History majors have lower unemployment than computer science majors. Folks with humanities graduate degrees are more sought after by corporate recruiters than those with MBAs. Study history! Get a job!

Historians leaving their mark on Philly.....#OAH26

Dear people of #OAH26: @carlygoodman.bsky.social put together such an incredible panel that they slated us for first thing Saturday morning, knowing we could still draw a crowd. Do not miss it! I do not want to hear about your FOMO! www.oah.org/conferences/...

Booth is set up at #OAH26. Hope to see some of my favorite historians in Philly! #Readex

We need more historians because history is one of the most powerful forms of knowledge. Just ask any autocrat why they want to control it! #TalkAboutHumanities

@lollardfish.bsky.social @profgabriele.com I saw a copy of Oathbreakers at a friend's house on Easter. I had a mini-freak out and said I knew the authors. So know there is a lawyer in Delaware that is enjoying your book.....

There is something you can do about all of this — make your plans for May 1. This country needs a united show of power, energy, and hope. indivisible.org/events/may-d...

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In 1895, Wong Kim Ark—a California-born son of Chinese immigrants—was denied re-entry to the U.S. after visiting China. His Supreme Court case confirmed birthright citizenship. Discover his story in original newspaper sources. #USHistory #AmericanHistory #ImmigrationHIstory #AsianAmericanHistory

Democrats have tried to fund TSA 7 times as airport lines grow longer, & Republicans have blocked us every single time. Now, Trump is saying he doesn't want to fund TSA *at all* until we pass a completely unrelated bill to help Republicans win in November. It's crystal clear he wants this shutdown.

I'm torn between wanting a huge upset or preserving my bracket......

Finished Young Sherlock over the weekend and it was the delightful escape I was looking for. Here's hoping it continues for several seasons!

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I spent hours looking through hundreds of files of materials that have been flagged for review by National Park Service sites around the country. Here is just a small sample of what I found. #NationalParks 🗃️ open.substack.com/pub/kevinmle...

@christenrexing.bsky.social my hotel bathroom in Austin....thought you would appreciate 😂

📻 How did public radio broadcasts across Europe and the rest of the world help the Allies win World War II? 💡 Find the answer on the Readex Blog https://ow.ly/FggO50Y8u22 #WorldRadioDay2026 #WWII #WW2 #WorldWar2 #WorldWarII #RadioHistory

Did I care about mixed curling before the Olympics? No. Have I now scheduled a "meeting" during tomorrow's gold medal match so I won't be interrupted by work calls? Yes, yes I have.

Readex's blog authors have captured moments from the rich history of Black Americans. May these articles inspire you to explore primary sources and draw out the depth and complexity of Black history: https://ow.ly/3JmS50Y4sF4 Image from ASALH .com #BlackHistoryMonth

"...it is not the United States who makes citizens...they make themselves citizens" Rep Livermore (NH) Now Available! Immigrant Life in America. In 1790, Congress debated naturalization but agreed "...they therefore ought not to make their terms of admission difficult." 👉 https://ow.ly/Cykn50Y51sE

Just landed in Toronto and am jealous at their snow removal. 20+ inches of snow from Fern and the streets are pretty clear. Meanwhile, my street in Delaware has yet to see a plow 🙄

Thomas Paine's Common Sense was published #OTD in 1776. Do thoroughly studied revolutionary documents have more to tell us? Research revolutionary America with Readex text analysis tools. Read more on our blog: https://ow.ly/ekoY50XS7XQ#OTD #Revolution250 #Rev250 #PrimarySources #DigitalHumanities

Come visit #Readex at Booth 312 during #AHA26 and learn about our primary source collections for your research and teaching needs!

Please spread the word and join us. Vigil scheduled for 5:00 today at E. 34th Street and Portland Ave S. in Minneapolis for woman murdered by ICE agents.

Women in the Revolution acted as spies, political influencers, laborers, and soldiers—often simultaneously. Early American newspapers show how contemporaries understood women as “useful, valuable, and precious to the good cause,” even within restrictive gender norms: https://ow.ly/aiOa50XL7Cw

Folks: The attempted coup of 1/6 is screamingly w/us 5 years on—in reality, spirit, & implication. Here are my thoughts over recent years. I’ll never forget the shock of that day. Nor can we all. m.youtube.com/watch?v=j2W-... m.youtube.com/watch?v=mPwq... m.youtube.com/watch?v=FDbJ...

Finishing Christmas shopping for my oldest niece and she requested actual vinyl records. I have not flipped through records in DECADES and forgot how fun it was and am now considering getting my own record player....

