Christine Adams
@profchrisadams.bsky.social
Historian of early modern and eighteenth-century France who sees historical parallels everywhere. Interested in fashion, gender, politics, food. And cat photos.
Great turnout for the #NoKings protest in Old Town Alexandria--terrific speech by mayor @alyia4alx.com. So glad to live here, and proud of my fellow citizens who know that we can do better.
June 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Great turnout for the #NoKings protest in Old Town Alexandria--terrific speech by mayor @alyia4alx.com. So glad to live here, and proud of my fellow citizens who know that we can do better.
Not planning to attend events in DC on Saturday.
June 11, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Not planning to attend events in DC on Saturday.
Terrific show in DC last night. Important cause. Thanks to @crooked.com and @thebulwark.com. #FreeAndry and all the others.
June 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Terrific show in DC last night. Important cause. Thanks to @crooked.com and @thebulwark.com. #FreeAndry and all the others.
Is it really possible to get work done without a cat curled up in your lap?
June 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Is it really possible to get work done without a cat curled up in your lap?
Worth a thousand words.
April 30, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Worth a thousand words.
They are really leaning into the cartoon villain thing, down to the tented fingers.
April 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
They are really leaning into the cartoon villain thing, down to the tented fingers.
April 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Heading to the National Mall for #HandsOff #April5. Lots of people getting on at our usually quiet metro stop! @contrariannews.org
April 5, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Heading to the National Mall for #HandsOff #April5. Lots of people getting on at our usually quiet metro stop! @contrariannews.org
I love living near Old Town Alexandria, where the water front art is definitely not approved by the current fascist regime.
March 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I love living near Old Town Alexandria, where the water front art is definitely not approved by the current fascist regime.
Attended the @50501movement.bsky.social protests against our current #fascist regime. Good energy! May be doing a lot of this for the next grueling four years.
February 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Attended the @50501movement.bsky.social protests against our current #fascist regime. Good energy! May be doing a lot of this for the next grueling four years.
I’m glad he did this—more than justified when a criminal administration bent on revenge is coming into office. And when Trump, convicted felon and adjudicated sex offender, and all his felonious minions are getting off scot free.
December 2, 2024 at 1:39 AM
I’m glad he did this—more than justified when a criminal administration bent on revenge is coming into office. And when Trump, convicted felon and adjudicated sex offender, and all his felonious minions are getting off scot free.
In the category of “There is nothing new under the sun” and “This seems way too relevant.” From the William Gropper exhibit in the Phillips Collection. Photo credit to my colleague Carrie Patterson.
November 12, 2024 at 5:11 PM
In the category of “There is nothing new under the sun” and “This seems way too relevant.” From the William Gropper exhibit in the Phillips Collection. Photo credit to my colleague Carrie Patterson.
At a grim time, this brings me joy—my daughter, an aerospace engineer, was recognized by three organizations this fall for her DEI advocacy—SWE, WIAA, and her Alma mater, UMD. She will keep fighting.
November 10, 2024 at 7:44 PM
At a grim time, this brings me joy—my daughter, an aerospace engineer, was recognized by three organizations this fall for her DEI advocacy—SWE, WIAA, and her Alma mater, UMD. She will keep fighting.
I published this after the 2016 election--The Balt Sun named it "America Hates Older Women." I think it has held up, alas.
November 9, 2024 at 4:37 PM
I published this after the 2016 election--The Balt Sun named it "America Hates Older Women." I think it has held up, alas.
Here is my Pangur Dubh!
August 8, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Here is my Pangur Dubh!
Here is one from Old Town Alexandria:
October 1, 2023 at 2:32 PM
Here is one from Old Town Alexandria:
Excited to be doing another talk for Opera Lafayette for their new salon series; this time, on Madame de Maintenon. Very mixed feelings about her, but I am looking forward to the music! 🗃️
September 18, 2023 at 9:07 PM
Excited to be doing another talk for Opera Lafayette for their new salon series; this time, on Madame de Maintenon. Very mixed feelings about her, but I am looking forward to the music! 🗃️