Absolutely excellent, and worth reading regardless of whether you live in America or not: Rick Perlstein (@rickperlstein.bsky.social@theprospect.bsky.social#skystorians#historyprospect.org/politics/202...
Presidential polls are no more reliable than they were a century ago. So why do they consume our political lives?
In case you missed it: *exciting* programme of seminars coming up! #earlymodern#skystorians
๐๏ธ Giuliano de' Medici by Sandro Botticelli c. 1478/80 Likely painted after G's murder in 1478. The downward tilt of his head, lowered eyelids, half-open window & turtledove on a dead branch all symbolize death. ๐ฌ โถ๏ธ ideasroadshow.com/botticelli/#skystorians#arthistory#art#AcademicSky ๐๏ธ NGW
NEW: Part II of my post on Ealing's films and their typical plot elements, focusing on its post-war comedies and dramas, and their rootedness in the structures of the studio's war films. All reposts (and subscriptions) much appreciated. #filmsky#skystorians#polisky
After the war ended, Ealingโs comedies and dramas continued to bear the narrative hallmarks of the films it had made about the conflict.
Shipping up to Boston! Kefauver signs the guest book at Boston City Hall during a campaign stop there in 1956. Standing behind him is Boston Mayor John Hynes. #skystorians#history#polisky#boston
#skystorians who have recent experience at the British Library: any pointers?
Happy National Public Lands Day! Iโm delighted that @sierramagazine.bsky.social#SavingYellowstone#skystorians#envhist
As a series co-editor, I'm very happy to announce that the third volume in Georgetown University Press' series of histories of notable intelligence services is out! Steven Ward has produced a fine book in "Iran's Ministry of Intelligence: A Concise History." #skystorians#intelligence#Iran