ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Exhibition Opening: Remembering & Resisting: LGBTQ+ History from Nazi Germany to Today 🏳️🌈 🗓️ Oct 5, 4–6 PM @ Gregg Museum 🎤 Keynote by Dr. Jake Newsome. On display Oct 6–23! 010
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Ancient history live! 🏺 On Sept 18, 2 artifacts from our Roman Archaeology Lab were featured at The Human Factor VIP reception, showcasing NC State research from Petra & Aqaba, Jordan! Faculty members Tate Paulette and Kate Grossman were on hand to guide guests through the display. 062
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Thrilled to welcome our new faculty member, Prof. Amy Fallas! Over the summer, she spoke on Capitol Hill, presented research in Cairo & Oxford, and hosted a D.C. book launch. Welcome to the team! 🎓✨ 011
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Dr. Ajamu Dillahunt-Holloway had a busy summer! Keynotes, moderating Raleigh’s Freedom Books Day panel, speaking with Ta-Nehisi Coates & fighting for local community rights across NC. 👏 010
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Dr. Rashauna Johnson is joining us to discuss Sweet Home Feliciana this Thursday, 8/27! Don't miss this powerful look at Louisiana history, endurance, and resistance. Details in the image! 👆 #History #BookTalk 000
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Our very own Dr. David Ambaras has been named the Distinguished Visitor of the Program on U.S.-Japan Relations at Harvard University during the 2026-27 academic year. Congratulations David! 000
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 14/08/2026📚 Making history starts today! A huge welcome to our incoming History & Public History grad students! 🏛️✨ Great seeing you at orientation, touring campus, meeting your cohort, and getting top tips from staff. We’re so excited to see what you achieve! Drop a comment to welcome the new cohort! 030
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Dr. Craig Friend’s "Becoming Lunsford Lane: The Lives of an American Aeneas" has officially won the James C. Bradford Biography Prize from the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic! We couldn’t be prouder to have such brilliant history being written right here in our department. 000
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 27/05/2026We are thrilled to announce Dr. Craig Friend has won the North Caroliniana Book Award for "Becoming Lunsford Lane" (@uncpress.bsky.social)! This book chronicles the incredible life of Lunsford Lane, an enslaved man in 1800s Raleigh who bought his freedom & became a prominent entrepreneur. 130
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Dr. Kristen Alff has a new book: "Violent Interests" She reveals how Beirut merchants became top shareholders in British firms, using WWI, corporate power, & land commodification to shape global capitalism & remake Eastern Mediterranean society. 📖 Order your copy: www.sup.org/books/middle...sup.orgViolent Interests | Stanford University PressBetween the 1830s and 1930s, companies established by Beirut-based businessmen emerged among the largest shareholders in major British manufacturing and trading companies. These companies transformed ... 000
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Join Dr. Alexander Goodrich & the National Museum of Bermuda to explore how tourism & politics reshaped Bermuda’s history. Discover how the Island moved from curated colonial myths to inclusive truths. 🎟️ Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 000
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 29/04/2026We are thrilled to celebrate Julia Rudolph’s latest publication in Law and History Review. This piece sheds new light on the influential legal scholar, revealing how he embodied 18th-century domestic ideals to shape modern notions of male authority, property, and power. doi.org/10.1017/S073...doi.orgWilliam Blackstone, Family Man: New Contexts in Gender, Jurisprudence, and Jamaica | Law and History Review | Cambridge CoreWilliam Blackstone, Family Man: New Contexts in Gender, Jurisprudence, and Jamaica 000
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Congratulations to Jordan Rogers! 🏆 He’s won the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Rome Prize for the 2026–27 academic year to conduct research at the American Academy in Rome. 🏛️ 010
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Now open at Hill Library: “Reading the Natural World,” curated by MA student Karina! 🌿 A year of SCRC vault research led to this “dream team” collab with advisor Gwen Thayer & designer @theplumumbrella. Hands-on history at its finest! Drop a comment to let Karina know how great it looks! ✨ 000
