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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

New! In the early 20th c, African American intellectuals and organizers held surprising views of solidarity towards the Japanese government that evolved as WWII approached. Learn about this complicated relationship: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/imperia... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXn5...

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Imperial Japan and African American Activism in the early Twentieth Century

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Plushie Dreadfuls @plushiedreadfuls.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Get your spooky bestie! 🎃 Check out the Plushie Dreadfuls Halloween Collection and get all 'em spooky vibes for this season with all 'em creepy, cute, and dreadful besties. Available on the Plushie Dreadfuls store⭐

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Sheldrick Wildlife Trust @sheldricktrust.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

David had Goliath. Lenny has baboons. Every evening, the Battle for the Pellets Place unfolds. Outnumbered but determined, Lenny has several impressive manoeuvres before finally sending the pilfering primates packing. But when the baboons start scrapping among themselves, he retreats to Mum!

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

My favorite manicurist is a dude and he would be so sad to hear they don't know. Though actually, he probably knows already lol

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I don't know about when you're not monetized, but @footnotinghistory.bsky.social is monetized and we are able to block specific categories from advertising on our channel and we are able to say where we allow ads to appear to an extent. I'd explore in your YT Studio and see what you can do.

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Plushie Dreadfuls @plushiedreadfuls.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This bestie is getting ready to say goodbye! Only 43 plushies left. Once they're gone, it'll be retired as a plushie and return someday as a keychain. If you ever wanted this bestie, now's the time to bring one home! Plushie Dreadfuls Migraine Rabbit plushiedreadfuls.com/products/plu...

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

New! Red lipstick is one of the oldest cosmetics on earth. Learn about it now, from its documentation in Bronze Age Iran, to women in the military being issued 'Montezuma Red' lipstick to spite Hitler. www.footnotinghistory.com/home/more-th... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4Zj...

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Ep 353 More Than Makeup: Red Lipstick from Antiquity to WWII

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Liz Climo @lizclimo.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

don’t dream it, be it

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

It was a great night for baseball ⚾️ LGM.

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

After far too long, my blog is back, spurred by my absolute need to celebrate 25 years of The Last Five Years. Some musicals, and some performances, are just extremely special. 💙 www.christinecaccipuoti.com/post/the-las...

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The Last [Twenty-]Five Years & Me

[Note: This entry discusses specific plot points from the musical The Last Five Years. Please be mindful of this if you prefer to avoid spoilers.]Earlier this year, I was not in the best place. In fac...

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The Last [Twenty-]Five Years & Me

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

My writing process is always the same. Write the thing. Hate the thing. Delete the thing. Rewrite the thing. I accept this about myself.

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

New! In 1775, British and American forces were stuck in a stalemate around Boston, MA. Then, a bookseller with a passion for fortifications and artillery came to General Washington with a bold idea. Learn more: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/henry-k... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvTK...

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Ep 352 Henry Knox and the Noble Train of Artillery

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I used to sing "This Place is Mine" allllllll the time.

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

I can't believe I forgot to share my new favorite notebook that is too delightful to use.

A hardcover notebook depicting the monarchs of England since the year 1066. Each is shown as a small caricature such as Henry 2 leapfrogging over a chair and Elizabeth 2 surrounded by corgis

The back of the notebook containing descriptions of various monarchs such as Henry 2: was a very busy, energetic king. He caused the death of Thomas Becket. And Edward 4: was extremely fond of eating.

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Acquired an edited collection for a specific piece in it. Discovered that the piece will not help my current research. Was disappointed. Realized the introduction to the collection will surprisingly be super useful. Became happy. This is the academic way. 😅

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

So much of my love of history came from musical theatre and historical fiction. I will never understand people being grumpy about gateways to life passions. It's like they forget how they found it themselves, because not many people love it for the first time because of like, a dense academic text.

