Marc Morris

A banner advert for the University of Warwick, which says "Beyond ignores curiousity". This is a spelling error.

The University of Warwick has paid a lot of money, I'm guessing, for their internet banner ads on the Guardian and elsewhere.

But they can't spell "curiosity". This isn't a US-UK variant. They just, genuinely, have a massive spelling error in their banner ads.

#OnThisDay 1305 William Wallace was captured and handed over to the English, in spite of the lucky Lego Han Solo he had been given a short time earlier.

#OnThisDay 1305 William Wallace was captured and handed over to the English, in spite of the lucky Lego Han Solo he had been given a short time earlier.

More than fifty private schools shut since Labour put VAT on fees Department for Education defends ending tax breaks for independent institutions, after parents lost a legal battle at the High Court this year — view map

The headline here should say:

"Number of private schools increases by 35 - showing fears of an exodus to be unfounded".

(The increase is mentioned way down the article.)

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Revealed: How foreign billionaires pump millions into British politics The Elon Musk-shaped hole in Starmer’s Election Bill

🔴 NEW: Foreign billionaires are using UK companies to pour millions into British politics — legally.

We found £6m+ in political donations from UK firms owned by foreign nationals — people who can’t vote in Britain.

New on Democracy for Sale (🧵)

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Take Big Money Out of Our Politics British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...

In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations in Britain came from just 19 people.

Cap political donations. Now

31,000 people have signed 38 Degrees’ petition!!

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Take Big Money Out of Our Politics British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...

There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...

Hi! I’m doing my funny children’s talk about Roman Britain tomorrow morning at @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social - affordable tickets on their website, book signing afterwards! Would love to see you there 😁

Anglo-Saxons: Myth and Reality | Dr Marc Morris - Southwark Cathedral Anglo-Saxons: Myth and Reality | Dr Marc Morris

Last shout for my talk tomorrow in Southwark Cathedral, 'The Anglo-Saxons: Myth and Reality'. cathedral.southwark.anglican.org/visiting/sou...

Anglo-Saxons: Myth and Reality | Dr Marc Morris - Southwark Cathedral Anglo-Saxons: Myth and Reality | Dr Marc Morris

Last shout for my talk tomorrow in Southwark Cathedral, 'The Anglo-Saxons: Myth and Reality'. cathedral.southwark.anglican.org/visiting/sou...

Anglo-Saxons: Myth and Reality | Dr Marc Morris - Southwark Cathedral Anglo-Saxons: Myth and Reality | Dr Marc Morris

On Friday 18 July I'll be speaking about the Anglo-Saxons in Myth and Reality at Southwark Cathedral. cathedral.southwark.anglican.org/visiting/sou...

Two men behind ‘senseless’ felling of Sycamore Gap tree jailed for four years Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, sentenced for act of criminal damage that sparked widespread sadness and anger Two men who carried out a “moronic mission” to fell one of the most loved and photographed trees in the UK have been jailed. Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, were each given prison sentences of four years and three months for an act of criminal damage that caused the Sycamore Gap tree to crash down on to Hadrian’s wall in Northumberland on a stormy September night in 2023. Continue reading...

Two men behind ‘senseless’ felling of Sycamore Gap tree jailed for four years

WeTransfer TOS says they can use all your uploaded content for genAI

Bye forever, WeTransfer.

Speakers | Friday 18 July | The Cathedral Nave - Southwark Cathedral

Two days! cathedral.southwark.anglican.org/visiting/sou...

It also reminds us of the English slaves that the Normans set free.
www.historytoday.com/archive/norm...

Goodness me, @sirtonyrobinson.bsky.social has been busy! His forthcoming novel about Alfred the Great is a whopping 500+ pages. Looking forward to reading.

"Two centuries" rather downplays the victories of Athelstan and his successors from 927.

A BBC news headline which says “Penguin says it did “all necessary due diligence” with The Salt Path

I’m no expert but I would’ve got a person to do it.

Lunchtime Talk: Edward I, a Great and Terrible King | Westminster Abbey Historian Marc Morris explores the life of King Edward I and considers how his controversial reign shaped the history of the British Isles.

Last call for tomorrow's lunchtime talk in Westminster about Edward I. www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-events...

Lunchtime Talk: Edward I, a Great and Terrible King | Westminster Abbey Historian Marc Morris explores the life of King Edward I and considers how his controversial reign shaped the history of the British Isles.

Last call for tomorrow's lunchtime talk in Westminster about Edward I. www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-events...

Myth of the flat Earth - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myth_of...

"I took a speed-reading course and read War and Peace in twenty minutes. It involves Russia." Woody Allen.

This, from the Salt Path author's defence, is also a falsehood: we did not, in fact, used to think the Earth was flat.

Lunchtime Talk: Edward I, a Great and Terrible King | Westminster Abbey Historian Marc Morris explores the life of King Edward I and considers how his controversial reign shaped the history of the British Isles.

On 9 July I'm giving a lunchtime talk in Westminster about Edward I. www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-events...

The real Salt Path: how the couple behind a bestseller le... Penniless and homeless, the Winns found fame and fortune with the story of their 630-mile walk to salvation. We can reveal it was far from the truth

Penniless and homeless, Raynor and Moth Winn found fame with their story of their 630-mile walk to salvation. The Salt Path became a global bestseller and was adapted into a major film.

But we can reveal it wasn’t the whole truth.

@chloehadj.bsky.social

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The cover of Greg Jenner & Dr Brenna Hassett’s book TOTALLY CHAOTIC HISTORY: THE STONE AGE RUNS WILD has a line green cover and a hilarious cover showing a woolly mammoth chasing a Stone Age hunter Next to it is a pile of personalised stationery showing Greg’s handwritten messages to kids which get stuck in the front of the book

Hi! My new kids’ book is out tomorrow 🎉🥳📖🍾

It’s a funny, factual romp through the Stone Age, cowritten with @brennawalks.bsky.social for kids aged 8+🦣

Want a personalised dedication too? I do them for ALL 7 of my books through @foxlanebooks.bsky.social! Kirstie ships internationally too 😀📮🌎

Lunchtime Talk: Edward I, a Great and Terrible King | Westminster Abbey Historian Marc Morris explores the life of King Edward I and considers how his controversial reign shaped the history of the British Isles.

On 9 July I'm giving a lunchtime talk in Westminster about Edward I. www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-events...

Exeter, pursued by a bear

Anglo-Saxons: Myth and Reality | Dr Marc Morris - Southwark Cathedral Anglo-Saxons: Myth and Reality | Dr Marc Morris

On Friday 18 July I'll be speaking about the Anglo-Saxons in Myth and Reality at Southwark Cathedral. cathedral.southwark.anglican.org/visiting/sou...

Whisper it quietly, but the picture is actually of Edward's younger brother, Edmund.