Bob Blackman
@1789revolution.bsky.social
Historian of the French Revolution. Currently interested in rumors circulating in Paris in June 1789.
I thought the word "sucker" was sufficient. Why does he want to change it?
November 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I thought the word "sucker" was sufficient. Why does he want to change it?
I just assigned your article on Maxie this semester :)
November 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM
I just assigned your article on Maxie this semester :)
If I read this exchange in a work of fiction, I would put down the book and find a more believable one to read.
November 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
If I read this exchange in a work of fiction, I would put down the book and find a more believable one to read.
I'll admit some guilt here--I'm part of #frenchhistorianshoes and I regret nothing.
November 16, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I'll admit some guilt here--I'm part of #frenchhistorianshoes and I regret nothing.
That’s wonderful. Congratulations!
November 11, 2025 at 1:34 AM
That’s wonderful. Congratulations!
Seeing this is like sipping tea into which I had dipped a petite madeleine...
November 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Seeing this is like sipping tea into which I had dipped a petite madeleine...
But what if I'm not? Terrifying thought.
November 5, 2025 at 12:43 PM
But what if I'm not? Terrifying thought.
My son has forbidden me to say this.
October 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
My son has forbidden me to say this.
I still do, too.
October 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
I still do, too.
On 25 June 1789, a group of French Guards -- the military unit tasked with keeping order in Paris -- went to the Palais Royal, something like a shopping mall in the heart of the city, and publicly swore they would never use their weapons against the people of France.
October 27, 2025 at 8:42 PM
On 25 June 1789, a group of French Guards -- the military unit tasked with keeping order in Paris -- went to the Palais Royal, something like a shopping mall in the heart of the city, and publicly swore they would never use their weapons against the people of France.
I'm still working--it's down to almost 8,500 now. Deadline in a month! I hope you are well!
October 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I'm still working--it's down to almost 8,500 now. Deadline in a month! I hope you are well!
Now that's funny.
October 17, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Now that's funny.
I work with a chap who writes books about that kind of thing--Matthew Hulbert.
September 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I work with a chap who writes books about that kind of thing--Matthew Hulbert.
My current project is on rumors and how they spread in 1789. I can't wait to see this article. I wonder if they've consulted any of the existing research....
August 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
My current project is on rumors and how they spread in 1789. I can't wait to see this article. I wonder if they've consulted any of the existing research....
It's not everyday that I seen an image from the Paranoia rulebook. Well played.
August 15, 2025 at 11:07 PM
It's not everyday that I seen an image from the Paranoia rulebook. Well played.