Jim Ambuske
@jimambuske.bsky.social
Historian of the American Revolution | Director of Digital History at More Perfect | Narrator of Worlds Turned Upside Down | Scotland Enthusiast | Views my own.
www.jamespambuske.com
www.jamespambuske.com
Tomorrow! The @oieahc.bsky.social Digital Projects Coffeehouse welcomes Linford D. Fisher of Brown University to discuss "Stolen Relations: Recovering Stories of Indigenous Enslavement in the Americas"
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November 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Tomorrow! The @oieahc.bsky.social Digital Projects Coffeehouse welcomes Linford D. Fisher of Brown University to discuss "Stolen Relations: Recovering Stories of Indigenous Enslavement in the Americas"
Sign up to join the coversation! oieahc.wm.edu/events-overv...
Sign up to join the coversation! oieahc.wm.edu/events-overv...
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Tomorrow (Monday, Nov 10) the tables are turned: I’m the guest on the Greenhouse #envhum book talk to discuss Ghosts Behind Glass with @finnarne.me & guest host @medievalpenguin.bsky.social
Join us online for the discussion! 4pm CET/3pm GMT/10am EST
newnatures.org/greenhouse/e...
Join us online for the discussion! 4pm CET/3pm GMT/10am EST
newnatures.org/greenhouse/e...
November 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Tomorrow (Monday, Nov 10) the tables are turned: I’m the guest on the Greenhouse #envhum book talk to discuss Ghosts Behind Glass with @finnarne.me & guest host @medievalpenguin.bsky.social
Join us online for the discussion! 4pm CET/3pm GMT/10am EST
newnatures.org/greenhouse/e...
Join us online for the discussion! 4pm CET/3pm GMT/10am EST
newnatures.org/greenhouse/e...
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Sign up for a lecture on America’s 250th with the Organization of American Historians Lectureship Program
For about a decade now I have been part of the Organization of American Historian's Distinguished Lectureship Program. Learn more about it here. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the…
For about a decade now I have been part of the Organization of American Historian's Distinguished Lectureship Program. Learn more about it here. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the…
Sign up for a lecture on America’s 250th with the Organization of American Historians Lectureship Program
For about a decade now I have been part of the Organization of American Historian's Distinguished Lectureship Program. Learn more about it here. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States, I hope your organization or university will consider a lecture. A host of lecturers are offering 250th anniversary themes. Mine include: "Was America Founded as a Christian Nation?"
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November 9, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Sign up for a lecture on America’s 250th with the Organization of American Historians Lectureship Program
For about a decade now I have been part of the Organization of American Historian's Distinguished Lectureship Program. Learn more about it here. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the…
For about a decade now I have been part of the Organization of American Historian's Distinguished Lectureship Program. Learn more about it here. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the…
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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!
ICYMI: George Washington Prize Winner (and all around nice guy) Tyson Reeder talks with @lynnprobbins.bsky.social and @isaacsloftus.bsky.social about his book, "Serpent in Eden: Foreign Meddling and Partisan Politics in James Madison's America"
youtu.be/HTND7AfXFkc?...
youtu.be/HTND7AfXFkc?...
Foreign Meddling in Madison’s America
YouTube video by Primary Source Media
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November 8, 2025 at 8:14 PM
ICYMI: George Washington Prize Winner (and all around nice guy) Tyson Reeder talks with @lynnprobbins.bsky.social and @isaacsloftus.bsky.social about his book, "Serpent in Eden: Foreign Meddling and Partisan Politics in James Madison's America"
youtu.be/HTND7AfXFkc?...
youtu.be/HTND7AfXFkc?...
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The David Hume Institute has investigated the the legacy of the philosopher who gave it its name. The results are well worth your time.
www.thetimes.com/article/c4b0...
www.thetimes.com/article/c4b0...
David Hume ‘ignored evidence that countered his racist views’
The Edinburgh think tank that bears the philosopher’s name is looking anew at his legacy
www.thetimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The David Hume Institute has investigated the the legacy of the philosopher who gave it its name. The results are well worth your time.
www.thetimes.com/article/c4b0...
www.thetimes.com/article/c4b0...
