Benjamin Park
@benjaminepark.bsky.social
Historian, professor, author. Author/editor of 5 books, including AMERICAN ZION: A NEW HISTORY OF MORMONISM. views = my own
https://linktr.ee/benjaminepark
https://linktr.ee/benjaminepark
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I guess I should do a more formal intro, too.
I teach US history in Texas & write on intersections of religion, politics, & culture. I’ve authored 3 books & edited 2 more. My most recent is AMERICAN ZION: A NEW HISTORY OF MORMONISM. I’m currently working on Theodore Parker, religion, & abolition.
I teach US history in Texas & write on intersections of religion, politics, & culture. I’ve authored 3 books & edited 2 more. My most recent is AMERICAN ZION: A NEW HISTORY OF MORMONISM. I’m currently working on Theodore Parker, religion, & abolition.
Screening the screener is always a 💯 basketball move.
WHAT A SET FROM SPO WHAT A FINISH FROM WIGGINS WHAT A NIGHT OF BASKETBALL
November 11, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Screening the screener is always a 💯 basketball move.
I know we have the memory of a goldfish, but I’m amazed we’re only a few years past conservative economic “experts” claiming the $2,000 COVID checks were the primary cause of an inflation crisis, and now those same “experts” are praising Trump’s promise to, you guessed it, send $2,000 checks.
November 11, 2025 at 3:40 AM
I know we have the memory of a goldfish, but I’m amazed we’re only a few years past conservative economic “experts” claiming the $2,000 COVID checks were the primary cause of an inflation crisis, and now those same “experts” are praising Trump’s promise to, you guessed it, send $2,000 checks.
Really enjoyed the new Netflix series on the Garfield assassination. And I really hope it leads more people to @btarrington.bsky.social’s wonderful work on the topic.
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Really enjoyed the new Netflix series on the Garfield assassination. And I really hope it leads more people to @btarrington.bsky.social’s wonderful work on the topic.
Just as quickly as Spirit Halloween rises from the dust, so too does it quietly dissolve back into the dust. Such is the cycle of life.
November 10, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Just as quickly as Spirit Halloween rises from the dust, so too does it quietly dissolve back into the dust. Such is the cycle of life.
Still relevant.
I have two words for Chuck Schumer:
Devour feculence.
Devour feculence.
a man in a white shirt and tie is smiling .
ALT: a man in a white shirt and tie is smiling .
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Still relevant.
To celebrate my YouTube channel hitting 10k subs(!), & to corral my various videos, essays, interviews, & etc in one place, I:
1) started a newsletter on Kit that will compile things into a semi-frequent email, and
2) will send a signed copy of AMERICAN ZION to one subscriber in the 1st week.
1) started a newsletter on Kit that will compile things into a semi-frequent email, and
2) will send a signed copy of AMERICAN ZION to one subscriber in the 1st week.
History Has Never Been More Relevant
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November 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
To celebrate my YouTube channel hitting 10k subs(!), & to corral my various videos, essays, interviews, & etc in one place, I:
1) started a newsletter on Kit that will compile things into a semi-frequent email, and
2) will send a signed copy of AMERICAN ZION to one subscriber in the 1st week.
1) started a newsletter on Kit that will compile things into a semi-frequent email, and
2) will send a signed copy of AMERICAN ZION to one subscriber in the 1st week.
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We've got a cover. Coming your way next June!
November 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
We've got a cover. Coming your way next June!
I was expecting Pluribus to be weird, but that pilot blew me away.
November 9, 2025 at 1:47 AM
I was expecting Pluribus to be weird, but that pilot blew me away.
A fun academic conference first for me:
I was halfway through my paper when I realized that for some reason my cloud drive didn’t sync and so I only had a previous draft of the presentation that was missing an entire 3-page section.
Do not recommend.
I was halfway through my paper when I realized that for some reason my cloud drive didn’t sync and so I only had a previous draft of the presentation that was missing an entire 3-page section.
Do not recommend.
November 9, 2025 at 12:34 AM
A fun academic conference first for me:
I was halfway through my paper when I realized that for some reason my cloud drive didn’t sync and so I only had a previous draft of the presentation that was missing an entire 3-page section.
Do not recommend.
I was halfway through my paper when I realized that for some reason my cloud drive didn’t sync and so I only had a previous draft of the presentation that was missing an entire 3-page section.
Do not recommend.
Bad news: looks like I’m gonna be stuck at the Detroit AirPort for a while.
Good news: the Detroit AirPort is surprisingly delightful!
Good news: the Detroit AirPort is surprisingly delightful!
November 8, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Bad news: looks like I’m gonna be stuck at the Detroit AirPort for a while.
Good news: the Detroit AirPort is surprisingly delightful!
Good news: the Detroit AirPort is surprisingly delightful!
Few better ways to spend a Friday afternoon than to scheme with other history nerds about how to commemorate the US 250th anniversary.
Panel features @sarageorgini.bsky.social, @lizcovart.bsky.social, @theotherrbg.bsky.social, @jmadelman.bsky.social, & @kathrynbrownell.bsky.social.
Panel features @sarageorgini.bsky.social, @lizcovart.bsky.social, @theotherrbg.bsky.social, @jmadelman.bsky.social, & @kathrynbrownell.bsky.social.
November 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Few better ways to spend a Friday afternoon than to scheme with other history nerds about how to commemorate the US 250th anniversary.
Panel features @sarageorgini.bsky.social, @lizcovart.bsky.social, @theotherrbg.bsky.social, @jmadelman.bsky.social, & @kathrynbrownell.bsky.social.
Panel features @sarageorgini.bsky.social, @lizcovart.bsky.social, @theotherrbg.bsky.social, @jmadelman.bsky.social, & @kathrynbrownell.bsky.social.
