Christian McWhirter
@clmcwhirter.bsky.social
Historical Consultant. Public historian and museum veteran. Historian of 19th Century culture and memory. Lincoln guy. Pop culture obsessive.
If you see this, quote with a robot that isn’t from “Star Wars,” “Star Trek,” “Doctor Who,” or “Transformers.”
October 31, 2025 at 11:07 AM
If you see this, quote with a robot that isn’t from “Star Wars,” “Star Trek,” “Doctor Who,” or “Transformers.”
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness
October 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness
A reminder to anyone in the Halifax area that I'll be speaking at St. Mary's University next week about my ongoing research on Lincoln's descendants. Should be fun!
October 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A reminder to anyone in the Halifax area that I'll be speaking at St. Mary's University next week about my ongoing research on Lincoln's descendants. Should be fun!
"Hey-la day-la, the bears are back"
September 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
"Hey-la day-la, the bears are back"
Very much looking forward to hosting this conversation tonight with my former doctoral advisor George Rable about his excellent book on Lincoln and McClellan. Follow the link below to register:
bit.ly/GeorgeRableC...
bit.ly/GeorgeRableC...
September 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Very much looking forward to hosting this conversation tonight with my former doctoral advisor George Rable about his excellent book on Lincoln and McClellan. Follow the link below to register:
bit.ly/GeorgeRableC...
bit.ly/GeorgeRableC...
Looks like the original announcement disappeared for some reason. Here it is again:
September 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Looks like the original announcement disappeared for some reason. Here it is again:
Had a blast at the @wordburglar.bsky.social show last night. Pretty sure I know which comic book artist was a dick to him.
August 8, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Had a blast at the @wordburglar.bsky.social show last night. Pretty sure I know which comic book artist was a dick to him.
Post someone who looks good in a hat
August 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Post someone who looks good in a hat
Happy Nova Scotia Natal Day Weekend, people!
August 3, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Happy Nova Scotia Natal Day Weekend, people!
St. Vincent at Halifax Jazzfest, people!
July 21, 2025 at 2:11 AM
St. Vincent at Halifax Jazzfest, people!
Weird Al tonight people!
July 9, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Weird Al tonight people!
I am quite old...
July 3, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I am quite old...
And now for the traditional eating of the mass produced donuts.
July 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
And now for the traditional eating of the mass produced donuts.
In Nova Scotia for Canada Day and am truly delighted to be here.
July 1, 2025 at 12:43 PM
In Nova Scotia for Canada Day and am truly delighted to be here.
When people talk about the greatest album cover art, they always sleep on Tracey Ullman's debut "You Broke My Heart in 17 Places" which goes harder than anything else:
June 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM
When people talk about the greatest album cover art, they always sleep on Tracey Ullman's debut "You Broke My Heart in 17 Places" which goes harder than anything else:
If you see this, post an image you saved because it made you laugh.
June 26, 2025 at 10:57 AM
If you see this, post an image you saved because it made you laugh.
What actor's expression in a movie will stay with you the rest of your life?
(Why isn't this everyone's answer?)
(Why isn't this everyone's answer?)
June 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
What actor's expression in a movie will stay with you the rest of your life?
(Why isn't this everyone's answer?)
(Why isn't this everyone's answer?)
Me out for Other Canadians I
a run in 50 see out for a
degrees in run in 50 degrees
Canada: Canada:
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May 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Me out for Other Canadians I
a run in 50 see out for a
degrees in run in 50 degrees
Canada: Canada:
a run in 50 see out for a
degrees in run in 50 degrees
Canada: Canada:
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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January 31, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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January 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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January 29, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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January 28, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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January 27, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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January 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
15/20
15/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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January 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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