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Giles MacDonogh

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British-Austrian Historian, Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, author, occasional artist, linguist, food, wine and cooking.

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John Cocker @joecocker.bsky.social · 42m

On this day in 1907, a Czech Jewish woman was born. On the 30 Nov 1941 she was deported to Theresienstadt and then on the 9 May 1942 to Sobibór where she perished. Her name was Stella Bergova

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 54m

Now open: call for the Royal Historical Society's First Book and Early Career Article Prizes, 2026.

Eligible titles, published in 2025, may be submitted by the author before the closing date of 15 December. Further details and how to apply: bit.ly/3KnR47v

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Royal Historical Society Book and Article Prizes, 2026: submissions now invited - RHS

The Royal Historical Society invites applications for its First Book Prize, 2026 and Early Career Article Prize, 2026. The call for submissions opens on Monday 29 September 2025 and runs to Monday 15 ...

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Giles MacDonogh @gilesmacdonogh.bsky.social · 51m

The New Russia: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Nato chief Mark Rutte jokes about 'limping' Russian submarine

Moscow denies one of its vessels had to surface in the English Channel because of technical issues.

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Giles MacDonogh @gilesmacdonogh.bsky.social · 55m

Herrings and chips? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Nexperia: Dutch government takes control of China-owned chip firm

The move, which is aimed to protect supplies of technology, could raise tensions between the EU and China.

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Giles MacDonogh @gilesmacdonogh.bsky.social · 1h

'You pardon me, and I pardon you?'

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Giles MacDonogh @gilesmacdonogh.bsky.social · 1h

The Arch of Trumpus Ludicrus: open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

October 13, 2025

Last Tuesday, President Donald J.

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Giles MacDonogh @gilesmacdonogh.bsky.social · 16h

That signature:

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 1d

It is interesting that Jeremy Corbyn has been an MP for 42 years and led the opposition for 5 years.

He's been on Question Time once.

Nigel Farage, 44 times.

Our Media is corrupt, corrupt to the core.

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Jeff Turner 🦋🌈🦋🌈@loveneverhate @loveneverhate.bsky.social · 19h

So you're resigning?

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Giles MacDonogh @gilesmacdonogh.bsky.social · 17h

Isn't this the Epstein Medal?

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ArnFinnArnesson Resister @arnfinnarnesson.bsky.social · 17h

We haven’t forgotten!

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Giles MacDonogh @gilesmacdonogh.bsky.social · 18h

MIND over matter.

Charity obscures the exotic destinations promised at Blackfriars Station.

Giles MacDonogh @gilesmacdonogh.bsky.social · 18h

I see little Tommy Lemon is in the dock again:

Giles MacDonogh @gilesmacdonogh.bsky.social · 18h

'You're fired!'

Giles MacDonogh @gilesmacdonogh.bsky.social · 23h

'Vot voz in zat zoup you gafe me last night?'

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Paintings of London @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social · 5d

'London Bridge and the Monument from the South West' (first exhibited, 1791) by Joseph Farington

(Private collection)

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Giles MacDonogh @gilesmacdonogh.bsky.social · 23h

'You alright Hun?'

Giles MacDonogh @gilesmacdonogh.bsky.social · 1d

She is.

Giles MacDonogh @gilesmacdonogh.bsky.social · 1d

The Trumpian school of history: open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

October 12, 2025

On October 9, President Donald J.

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Giles MacDonogh @gilesmacdonogh.bsky.social · 1d

Bird and Baby to reopen: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Plans to reopen Tolkien and Lewis pub in Oxford approved

Planning permission and listed building consent is granted to restore The Eagle and Child in Oxford.

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Giles MacDonogh @gilesmacdonogh.bsky.social · 1d

The press is 'Trumpant' (variation on 'Triumphant) this morning. It is surely the Yahoo, together with Ben Hur and Snotrich who holds the cards. Where's that Palestinian state?

Giles MacDonogh @gilesmacdonogh.bsky.social · 1d

The Nobel Peace Prize?

Giles MacDonogh @gilesmacdonogh.bsky.social · 1d

And now Witloof praises #TrumpyPumpy... When has Witloof ever done anything else? How else would Witloof have a job?

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Giles MacDonogh @gilesmacdonogh.bsky.social · 1d

#TrumpyPumpy want to visit Gaza, to open a branch of Butlins?

Giles MacDonogh @gilesmacdonogh.bsky.social · 1d

'Come on Bibi light my fire...'