Dr Anna Hájková
@ankahajkova.bsky.social
Holocaust, Jewish, feminist, and queer history. She/her. Ukraine stan. Author of The Last Ghetto and People without History Are Dust
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Dr Anna Hájková
@ankahajkova.bsky.social
· Oct 21
The book is here! This morning the UPS delivered fresh off the press my second monograph, People Without History Are Dust: Queer Desire in the Holocaust, published by @uoftpress.bsky.social translated by @williamrossjones.bsky.social and with a foreword by @jennifervevans.bsky.social
I’d have thought the NYT would have fixed the poor Sträusslers by now.
November 30, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I’d have thought the NYT would have fixed the poor Sträusslers by now.
In good news, Ognisko has a new item on the menu, gulash from duck hearts, and it is amazing.
November 30, 2025 at 10:50 AM
In good news, Ognisko has a new item on the menu, gulash from duck hearts, and it is amazing.
Dies hier von MPI für Demographische Forschung
November 30, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Dies hier von MPI für Demographische Forschung
This
big debate on Twitter: how bad is it that Peter Beinart violated BDS to speak at Tel Aviv University
me: why are any of you people on Twitter
me: why are any of you people on Twitter
November 30, 2025 at 10:44 AM
This
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Absolutely no good can come from letting universities be run by people who are not a part of the scholarly community and do not share its goals and values.
This is the most alarming story I’ve read today. Giving up the fight before it’s started
November 30, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Absolutely no good can come from letting universities be run by people who are not a part of the scholarly community and do not share its goals and values.
The great ones are going (especially sad since a fellow Czech Jew)
Tom Stoppard, Award-Winning Playwright of Witty Drama, Dies at 88 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/t...
Tom Stoppard, Award-Winning Playwright of Witty Drama, Dies at 88 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/t...
Tom Stoppard, Award-Winning Playwright of Witty Drama, Dies at 88
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The great ones are going (especially sad since a fellow Czech Jew)
Tom Stoppard, Award-Winning Playwright of Witty Drama, Dies at 88 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/t...
Tom Stoppard, Award-Winning Playwright of Witty Drama, Dies at 88 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/t...
I didn’t get any schinkenfleckerln in Vienna which was very disappointing, so I made my own
November 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I didn’t get any schinkenfleckerln in Vienna which was very disappointing, so I made my own
I voted for Green party in 2024, and I am led to believe my fellow Jew and neighbor @ericgordy.bsky.social did the same
Our letter to the Gaurdian on UK Jews voting for Greens and Reform has now been published. By @dmf101.bsky.social @brendanmcgeever.bsky.social and me, @bisa-bkk.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
November 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I voted for Green party in 2024, and I am led to believe my fellow Jew and neighbor @ericgordy.bsky.social did the same
I do like the FT lunches series
www.ft.com/content/18f5...
www.ft.com/content/18f5...
Former Austrian chancellor Sebastian Kurz: ‘I will remain someone with a political opinion’
The politician-turned-entrepreneur on his cyber security start-up, why Europe risks missing out on AI innovation — and his dealings with Peter Thiel
www.ft.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I do like the FT lunches series
www.ft.com/content/18f5...
www.ft.com/content/18f5...
I read this piece on antisemitism in Berlin universities and it left me asking questions. Did Maltz talk to the TU AStA people? could she crosscheck what they did say? She also cites RIAS without thematizing the grave methodological concerns about their studies.
www.haaretz.com/jewish/2025-...
www.haaretz.com/jewish/2025-...
Berlin's Jewish students contemplate their future in Germany
Incidents of Antisemitism on Campuses Have Skyrocketed Since October 7 and the Gaza War. For a German Generation of Jews Raised on Their Parents' Stories of Persecution Under the Soviets, It Is Starti...
www.haaretz.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:48 AM
I read this piece on antisemitism in Berlin universities and it left me asking questions. Did Maltz talk to the TU AStA people? could she crosscheck what they did say? She also cites RIAS without thematizing the grave methodological concerns about their studies.
www.haaretz.com/jewish/2025-...
www.haaretz.com/jewish/2025-...
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German academia: great place to work? You should think twice before giving it a try: Permanent positions are very rare, most scholars have to drop out after some precarious years. @dianakwon.bsky.social has written a great piece about this for @nature.com and also talked to yours truly. #IchBinHanna
How to stop the revolving door of German academia
Germany is one of the most popular destinations for students and scholars worldwide, but those pursuing academic careers face significant hurdles to success.
www.nature.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
German academia: great place to work? You should think twice before giving it a try: Permanent positions are very rare, most scholars have to drop out after some precarious years. @dianakwon.bsky.social has written a great piece about this for @nature.com and also talked to yours truly. #IchBinHanna
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Our podcast on Eastern Europe and decolonization is out!
