This work was made possible thanks to a grant from the Royal Historical Society (@royalhistsoc.org). Iβm deeply grateful for their support in helping me pursue this research on the ground in Nairobi. #History #Kenya #Decolonisation #Archives
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Entering my final week at the Kenyan National Archives, where Iβve been researching the growth of African administration at the end of British rule. Itβs been a privilege to spend time in such a beautiful country, and in an archive with such rich and vital material.
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Still a few more days to submit for our panel at #ECAS2025 Find the details here!
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The Parthenon Marbles has always been a vocal minority issue, but you can guarantee that it'll become the next beacon of right-wing culture war nonsense if restitution progresses.
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Editing an article: every 'absolutely essential' word is now just vibes when I have to drop 1000+ words.
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The Call for Papers for the panel 'Identity and Belonging in African Colonial Counterinsurgencies' at ECAS 2025, with myself and Lauren Cochrane is now open.
More information and submission details can be found at ecasconference.org/2025/call-for-papers/
#ECAS2025
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