Join me on November 21st for a Revolutionary Watch Party at the Alexandria Historical Society for the series finale of Ken Burns' American Revolution documentary.
I'll be on hand to answer your revolutionary questions. It's a free event. Book your seat today!
sites.google.com/view/alexand...
I'll be on hand to answer your revolutionary questions. It's a free event. Book your seat today!
sites.google.com/view/alexand...
AHS
Alexandria Historical Society is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization, with the mission of promoting Alexandria and local history. Over our 50+ year existence AHS has shared research on local his...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Join me on November 21st for a Revolutionary Watch Party at the Alexandria Historical Society for the series finale of Ken Burns' American Revolution documentary.
I'll be on hand to answer your revolutionary questions. It's a free event. Book your seat today!
sites.google.com/view/alexand...
I'll be on hand to answer your revolutionary questions. It's a free event. Book your seat today!
sites.google.com/view/alexand...
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PUBLICATION DAY!
My new book, ‘Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, rebel, kingmaker’ is out today.
“An epic journey”, “a powerful new biography”, “highly readable”, “vivid portrait”.
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/margaret-...
@headofzeus.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
#History #WomensHistory
My new book, ‘Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, rebel, kingmaker’ is out today.
“An epic journey”, “a powerful new biography”, “highly readable”, “vivid portrait”.
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/margaret-...
@headofzeus.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
#History #WomensHistory
Margaret Beaufort
Survivor. Rebel. Conspirator. Mother and grandmother of kings. Margaret Beaufort was one of the most remarkable and influential women of the Middle Ages.Margare…
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November 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM
PUBLICATION DAY!
My new book, ‘Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, rebel, kingmaker’ is out today.
“An epic journey”, “a powerful new biography”, “highly readable”, “vivid portrait”.
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/margaret-...
@headofzeus.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
#History #WomensHistory
My new book, ‘Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, rebel, kingmaker’ is out today.
“An epic journey”, “a powerful new biography”, “highly readable”, “vivid portrait”.
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/margaret-...
@headofzeus.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
#History #WomensHistory
Finally! You can even separate the saucer section!
November 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Finally! You can even separate the saucer section!
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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-...
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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-...
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For the finale of our #GRWS series, President Carolyn Eastman will be hosting an Ask Me Anything livestream on Friday November 7 at 1:00pm EST on our YouTube channel. Join us and ask any questions you may have about the #SHEAR2026 Call for Papers. www.youtube.com/live/TjP2Y0R...
SHEAR CFP Ask Me Anything
Do you have questions about the Call for Papers? Join SHEAR President Carolyn Eastman as she fields your questions about the SHEAR Conference Call for Papers.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
For the finale of our #GRWS series, President Carolyn Eastman will be hosting an Ask Me Anything livestream on Friday November 7 at 1:00pm EST on our YouTube channel. Join us and ask any questions you may have about the #SHEAR2026 Call for Papers. www.youtube.com/live/TjP2Y0R...
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George Washington had strong opinions on this actually
I’m no military historian; is it bad when a nation’s troops aren’t fed?
Army closes only dining facility on Kansas base due to government shutdown trib.al/5WGvUOq
November 6, 2025 at 2:22 AM
George Washington had strong opinions on this actually
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CFP for Slavery North conference on "Rebellion, Resistance, and Refuge: Slavery and Border-Crossing during the American Revolution" @umassamherst.bsky.social 7/9-7/12/2026, abstracts due 12/19/2025 #vastearlyamerica slaverynorth.com/event/call-f... 🗃️
Call for Abstracts: Academic Conference - Slavery North
Rebellion, Resistance, and Refuge: Slavery and Border-Crossing during the American Revolution Call for Abstracts: Academic Conference Dates: Thursday, July 9 to Sunday, July 12, 2026 Location: Univers...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
CFP for Slavery North conference on "Rebellion, Resistance, and Refuge: Slavery and Border-Crossing during the American Revolution" @umassamherst.bsky.social 7/9-7/12/2026, abstracts due 12/19/2025 #vastearlyamerica slaverynorth.com/event/call-f... 🗃️
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Remember, remember, the fifth of November... four historians consider the extraordinary longevity of the #BonfireNight celebration and the memory of Guy Fawkes.
