Today marks 35 years since the Hillsborough disaster. In 2021, we published an educational resource to enable classroom discussions. Follow the link to find out the importance of discussions surrounding football disasters.

#Hillsborough #97 #history

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Roma and Proud; read the new “Lives” story all about Bănel Nicoliță.

In association with Fare, delve into what Nicoliță’s life can tell us about racism and inclusion within football.

#Roma #football #activism #racism

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The Hillsborough disaster told through the eyes of Des Lynam, who was in the stadium that afternoon for the BBC.

This was broadcast in 2009 for the 20th anniversary. Both powerful and heartbreaking.

A day that nobody will ever forget. ❤️

#JFT97

One week ago, I gave my inaugural lecture on race and football to accept my Endowed Chair at EUR. Please find here the link to the lecture. Many thanks for everyone who attended or for other support and the numerous research collaborations over the years; eur.cloud.panopto.eu/Panopto/Pages/…

Bobby Moore was born today in 1941. Regarded as one of the greatest defenders of the twentieth century, David Webber reports on the significance of England's World Cup Win for Britain and post-colonial politics.

#1966 #Worldcup #England

Read here: footballmakeshistory.eu/a-world-in-mot…

#OnThisDay 11 April 1937🇫🇷🇮🇹

Mussolini intervenes to cancel the scheduled friendly between France and Italy at Parc des Princes after news reached Rome that anti-fascists planned to protest against the Azzurri

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Leyton Orient have unveiled a limited-edition Somme memorial shirt to commemorate the club’s contribution in the Great War.
 
The shirt is a replica of the Clapton Orient kit worn at the time the First World War started, and will be worn when Orient play face Hearts in a…

🔴⚪️Belarusian fans are often mistakenly thought to fly the wrong flag on matchdays, particularly while following their international team.

However, the white-red-white flag is associated with the Belarusian People's Republic and has become a symbol of resistance, especially in…

On this day, April 9th 1938, the first fully televised football match was broadcast. A 1-0 win to Scotland over British rivals England at Wembley signified a new era for football.

Check out the minute long highlights here:

#football #England #Scotland

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Your definition of your community is likely to be unique to you.

Who you work with from your #community will depend on the heritage focus of your organisation. Where you are and who engages with your #heritage .

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🎙️ 🇮🇩 Episode 44 - Football In Belarus ft. Arciom Sizincaū is out now!

Join Rory and Arciom for a quickfire journey through Belarusian football history, from its turbulent beginnings to the current landscape and political contexts which define football in Belarus.

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On the anniversary of North Macedonia joining the United Nations, we can look back at how Skopje became the 'City of International Solidarity'.

The tragic 1963 earthquake brought together East and West. Read our article to understand football's role.

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30 years after war, Bosnia and Herzegovina is still a transitional and post-conflict society where the political past drives the political landscape. The “us” and “them” is very present in the marking of the genocide in Srebrenica. Also in the stands.

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Here’s me doing Baylor History’s 90 Second History: basketball edition 🏀

And also an announcement for an upcoming Baylor event featuring Johnny Smith.

If you’re in the area, join us on April 18!

Call for Papers | Poetry in motion – creativity and knowledge production in sport, Panel PN16 of the 2024 World Anthropology Union Congress | Johannesburg, South Africa, November 11–15, 2024. Call ends May 6, 2024 idrottsforum.org/call-for-paper… via The Editor

On this day in 1958, the CND's peace symbol was displayed for the first time.

Chris Karembeu, among other things, has advocated against nuclear testing in New Caledonia.

Read our 'Lives' article on his commitments to peace.

#Peace #CND #football

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Today teachers of #Katowice secondary school ZSTIO2 are at the Council of Europe #Histolab Innovation Days. They are sharing how they worked with their students and local football clubs on researching and producing stories and short documentaries.

Forgotten Football Athletic Club Real Sociedad Fútbol Los Leones FC Geopolitics The Basque Pass That flag is in Real Socieadad’s museum, took this pic a few years ago before stadium was done up, but imagine in new one 👍🏻