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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

2/ Once again, I am very grateful to @usf.edu for awarding me the Humanities Institute Summer Grant and the Faculty International Travel Grant, which made this incredible summer of travel possible!

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

1/ My stay in Paris marks the end of my summer of research in Europe. It was great to return to my favorite research spots: the libraries of my universities— @normalesup.bsky.social and @sorbonneparis1.bsky.social — @labnf.bsky.social and the Archives Nationales. Now it’s time to focus on writing!

The entrance of the École normale supérieure

The entrance of the Université Paris 1 – Panthéon-Sorbonne

The entrance of the Bibliothèque nationale François Mitterrand

The entrance of the Archives nationales de Pierrefitte-sur-Seine

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

2/ I also visited another exhibition on Bloch’s work at the @normalesup.bsky.social

Marc Bloch's exhibition at the École normale

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

1/ It felt especially fitting to be in Paris for Marc Bloch’s induction into the Panthéon. Last spring I taught 20th-century Europe, and my students and I read Bloch’s "Strange Defeat." It was deeply moving to see him join the ranks of other famous Resistance members.

Marc Bloch's exhibition at the Panthéon in Paris

Marc and Simonne Bloch's symbolic cenotaphs at the Panthéon in Paris

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

3/ This month, I also had the opportunity to record a conversation with Toby Miller about my work for an episode of his cultural studies podcast. Huge thanks to Toby for the fun conversation! You can listen to the episode here: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-jzx2d... @usf.edu @casatusf.bsky.social

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Benedetta Carnaghi on making fun of fascism, espionage, gender, and WWII

Benedetta Carnaghi on making fun of fascism, espionage, gender, and WWII You can read about her work here: https://benedettacarnaghi.com/

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

2/ The archives’ headquarters is a monumental building in Rome’s EUR district. It was originally designed as part of the 1942 World’s Fair. Benito Mussolini planned this World’s Fair to celebrate twenty years of Fascism. In the end, the planned exhibition never took place because of World War II.

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

1/ Time to celebrate my second month of research and writing in Italy with a few pictures of one of my favorite archives, the #ArchivioCentraledelloStato in Rome. It feels especially fitting to research Fascism here…

Benedetta Carnaghi at the Archivio Centrale dello Stato in Rome

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

A few pictures to celebrate a successful month of research and writing at the @britishlibrary.bsky.social! I am very grateful to @usf.edu for awarding me the Humanities Institute Summer Grant and the Faculty International Travel Grant, which made this possible. Next stop: Italy! 🇮🇹

Benedetta Carnaghi in front of the British Library

Benedetta Carnaghi at the British Library

Benedetta Carnaghi in front of the British Library and St Pancras

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Christopher Szabla @c-szabla.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

We're recruiting another Charles Wallace India Trust fellow to join us on our project "Confronting Climate Apartheid: Law, Economy, Culture" @durhamias.bsky.social in Jan-March 2027. Must have a PhD, work in humanities/social sciences, be a resident of India. Details: www.dur.ac.uk/research/ins...

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Time for the last keynote of the “Teaching Anti-Fascism” workshop at @ilcs.bsky.social: @joemulhall.bsky.social (Director of research at @hopenothate.org.uk) in conversation with @amycking.bsky.social

“Teaching Anti-Fascism Today” - Keynote 3: Joe Mulhall, Director of research at HOPE not hate, in conversation with Amy King

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Now, on to our third session, “Anti-Fascism Teaching in a Digital World,” featuring presentations by Gabriel Bayarri, Daniel Mandur Thomaz, Cecilia Piantanida, and Dan McQuillan @ilcs.bsky.social

“Teaching Anti-Fascism Today” – Panel 5 with Gabriel Bayarri, Daniel Mandur Thomaz, Cecilia Piantanida, and Dan McQuillan

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

“Teaching Anti-Fascism Today” is well underway. I was delighted to contribute to a session on “Anti-Fascism Teaching and Questions of Temporality,” where I discussed my experience teaching in Britain and the US alongside colleagues Marco Ruggieri, Marco Bernardi, and Daniel Brown @ilcs.bsky.social

“Teaching Anti-Fascism Today” - Benedetta Carnaghi’s presentation on “Anti-Fascist Teaching in Europe and the United States”

“Teaching Anti-Fascism Today” – Panel 4 with Benedetta Carnaghi, Marco Ruggieri, Marco Bernardi, and Daniel Brown

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Back at work in our wonderful workshop, “Teaching Anti-Fascism Today”! Today’s first session focused on “Engaging with Anti-Fascism outside the Classroom” @ilcs.bsky.social

“Teaching Anti-Fascism Today” - Panel 3 feat. Samantha Owen, Gala Ravelli, Caterina Inesi, and Claudia Baldoli

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

After two stimulating panels, we are listening to Igiaba Scego’s keynote. A prominent Italian author of Somali heritage, her work directly confronts fascism’s enduring legacy—a very fitting ending for the first day of our workshop on “Teaching Anti-Fascism Today” at @ilcs.bsky.social.

