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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Listen to the latest episode of Dr. Lori Clune's Scholarly Grounds podcast with Dr. Maria-Aparecida Lopes: Episode URL: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

9/11 25th Anniversary Teach-in Presentation Date: Friday, Sept. 11 Time: 2 - 3 p.m. Location: Library, Room 2206

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

👏👏👏 Congratulations to Dr. Lori Clune on the launch of her new podcast, "Scholarly Grounds: Exploring New Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences at Fresno State." 👏👏👏 The podcast's first two episodes are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify (see links below).

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Congratulations to this year's History Department graduates! 🎉🥳

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

REMINDER: The Veretski Pass will perform at the @fresnostatelibrary.bsky.social today at 2pm, following a reception at 1:30pm. See the post below for details.

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Klezmer concert with Veretski Pass at Fresno State 🎶 Old-country klezmer (accordion, fiddle, bass) + bagels & kugel buffet. Free & open to all! WHEN? April 14 | Reception 1:30 pm, concert 2 pm WHERE? Ellipse Gallery (2nd floor of @FresnoStateLibrary)

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Episode 7 of our Book Talks series has been published on the department's YouTube account. In this seventh episode, Dr. Maria Fedorova (Macalester College) speaks about her recently-published research monograph, Seeds of Exchange (NIUP, 2025).

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Fresno State Book Talks | Ep. 7 | Maria Fedorova, "Seeds of Exchange"

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Many thanks to Dr. Stefan Ionescu (Chapman University) for his insightful presentation on "Jewish Resistance to the Holocaust" at the @fresnostatelibrary.bsky.social yesterday. 👏👏👏

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Join us today @ 11am PST! RSVP here: fresnostate.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Please consider attending the following presentation by Dr. Stefan Ionescu (Chapman University) on "Jewish Resistance to the Holocaust." The presentation will take place on Wednesday, March 25th from 10am to 11am in the Fresno State Library (Room 3212). All are welcome.

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Kudos to Drs. Lori Clune and Julia Shatz for their excellent, insightful teach-in presentation today on the history (and potential future) of the "Liberal World Order." 👏👏👏

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Dr. Lori Clune will deliver a teach-in on "Liberal World Order: What Is It? Does It Work? Is It Under Threat?" on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 11am to 12pm in the Fresno State Library (Room 3212). This event will be open to both the entire campus community and the general public.

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Join Dr. @brianjgriffith.bsky.social and Dr. Maria Fedorova (Macalester College) on Tuesday, March 24th from 11am to 12:30pm PST for an episode of the Fresno State History Department "Book Talks" series. 1/3

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Kudos to Dr. @loriclune.bsky.social and Zac Emerzian on their joint presentation on the history of video games at the "Critical Hits: Asian Creativity in the Global Game Industry" symposium at Fresno State! 1/2

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Episode 6 of our Book Talks series has been published on the department's YouTube account. In this sixth episode, Dr. Simone Cinotto speaks about his recently-published research monograph, Gastrofascism and Empire (Bloomsbury, 2024).

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Fresno State Book Talks | Ep. 6 | Simone Cinotto, "Gastrofascism and Empire"

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

If you're available tomorrow (February 13th) from 10:00am to 11:30am, consider joining us in the Ellipse Gallery in the Fresno State Library for a book talk by Dr. Simone Cinotto.

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Dr. @brianjgriffith.bsky.social will be hosting Dr. @simonecinotto.bsky.social on 2-13-26 b/w 10am and 11:30am in the Ellipse Gallery (2nd Floor of the @fresnostatelibrary.bsky.social) for a presentation on Dr. Cinotto's monograph, Gastrofascism and Empire (Bloomsbury, 2024).

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Maritere Lopez on the launch of her podcast, "The Early Modern Monster Manual." ABOUT THE PODCAST: What made a monster in the early modern world? In The Early Modern Monster Manual, students at Fresno State explore how monsters were imagined ...

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S1 E6: Early Modern Monsters and Early Ideas of Race

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Join Dr. William Skuban on Monday, January 26, 2026 between 10:00am and 11:30am in Library 2206 for a Social Sciences "Teach-In" on "The 'New' Venezuelan Crisis." . . . @fresnobee.com @fresnoland.bsky.social #venezuela🇻🇪

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Reposting from the @fssocialsciences.bsky.social account: "Join us for a presentation from history faculty Dr. Stephen Bohigian as part of our Fall Teach-in Series, from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, in the Library, room 3212. 🐾" 1/

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Dr. William E. Skuban, professor in the Department of History, traveled to Lima, Peru in August to attend the IV Jornadas Históricas conference held at la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP). URL: campusnews.fresnostate.edu/september-15...

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Lori Clune for her recent appearance on History Hit's "American Traitors" podcast. Listen to the episode, which focuses on the execution of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, via the link provided below.

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American Traitors: The Rosenbergs

Podcast Episode · American History Hit · 08/28/2025 · 51m

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Congratulations to all of our History graduates! We’re so proud of you all! 👏

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

If you're on campus on Friday, May 14th, please consider joining Dr. Lori Clune's "Nuclear War/Die-In" session in the COSS quad.

