Nancy Bell joins Wikimedia UK board
Wikimedia UK is pleased to announce the co-option of Nancy Bell to the board for a two-year term. Nancy has … Continue reading "Nancy Bell joins Wikimedia UK board"
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Wikipedia receives Spain’s Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation
This post was originally written by Katherine Maher for the Wikimedia Foundation’s blog and can be found here . The Princess of Asturias Foundation has announced … Continue reading "Wikipedia receives Spain’s Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation"
arrow_forwardThe 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta
This post was written by User:Rodw and User:Hchc2009 Everyone knows something about the Magna Carta. Wikipedia’s article about the medieval … Continue reading "The 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta"
arrow_forwardLooking ahead to April
March has raced by, and while April is nearly upon us Wikimedia UK has a programme of events for everyone. The month kicks … Continue reading "Looking ahead to April"
arrow_forwardAltmetrics and Wikipedia
‘Impact’ is a perennial concern for organisations, including Wikimedia chapters. Showing that what you’re up to makes a difference: contributing … Continue reading "Altmetrics and Wikipedia"
arrow_forwardThe truth gets its shoes on: the Black Death on Wikipedia
A recent article by @monicaMedHist identifies the disease in Royal 6 E VI, f 301, as leprosy: http://t.co/PmatI7obgF pic.twitter.com/ysEb3X9VNA — Medieval Manuscripts (@BLMedieval) … Continue reading "The truth gets its shoes on: the Black Death on Wikipedia"
arrow_forwardEnglish Heritage and the Archaeological Data Service: What does it mean to Wikipedia?
In October, English Heritage made 84 of their publications freely available online through the Archaeological Data Service . The ADS has been running … Continue reading "English Heritage and the Archaeological Data Service: What does it mean to Wikipedia?"
arrow_forwardThe winners of Wiki Loves Monuments 2014 in the UK
Have you seen the UK winners of the 2014 Wiki Loves Monuments competition? Wiki Loves Monuments is the global photography contest … Continue reading "The winners of Wiki Loves Monuments 2014 in the UK"
arrow_forwardCastles in the digital age
When you spend time on one of the busiest websites in the world it’s amazing what patterns emerge. A few … Continue reading "Castles in the digital age"
arrow_forwardFalling to pieces: Wikipedia and history
This post was written by Richard Nevell, Assistant Office Manager Ruins are fascinating. From the columns of ancient Greece to … Continue reading "Falling to pieces: Wikipedia and history"
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