I say niche, because otherwise we're all going to say Lenin. I'm interested to learn about some new historical figures.

But also...

Sorry to be a ghoul. I've baited you. I'll be honest, I'm applying for an internship scheme at an archive, and they've asked me :

'name a change maker who has inspired you... how you would reach 18-24 year olds on TikTok with their story?'

It's a youth engagement in archive material sort of thing. Their other posts are stuff like Chappell Roan's medieval VMA performance superimposed over a piece of tapestry from their archives.

Another is 'looking for a man in finance? 😀 - here's Eggwald Boggington, the so and so rich eccentric guy from our archives.

I'm thinking of choosing Thomas Sankara. But I'd like to hear your suggestions - whether it's related to my post, or not!

  • frankfurt_schoolgirl [she/her]
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    2 days ago

    it might seem like I'd researched them

    That is literally what you are supposed to do in a job interview. You definitely should go with Toussaint if that's true.

    • MaoTheLawn [any, any]
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      2 days ago

      Oh, research for sure - I think I'll mention Toussaint as a reason they'd be interested in Sankara - revolution against Europe.