Why has Eastern Europe been absent from studies of decolonial history?
In our latest podcast, Oksana Dudko (@oksanadudko.bsky.social) and Anna Hájková (@ankahajkova.bsky.social) discuss Ukrainian history in an age of invasion.
In our latest podcast, Oksana Dudko (@oksanadudko.bsky.social) and Anna Hájková (@ankahajkova.bsky.social) discuss Ukrainian history in an age of invasion.
Teaching Eastern Europe Through a Decolonial Lens
Why has Eastern Europe been absent from studies of decolonial history?
www.historyworkshop.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Our podcast on Eastern Europe and decolonization is out!
Reposted by Dr Anna Hájková
Ich zitiere mal @campact.de :
"Der dm-Chef verweigert ein Bekenntnis zur Brandmauer und hält daran fest, Gespräche mit der rechtsextremen AfD zu suchen.
Dabei zeigt ein Blick in unsere Geschichte: Diese Taktik geht nicht auf. Die AfD .. darf kein normaler Gesprächspartner sein."
"Der dm-Chef verweigert ein Bekenntnis zur Brandmauer und hält daran fest, Gespräche mit der rechtsextremen AfD zu suchen.
Dabei zeigt ein Blick in unsere Geschichte: Diese Taktik geht nicht auf. Die AfD .. darf kein normaler Gesprächspartner sein."
November 28, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Ich zitiere mal @campact.de :
"Der dm-Chef verweigert ein Bekenntnis zur Brandmauer und hält daran fest, Gespräche mit der rechtsextremen AfD zu suchen.
Dabei zeigt ein Blick in unsere Geschichte: Diese Taktik geht nicht auf. Die AfD .. darf kein normaler Gesprächspartner sein."
"Der dm-Chef verweigert ein Bekenntnis zur Brandmauer und hält daran fest, Gespräche mit der rechtsextremen AfD zu suchen.
Dabei zeigt ein Blick in unsere Geschichte: Diese Taktik geht nicht auf. Die AfD .. darf kein normaler Gesprächspartner sein."
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To avoid waiting uselessly in the (hot?) airport jetty for 5-10 minutes, just ask the ground crew once you get to the gate to start boarding ONLY AFTER they got the OK from the plane crew.
Some ground crews just don't care.
Most relevant for those boarding first who often pay for better service.
Some ground crews just don't care.
Most relevant for those boarding first who often pay for better service.
November 27, 2025 at 10:19 AM
To avoid waiting uselessly in the (hot?) airport jetty for 5-10 minutes, just ask the ground crew once you get to the gate to start boarding ONLY AFTER they got the OK from the plane crew.
Some ground crews just don't care.
Most relevant for those boarding first who often pay for better service.
Some ground crews just don't care.
Most relevant for those boarding first who often pay for better service.
Szegedin gulash for dinner and @wonderer9.bsky.social dropping by ❤️
November 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Szegedin gulash for dinner and @wonderer9.bsky.social dropping by ❤️
Thanks to Marybeth’s patient questions, our conversation is concise, even punchy. Thank you, @historyworkshop.org.uk ! Very curious what colleagues from decolonization history will say.
Why has Eastern Europe been absent from studies of decolonial history?
In our latest podcast, Oksana Dudko (@oksanadudko.bsky.social) and Anna Hájková (@ankahajkova.bsky.social) discuss Ukrainian history in an age of invasion.
In our latest podcast, Oksana Dudko (@oksanadudko.bsky.social) and Anna Hájková (@ankahajkova.bsky.social) discuss Ukrainian history in an age of invasion.
Teaching Eastern Europe Through a Decolonial Lens
Why has Eastern Europe been absent from studies of decolonial history?
www.historyworkshop.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Thanks to Marybeth’s patient questions, our conversation is concise, even punchy. Thank you, @historyworkshop.org.uk ! Very curious what colleagues from decolonization history will say.
Reposted by Dr Anna Hájková
“Powerful, urgent, and deeply moving.” Dagmar Herzog, author.
People Without History are Dust explores same-sex desire in the Holocaust, telling the gripping stories of queer Jews that have been long silenced by the homophobia of survivors.
