Calling all legal historians! The ASLH Projects and Proposals funding application deadline has been extended--from Sept.1 to Sept.18, 2025. If you're looking for funding for a legal history workshop or other initiative (the Call is very broad), you should apply: aslh.net/projects-pro...

On the new episode of "Historians & Their Histories," Cornelia H. Dayton discusses her research into the life of John Peters, the husband of acclaimed poet Phillis Wheatley. Listen on podcast streaming services or on the MHS website: www.masshist.org/podcast/hath...

Curious about the big lecture course that I'm teaching with David Blight and Beverly Gage, beginning tomorrow? Here's a peek.

www.loudonenergy.com/energy-trans... #energy #renewables #electricity

The latest Talking Legal History episode is up! Catherine Evans talks with @chloejskennedy.bsky.social about Kennedy’s book “Inducing Intimacy: Deception, Consent and the Law.” Take a listen to the fascinating conversation here: aslh.net/talking-lega...

proud to appear with other great books in the fall 2025 catalog @uncpress.bsky.social! Read my rural history of American policing and the rural Black freedom struggles that fought for better

Today's the last day to sign up for an SHA summer writing group! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

It was an honor to be part of the Supreme Court Historical Society’s series on “The Lives of Plaintiffs Post-Court Ruling" The recording was filmed in the fantastic studio at @meantomyself.bsky.social's BlushCowork 🎧 You can listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVtn... #LegalHistory #Coworking

Two years ago today, I opened the doors at Blush Cowork, my coworking space with onsite childcare. Today I also opened the doors because I do everything around here. If you want to check it out or visit or even support a woman who can use our space, go to BlushCowork.com

If anyone wants to divest themselves of computer power cords and adapters, all sorts, please send to: Blush Cowork 201 Shannon Oaks Circle Suite 102 Cary, NC 27511

Fascinating blog post about how the electric grid has changed over the last 25 years and the role stochastic modeling can play today. www.loudonenergy.com/the-importan... #energy #energypolicy #historyofscience #electricity #thegrid #STEMeducation #STEM

Can anyone recommend work by historians on the theme of secrets, especially: secrets the historian encounters intentionally or not, and what they decide to do with them in their scholarship? Any time or place

Check out the newest talking legal history episode! Gijs Kruijtzer talks about his book “Justifying Transgression: Muslims, Christians, and the Law – 1200 to 1700” (De Gruyter, 2023) Listen here: aslh.net/talking-lega...

Please consider applying for this awesome opportunity!

Y'all go follow Ashton! (I mean, a historian working at a science museum?! Why wouldn't you follow her?)

There is a new episode up! I talk with Hendrik "Dirk" Hartog about his new book “Nobody’s Boy and His Pals: The Story of Jack Robbins and the Boys’ Brotherhood Republic.” Listen here: aslh.net/talking-lega... #legalhistory #skystorians

Thanks to @donalcoffey.bsky.social for putting together this great legal history list! He has been adding folks who want to be added. Check it out! go.bsky.app/XJxJpA

I don't know if I ever made an announcement on here, but I'm an editor at reboot (joinreboot.org) now, covering a wide array of tech issues. I'd like to build up a list of people interested in writing. I don't need a pitch or anything, let me know if you might be interested in the future. (we $pay$)

The application for the 2025 Hurst Institute for Legal History of the ASLH is now live: law.wisc.edu/hurst-instit... The Institute is a transformative experience - pls reach out if you have any questions. Appln opens: Nov 1, 2024; Appln due: Jan 15, 2025

I've created a Legal History starter pack as I don't think anyone else has and it seems like the type of thing we should have. I'm sure I missed people (apologies!), so hit me up if I have: go.bsky.app/XJxJpA

Looking for something to listen to on your way to ASLH 2024? Want to preview books featured in author meets readers panels? Check out my interviews with: Willrich: legalhistorypodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-34... and Penningroth: legalhistorypodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-36... #legalhistory #ASLH

Very informative podcast about energy markets! I especially enjoyed learning about how the context of electricity deregulation has informed the shape of today’s markets. #energy #electricity #markets www.nyiso.com/-/podcast-ep...

Hi there! My name is Alison. I own a startup coworking business in NC that provides community, meeting space, affordable childcare, support for entrepreneurs, and a special program to help women affected by layoffs get new jobs. Want to find out more or support? www.blushcowork.com/womens-work-...

Apply for the American Society for Legal History's "Making Connections: New Works in Legal History Series" with your books and articles published January 2023-December 2024! Submissions are due August 15th. #legalhistory #twitterstorians

We have a new Talking Legal History episode! I talk with Michael Willrich about his book "American Anarchy: The Epic Struggle Between Immigrant Radicals and the US Government at the Dawn of the Twentieth Century" (Basic Books, 2023). aslh.net/talking-lega...

Nicolette Sullivan and I had the opportunity interview a panel of historians and legal experts in a compelling two-part series exploring the historical context surrounding the Supreme Court case, U.S. v. Rahimi. Here is part 1: nawlpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the...

There is a new Talking Legal History episode!! I talk with Natasha Wheatley about her rich and beautifully written book "The Life and Death of States: Central Europe and the Transformation of Modern Sovereignty." #legalhistory #law #skystorian You can listen here: aslh.net/talking-lega...

Writing a newsletter post for @draftingthepast.bsky.social and I want to know: instead of history "dad books," what are some history "mom books" you would recommend as gifts? 🗃️

The ASLH Early Career (Virtual) Legal History Workshop is an exciting new initiative for early career scholars. International applicants are encouraged to apply! Applications due: 30 June 2024. #legalhistory #law #history

nice to see more business and legal history friends here. some recently noted arrivals: @rrjohnr.bsky.social @benwaterhouse.bsky.social @grisinger.bsky.social @siobhanbarco.bsky.social @andrewpopp.bsky.social @rkdcolby86.bsky.social 🗃️