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Rachel Gunter, Ph.D. 🗃️ @phdrachel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Reminder that I have a spreadsheet of OER primary source excerpts paired with short articles for use in freshman U.S. history surveys available for free on my website. rmgunter.com/posts/5827-p... 🗃️

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Rachel Michelle Gunter, Ph.D. - Pairing Primary and Secondary Sources

When choosing readings for assigned readings or class activities, I try to pair short excerpts of primary sources with secondary sources. There are 2 main ve...

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Jonathan S. Jones @jonathansjones.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Have a cold in 1896? Parke, Davis & Co. has an Rx for you--opium, strichnine, and nightshade 👀 🗃️

Scanned page from a historical pharmacy formulary (Parke, Davis & Co., p. 198) listing compressed tablet formulas with pricing. The highlighted entry, "Expectorant (Tonic)," lists its ingredients: Strychnine sulphate, Tinct. Digitalis, Terpin hydrate, Powdered Opium, and Ext. Hyoscyamus.

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American Historical Association @historians.org · 17/09/2026

Today, AHA executive director Sarah Weicksel joined members of Congress at the Capitol to announce the Smithsonian Integrity and Historical Independence Act of 2026. Read more about today’s press conference here: www.historians.org/news/aha-exe...

A group of individuals stand on the steps of the US Capitol, some holding signs that read "Hands off the Smithsonian."

"Without that independence, we risk not only the integrity of historical interpretation but public trust in one of our most important public institutions."

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Dr Beatriz Pichel @beapichel.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Really excited to announce the online launch of The Ethics of Medical Photography Toolkit, the result of two years of work between academics, archives and museums. Register here forms.gle/PYBjxGNDitDp... to join us on Friday 16 Oct at 3 pm BST online #histmed #photohist #ethics #medhums

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Jonathan S. Jones @jonathansjones.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I’m thrilled to learn that my book, Opium Slavery: Civil War Veterans and America‘s First Opioid Crisis, won the Phi Alpha Theta Best First Book Award! Thank you so much to the award committee and to the good folks over at @uncpress.bsky.social!

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Opium Slavery

During the Civil War, the utility and widespread availability of opium and morphine made opiates essential to wartime medicine. After the war ended, thousand...

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Jonathan S. Jones @jonathansjones.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Just putting the @americanheart.bsky.social cardiovascular disease event risk calculator, PREVENT, on here for anyone that might find it useful. Pass it on! professional.heart.org/en/guideline...

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The American Heart Association PREVENT™ Online Calculator

Welcome to the American Heart Association Predicting Risk of cardiovascular disease EVENTs.

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City of Boston Archaeology @archaeology.boston.gov · 08/07/2026

Join City Archaeologist Joe on a guided walking tour of 1783 Boston as imagined by the makers of Assassin's Creed III! Favorite quote: "we've dug right where he's standing & there's no well there." Did your favorite Boston archaeological site get mentioned? 🪏 #boston #archaeology #assassinscreed

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Assassin's Creed III Guided Tour: Historian Explores Revolutionary Boston (USA 250th Anniversary)

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Jonathan S. Jones @jonathansjones.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Very excited to see the newly published Oxford Handbook of American Medical History! Just in time for summer syllabus prep 🗃️ academic.oup.com/edited-volum...

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Jonathan S. Jones @jonathansjones.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

"In a comprehensive DNA analysis of the microbes inside and out of Ötzi’s mummified body, scientists linked several species of fungi to the chilly mountain environment where he died; they likely colonized his corpse and froze with it" 👀 www.cnn.com/2026/06/08/s...

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Ötzi the Iceman: Ancient microbes are dormant but alive thousands of years after mummy’s death | CNN

The remains of Ötzi the Iceman, who died 5,300 years ago, contain ancient microbes that are still alive, new research finds.

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Jonathan S. Jones @jonathansjones.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Same! Glad to know I’m not the only one

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Jonathan S. Jones @jonathansjones.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Today is the last day to submit public comments. This is a critical situation at the National Library of Medicine. Medical historians, let's make our voices heard! 🗃️

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American Historical Association @historians.org · 22/05/2026

Take action by May 26. The NIH is accepting public comments on its FY 2027–31 Strategic Plan. Tell the NIH to support the National Library of Medicine through investment in research infrastructure, digitization and preservation, and stewardship of medical history. Submit comments:

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Action Alert: Support the National Library of Medicine - AHA

Your voice matters—take action now. The American Historical Association urges historians, researchers, educators, and advocates for preservation of and access to historical records to speak out in sup...

