James Taub
@taubhistory.bsky.social
Associate Curator at the Museum of the American Revolution and a public historian. Focused on France and America during WWI and the 18th century.
(All views my own)
(All views my own)
It seems like a really good time to repost this.
I think you guys are all underestimating our Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth. He can ABSOLUTELY lose a war to Venezuela.
October 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
It seems like a really good time to repost this.
Yeah, no. This is great. I’m sure it won’t backfire at all. Who needs real historians anyway? Let’s go off a database of crowdsourced and un-curated information and push it to the masses.
October 31, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Yeah, no. This is great. I’m sure it won’t backfire at all. Who needs real historians anyway? Let’s go off a database of crowdsourced and un-curated information and push it to the masses.
#TIL one of the last Lafayettes was killed as a cavalry platoon leader in 1945.
#WW2
Here is Marie Xavier Jean Bureaux de Pusy Dumottier de Lafayette, holding the sword of his ancestor, the Marquis de Lafayette. When he died near Saint-Nazaire he was serving as a lieutenant in the 8ème Cuirassiers.
#WW2
Here is Marie Xavier Jean Bureaux de Pusy Dumottier de Lafayette, holding the sword of his ancestor, the Marquis de Lafayette. When he died near Saint-Nazaire he was serving as a lieutenant in the 8ème Cuirassiers.
October 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Men of the Régiment colonial du Maroc (Colonial Infantry Regiment of Morocco) descending down to Verdun after heavy combat, 30 October 1916. The previous few days had seen them fighting to recapture Fort Douaumont.
#WWI
#WWI
October 30, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Men of the Régiment colonial du Maroc (Colonial Infantry Regiment of Morocco) descending down to Verdun after heavy combat, 30 October 1916. The previous few days had seen them fighting to recapture Fort Douaumont.
#WWI
#WWI
Me when I see a pretty sunset.
October 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Me when I see a pretty sunset.
The internal struggle between having a proud Scottish education and a deep love of French history.
October 28, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The internal struggle between having a proud Scottish education and a deep love of French history.
A collection of my favorite French signs
October 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
A collection of my favorite French signs
Truly highlights of French architecture, history, and culture.
October 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Truly highlights of French architecture, history, and culture.
Me in my 2014 Subaru crosstrek
October 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Me in my 2014 Subaru crosstrek
The reason I brought an empty backpack…
October 22, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The reason I brought an empty backpack…
Views of the French Army in the 1770s that I dream of borrowing some day. Some of the best collection of art documenting the soldiers of Louis XVI during the American Revolution are here at the Musée historique de la ville de Strasbourg
Régiment de Conde being reviewed at Strasbourg, 1779.
Régiment de Conde being reviewed at Strasbourg, 1779.
October 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Views of the French Army in the 1770s that I dream of borrowing some day. Some of the best collection of art documenting the soldiers of Louis XVI during the American Revolution are here at the Musée historique de la ville de Strasbourg
Régiment de Conde being reviewed at Strasbourg, 1779.
Régiment de Conde being reviewed at Strasbourg, 1779.
Strasbourg until Friday.
October 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Strasbourg until Friday.
“Dating a WWI historian is great because you learn something sad every day.” - my girlfriend
October 21, 2025 at 6:39 AM
“Dating a WWI historian is great because you learn something sad every day.” - my girlfriend
Go to one of my favorite museum bookstores in France to avoid import tariffs, leave with a book on the American Civil War. (Among others).
October 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Go to one of my favorite museum bookstores in France to avoid import tariffs, leave with a book on the American Civil War. (Among others).
I can not confirm or deny my presence around a Parisian museum yesterday.
October 20, 2025 at 8:49 AM
I can not confirm or deny my presence around a Parisian museum yesterday.
The academic literature is outstanding at Cluny.
October 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The academic literature is outstanding at Cluny.
Alsace- knowledgeable folks. I'll be in Strasbourg on Wednesday and Thursday next week. I really want to see Le Ligne and Hartmannswillerkopf while I'm in the area. What is the best way to get there (if any)?
October 16, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Alsace- knowledgeable folks. I'll be in Strasbourg on Wednesday and Thursday next week. I really want to see Le Ligne and Hartmannswillerkopf while I'm in the area. What is the best way to get there (if any)?
OMW to steal your Galician provinces. (I'd give it 6/10 because the demo doesn't let you play as Broglie's Army.)
October 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
OMW to steal your Galician provinces. (I'd give it 6/10 because the demo doesn't let you play as Broglie's Army.)
Bois Guillaume, northwest of Souain. Bivouac of the 2e régiment de marche de zouaves et tirailleurs after the attack of 6 October, 1915.
#WW1 #1GM #Onthisday #Cejourla
#WW1 #1GM #Onthisday #Cejourla
October 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Bois Guillaume, northwest of Souain. Bivouac of the 2e régiment de marche de zouaves et tirailleurs after the attack of 6 October, 1915.
#WW1 #1GM #Onthisday #Cejourla
#WW1 #1GM #Onthisday #Cejourla
The Franco-American attack towards Blanc Mont Ridge, On this day in 1918. Men of the US 2nd and French 151e Division advanced to contact under artillery fire.
#WWI #Onthisday #FWW #1GM
#WWI #Onthisday #FWW #1GM
October 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The Franco-American attack towards Blanc Mont Ridge, On this day in 1918. Men of the US 2nd and French 151e Division advanced to contact under artillery fire.
#WWI #Onthisday #FWW #1GM
#WWI #Onthisday #FWW #1GM