“Teaching Anti-Fascism Today” - Keynote 2, Igiaba Scego

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

“Teaching Anti-Fascism Today” at @ilcs.bsky.social is off to a great start with Paz Guevara’s keynote. She describes the “Global Fascisms Exhibition,” which presented fascism not only as a historical phenomenon but as an ongoing global threat that transcends its historically confined definition.

“Teaching Anti-Fascism Today” - Keynote 1, Paz Guevara

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

If you are in London on May 21-22, please join us for our workshop, “Teaching Anti-Fascism Today: Developing and Shaping Practices,” at the @ilcs.bsky.social. You can find registration details and the schedule here: ilcs.sas.ac.uk/news-events/.... This event is open to all.

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Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies @ilcs.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

📢 Bash the Fash in the Classroom! Still time to sign up for our fantastic workshop next week! 📅 21 & 22 May 2026 📍 Senate House, University of London 🎙️ Keynote speakers: Igiaba Scego & Paz Guevara For full information and to register, sign up below 👇👇

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Dr Amy King @amycking.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Two days to go until Teaching Anti-Fascism Today: Developing and Shaping Practices at @ilcs.bsky.social ! This free, two-day event will bring together educators engaged in an antifascist teaching practice amidst rising authoritarianism. Programme here: ilcs.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Ready for the third session of the EDGE workshop! Looking forward to more discussion about teaching and student engagement 👩‍🏫 @usf.edu

Initial slide of the third EDGE workshop - University of South Florida, February 27, 2026

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

I’m delighted to see that our book, “L'antifascismo di Silvio Trentin. Diritto, etica e politica” (“Silvio Trentin’s Antifascism: Law, Ethics, and Politics”), has finally been published: www.libreriauniversitaria.it/antifascismo...

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Acquista L'antifascismo di Silvio Trentin a €19,00 su Libreria Universitaria.

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

It is a great honor to be invited by the #UniversidaddeGuadalajara to speak about “Neofascism and Democracy” at @filguadalajara.bsky.social. I look forward to discussing the resurgence of authoritarian ideologies with co-panelists Silvia Bolgherini and José Florencio Fernández Santillán.

Poster of the panel about “Neofascism and Democracy” at the 38th International Meeting of Social Sciences, part of Guadalajara’s 2025 International Book Fair.

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

As a 1st-time presenter at @thesouthernsha.bsky.social’s Annual Meeting, I thoroughly enjoyed the conference and our panel on “Courts and the State” with Antonio Grilli & Stephen Stillwell. St. Pete treated us to a beautiful sunset after a long day of work #2025SHA

Benedetta Carnaghi presents a paper entitled “Persecuted Satirists: How Dissident Laughter Could Get You in Trouble, 1922-1945” at the 91st Annual Meeting of the Southern Historical Association in St. Petersburg, Florida.

The panel on “Courts and the State” with Benedetta Carnaghi, Antonio Grilli, and Stephen Stillwell at the 91st Annual Meeting of the Southern Historical Association in St. Petersburg, Florida.

A photo of the sunset in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Friday, November 7, 2025.

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

I had so much fun speaking at #CafeconTampa this morning! It was wonderful to meet so many engaged members of the Tampa community from all walks of life. Thank you for asking brilliant questions and giving me excellent suggestions about my work 🙏

Talk at Café con Tampa on October 31, 2025

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Are you in Tampa? Want to enjoy breakfast and have an early morning chat about spies? Join us at the Portico this Friday, October 31, at 8:00 am! Tickets available here: www.mytbtickets.com/events/caf-c...

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

My History Dept. @usf.edu @casatusf.bsky.social is hiring for a new position in US Public History: networks.h-net.org/jobs/69272/u... Applications from scholars with experience or interest in community-engaged practice and/or oral history are especially encouraged. Please share widely! #Skystorians

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University of South Florida - Tampa - Assistant Professor - U.S Public History | H-Net

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

My History Dept. @usf.edu @casatusf.bsky.social is hiring for a new position in Early Modern Europe: networks.h-net.org/jobs/69273/u... It is a wonderful research-focused opportunity: a 2-2 teaching load and the chance to teach graduate courses and supervise graduate students #Skystorians

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University of South Florida - Tampa - Assistant Professor - Early Modern European History | H-Net

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

2 / I am helping a student from @usf.edu who is applying for a Fulbright graduate study grant and plans to hold the award at @durham-university.bsky.social in the UK. If you were a successful Fulbright recipient, I would be very grateful if I could ask you a few questions. Thank you so much!

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

1 / Do I know anyone who was a successful recipient of a Fulbright scholarship?

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

We officially started our new roles as Assistant Professors at the @usf.edu @casatusf.bsky.social. We are excited to join a wonderful group of new faculty members and look forward to the adventures ahead!

