Lisa Smith
@historybeagle.bsky.social
Always sniffing out history, books and TV. Historian. C18 stuff, gender, food, recipes, medicine, DH. Faculty Dean PG, Arts & Humanities, Uni of Essex. Chair, Society for the Social History of Medicine. Canadian in the UK.
That is also a good point. For all the talk about KTPs, impact, etc how have we failed at something so basic?
November 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM
That is also a good point. For all the talk about KTPs, impact, etc how have we failed at something so basic?
This is it exactly. Maybe some university mgmt teams also made bad decisions, but they were in response to a continuous series of problematic govt policies over years.
November 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
This is it exactly. Maybe some university mgmt teams also made bad decisions, but they were in response to a continuous series of problematic govt policies over years.
that is a fair point.
November 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM
that is a fair point.
A much anticipated book. Congratulations!
November 13, 2025 at 9:09 AM
A much anticipated book. Congratulations!
even as they defunded arts at the University level.
November 12, 2025 at 10:14 PM
even as they defunded arts at the University level.
saw it earlier - sending good wishes.
November 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
saw it earlier - sending good wishes.
What about comparing encyclopedia entries as a starting point? eg Britannica vs Wikipedia. Both give basic intro to idea, although somewhat different, along with some sources. Easy to read, while also showing how the interpretations can differ.
November 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
What about comparing encyclopedia entries as a starting point? eg Britannica vs Wikipedia. Both give basic intro to idea, although somewhat different, along with some sources. Easy to read, while also showing how the interpretations can differ.
Oh Catherine is lovely and smart! Good luck with the app.
November 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Oh Catherine is lovely and smart! Good luck with the app.
I think Monica Azzolini has done some work on sea creatures. Also Louisa Mackenzie has a book chapter on EM French sea monsters. There was also some discussion in the Sloane Letters, though I can't recall which letters specifically.
November 12, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I think Monica Azzolini has done some work on sea creatures. Also Louisa Mackenzie has a book chapter on EM French sea monsters. There was also some discussion in the Sloane Letters, though I can't recall which letters specifically.
Won't even blink. The puffy look is standard wear when it is -30 😉
November 11, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Won't even blink. The puffy look is standard wear when it is -30 😉