🔓 This archive article is free for 7 days
www.historytoday.com/archive/head...
🔓 This archive article is free for 7 days
www.historytoday.com/archive/head...
Why Has the Gunpowder Plot Been Remembered for Centuries?
www.historytoday.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Remember, remember, the fifth of November... four historians consider the extraordinary longevity of the #BonfireNight celebration and the memory of Guy Fawkes.
🔓 This archive article is free for 7 days
www.historytoday.com/archive/head...
🔓 This archive article is free for 7 days
www.historytoday.com/archive/head...
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thanks @gratefulbookprize.bsky.social for a fabulous night and an elegant silver medal, & congrats to @halseanderson.bsky.social ❤️
October 31, 2025 at 3:03 AM
thanks @gratefulbookprize.bsky.social for a fabulous night and an elegant silver medal, & congrats to @halseanderson.bsky.social ❤️
Team: Are you or one of your students interested in podcasting the past? Check out this great internship opportunity from my friends at Primary Source Media!
November 3, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Team: Are you or one of your students interested in podcasting the past? Check out this great internship opportunity from my friends at Primary Source Media!
Start your day off with a little light treason by listening to Episode 20: The Rebellion on your favorite podcast app!
NOW PLAYING: Episode 20: The Rebellion
With tensions mounting in British America over Parliament’s Coercive Acts, colonists begin losing faith in King George III, while British soldiers march out of Boston to seize arms and ammunition in Lexington and Concord.
podcasts.rrchnm.org/show/worlds-...
With tensions mounting in British America over Parliament’s Coercive Acts, colonists begin losing faith in King George III, while British soldiers march out of Boston to seize arms and ammunition in Lexington and Concord.
podcasts.rrchnm.org/show/worlds-...
November 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Start your day off with a little light treason by listening to Episode 20: The Rebellion on your favorite podcast app!
Thanks for including Episode 20 of Worlds Turned Upside Down, Ben!
It’s November, and like Mariah it’s time for my 248th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the past week to be defrosted. Add more below, share as widely as possible, & enjoy, all! 🗃️
blackwhiteandread.com/scholarsunda...
blackwhiteandread.com/scholarsunda...
#ScholarSunday Thread 248 (11/2/25) – Black and White and Read All Over
It’s November, and like Mariah it’s time for my 248th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the past week to be defrosted. Add ...
blackwhiteandread.com
November 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Thanks for including Episode 20 of Worlds Turned Upside Down, Ben!
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Lost grave of daughter of Black abolitionist Olaudah Equiano found by A-level student
Lost grave of daughter of Black abolitionist Olaudah Equiano found by A-level student
Fitzwilliam Museum has uncovered student’s work from 1977 that revealed Cambridgeshire location of child’s burial place
An A-level pupil found the lost grave of the Black abolitionist Olaudah Equiano’s daughter, revealing a story of love and solidarity in 18th-century rural England.
Olaudah Equiano (1745-1797), also known as Gustavus Vassa, escaped enslavement to become a celebrated author and campaigner in Georgian England. His memoir, The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African, was a bestseller. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Lost grave of daughter of Black abolitionist Olaudah Equiano found by A-level student
I'm thrilled to share that I've joined More Perfect as Director of Digital History to work with Dr. Colleen Shogan on @inpursuitusa.bsky.social, a project that looks to the past to shape our future.
We'll have something new for your pod app soon. In the meantime, subscribe to www.inpursuit.org.
We'll have something new for your pod app soon. In the meantime, subscribe to www.inpursuit.org.