@batsinthebrittfry.bsky.social did you see Romania is planning to build a Dracula theme park?? Opening in phases between 2026 and 2027....

"She is one of the best representations of the educated Indian": Zitkála-Šá and her Early Years. Read about an extraordinary woman who's diverse experiences culminated in activism for Native American citizenship https://ow.ly/5nfJ50XrNR7 #NativeAmericanHistory #WomensHistory

From the Readex Blog - Throw the Book at Them: The Perilous Project of Indian Education in the 19th Century https://ow.ly/KN2s50XrL7B #NativeAmericanHistory #IndigenousHistory

Announcing a good ol’ fashioned Teach-In in Washington, DC on Sunday, October 26th. We’ll convene for a series of lectures, stories, and conversations to celebrate and stand up for the work of history and museums. Shoutout to @natedimeo.bsky.social for bringing this idea to us. See you in DC!

Last day of ALA and the highlight was another successful #Readex breakfast by the FANTASTIC @kawulf.bsky.social. Such a joy to meet in person after following her on social media for a few years. Cannot wait until we meet again!

🤔 What do the early writings of Iranian revolutionary leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini tell us about current events? 📚 #PrimarySources like Joint Publications Research Service (JPRS) Reports reveal the ideological origins of today's regime: bit.ly/45TLaE3

🎉✨ Happy Juneteenth! Today we celebrate freedom, resilience, and the rich heritage of our Black communities. 🧵 #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #PrimarySources #USHistory #BlackHistory #AfricanAmericanHistory #CivilWarHistory

📜 You are invited to subscribe to our new quarterly newsletter delivering shareable, thought-provoking stories and rare historical finds to spark curiosity and enrich the curriculum at your institution. 👉

🗓️ June 13, 1866: The House passed the 14th Amendment, moving it to the states. While it reshaped citizenship & equal protection, Section 3 remains one of its most debated parts. How did we read the insurrection clause through the centuries? 👉 bit.ly/4l4zVgc #LegalHistory #USHistory #OTD

🎥 In just over one minute, learn how Indigenous Life in America supports meaningful research and teaching across disciplines. ▶️ youtu.be/UY_44IhEJjg #IndigenousHistory #AmericanHistory #PrimarySources

🏦 "In books alone can be found the history and the philosophy of national growth. There is no book so insignificant that it does not influence or illustrate that growth." 📚 Tracing the evolution of America’s libraries and the Library of Congress through primary source documents: bit.ly/3GUWVQ8

I am excited to announce that a rally will take place in support of the National Park Service at the Gettysburg National Military Park on Monday, June 16 from 4-7PM. We are still working on securing the permits. All are welcome. Details will be forthcoming in the coming days. #NationalParks

I'm sorry, what just happened?!?! An American pope?!!

George Washington was inaugurated #OTD in 1789, but it was the second president John Adams that crafted many of the precedents that served as essential scaffolding for democratic institutions, most importantly the peaceful transfer of power. Learn more ⏯️ youtu.be/yJ9Xaj-ejI4 #EarlyAmerica #History

I'm going to have this song playing in my head all day....

ONE IF BY LAND TWO IF BY D.C. the north end church in boston it’s 250 years today @northendpage.bsky.social

🏆 Big news! BBC Monitoring: Summary of World Broadcasts has been named a 2024 Best Reference by @libraryjournal.bsky.social! This vital resource offers unparalleled real-time reporting on global events—from the outbreak of WWII through the early 2000s. 🔗https://bit.ly/42oNzUN

New Readex video! Discovering Historical Text and Data Trends with Readex Text Explorer. ⏯️ youtu.be/TiVvEr6Lcfk #History #DigitalHumanities #HumanitiesResearch

@oah.org Please help us! The Journal of the Early Republic has launched a "history tracker" to document how the Trump Admin is changing/hiding history. We need your help- if you've seen a change that has not (yet) made the news, please write in. More info: thepanorama.shear.org/2025/04/09/t...

Lori Beth Denberg reprised her All That librarian character to do a pro-library, anti-book banning reel and I love it so much??? www.instagram.com/reel/DIK0_bD...

Are you a woman who changed your name when you got married? Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote. Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...

Reminder in Wisconsin: polls close at 8pm; you can same-day register if you bring your photo ID and proof of address; if you’re in line, stay in line; any questions, call WisDems VoPro hotline at 608-336-3232

Very excited to say something I haven't been able to say in a decade: we are hiring a tenure-track historian at Louisiana Tech. We're casting the net wide, basically any field outside of North America. Happy to answer any questions ulsltu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LATECH...