William Sheehan
Historian of Empire, War, and Crime. Passing interest in public policy and politics. A few books!
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- France are a hell of a side. Dammit!! #FRAvsIRE
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- Reposted by William SheehanMy team are looking for a new team leader and Modern Britain (post-1782) specialist. Closes 22nd February and do get in touch if you have any questions www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQJ050/t...
- Cosplay Aholes...
- In my view, the Euro is a more likely choice! www.cnn.com/2026/02/03/m...
- Reposted by William Sheehan*drum roll* Here is the cover for my book, which will be published by @cornellupress.bsky.social on 15 April 2026! I thought it would be nice to share a bit of info on who these men were and how their lives and interests inspired the design...
- Reposted by William SheehanWe’re open to submissions at GeoPrism. GeoPrism is an independent platform focused on thoughtful, evidence-based analysis of geopolitics and international relations. We’re keen to work with new contributors who'd like to contribute articles to our growing platform. geoprism.co.uk/write-for-ge...
- Reposted by William SheehanThe most sensible thing I’ve seen so far this year!
- Reposted by William SheehanGlobally, no single day in 2025 was cooler than its 1991-2020 average. climate.copernicus.eu/global-clima...
- Let the vandelism begin... www.rte.ie/news/us/2026...
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- Reposted by William SheehanI raised £1300 (originally I aimed for £250) and walked 72.77 miles! Thank you to everyone who donated. I'm so grateful. This account is live for another month if anyone wants to donate any more. fundraise.dementiauk.org/fundraisers/...
- Reposted by William SheehanOur #CfP for our Summer Conference 2026 @royalholloway.bsky.social is now open! More details: ecclesiasticalhistorysociety.com/26summer/
- Reposted by William SheehanBCMH New Researchers is Maritime History conference will be in Southampton on 17/18 April this year -CFP now open - details and submission link here www.maritimehistory.org.uk/new-research... #maritimehistory
- OK. I have to admit, it's kinda cute when your AI loves you this much...
- Reposted by William Sheehan"Both elected branches seem to have grown uninterested in making political...arguments to the American people, & rely on both active-duty & retired officers to do it for them. Ms. Schake rightly warns that this practice undermines their long-term interest in political supremacy over the military."
- Reposted by William Sheehan🇺🇦YEAR 4/DAY 343 of Russia's 2nd illegal invasion of Ukraine that Donald Trump lied about ending in 24 hours. Putin is war. Trump is a schmuck.
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- And as usual, we are nowhere when it comes to protecting our EEZ and vital assets like undersea cables. armyrecognition.com/news/navy-ne...
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- Reposted by William SheehanThe arrest of Don Lemon is textbook fascism—a brazen attempt to silence reporting on a criminal regime. Stand up for Don, because our rights stand and fall with those of courageous journalists throughout this country.
- OK, but remember she will have to still hand that trophy over to Trump.
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- Reposted by William SheehanDelighted to be a panelist for the launch today of an important report on Irish defence policy. www.barryandrews.ie/post/the-fut... @reneweurope.bsky.social @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social @fiannafailparty.bsky.social
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- Carney should offer membership in the Canadian Federation to the US states in New England. www.cnn.com/2026/01/30/a...
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- Damn.... what a fantastic element she was in so many films
- Reposted by William SheehanNEW on our website | Ellen Orchard reviews 2025 Irish poetry collections: 🍙Morsels by Susanna Galbraith @machapress.bsky.social 🏝️The Oasis by Charles Lang @skeinpress.bsky.social 🎈After Party by Dean Browne (Picador Poetry) 💧Infinity Pool by Vona Groarke (Gallery Press)
- In case, you were wondering...
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- Trump has adopted Irish government policy I see...
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- I imagine Rand Paul could be the GOP's best choice in 2028
- Replicated in human beings by the MAGA movement.....
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- Reposted by William SheehanWonderful news from Birkbeck's School of Historical Studies. We're hiring not one but TWO open-ended, full-time roles: Medieval Studies, and History of Art! cis7.bbk.ac.uk/home.html#fi...
- Reposted by William SheehanLooking for a postdoc opportunity outside the UK/US? I'm happy to support up to two JSPS postdoc applicants for the coming round for two-year posts starting from Sep./Oct. 2026 onwards at UTokyo. The application to be submitted before the end of March. 1/n
- Reposted by William SheehanThis is an important, credible, and damning article about the IDF in Gaza by Andy Milburn, a retired US Marine Raider colonel with combat experience from Fallujah and Mosul who maintained close contact with IDF officers during the war (while keeping a low public profile). Read the whole thing.
- Reposted by William SheehanThe Society was honoured to take part yesterday in a memorial event for Professor Peter Marshall (1933-2025), who served as RHS President, 1996-2000 bit.ly/4boYraf Thanks to all @kingshistory.bsky.social who made this memorial possible, and to those who spoke about Peter's life, work and legacy.
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- Reposted by William SheehanJOB ALERT: Lead Curator, Modern Archives & Manuscripts (1601-1800) at The British Library - closing date: 18th Feb www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQH179/l...
- Remember. Remember if you serve assholes, they will always throw you under the bus. Don't be stupid, obey the law, and protect yourself.
- Reposted by William SheehanI wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free
- Yes, this is true....
- Reposted by William SheehanHoly moly this chart: Cumulative US measles cases
- (CNN) - The fast-growing measles outbreak in South Carolina is now the largest in the United States since the disease was declared eliminated in this country more than two decades ago. @cnn.com www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/h...
- Reposted by William SheehanAbolish. ice. 💔
- Reposted by William SheehanThe $40 million that Bezos paid for the Melanie propaganda film would cover the cost of about 200 journalists for a year.
- News: The Washington Post is preparing to slash upwards of 300 staffers, incl sports, metro and foreign desks @nataliekorach.bsky.social reports. “The newsroom is being punished for absolute incompetence from the owner and publisher,” one staffer told @status.news www.status.news/p/washington...
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- I would have thought that diplomatic protection in this case was a US Secret Service function. www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/e...
- Reposted by William SheehanVideo from this morning shows ICE agents deploying tear gas outside a Minneapolis preschool as parents shout, “This is a preschool! There’s kids here!”
- Aww, I've saved the image. I expect i will have need of it...
- Are you listening Rutte?
- Reposted by William SheehanBreaking per NBC News — CBP has shot and critically wounded another person, this time in Arizona. Very few details available at this time.
- Reposted by William SheehanOut today: THE CROWN'S SILENCE I'm delighted to share that my new book is officially out! It traces the British monarchy's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade and colonial slavery over hundreds of years. Please buy a copy, tell your library, & spread the word. bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
- A very positive step forward.
- Great news.
- Good.
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- Reposted by William SheehanOur Irish Studies seminar programme for Spring 2026 www.qub.ac.uk/schools/Iris...
- We need to look to Norway as model for our reform of our Defence Forces. www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
- Good to see Ireland as a part of this.
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- Exactly.....
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