IN PURSUIT
Lessons from the American Experiment
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October 30, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I'm thrilled to share that I've joined More Perfect as Director of Digital History to work with Dr. Colleen Shogan on @inpursuitusa.bsky.social, a project that looks to the past to shape our future.
We'll have something new for your pod app soon. In the meantime, subscribe to www.inpursuit.org.
We'll have something new for your pod app soon. In the meantime, subscribe to www.inpursuit.org.
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ARCHIVAL FUNDING: Ann Ball Bodley Visiting Fellowship in Women’s History, to use Bodleian Libraries collections to advance scholarship in women’s history, of any geographical area and historical period. Deadline 28th Nov. www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/csb/fellowsh...
Bodleian Visiting Fellowships in Special Collections
www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
October 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
ARCHIVAL FUNDING: Ann Ball Bodley Visiting Fellowship in Women’s History, to use Bodleian Libraries collections to advance scholarship in women’s history, of any geographical area and historical period. Deadline 28th Nov. www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/csb/fellowsh...
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Everybody please take my seminar next semester!!! I can’t wait to teach this.
October 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Everybody please take my seminar next semester!!! I can’t wait to teach this.
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On October 29, the AHA will host a Congressional Briefing offering historical perspectives on artificial intelligence. With moderator Kathryn Cramer Brownell and panelists Sarah Igo (Vanderbilt Univ.), Aaron Mendon-Plasek (Purdue Univ.), and Rebecca Slayton (Cornell Univ.). 🗃️
History of Artificial Intelligence, Privacy, & Security – AHA
The American Historical Association (AHA) will host a Congressional Briefing offering historical perspectives on artificial intelligence. The briefing will take place on Wednesday, October 29, at 9:00...
www.historians.org
October 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
On October 29, the AHA will host a Congressional Briefing offering historical perspectives on artificial intelligence. With moderator Kathryn Cramer Brownell and panelists Sarah Igo (Vanderbilt Univ.), Aaron Mendon-Plasek (Purdue Univ.), and Rebecca Slayton (Cornell Univ.). 🗃️
Featuring Rick Atkinson, Fred Anderson, Wendy Bellion, Katherine Carté, @frankcogliano.bsky.social, Brad Jones, and Andrew O’Shaughnessy.
NOW PLAYING: Episode 20: The Rebellion
With tensions mounting in British America over Parliament’s Coercive Acts, colonists begin losing faith in King George III, while British soldiers march out of Boston to seize arms and ammunition in Lexington and Concord.
podcasts.rrchnm.org/show/worlds-...
With tensions mounting in British America over Parliament’s Coercive Acts, colonists begin losing faith in King George III, while British soldiers march out of Boston to seize arms and ammunition in Lexington and Concord.
podcasts.rrchnm.org/show/worlds-...
October 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Featuring Rick Atkinson, Fred Anderson, Wendy Bellion, Katherine Carté, @frankcogliano.bsky.social, Brad Jones, and Andrew O’Shaughnessy.
NOW PLAYING: Episode 20: The Rebellion
With tensions mounting in British America over Parliament’s Coercive Acts, colonists begin losing faith in King George III, while British soldiers march out of Boston to seize arms and ammunition in Lexington and Concord.
podcasts.rrchnm.org/show/worlds-...
With tensions mounting in British America over Parliament’s Coercive Acts, colonists begin losing faith in King George III, while British soldiers march out of Boston to seize arms and ammunition in Lexington and Concord.
podcasts.rrchnm.org/show/worlds-...
October 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM
NOW PLAYING: Episode 20: The Rebellion
With tensions mounting in British America over Parliament’s Coercive Acts, colonists begin losing faith in King George III, while British soldiers march out of Boston to seize arms and ammunition in Lexington and Concord.
podcasts.rrchnm.org/show/worlds-...
With tensions mounting in British America over Parliament’s Coercive Acts, colonists begin losing faith in King George III, while British soldiers march out of Boston to seize arms and ammunition in Lexington and Concord.
podcasts.rrchnm.org/show/worlds-...