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Yesterday’s talk by Marcus Gadson (UNC Law) was a great success! He discussed his research on how constitutional crises shaped America. Huge thanks to our engaged audience for the brilliant Q&A and to Marcus Gadson for an engaging lecture. 010
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Is constitutional crisis the exception or the rule? Join us for this year's Legal History Lecture with Marcus Gadson (UNC Law). He explores how our constitutional order emerged from and remains defined by violent crisis. 📅 April 15, 2026 🕓 4:30 PM 📍 Park Shops 210 Free and open to the public! 000
Reposted by @ncstatehistory.bsky.socialTate Paulette @tatepaulette.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Here's a short blog post about our conversationdrunkonhistorypodcast.wordpress.comEpisode 2: Beer in Bronze Age MesopotamiaIn the realm of ancient civilizations, few regions capture the imagination quite like Mesopotamia, often hailed as the cradle of civilization. In this episode, we speak with Tate Paulette… 031
Reposted by @ncstatehistory.bsky.socialTate Paulette @tatepaulette.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Thanks to Lauren Dogaer for inviting me to chat about beer in ancient Mesopotamia on her new podcast Drunk on Historyopen.spotify.comBeer in Bronze Age Mesopotamia 162
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Big news for Dr. Craig Friend! This spring, he’ll receive the North Caroliniana Book Award for "Becoming Lunsford Lane"—a work hand-selected as a future state classic. He’s also been named the inaugural Samuel T. Gladding Fellow at Wake Forest University. We applaud your research and hard work. 000
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Exciting news! Dr. Megan Cherry is launching the Durham Queer Oral Histories project with support from CHASS Engagement Innovation Grant @NCStateCHASS. 🏳️🌈 Focusing on queer women, GNC folks, and people of color, this project preserves the diverse local histories of Durham's LGBTQ+ community. 🎤📚 000
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Exciting news! David Ambaras, co-edited & co-authored the introduction to the forum "Digital Humanities in/and Asian Studies," in the Journal of Asian Studies. The forum brings together the work of 7 scholars spanning the breadth of Asian &Asian American studies read.dukeupress.edu/journal-of-a...read.dukeupress.eduVolume 85 Issue 1 | Journal of Asian Studies | Duke University Press 010
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 13/02/2026This semester, students in HI 254 (Modern U.S. History) aren’t just reading about the past. The class investigated the "Freshman Cap," a 1920s tradition that required freshmen to wear branded red hats at all times on campus (except Sundays) and were punished by student council for failing to do so. 000
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Check out this cool self guided tour that grew out of a project from the Queer Public History class at North Carolina State University, taught by Dr. Megan Cherry. www.opendurham.org/tours/queer-...opendurham.orgQueer History of Durham | Open Durham 010
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 30/01/2026We had an incredible time at the "Envisioning Urban Futures" event at Hunt Library! Dr. Matthew Booker spoke on the intersection of history, food production, and ecology in our cities. Dr. Tate Paulette gave a crowd-favorite expo presentation. Dr. Fred Freitas joined the fun! 053
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Thrilled to share that 𝐿𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑝𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝐼𝑛𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑡𝑦 (2020) is now available in Spanish! 📚🌳 𝑃𝑎𝑖𝑠𝑎𝑗𝑒𝑠 𝑑𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑑, co-edited by our very own Dr. Nicholas Robins, explores environmental justice and indigenous rights across the Andes/Amazon. Details: www.fondoeditorial.pucp.edu.pe/categorias/1... 010
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 13/01/2026🏫We are thrilled to announce the Olds Elementary School Community Archive Initiative. This is a collaborative project led by our very own Dr. Alicia McGill diving deep into 100 years of the school's history & complex journey through segregation and integration. 010
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 06/01/2026Who were the world’s first brewers? Tune into The Delicious Legacy podcast with Professor Tate Paulette to find out!🏺 Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...podcasts.apple.comWhere Beer Began: Is the Mesopotamian Origin Story Correct & The Birth of BrewingPodcast Episode · The Delicious Legacy · 12/24/2025 · 50m 062