Read more: bit.ly/483yOtz @ankahajkova.bsky.social
People Without History are Dust explores same-sex desire in the Holocaust, telling the gripping stories of queer Jews that have been long silenced by the homophobia of survivors.
Read more: bit.ly/483yOtz @ankahajkova.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
“Powerful, urgent, and deeply moving.” Dagmar Herzog, author.
People Without History are Dust explores same-sex desire in the Holocaust, telling the gripping stories of queer Jews that have been long silenced by the homophobia of survivors.
Read more: bit.ly/483yOtz @ankahajkova.bsky.social
People Without History are Dust explores same-sex desire in the Holocaust, telling the gripping stories of queer Jews that have been long silenced by the homophobia of survivors.
Read more: bit.ly/483yOtz @ankahajkova.bsky.social
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Folklore and horror mingle in this deliciously grim debut. www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/bookreview/p... @catapultbooks.bsky.social @alexzucker.bsky.social #booksky
Playing Wolf: A Novel | Washington Independent Review of Books
The Independent is an important voice in the community of readers and writers dedicated to book reviews and writing about the world of books.
www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Folklore and horror mingle in this deliciously grim debut. www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/bookreview/p... @catapultbooks.bsky.social @alexzucker.bsky.social #booksky
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On the 10th December @ankahajkova.bsky.social will be talking about her title: People Without History Are Dust, at The Wiener Holocaust Library in London.
More information here:⬇️
buff.ly/Am9JDzW
@uoftpress.bsky.social
Book available here:📚
buff.ly/9xEidKc
More information here:⬇️
buff.ly/Am9JDzW
@uoftpress.bsky.social
Book available here:📚
buff.ly/9xEidKc
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
On the 10th December @ankahajkova.bsky.social will be talking about her title: People Without History Are Dust, at The Wiener Holocaust Library in London.
More information here:⬇️
buff.ly/Am9JDzW
@uoftpress.bsky.social
Book available here:📚
buff.ly/9xEidKc
More information here:⬇️
buff.ly/Am9JDzW
@uoftpress.bsky.social
Book available here:📚
buff.ly/9xEidKc
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If you're in Oxford this evening come and say hello.
talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/f46...
talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/f46...
Democratic resistance to illiberalism in Hungary and Serbia
This seminar will explore democratic opposition resistance to illiberalism in Hungary and Serbia. Drawing on recent civic mobilisations, protest movements in Serbia, and emerging spaces of opposition ...
talks.ox.ac.uk
November 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
If you're in Oxford this evening come and say hello.
talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/f46...
talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/f46...
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Looking forward to speaking about GLOBALIZING EUROPE today at the University of Warwick - all welcome! warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/his... via @post-doc-club.bsky.social @lsehy.bsky.social @universitypress.cambridge.org @dacretu.bsky.social @purseigle.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Looking forward to speaking about GLOBALIZING EUROPE today at the University of Warwick - all welcome! warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/his... via @post-doc-club.bsky.social @lsehy.bsky.social @universitypress.cambridge.org @dacretu.bsky.social @purseigle.bsky.social
In Vienna, I also attended a presentation on Martha Geiringer, a lesbian Jewish zoologist who escaped to Belgium, fell in love with a woman physician, and was murdered in Auschwitz. Mark Verschooris researched the story and wrote a book:
www.amazon.co.uk/Marthas-laby...
www.amazon.co.uk/Marthas-laby...
Martha's labyrinth: Love and betrayal in Ghent 1938–1944
Buy Martha's labyrinth: Love and betrayal in Ghent 1938–1944 1 by Verschooris, Mark (ISBN: 9789464986501) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
www.amazon.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 9:12 AM
In Vienna, I also attended a presentation on Martha Geiringer, a lesbian Jewish zoologist who escaped to Belgium, fell in love with a woman physician, and was murdered in Auschwitz. Mark Verschooris researched the story and wrote a book:
www.amazon.co.uk/Marthas-laby...
www.amazon.co.uk/Marthas-laby...
Congratulations to @maudannebracke.bsky.social on her new book "Reproductive Rights in Modern France: Feminism, Contraception, and Abortion, 1950–1980"
global.oup.com/academic/pro...
global.oup.com/academic/pro...
November 26, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Congratulations to @maudannebracke.bsky.social on her new book "Reproductive Rights in Modern France: Feminism, Contraception, and Abortion, 1950–1980"
global.oup.com/academic/pro...
global.oup.com/academic/pro...