Really excited to fly to Detroit tonight for #USIH2025, but also worried I’m gonna be stranded there once the reduced airspace is implemented.
But at least the Lincoln Bathroom got a gaudy makeover!
But at least the Lincoln Bathroom got a gaudy makeover!
November 6, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Really excited to fly to Detroit tonight for #USIH2025, but also worried I’m gonna be stranded there once the reduced airspace is implemented.
But at least the Lincoln Bathroom got a gaudy makeover!
But at least the Lincoln Bathroom got a gaudy makeover!
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Planning on watching the Ken Burns American Revolution documentary premiere on Nov. 16th? Join @lizcovart.bsky.social, @herberthistory.bsky.social, and myself for a live watchalong.
www.eventbrite.com/e/ken-burns-...
www.eventbrite.com/e/ken-burns-...
November 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Planning on watching the Ken Burns American Revolution documentary premiere on Nov. 16th? Join @lizcovart.bsky.social, @herberthistory.bsky.social, and myself for a live watchalong.
www.eventbrite.com/e/ken-burns-...
www.eventbrite.com/e/ken-burns-...
Hey folks: my YouTube channel—which is approaching 10k subscribers!—is hosting a live Q&A tonight at 7pm MT. I’ve been doing these live chats every month, & they’re a fun way to reflect on news, summarize recent videos, & answer Q’s. If you’re interested in LDS, religious, & political history, join!
November 5, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Hey folks: my YouTube channel—which is approaching 10k subscribers!—is hosting a live Q&A tonight at 7pm MT. I’ve been doing these live chats every month, & they’re a fun way to reflect on news, summarize recent videos, & answer Q’s. If you’re interested in LDS, religious, & political history, join!
Sluggish but gutsy win for BYU. Keita is a beast. Dybantsa is worth the hype and will start making baskets further than two feet. The offense will find its rhythm. The defense is already smothering.
The most anticipated season in Cougar men’s basketball commences with a W.
The most anticipated season in Cougar men’s basketball commences with a W.
a mascot wearing a blue number 00 jersey
ALT: a mascot wearing a blue number 00 jersey
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November 4, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Sluggish but gutsy win for BYU. Keita is a beast. Dybantsa is worth the hype and will start making baskets further than two feet. The offense will find its rhythm. The defense is already smothering.
The most anticipated season in Cougar men’s basketball commences with a W.
The most anticipated season in Cougar men’s basketball commences with a W.
Mamdani’s campaign is assembling the greatest collection of Anti-Endorsement Avengers imaginable. Truly incredible and praiseworthy.
November 4, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Mamdani’s campaign is assembling the greatest collection of Anti-Endorsement Avengers imaginable. Truly incredible and praiseworthy.
Some good news: genuinely honored for AMERICAN ZION to be named Utah Historical Society’s Finalist for Best Book in Utah History.
(The best book went to Paul Reeve, Chris Rich, and Lajean Carruth’s wonderful THIS ABOMINABLE SLAVERY.)
(The best book went to Paul Reeve, Chris Rich, and Lajean Carruth’s wonderful THIS ABOMINABLE SLAVERY.)
November 3, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Some good news: genuinely honored for AMERICAN ZION to be named Utah Historical Society’s Finalist for Best Book in Utah History.
(The best book went to Paul Reeve, Chris Rich, and Lajean Carruth’s wonderful THIS ABOMINABLE SLAVERY.)
(The best book went to Paul Reeve, Chris Rich, and Lajean Carruth’s wonderful THIS ABOMINABLE SLAVERY.)
My current gym vibe is Medieval Executioner’s Chic.
November 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
My current gym vibe is Medieval Executioner’s Chic.
Dodgers are celebrating now, but wait until they see the tariff they have to pay to bring that trophy back to the states.
November 2, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Dodgers are celebrating now, but wait until they see the tariff they have to pay to bring that trophy back to the states.
Go home game, you’re drunk
November 2, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Go home game, you’re drunk
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welcome to AMERICAN MEDIEVAL! Sorry, didn't mean to shout but I'm excited!!!
this is a podcast about the Middle Ages, but with an American twist. Each week, @profgabriele.com will be joined by expert guests to explore either...
this is a podcast about the Middle Ages, but with an American twist. Each week, @profgabriele.com will be joined by expert guests to explore either...
October 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
welcome to AMERICAN MEDIEVAL! Sorry, didn't mean to shout but I'm excited!!!
this is a podcast about the Middle Ages, but with an American twist. Each week, @profgabriele.com will be joined by expert guests to explore either...
this is a podcast about the Middle Ages, but with an American twist. Each week, @profgabriele.com will be joined by expert guests to explore either...
Not a good half for Cougars football.
BYU’s No. 1 running back is out for the rest of the game against Iowa State.
One of BYU football’s top playmakers injured vs. Iowa State, will not return
BYU’s No. 1 running back is out for the rest of the game against Iowa State.
www.sltrib.com
October 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Not a good half for Cougars football.
While this could change, the OKC Thunder are on pace to play in 164 overtime periods this season.
October 24, 2025 at 2:42 AM
While this could change, the OKC Thunder are on pace to play in 164 overtime periods this season.
Several people are asking why I don’t change gyms, and the answer is I don’t want to have to drive several hours whenever I want to workout.
I feel I could do an entire paper on the material culture of White Christian Nationalism based solely on the tshirts, tank tops, and hats I see at my local Texas gym.
October 23, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Several people are asking why I don’t change gyms, and the answer is I don’t want to have to drive several hours whenever I want to workout.
Just a periodic reminder that sports gambling is a plague and will have severe consequences on our society for a long time.
October 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Just a periodic reminder that sports gambling is a plague and will have severe consequences on our society for a long time.