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Jonathan S. Jones @jonathansjones.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

anybody need an autographed photo of J. Edgar Hoover? lol 🗃️ shopgoodwill.com/item/264350492

"Framed signed portrait photograph inscribed 'To Frances H. Morgan, Best wishes, 5.13.71, J. Edgar Hoover,' displayed in a black wooden frame with cream matting, listed on ShopGoodwill.com."

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Dan Howlett @dhowlett1692.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

We have @jonathansjones.bsky.social joining us for an Ask Me Anything on his recent @uncpress.bsky.social book Opium Slavery: Civil War Veterans and America's First Opiod Crisis. Come check it out! www.reddit.com/r/AskHistori...

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Jonathan S. Jones @jonathansjones.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I’m stoked to be live on Reddit @askhistorians.bsky.social today talking about my book, Opium Slavery, and answering questions about the history of drugs. Join us and ask me anything! 🗃️ www.reddit.com/r/AskHistori...

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This Many Years Ago @thismanyyearsago.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

164 years ago, on the 13th of May 1862, Robert Smalls escaped slavery by capturing the steamboat 'Planter' and steering it through Confederate lines. The US Navy commissioned it as the USS Planter and appointed Smalls as captain, making him the first black man to command a US ship. #otd #history 🗃️

An article on Smalls published in Harper's Weekly, June 14, 1862

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Jonathan S. Jones @jonathansjones.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Need a brain break? Join me and The American Civil War Museum tomorrow evening at 6:30 pm eastern for a free virtual talk about my book, Opium Slavery: Civil War Veterans and America’s First Opioid Crisis. 🗃️ acwm.org/event/opium-...

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Opium Slavery with Jonathan S. Jones - American Civil War Museum

Join Jonathan S. Jones for a virtual talk on Civil War veterans, opiate addiction, and how its legacy connects to today’s opioid …

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Jonathan S. Jones @jonathansjones.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

“They’ll agree to let racial gerrymandering stand when it suits GOP interests and benefits white lawmakers, but strike down any map in which legislatures try to ensure fair representation for minority groups.”

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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 20/04/2026

Emails released on Monday by California’s attorney general show Amazon allegedly colluding with other companies to raise the prices of pet treats, khaki pants, eyedrops and other products sold online

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Emails show Amazon colluding with other firms to raise prices, California authorities allege

The previously redacted messages were unveiled as part of an antitrust battle with California attorney general Rob Bonta

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Jonathan S. Jones @jonathansjones.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Lock of Abraham Lincoln’s hair from collections of the National Civil War Museum 🗃️

Image of an open 3 inch by 3 inch jewelry box with a cameo of Abraham Lincoln. Near the cameo is a lock of brown hair from Lincoln’s head. Opposite the cameo is a cloth reading “Abraham Lincoln, born February 12th, 1809. Died April 15th, 1865.”

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Jonathan S. Jones @jonathansjones.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Fantastic, so glad to hear it! Thanks!

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Jonathan S. Jones @jonathansjones.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

This Thursday, April 9--Confederate surrender day--I'll be speaking about Opium Slavery at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture in Richmond. We'll also be live on Youtube/Facebook! A good chance to reflect on the troubled afterlife of the war for survivors 🗃️ secure.virginiahistory.org/3934/4950

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Jonathan S. Jones @jonathansjones.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

this looks too good to miss! any chance there will be a recording? I can't attend live, sadly, but would love to watch after

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Jonathan S. Jones @jonathansjones.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

We finally have SCWH swag people!!! 🗃️

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Jonathan S. Jones @jonathansjones.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

this is really cool, and thanks for sharing the process essay!

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Jonathan S. Jones @jonathansjones.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Thanks very much, I appreciate it!

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Jonathan S. Jones @jonathansjones.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

I’m so thrilled to learn that my book, Opium Slavery: Civil War Veterans and America’s First Opioid Crisis, is the honorable mention for the W.E.B. Du Bois-John Hope Franklin Award from @oah.org! Thank you award committee and to everyone who helped bring the book to life www.oah.org/2026/03/26/o...

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Jonathan S. Jones @jonathansjones.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

I will get to the bottom of this potato mystery!

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Jonathan S. Jones @jonathansjones.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

The ones I am trying to find were giant, but not that giant haha. More like Jason’s deli sized but times 2 www.facebook.com/groups/11510...

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