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 12/12/2025Congratulations to the Fall Class of 2025: You did it! Go forward with courage, passion, and kindness. Your journey is just getting started! A profound thank you to our dedicated faculty, hardworking staff, and of course our amazing students. 010
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 11/12/2025This collaboration transformed our student's understanding and proves nothing beats hands-on learning with primary sources! Huge thanks to the Special Collections and Dr. Rudolph for bringing history to life! history.chass.ncsu.edu/2025/12/11/r...history.chass.ncsu.eduRare materials Spark Delight – and a Human Connection to the PastIn Julia Rudolph's HI 209 course, "From Renaissance to Revolution: The Origins of Modern Europe, students went on a field trip to Special Collections where they engaged directly with materials from th... 000
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 05/12/2025🎉 Huge congrats to Tate Paulette @tatepaulette.bsky.social for TWO major awards from the AIA @archaeological.org ! 🏆🏆 2026 Felicia A. Holton Book Award for "In the Land of Ninkasi: A History of Beer in Ancient Mesopotamia." 📚 Gold Public Engagement Award (2024–2025) for exceptional outreach. 🎤 141
Reposted by @ncstatehistory.bsky.socialArchaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 01/12/2025The AIA is proud to recognize our 2026 award recipients for their outstanding contributions to archaeology. Honorees will be celebrated at the AIA Awards Ceremony during the 2026 Annual Meeting on January 9. All are welcome to attend! #Archaeology #AIA 021
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 03/12/2025🎉Thrilled to celebrate @tatepaulette.bsky.social, winner of the Nancy Lapp Popular Book Award at the @asor_research Annual Meeting! This award recognizes significant synthesis of Ancient Near East/Eastern Mediterranean archaeological/textual evidence made accessible to students & the public. 🎉 121
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 24/11/2025Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrated 100 years of history, community, and impact at our Centennial Dinner on 11/20. The night was full of connection, recognition, and reflection. 💛 #CentennialDinner #HistoryDepartment100 #NCStateHistory 000
Reposted by @ncstatehistory.bsky.socialTate Paulette @tatepaulette.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Here's a nice write-up and video about my recent collaboration with Les Stewart from Trophy Brewing Co. to recreate two ancient Mesopotamian beers. We served these to @altonbrown.bsky.social last week on-stage at NC State's new annual speaker series "The Human Factor" chass.ncsu.edu/news/2025/09...chass.ncsu.eduTasting HistoryNC State history professor Tate Paulette and Trophy Brewing’s Les Stewart teamed up to recreate 4,500-year-old Mesopotamian beer, giving modern drinkers a taste of Sumerian culture. 4174
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Centennial Panel was a blast! 🎉 Panel 1: "Why Study History?" (Career success for undergrads!) Panel 2: New Research from our grad students. Plus, tours of the Khayrallah Center & Roman Archaeology Lab! 🏛️ Thanks to all who joined our celebration! 🚀 000
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 06/11/2025🎓 Student Work Comes to Life! Queer History of Durham Tour We're incredibly proud to announce the launch of the Queer History of Durham Tour! This tour is the successful final project from two talented students, Julia Lasure and Karina Burbank. Tickets: www.preservationdurham.org/queerhistory...preservationdurham.org 001
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Community connection in action! 🤝 Our Public History students met with the West Chapel Hill Cemetery Descendants. They discussed vital strategies for protecting and advocating for this historically Black burial site before a visit to the grounds. Thank you to all the community members who joined us. 010
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 23/10/2025Intro to Public History class spent the day at the Princeville Homecoming event! 🏛️ We hosted an educational booth dedicated to the cultural reformation and preservation of Princeville, NC. Great to be part of the community's work to keep its history alive! 000
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 21/10/2025🎉 Big congrats to Julia Rudolph on the publication of her new chapter! 🥳 Check out her work: "Land, Credit and the Constitution: Debtor Protections and Catholic Rights in Eighteenth-Century Ireland." in Law and Constitutional Change, 1st ed. doi.org/10.1017/9781...doi.orgLand, Credit and the Constitution (Chapter 8) - Law and Constitutional ChangeLaw and Constitutional Change - October 2025 001
