Douglas Boin
@dougboin.bsky.social
Historian and author, most recently, of CLODIA OF ROME (Norton). Learn more at douglasboin.com / religiousdirt.com
Never thought an overlooked woman's life from 2,000 years ago would cut through to today, but her struggles and her example deserve to be more widely known. I'm thrilled that more people will find CLODIA's story
November 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Never thought an overlooked woman's life from 2,000 years ago would cut through to today, but her struggles and her example deserve to be more widely known. I'm thrilled that more people will find CLODIA's story
Always a treat when a friend sends a pic of the book on an indie shelf! Thanks for showcasing CLODIA @gibsonsbookstore.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Always a treat when a friend sends a pic of the book on an indie shelf! Thanks for showcasing CLODIA @gibsonsbookstore.bsky.social
Five years ago, the idea came to me that one fearless woman from long ago who risked her own name to preserve the rule of law against corruption and self-interest might inspire others to follow her example. Happy publication day, CLODIA OF ROME.
August 12, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Five years ago, the idea came to me that one fearless woman from long ago who risked her own name to preserve the rule of law against corruption and self-interest might inspire others to follow her example. Happy publication day, CLODIA OF ROME.
Almost time. Thank you, Amazon.
August 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Almost time. Thank you, Amazon.
Thank you @indyfromspace.bsky.social!
July 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Thank you @indyfromspace.bsky.social!
Gerrymandering, oligarchy, or patriarchy: which one would you like to hear about first? #ClodiaOfRome #SummerReads
July 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Gerrymandering, oligarchy, or patriarchy: which one would you like to hear about first? #ClodiaOfRome #SummerReads
Book is here! #ClodiaofRome #SummerReads
July 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Book is here! #ClodiaofRome #SummerReads
Got a chance to see some of Hearst's art collection last week, including the Roman columns from Türkiye at the pool and some pristine Attic vases that still line his bookshelves.
July 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Got a chance to see some of Hearst's art collection last week, including the Roman columns from Türkiye at the pool and some pristine Attic vases that still line his bookshelves.
Very excited to share that, in a time of slashed funding, our Spello Project received funding this year @slu-official.bsky.social for a study season which will allow the team to analyze finds and prepare our 3 (!) scientific publications.
Looking forward to doing some work in Italy this month!
Looking forward to doing some work in Italy this month!
July 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Very excited to share that, in a time of slashed funding, our Spello Project received funding this year @slu-official.bsky.social for a study season which will allow the team to analyze finds and prepare our 3 (!) scientific publications.
Looking forward to doing some work in Italy this month!
Looking forward to doing some work in Italy this month!
One of my favorite parts of telling Clodia's story was being able to knock smug Cicero off the pedestal he's occupied for 2,000 years.
Six weeks to go until CLODIA OF ROME! Advance praise and pre-order links @wwnorton.com wwnorton.com/books/978132...
Six weeks to go until CLODIA OF ROME! Advance praise and pre-order links @wwnorton.com wwnorton.com/books/978132...
June 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
One of my favorite parts of telling Clodia's story was being able to knock smug Cicero off the pedestal he's occupied for 2,000 years.
Six weeks to go until CLODIA OF ROME! Advance praise and pre-order links @wwnorton.com wwnorton.com/books/978132...
Six weeks to go until CLODIA OF ROME! Advance praise and pre-order links @wwnorton.com wwnorton.com/books/978132...
Today's morning read is about how politicians 2,000 years ago regularly treated justice with contempt by using their own elections to delay court appearances and then, when that failed, manipulating court calendars to evade trial. #booksky
April 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Today's morning read is about how politicians 2,000 years ago regularly treated justice with contempt by using their own elections to delay court appearances and then, when that failed, manipulating court calendars to evade trial. #booksky
Man, is this a good one! Atmospheric sanitarium fiction with a mini history of misogyny. Absolutely enthralled by this story.
April 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Man, is this a good one! Atmospheric sanitarium fiction with a mini history of misogyny. Absolutely enthralled by this story.
I can't wait to share more about her story, but you can get ready for the launch now.
Barnes & Noble Rewards and Premium Members get 25% off pre-orders from February 5th through 7th. Premium Members get an additional 10% off. Pre-order CLODIA OF ROME!
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Barnes & Noble Rewards and Premium Members get 25% off pre-orders from February 5th through 7th. Premium Members get an additional 10% off. Pre-order CLODIA OF ROME!
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February 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I can't wait to share more about her story, but you can get ready for the launch now.
Barnes & Noble Rewards and Premium Members get 25% off pre-orders from February 5th through 7th. Premium Members get an additional 10% off. Pre-order CLODIA OF ROME!
www.barnesandnoble.com
Barnes & Noble Rewards and Premium Members get 25% off pre-orders from February 5th through 7th. Premium Members get an additional 10% off. Pre-order CLODIA OF ROME!
www.barnesandnoble.com
Wow! @powells.bsky.social This is exciting!
February 1, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Wow! @powells.bsky.social This is exciting!
Looking at art today as a way to recharge, and the poignancy of this piece in St. Louis, "Lamentation," by Käthe Kollwitz, done between 1938-1941, called out for sharing.
January 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Looking at art today as a way to recharge, and the poignancy of this piece in St. Louis, "Lamentation," by Käthe Kollwitz, done between 1938-1941, called out for sharing.