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

A warm congratulations to this year's BA and MA History graduates and the recipients of the department's awards and honors!!! We're all so very proud of your accomplishments. 👏👏👏

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

This year's annual History Department Library Scavenger Hunt will take place on Friday, May 9th at 10am in front of the Library. Both History (under)graduates are invited to participate. See the attached flier for additional information.

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

The @netflix.com documentary "Turning Point: The Bomb And The Cold War" -- co-produced by Hanayo Oya and featuring interviews with Lori Clune, both professors at Fresno State -- has been nominated for an Emmy! 👏👏👏

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Episode 5 of our Book Talks series has been published on the department's YouTube account. In this third episode, Dr. @brianjgriffith.bsky.social speaks with Dr. Lisa Jacobson (@ucsb.bsky.social) about her recently-published research monograph, Intoxicating Pleasures (UC Press, 2024).

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Fresno State Book Talks | Ep. 5 | Lisa Jacobson, "Intoxicating Pleasures"

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Congratulations to Fresno State's Phi Alpha Theta members, 11 of whom just presented their original research at the PAT conference at Sacramento State. And a special congratulations to Victor Martinez-Ambriz for winning an award for his presentation! 👏👏👏

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Our department's History Graduate Student Association just hosted a 25th annual symposium, which featured original research presentations from our MA students as well as a keynote address by Dr. Veronica Castillo-Munoz (UC Santa Barbara). Congratulations to our HGSA leadership!

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

The “Reparations: Confronting Historical Legacies of (In)Justice” symposium was a success! Thank you to our various speakers and to everyone who attended.

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Join Dr. Brian J Griffith and Dr. Lisa Jacobson on Monday, April 28th from 12pm to 1:15pm PST for an episode of the Fresno State History Department "Book Talks" series. RSVP via the following URL: fresnostate.zoom.us/meeting/regi... . . . #Alcohol #AmericanHistory #Beer #History #Whiskey #Wine

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Our History Graduate Student Association will be hosting its 25th annual HGSA Symposium on Saturday, April 12th from 9am to 3pm. See the accompanying flier for further details.

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Episode 4 of our Book Talks series has been published on the department's YouTube account. In this third episode, Dr. @brianjgriffith.bsky.social speaks with Dr. Zamira Abman @sandiegostate.bsky.social) about her recently-published research monograph, Coerced Liberation (Toronto, 2024).

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Fresno State Book Talks | Ep. 4 | Zamira Abman, "Coerced Liberation"

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

**** UPDATE: TODAY'S "TEACH-IN/DIE-IN" EVENT IS BEING POSTPONED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR ANOTHER DAY IN THE COMING WEEK(S) ****

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

For anyone interested in the history of reparations, broadly conceived, please consider attending this upcoming one-day symposium at Fresno State on Thursday, April 10th, 2025 from 9:30am to 12:30pm at the @fresnostatelibrary.bsky.social (Room 2206).

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Dr. Lori Clune, along with a few other COSS faculty members, will be hosting a Nuclear War Teach-In/Die-In at noon on Friday, March 28th in the Social Science Quad (see the attached flier).

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Join Dr. Brian J Griffith and Dr. Zamira Abman on Monday, March 31st from 12pm to 1:15pm PST for an episode of the Fresno State History Department "Book Talks" series. RSVP via the following URL: fresnostate.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Dr. @brianjgriffith.bsky.social's exhibition of neo-fascist propaganda recently opened at the @fresnostatelibrary.bsky.social. The exhibition critically examines the rise of neo-fascism in Italy through the lens of visual and spatial propaganda. www.fresnostatenews.com/2025/01/22/l...

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Library exhibition examines neo-fascist propaganda techniques in contemporary Rome - Fresno State News

The Fresno State Library presents “Where Monsters Are Born: Documenting a Fascist Revival in the [...]

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Dr. Maria-Aparecida Lopes has just published a co-authored monograph with @cambUP_History's "Elements in Global Urban History" series, entitled: Foodways in the Twentieth-Century City. The book will be free to download (as a PDF) until February 10, 2025.

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Foodways in the Twentieth-Century City

Cambridge Core - Global History - Foodways in the Twentieth-Century City

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Episode 3 of our Book Talks series has been published on the department's YouTube account. In this third episode, Dr. @brianjgriffith.bsky.social speaks with Dr. @michellelkahn.bsky.social about her recently-published research monograph, Foreign in Two Homelands (Cambridge, 2024).

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Fresno State Book Talks | Ep. 3 | Michelle Lynn Kahn, "Foreign in Two Homelands"

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Fresno State History Department @fshistory.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Dr. @brianjgriffith.bsky.social's OpEd on the upcoming centennial of Benito #Mussolini's declaration of #dictatorship and its parallels with Donald J. #Trump's re-election as POTUS has been published on @commondreams.org.web.brid.gy. You can read the article via the following URL. . . . #Fascism

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100 Years After Mussolini's Dictatorship, a Trumpian US Flirts With the Long Night of Authoritarianism | Common Dreams

The comparisons between Mussolini's declaration of dictatorship in 1924 and Trump’s re-election are striking.

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