#BlackHistoryMonth ended yesterday. Therefore, we want to share some reflections with you.

#earlyModern #NewDiplomaticHistory is still heavily Eurocentric. Moreover, there is a risk that white and European perspectives prevail even in non-European contexts despite all attemps by #GlobalHistory to questions these approaches. During the last weeks we tried to set European perspectives aside and highlight #black diplomatic actors. In doing so, we encountered a huge challange: the lack of research. (1/2)

#emdiplomacy #history #histdons

@earlymodern @histodons @historikerinnen

Today is St Ethelburg’s Day!

Or it's sometimes recorded as 9th July. We can celebrate on both days!

6th February is also the feast day of her husband, King Ine.

Ethelburg. Queen of Wessex. Battle leader. Traveller. Pilgrim. Nun.

There's a whole chapter about the fascinating Ethelburg in Unsung Women in Somerset. Out now! books2read.com/unsung

#6february #saint #UnsungWomen #womenInSomerset #somerset #doulting #histdons #wessex #angloSaxon

Today is William Davis Miners' Memorial Day
This day remembers the miners killed in Nova Scotia's coal mines
It is named for William Davis, who was killed during a miners' strike on June 11, 1925 by British Empire Steel company police
Miners vowed never to work on June 11 again

#mining #canada #history #histodon #histdons #novascotia

Daniel Hough was the first soldier to die in the American Civil War. Hough, an Irish immigrant, served in the Battle of Ft Sumter (April 12-13, 1861) and survived. However on April 14, Hough was killed when a gun exploded during the 100 gun salute following the surrender of the fort and was killed instantly.

#history #histdons #civilwar