Benedetta Carnaghi and Ben Fried at the orientation for new faculty of the USF College of Arts and Sciences

All the new faculty members at the 2025 New Faculty Orientation at USF

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Durham History @durhamhistory.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Why does Hitler still cast a shadow over the world? Benedetta Carnaghi (@benecarnaghi.bsky.social) features in this BBC feature: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzXM...

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Why does Hitler still cast a shadow over the world? - BBC World Service

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Huge thanks to Amanda Hsieh and Friedemann Pestel for inviting me to participate in a workshop that brings together historians and musicologists! We reflect on the recent global turn in fascism studies, and we do it in the most beautiful place! @unituebingen.bsky.social

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

We have reached the final roundtable of the ‘Power of Laughter. Laughing about Power’ conference at the @centremarcbloch.bsky.social, feat. David Slucki and Alexandra Oeser, and moderated by Aurélia Kalisky. Huge thanks to both organizers and presenters for such a rich and stimulating conference!

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Très belle communication de @gunthert.bsky.social sur Tintin au Congo ! Impossible de ne pas penser à @gwendalpiegais.bsky.social et ton amour pour Tintin 😉

Communication d’André Gunther sur Tintin au Congo - conférence « Pouvoir du rire, rire du pouvoir », Centre Marc Bloch, Berlin, 16 mai 2025

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Wonderful to speak about antifascist satire in Fascist Italy, Nazi Germany & Vichy France, in conversation with Olga Galanova’s paper on political laughter in the GDR, contemporary Russia, Belarus & China. Sometimes, humor makes the unbearable bearable @centremarcbloch.bsky.social

Benedetta Carnaghi’s presentation at the ‘Power of Laughter. Laughing about Power’ conference - Centre Marc Bloch, Berlin, May 16, 2025

Olga Galanova’s presentation at the ‘Power of Laughter. Laughing about Power’ conference - Centre Marc Bloch, Berlin, May 16, 2025

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Centre Marc Bloch @centremarcbloch.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

😂 Power of Laughter / Laughing about Power 📆 Two-day international conference at Centre Marc Bloch on May 15 and 16 in Englisch, French and German Find more information and the full programme here: cmb.hu-berlin.de/kalender/ter...

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Delighted to present my research on ‘Persecuted Satirists: How Anti-Fascist Laughter Could Get You in Trouble, 1922-45’ at the ‘Power of Laughter. Laughing about Power’ conference at the @centremarcbloch.bsky.social. We even have a box of jokes that is going around! That looks very promising 😉

Schedule of the “Power of Laughter. Laughing about Power” conference - May 14-16, 2025 - Centre Marc Bloch, Berlin

Alexandra Oeser’s conference introduction

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

One last tempo session with the lovely #AdidasRunners bunch yesterday and… I am marathon ready! I am so excited to run the @manchestermarathon.bsky.social for #TeamMND @mndassoc.bsky.social. Here is the link to my fundraiser: www.justgiving.com/page/benedet... Please help us reach the goal ❤️

Photo of the Adidas Runners London group’s tempo session at Lincoln’s Inn Fields on 24 April 2025

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

A wonderful conference comes to an end. We laughed, we learned, we ranged across media, languages, periods. It was such a pleasure to listen to our participants and their groundbreaking research. Deep thanks to them, to our audience, to @durhamuniversity.bsky.social and @durhamhistory.bsky.social!

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

And the last speaker of our conference on “Laughter as a Political Coping Mechanism”: Aidan Jones! Aidan is presenting on “The Death Penalty, Humour, and the United States.”

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

A. Austin Garvey deepens our focus on Ukraine, comparing wartime Punch cartoons and contemporary Ukrainian memes in “Visual Humour in European Home Fronts: Britain and Ukraine.”

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Zlata Osipova speaks first, on “We Against Them: Humor as a Unifying Force in Ukraine’s Resistance.” How does humour build solidarity and a collective opposition?

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

The final panel begins! “Humour in Extremis” will go from Ukraine to the United States, with presentations from A. Austin Garey, Zlata Osipova, and Aidan Jones.

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Such an engaging, illuminating panel! (And we’re all still laughing.)

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Simbarashe bringing the house down with popular Zimbabwean jokes from Whatsapp and Facebook (social media a release for so much pent-up expression)

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Rounding off our panel, and taking us into the world of social media, Simbarashe Marowa and Ushe Kufakurinani present on “Social Media and Playful Engagements on the Political Economy: The Case of Zimbabwe”!

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Radio comedy gave listeners a way to address the past and negotiate the transition to the postwar world, Katharina argues in her terrific paper.

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Katharina Friege picks up the baton and brings us to radio comedy (and the postwar scene): “Broadcasting Humour: Rubble, Reconstruction, and the Radio in Great Britain and Western Germany, 1945-1960.” Humour on the airwaves brought people into the society after the war

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Benedetta Carnaghi @benecarnaghi.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Sophie Dubillot kicks things off with “Visual Humour by Returning French Prisoners of War and Forces Workers in Liberation France.” A complex history of return, disappointment, and critical humour

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