History hashtags to follow on Twitter
In a world of Kardashians, the 24 hour new cycle and sponsored posts, finding history and heritage tweets can be tough. Here are some of our favourite hashtag searches to help you get social!
#OnThisDay
With flashbacks to what was happening on this date in the past, there’s a real mix of remembering important world events, combined with amusing or unusual archival finds. Definitely worth checking in with.
#OnThisDay 1971: Up in one! Up in one! Nationwide met a man training to become the World Champion Upside-Down Beer Drinker*.
— BBC Archive (@BBCArchive) December 1, 2018
*Drink responsibly pic.twitter.com/Asmm3jQx2N
#OnThisDay in 1955, Rosa Parks made history by refusing to give up her seat on the bus for a white passenger.
— Xavi Ruiz 🎗 (@xruiztru) December 1, 2018
This brave act was a key moment in the US civil rights campaign. pic.twitter.com/rputMdkBzM
#HappyHistorian
Think no-one else shares your enthusiasm for reading a new history book, researching the archives or visiting a historic site? Yes they do, and they’re sharing their excitement here!
Well this looks actually amazing. Harry Potter inspired archival material. What could be better?? #happyhistorian https://t.co/RoHdX9JxCS
— Hannah Worthen (@HannahWorthen) December 2, 2016
A day reading comics, circa 1984. This is totally legitimate historical research. Honest... #HappyHistorian pic.twitter.com/56fnBjiSDs
— Dr Huw Lewis-Jones (@polarworld) November 20, 2016
#WorldHeritage
A great way to discover places and culture from around the globe, often in relation to UNESCO designation. Incredible images, new discoveries, conservation projects… it’s all going on with this hashtag.
Archaeological discoveries, new frescoes uncovered in Pompei depicting scene of "Leda and the Swan" #WorldHeritage @Pompei https://t.co/ww0PXG2Jwt
— Ingrid Frederick (@ifredeob) November 23, 2018
Trinidad is a small town in Cuba, considered World Heritage site for its historic colonial houses and cobblestone streets #trinidad #cuba #worldheritage #unesco #travelphotography pic.twitter.com/ICN49U1USN
— Laura Dubreuil Vall (@lauradvall) November 30, 2018
#Twitterstorians
Both a catchy phrase and a useful way of connecting with other history fans on Twitter. A great way to keep up with what’s happening, and find new accounts to follow and share.
#twitterstorians assemble! So excited for @HistFestUK starting on Friday! Brand spanking new #history festival with a ton of cracking speakers and events. Not too late to get your tickets! Well done to @RebeccaRideal and @DanMorelle for bringing this to life.💪💪💪 #historylovers pic.twitter.com/VNLZ0teqRR
— Alex Bescoby (@AlexBescoby) December 4, 2018
#twitterstorians and others, I'm curious: what are some of your favorite history-friendly or history-inspired songs? Could we teach the method and theory of history through music? Fun, silly, and serious suggestions welcome... #historysongssyllabus
— Linford Fisher (@FisherLinford) December 2, 2018
#EverythingHasAHistory
A really diverse mix of subjects are tweeted about using this hashtag… because after all, everything has a history!
#Mars observed by astronomer #Cassini in #17thcentury & #Mars observed from @NASAInsight spacecraft after #MarsLanding TODAY! Congratulations @NASA & all involved! #everythinghasahistory #hisastrohttps://t.co/2Pm16oZNhF pic.twitter.com/4bz49vrPzY
— OUHOS Collections (@OUHOSCollection) November 26, 2018
#Everythinghasahistory, ya'll. https://t.co/WM2aqFMFPq
— DIG (@dig_history) November 29, 2018
#BluePlaque
As you might imagine, these posts are typically about spotting blue plaques, and are often accompanied with some interesting or witty facts or observations about the people represented and their accomplishments. A kind of who’s who (and why) from the past.
Unexpected sight from a bus window - on the semi-derelict former Tottenham Trades Hall, a blue plaque for Luke Howard - "namer of clouds". What a thing to be remembered for. #BluePlaque #LukeHoward #clouds #memorial #BruceGrove #Tottenham #NorthLondon pic.twitter.com/7elsVzIz1C
— Scott Martin (@urbigenous) December 2, 2018
#GeorgeOrwell #BluePlaque
— Andrew Weston Ecology, Music & Photography (@VisitGroatbury) November 26, 2018
1984 CCTV Big Bro' surveillance (necessary today)https://t.co/EuL5J5MYIKhttps://t.co/bxRMBmnKGw pic.twitter.com/VTkdFKH8wQ
#Museum30
Created by Gracie Price – a Museum Studies and Archaeology student – just a few years ago, this idea has caught on quickly. Once every day through November, a themed photography prompt encourages discussion of museum artefacts, curatorship and experiences. Find out more at magnifyingzoology.wordpress.com.
Here they are - the prompts for #museum30 2018!
— Gracie Price (@magnifyzoology) October 29, 2018
I've kept some goodies from last year and added some (hopefully) interesting new ones! pic.twitter.com/ePBeU2kB4s
HarOLD? More like HarNEW (we're sorry) at the @ReadingMuseum shop. A lovely #MuseumSouvenir of 1066/death/Christmas cheer...? #Museum30 pic.twitter.com/g4wi44nAqQ
— Reading Museum (@readingmuseum) November 28, 2018
Cheeky conclusion: following these hashtags is a great idea… so is following us @CurioCitiesUK :)
