from oil and gas executives, Chris Wright said natural gas was preferable to renewable energy and climate change was a “side effect of building the modern world.”
www.nytimes.com
March 11, 2025 at 6:52 AM
It’s not madness.
It’s crony capitalism.
It’s fascism.
We’ve seen it before.
Everyone has to snap out of the awe and wonder phase & get organising.
It’s crony capitalism.
It’s fascism.
We’ve seen it before.
Everyone has to snap out of the awe and wonder phase & get organising.
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This is real!
www.ltmuseum.co.uk/collections/...
www.ltmuseum.co.uk/collections/...
Good morning, please have this incredibly jaunty London Underground tourism poster from 1915.
March 6, 2025 at 9:22 AM
This is real!
www.ltmuseum.co.uk/collections/...
www.ltmuseum.co.uk/collections/...
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Trump is putting a lot of federal workers out of work but he is providing lots of employment for at least one group of workers: fact checkers. It will take them days if not weeks to list all the falsehoods in this speech. All the faux facts about supposed waste rooted out by DOGE!
March 5, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Trump is putting a lot of federal workers out of work but he is providing lots of employment for at least one group of workers: fact checkers. It will take them days if not weeks to list all the falsehoods in this speech. All the faux facts about supposed waste rooted out by DOGE!
Trumps speech pure fascism + lies. We should walk away asap
March 5, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Trumps speech pure fascism + lies. We should walk away asap
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🚨BREAKING: Trump halts all military aid to Ukraine [BLOOMBERG]
The move will also include stopping all aid currently in transit to help Ukraine
At this point, Trump might as well arm the Russians.
An historic betrayal.
The move will also include stopping all aid currently in transit to help Ukraine
At this point, Trump might as well arm the Russians.
An historic betrayal.
Trump Pauses Military Aid to Ukraine After Clash With Zelenskiy
President Donald Trump ordered a pause to all military aid to Ukraine, turning up the heat on Volodymyr Zelenskiy just days after an Oval Office blowup with the Ukrainian president left the support of...
www.bloomberg.com
March 4, 2025 at 12:06 AM
🚨BREAKING: Trump halts all military aid to Ukraine [BLOOMBERG]
The move will also include stopping all aid currently in transit to help Ukraine
At this point, Trump might as well arm the Russians.
An historic betrayal.
The move will also include stopping all aid currently in transit to help Ukraine
At this point, Trump might as well arm the Russians.
An historic betrayal.
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New research: More Australians consider Donald Trump a greater threat to world peace than Vladimir Putin or Xi Jinping.
🔴 Trump (31%)
🟠 Putin (27%)
🟠 Xi Jinping (27%)
Almost half (49%) said they felt less secure since the election of President Trump. 17% feel more secure. #auspol
🔴 Trump (31%)
🟠 Putin (27%)
🟠 Xi Jinping (27%)
Almost half (49%) said they felt less secure since the election of President Trump. 17% feel more secure. #auspol
Poll: Trump a greater threat to world peace than Putin or Xi
More Australians consider US President Donald Trump a greater threat to world peace than Vladimir Putin or Xi Jinping.
australiainstitute.org.au
March 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
New research: More Australians consider Donald Trump a greater threat to world peace than Vladimir Putin or Xi Jinping.
🔴 Trump (31%)
🟠 Putin (27%)
🟠 Xi Jinping (27%)
Almost half (49%) said they felt less secure since the election of President Trump. 17% feel more secure. #auspol
🔴 Trump (31%)
🟠 Putin (27%)
🟠 Xi Jinping (27%)
Almost half (49%) said they felt less secure since the election of President Trump. 17% feel more secure. #auspol
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We are all this cat right now.
Best I can do is this picture of my cat…. This is the closest I can get to explaining how I’m feeling. 🤣
March 3, 2025 at 9:20 AM
We are all this cat right now.
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‘More than ever, history and historians need a collaborative and co-ordinated approach' bit.ly/4iddCU8
In advocacy, the Royal Historical Society works closely with fellow #history organisations. Today we release a statement with @histassoc.bsky.social, @ihr.bsky.social and History UK.
