The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon, Virginia welcomes applications from military historians researching broadly in Early American history. For more information, see www.mountvernon.org/library/fell.... @smh-historians.bsky.social @historians.org @royalhistsoc.org

I've entered the US more times than I can remember. Today was the first time I was told at passport control, "You're good to go, Frankie!"

Just in time for your drive home today. @rickbell.bsky.social and I talk about the global dimensions of the American Revolution podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

So, they want staff to attend graduation (fair enough, I usually enjoy doing so) but threaten us with disciplinary action if we misbehave. (And 'role-model' isn't a verb!) Nice to feel appreciated.

Great time at #GeorgeWashingtonsMountVernon “The American Military at 250: The 2025 George Washington Symposium.” www.youtube.com/live/DlcbFli...

We've got a cover. Coming your way next June!

Edinburgh on Thursday. Sunny, temperate weather, Frederick Douglass, @frankcogliano.bsky.social , and me.

When your kid rouses you and your houseguest early in the morning because he wants to use the loo on his way to the gym and you run into him on the street later(with a suspicious post-workout breakfast roll).

Two great Americans.

A real Murderers' Row of talent discussing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence at the Fennell Forum @hcaatedinburgh.bsky.social: Allan Little, Lige Gould, Annette Gordon-Reed, Meg Roberts , and Patrick Griffin.

Today! Last few tickets for the Fennell Forum. Hybrid. Register now (free): edin.ac/3K4sDM1 #History #Classics #Archaeology #HCA #Edinburgh #America

With my Edinburgh Leisure membership (£450 for the year) I can take a friend to a public course for £15. (£0 on the occasional "Free Friend Friday!") No political controversy, really nice people (actual local folks, not global golf bros), and the occasional friendly dog.

What's the German word for the joy one feels when a friend publishes a book?

Tomorrow! The 2025 Fennell Forum examines 'The American Revolution at 250'. with expert panel Professor Eliga Gould, Professor Annette Gordon-Reed, Dr Meg E. Roberts, and Professor Patrick Griffin. Free and hybrid. edin.ac/3K4sDM1 #History #Classics #Archaeology #HCA #Edinburgh #America

Chinese state media sending me a message on WhatsApp asking for an interview about the NYC election isn't creepy at all. How'd you get my number? Yeah, that's a hard "no."

Wow, I can't believe Bruce got to meet Annette. Some guys have all the luck.

Call for (post-PhD) historians and cultural scholars for the pod! We have a specific wishlist of scholarship we’re looking to add to the lineup: - ancient & medieval history and/or - histories of anywhere other than the US and UK, preferably outside Europe Pitches to: [email protected] 🤗🤗🤗

We have a never-ending Ticket to Ride tournament going on with our neighbor. I'm handing the trophy over because she won tonight. Her mum and stepdad are coming from Germany to join the game in February.

The light was beautiful this morning in Edinburgh.

Regardless of the result tonight, this has been, from start to finish, a great @mlb.com postseason. As a neutral I'll be happy either way. If the @bluejays.com win, Canada wins and that will be great. If the #dodgers win they'll confirm their status as the best team of this era.

Yesterday was the sixth anniversary of this.

This is your occasional reminder that every time an American pays any attention to the British royal family, George Washington rolls over in his grave.

Featuring Rick Atkinson, Fred Anderson, Wendy Bellion, Katherine Carté, @frankcogliano.bsky.social, Brad Jones, and Andrew O’Shaughnessy.

John Adams, upon moving into the White House: “I pray Heaven to bestow the best of blessings on this House, and all that shall hereafter inhabit it. May none but honest and wise men ever rule under this roof."

History, baby!

Graduate seminar did a deep dive on Thomas Paine’s Common Sense yesterday. At the line, “in America the law is king,” they (14 students from 6 countries) burst out laughing. I've been doing this for 35 years and this is the first time that was a laugh line.

Twentieth-century US history job at Cambridge. Closing date for applications is October 27 (next Monday!) www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/assista...

Another cracking autumn morning. Apparently this is a 'sunny interval.'

Friday Night Lights, Scottish style. Some Lowland League football. Who says the romance is dead after 35 years?

Hurrah! My new book, Europe in the Eleventh Century: Beyond Revolution and Reform is officially published today by Oxford University Press. 1/5 global.oup.com/academic/pro...

Today is the official PUBLICATION DAY for *Entangled Alliances* from @cornellupress.bsky.social!!! Save on your copy of the book with the QR code and discount code. 📚

TLDR: go along with cuts or else. "... we have stopped the academic promotions process, contribution rewards scheme. ... Restarting these processes will require clear evidence of delivery of planned cost savings in 2025/26 .."

#BellaDogliano has gone incognito mode.

I see this car near my flat all the time. If you're from Essex, Massachusetts, I love your accent, too!

Very excited to have this launched.

Props to the TSA agents at Newark "Liberty International" Airport who were pleasant and efficient despite working without pay. (I just hope there's someone in the control tower!) This stuff doesn't happen in normal countries.

In 1776, a Scottish housepainter called James Aitken set out on a secret mission to destroy the British navy and win the War of Independence for the United States. His story is the core of my book, EMPIRE ABLAZE: The American Revolution and the Atlantic Working Class, out next summer with Verso!

Uber driver (in Connecticut) just asked me where in Canada I'm from.

Visiting a US high school this morning on behalf of @hcaatedinburgh.bsky.social.

Very happy to be included in the new issue of @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social History Now, with @mkn.bsky.social, @catherinemcneur.bsky.social, Keith Pluymers, Lauret Savoy, and Sara Dant www.gilderlehrman.org/history-now/...

Every major city in Texas has a higher murder rate than Chicago

Grateful that Police Scotland made security visits to places of worship in Edinburgh today in response to the horrible events in Manchester this week, but sad that they needed to do so.

My husband was detained by ICE today Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away I have had zero contact or updates since #SOS @duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov

We've got a cover and a publication date (April 3, 2026).

Interesting to note that the coal industry in the U.S. employs just a tad over 40,000 people, according to the BLS. The same source tells us that 64,000 people work at wineries.

#Ukraine air defenses downed 568 of 595 drones and 43 of 48 missiles fired by #Russia overnight 5 missiles and 31 drones hit 16 locations #UkraineWar

I used to love the Ryder Cup. This year I haven't watched a minute of it. It's gone as badly as I feared it would. I hope the Euros wrap it up early today. (Between US boorishness and smug Euro pearl clutching this should be the last one. It won't be, but it's past its sell-by date.)

A nice job has opened in my department at Cambridge: Assistant Prof. in US History since 1920. Please share widely! No references letters required up front. Applications close 27 Oct. 2025.🗃️ www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/assista...

I'll be speaking about Scotland and the American Revolution at the US Consulate in Edinburgh on Saturday, 27/9 at 11:00 as part of #EdinburghDoorsOpen day www.doorsopendays.org.uk/regions/edin...