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Post-PhD, University of York. Historian of control and coercion in the British Empire. He/Him/His

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This work was made possible thanks to a grant from the Royal Historical Society (@royalhistsoc.org). I’m deeply grateful for their support in helping me pursue this research on the ground in Nairobi. #History #Kenya #Decolonisation #Archives

02.06.2025 05:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Entering my final week at the Kenyan National Archives, where I’ve been researching the growth of African administration at the end of British rule. It’s been a privilege to spend time in such a beautiful country, and in an archive with such rich and vital material.

02.06.2025 05:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Still a few more days to submit for our panel at #ECAS2025 Find the details here!

11.12.2024 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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.

03.12.2024 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Editing an article: every 'absolutely essential' word is now just vibes when I have to drop 1000+ words.

03.12.2024 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

19.11.2024 11:38 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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