#skystorians
In advocacy, the Royal Historical Society works closely with fellow #history organisations. Today we release a statement with @histassoc.bsky.social, @ihr.bsky.social and History UK.
#skystorians
February 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
‘More than ever, history and historians need a collaborative and co-ordinated approach' bit.ly/4iddCU8
In advocacy, the Royal Historical Society works closely with fellow #history organisations. Today we release a statement with @histassoc.bsky.social, @ihr.bsky.social and History UK.
#skystorians
In advocacy, the Royal Historical Society works closely with fellow #history organisations. Today we release a statement with @histassoc.bsky.social, @ihr.bsky.social and History UK.
#skystorians
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"The humanities may be as necessary, or as dangerous, as any other set of disciplines. They do, however, offer at least a means and a store of evidence for diagnosing our present discontents."
@kfullagar.bsky.social, Vice-President of the @austhistassoc.bsky.social.
@kfullagar.bsky.social, Vice-President of the @austhistassoc.bsky.social.
A little weekend reading to inspire you: here's AHA VP Kate Fullagar (@kfullagar.bsky.social) in Inside Story, reviewing Martha Nussbaum's new book and, in doing so, reminding us all of the importance (and power!) of the humanities.
Why the humanities are worth fighting for • Kate Fullagar
Philosopher Martha Nussbaum hasn’t quite nailed the problem, or the possible solutions
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February 21, 2025 at 7:13 AM
"The humanities may be as necessary, or as dangerous, as any other set of disciplines. They do, however, offer at least a means and a store of evidence for diagnosing our present discontents."
@kfullagar.bsky.social, Vice-President of the @austhistassoc.bsky.social.
@kfullagar.bsky.social, Vice-President of the @austhistassoc.bsky.social.
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Sanjeev Gupta says GFG's efforts to raise emergency finance have "taken a bit longer than anticipated". Even if he's successful, Whyalla's steelworks will be left to limp on until his next financial crisis. He's the problem, not the solution. #auspol
Gupta is 'finalising new financing' to 'catch up' with GFG's creditors
After a week of increased scrutiny on GFG Alliance, Sanjeev Gupta says his company is "steadily ramping up production" and asks stakeholders to "work together".
www.abc.net.au
February 11, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Sanjeev Gupta says GFG's efforts to raise emergency finance have "taken a bit longer than anticipated". Even if he's successful, Whyalla's steelworks will be left to limp on until his next financial crisis. He's the problem, not the solution. #auspol
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The Australian Govt owns network company NBN, shipbuilder ASC, radar manufacturer CEA Technologies, and is prepared to buy airline Regional Express. But saving Whyalla's steelworks, a vital asset, is something @albomp.bsky.social won't even talk about.🤦♂️ #auspol
Regional Express to be government-owned if airline fails to find buyer
The federal government says it is prepared to acquire Regional Express if administrators are unable to find a buyer for the collapsed airline in an upcoming sales process.
www.abc.net.au
February 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The Australian Govt owns network company NBN, shipbuilder ASC, radar manufacturer CEA Technologies, and is prepared to buy airline Regional Express. But saving Whyalla's steelworks, a vital asset, is something @albomp.bsky.social won't even talk about.🤦♂️ #auspol
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From 21 February @royalhistsoc.bsky.social will be closing and archiving its X account.
From this date all updates from the Society - and its promotion of work by fellow organisations for #history and the humanities - will be via BlueSky.
Please encourage colleagues to join us here #skystorians
From this date all updates from the Society - and its promotion of work by fellow organisations for #history and the humanities - will be via BlueSky.
Please encourage colleagues to join us here #skystorians
February 11, 2025 at 7:46 AM
From 21 February @royalhistsoc.bsky.social will be closing and archiving its X account.
From this date all updates from the Society - and its promotion of work by fellow organisations for #history and the humanities - will be via BlueSky.
Please encourage colleagues to join us here #skystorians
From this date all updates from the Society - and its promotion of work by fellow organisations for #history and the humanities - will be via BlueSky.
Please encourage colleagues to join us here #skystorians