@francescomagno.bsky.social
Historian. Marie Skłodowska-Curie awardee (upcoming) Postdoc fellow University of Trento Currently working on history of the lower Danube during the Cold War Author of -Dagli imperi alla nazione. Eredità giuridiche asburgiche e zariste nella Grande Romania
The Mineriade remain an indelible stain on his legacy, as do the murky days of the Revolution. Still, it’s not far-fetched to say that today, Romania has lost the most significant political figure of its young democratic era.
05.08.2025 15:08 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Recently the 🇷🇴 presidential candidate V. Ponta declared that, as prime minister in 2014, he ordered to open floodgates at the Iron Gates Dam causing the massive flooding of 🇷🇴 villages in order to spare floods and damage in Belgrade. As a result, he was granted 🇷🇸 citizenship.
11.04.2025 15:20 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
New #EnvHist article!
In this collaboration with art historian Rachel Kase, I explore what the visual legacy of #Arctic whaling can tell us about the possibilities - and perils - of #ClimateChange adaptation.
www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/...
A 1985 🇷🇴 postcard of the Danube Delta. In the 1980s, the communist regime, in a desperate search for new sources of income, encouraged Western tourism in the Delta. Germans and Dutch visitors, in particular, loved the area, which was ideal for fishing and birdwatching. Source: arhivelelitoralului.ro
27.02.2025 16:45 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0#Skystorians HELP NEEDED: Does anyone know geographers familiar with historical GIS who would be willing to have a short Zoom call with me? I need some clarifications on GIS technicalities before I finalise a proposal. Unfortunately, I don’t have much to offer besides my gratitude. I hope is enough
25.02.2025 17:08 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
The colossal carving of Dacian King Decebalus on the Danube shore near the 🇷🇴 city of Orșova. This sculpture serves as a tribute to Dacian heritage, a central theme in a particular strain of Romanian nationalism that gained prominence during Ceaușescu’s era and remains influential today
17.02.2025 11:36 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A new book on the modern history of the Danube edited by Stefan Dorondel and Luminita Gatejel is going to be out soon. Looking forward to it!
14.02.2025 07:25 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Today in Rome, at the Gramsci Foundation, I will discuss the rise of the radical right in Romania together with other outstanding scholars. Live streaming will be available on the facebook page "fondazione Gramsci" and on fondazionegramsci.org
14.02.2025 05:49 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Excited to join Bluesky! Currently I'm a postdoc fellow at the University of Trento and a M. Curie awardee (upcoming). My current research focuses on the history of the lower Danube and its management during the Cold War.
Looking forward to discussing with colleagues and sharing research
