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On March 5, 1770, British Redcoats fired on British civilians in Boston. Learn what happened and why on Worlds Turned Upside Down.
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Today marks the first day of Women's History Month; yesterday was the last day of Black History Month.
Every day is for women's history and Black history and Black women's history.
Because these are not histories that are separate from histories of war and economy.
Usually, I chat with historians about writing. But this week we're pulling back the curtain on book publicity! @sonyabonczek.bsky.social, dir of publicity at @uncpress.bsky.social, joined me to demystify the work of publicists and give some advice to authors. Listen: tinyurl.com/sonyabonczek 🗃️ 📚
New Episode Alert! There was almost a world in which there was no Jane Austen. Or at the very least, no Jane Austen novels. No Pride and Prejudice. No Sense and Sensibility. In today’s episode, we explore Jane’s brush with death and the unusual cast of women who shaped her literary interests.
Special thanks to our scholars: Dr @mistykrueger.bsky.social; Dr Susan Allen Ford, and Dr Kim Simpson, Deputy Director @chawtonhouse.bsky.social for their contributions to this episode! Thanks also to our voice actors @gracemallon.bsky.social, @aipsmith.bsky.social, and @emilybrady.bsky.social!
New Episode Alert! There was almost a world in which there was no Jane Austen. Or at the very least, no Jane Austen novels. No Pride and Prejudice. No Sense and Sensibility. In today’s episode, we explore Jane’s brush with death and the unusual cast of women who shaped her literary interests.
A painting of George Washington surrendering his commission to the Continental Congress.
Today's the day!
@inpursuitusa.bsky.social is now live. We kick off the series with former president George W. Bush on George Washington's willingness to surrender power:
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We've also included an audio version of the essay read by Mr. Bush himself.
An image of Martha Washington
@inpursuitusa.bsky.social is now live!
Check out @kawulf.bsky.social's essay on Martha Washington, the first First Lady, and a plantation mistress shaped by lineages of power, revolutionary politics, and slavery.
inpursuit.substack.com/p/martha-was...
Hear Karin read her essay as well.
Civic education has always mattered, but it is especially important now as we reflect on the last 250 years and as we look forward to our nation’s next chapter.
Woman standing in front of the National Archives building in Washington, DC.
I’m excited to announce that I’ve started a position with @archivesfdn.bsky.social! I’m part of a new team working to bring civic education and programs to visitors to the National Archives Museum in DC and to people across the country.
New Episode of Revolutions in Retrospect! @jimambuske.bsky.social is joined by @juliagaffield.bsky.social to discuss the remarkable story of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, the Haitian Revolutionary who swore to avenge America. Listen now on your favorite app!
www.revolutionaryhistories.com/revolutions-...
New Episode of Revolutions in Retrospect! @jimambuske.bsky.social is joined by @juliagaffield.bsky.social to discuss the remarkable story of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, the Haitian Revolutionary who swore to avenge America. Listen now on your favorite app!
www.revolutionaryhistories.com/revolutions-...
Ep 23: With a rebellion underway in New England, the Continental Congress orders an invasion of Quebec, confident that Catholic French Canadians will rally to the Patriot standard, a mere fifteen years after Protestant British Americans helped to conquer the old colony of New France for their king.
I was fortunate enough to pick up a copy of @brookenewman.bsky.social’s new book today before the storm hit. Slavery happened “and we must never forget.”
A reader holding a copy of The Crown’s Silence, a new book about the historic links between the British monarchy and slavery
With 10 days to go until the US release of THE CROWN’S SILENCE on 1/27, I’m giving away TWO signed pre-release copies!!
🚨To enter: share this post b/n now & noon (ET) tomorrow 1/18. I’ll randomly choose 2 winners (US-based). The book is also available for pre-order now! bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
Now playing on your favorite podcast app!
And as @jimambuske.bsky.social says "Come for the story of Rev. William Adair in Ayr, stay for regicide, the plague, civil war, occupation, and witchcraft."
Check out this interview with @jmbeatty.bsky.social about her fantastic book "In Dependence: Women and the Patriarchal State in Revolutionary America"!
It's here! Listeners shared some of their favorite history reads from 2025--inclusing one book published 90 years ago! draftingthepast.com/podcast-epis...
Revolutions in Retrospect
Historians lynnprobbins.bsky.social and jimambuske.bsky.social delve into the revolutions that reshaped the Atlantic world, from Britain's civil wars to Revolutionary Haiti, exploring the Enlightenment and everything in between.
Finding Jane Austen
Explore the mystery of Jane Austen in Finding Jane Austen, a podcast that delves into her life and legacy. With insights from top scholars and engaging scripts, this series uncovers the historical figure behind the beloved novels.
Grab a cup of Christmas Cheer and settle in for @lynnprobbins.bsky.social’s chat with @jmbeatty.bsky.social about women, the American Revolution, and In Dependence www.revolutionaryhistories.com/revolutions-...
I'm seeing a lot of Jane Austen posting for her birthday! If you're feeling like celebrating you should check Anne's podcast!
Episode one is UP: www.revolutionaryhistories.com/finding-jane...
New Episode of Worlds Turned Upside Down Now Playing!
Thank you so much!
Finding Jane Austen is NOW Playing on your favorite podcast app!
Join us on Episode One: "First Impressions" as we dive into the life and legacy of Jane Austen.
www.revolutionaryhistories.com/finding-jane...
No one who had ever seen Jane Austen in her infancy would have supposed her to become one of the most important novelists in the English language. Not even Jane Austen herself. But who was Jane Austen? The real Jane Austen. The historical Jane Austen.
Finding Jane Austen is NOW Playing on your favorite podcast app!
Join us on Episode One: "First Impressions" as we dive into the life and legacy of Jane Austen.
www.revolutionaryhistories.com/finding-jane...
No one who had ever seen Jane Austen in her infancy would have supposed her to become one of the most important novelists in the English language. Not even Jane Austen herself. But who was Jane Austen? The real Jane Austen. The historical Jane Austen.
Next Tuesday, on the 250th anniversary of her birth, the search for Jane Austen begins.
Join @annefertig.bsky.social on a journey to find the Jane you only thought you knew.
Follow "Finding Jane Austen" on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