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

It's funny, I've lived in NY my whole life but I never felt isolated because NYC has so much to offer and I could hit up multiple other states (NJ, CT, PA, RI) very quickly. But, it was only last week that I drove upstate to the Canadian border. I knew upstate was huge, but I never went there lol

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Sheldrick Wildlife Trust @sheldricktrust.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

On her birthday, Lamuu gets showered in love and dust in equal measure. She arrived just four days into the New Year, barely surviving a snare wound that left a deep gash encircling her left front leg. Under Keeper Lekoli's care, the scar is now healed. www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/lamuu

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I love libraries. I particularly love the New York Public Library. Yesterday, I needed a specific chapter from a book, but it doesn't exist super locally. Today, a scan of it popped into my email from them, because my request was already completed. It's like research magic. Libraries are wonderful.

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

The last thing I, a person with summer SAD, wants is permanent Daylight Savings Time. 😞

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

I do a lot of, "Just because I think [thing/person/event] is wildly fascinating doesn't mean I approve of it..."

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

100%. (Writing tutor.) I would rather see someone have put any level of thought into their writing than encounter them using AI. Even when they say they use it to get ideas I think, "but the ideas are the most important part and the process of thinking shouldn't be outsourced!"

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Sheldrick Wildlife Trust @sheldricktrust.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

A new day begins and Bumpy is ready for action (in Bumpy's world, 'action' is relative and mornings cannot be rushed)! Our little chap emerges from his bedroom, sheds his pyjama blanket, and takes a sun-dappled stroll to his personal pool. www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/bumpy

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

There can be, for sure. It's very One Of Us mentality. No good comes from that.

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

My friends who have lived here for years but came from elsewhere are always transplants in my head. The difference is I don't see it as a sign of superiority/inferiority like others do. To me it is just a fact of individual lives in terms of geography.

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

I like where I am from and I will always be proud of the person I became because of my upbringing here. I am also embedded with NY mentality from birth. It impacts everything from sports fandom to when I think school summer vacation is to slang plus myriad ways I don't realize until Im away

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Well, I based it on myself being born here but my great grandparents are the ones who came over. We are a 1900s family. I never saw this conversation as having to do with lineage so much as an individual's life. Like, if I moved to Montana tomorrow, I'd still be from NY but living in Montana forever

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

I've always described myself as "from New York" more than as "from the US" (though of course I am). But I've also lived here my entire life. I can't say how I'd be if I was a transplant to NY. But definitely home state pride over country pride.

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I look forward to the day my Ambo is this respected by the babies.

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

If you haven't been to the New York Botanical Garden lately, and you have the opportunity to go, you should. Summer of Moomin and Flower Power are delightful. @nybg.bsky.social

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Sometimes I add it again, play for a few hours, then force myself to remove it again 😆

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

So true! Looking forward to seeing you there too. I used to play the emoji game. In fact, I played it so much that I didn't get anything done which is why it is no longer on my phone lol

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I finished binging the 3 seasons of The Traitors Canada this weekend. This is what accomplishment feels like.

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I literally *just* got an ad for this this morning and did a triple take. I wonder which version it will be!

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Footnoting History @footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

New merch drop! Tell everyone you take research seriously with the two new designs (currently at sale prices!) now in our shop: www.teepublic.com/stores/footn...

Black tote bag with white text above a white scribble. Text reads: I do all my own writing. Footnoting History.

Grey fanny pack with black text above a black scribble. text reads: I only cite real sources. Footnoting History

Hat with a black brim and background and white front with black text above a black scribble. Text reads: I do all my own my own writing. Footnoting History.

Black rectangular magnet with white text above a white scribble. Text reads: I only cite real sources. Footnoting History.

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

She's here and I love her so much.

A plush tooth with indications of a cavity and a sweet smile sits next to a keychain that is an embroidered image of herself on a toothpaste bottle

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

I liked some of the moments of levity (key word: some) but I've forgotten most of the book. This production is really just about the singing for me.

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Christine @mynameispurpose.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

If you have scoliosis like I do, I promise one of these sweet buns will give you such comfort.

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