Reposted by @ncstatehistory.bsky.social"Online Rent-a-Sage" Bret Devereaux @bretdevereaux.bsky.social · 21/10/2025This week on the blog: Peasants! We are at last putting together and wrapping up our discussion of life for pre-industrial peasants - a category which includes a majority of all humans who have ever lived. How we can model how they lived, worked, loved and died. acoup.blog/2025/10/17/c...acoup.blogCollections: Life, Work, Death and the Peasant, Part V: Life In CyclesThis is the fifth and final part of our series (I, II, IIIa, IIIb, IVa, IVb, IVc, IVd, IVe) looking at the structures of life for pre-modern peasant farmers and showing how historical modeling can … 1025665
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Our team crushed it at the ASALH conference! 👏 So proud of Public History MA students Liam McCandless and Katie Boatner, PhD student John Goncalves, and Professor Nishani Frazier for their compelling presentations. 000
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Few world regions have experienced as many extinctions as the Western Hemisphere. This talk examines the historical roots of the biodiversity and extinction crisis in the Americas to better understand the social, cultural, and economic patterns that have resulted in high rates of species loss. 000
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 19/09/2025Congrats to Dr. Jordan Rogers on another great article. muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/articl...muse.jhu.eduProject MUSE - Vicinus Ideology and Discourses of Urban Neighborliness In Plautus 000
Reposted by @ncstatehistory.bsky.socialArchaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 08/09/2025Explore the world’s first great beer culture with Tate Paulette! Join the AIA on Sept 17 at 8 PM ET | 7 PM CT | 6 PM MT | 5 PM PT for "Beer in Ancient Mesopotamia." Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #Archaeology #AIA #AncientMesopotamia #BeerHistory 073
Reposted by @ncstatehistory.bsky.social"Online Rent-a-Sage" Bret Devereaux @bretdevereaux.bsky.social · 28/08/2025I realize I forgot to post out last week's blog post, so this (last) week on the blog: more on peasants! We're turning to the question of labor and so we're seeing how we can estimate what the resource demands for survival and comfort might look like. acoup.blog/2025/08/22/c...acoup.blogCollections: Life, Work, Death and the Peasant, Part IVa: Subsistence and a Little MoreThis is the start of the fourth part of our series (I, II, IIIa, IIIb) discussing the structures of life for pre-modern peasants, who made up the majority of all humans who have ever lived. In the … 418030
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 28/08/2025Interesting article using epidemiological mapping techniques to trace the spread of rumor in the Great Fear of 1789. Interesting use of modeling built on careful archival work (Lefebvre 1932). www.nature.com/articles/d41...nature.comAn abiding mystery of the French Revolution is solved — by epidemiologyThe period of panic and unrest called the Great Fear was triggered by deliberately spread rumours, according to methods borrowed from pandemic playbooks. 000
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Welcome new MA student Finneas! Finneas is passionate about equal access to queer education and in expanding the existing narrative about what it has meant to be LGBTQ+ in the United States. They wish to work with LGBTQ+ communities and activists at the grassroots level to preserve their histories. 010
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 26/08/2025The audiobook version of @tatepaulette.bsky.social fantastic book about the history of beer in Mesopotamia was released today! Give it a listen. rbmediaglobal.com/audiobook/97...rbmediaglobal.comRBmedia | In the Land of NinkasiListen to the audiobook In the Land of Ninkasi, written by Tate Paulette, narrated by Ryan Lee Dunlap. 021
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 14/08/2025This article highlights Professor Dr. Nicholas Robins. He's been leading trips to Cuba since 2014, drawing on his 34 years of personal connection to the country to create a unique opportunity for students to conduct field research and engage with the local community. global.ncsu.edu/learning-bey...global.ncsu.eduLearning Beyond Borders: Making the World their Classroom 000
ncstatehistory.bsky.social @ncstatehistory.bsky.social · 31/07/2025This article highlights the research of four NCSU professors who use food to explore a range of topics including our very own Tate Paulette, an associate professor of history, discusses his work on ancient Mesopotamian beer culture. You can read the full article here: chass.ncsu.edu/news/2025/07...chass.ncsu.eduCHASS Faculty Examine Food’s Moral, Social and Cultural ImpactFour faculty members from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences explore how food connects to larger cultural, social and ethical questions. 021
