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Kristin Netterstrom Higgins @knetterstrom.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Best part of #NFPW2026 was listening to @rickbell.bsky.social discussion the Revolutionary War’s impact on the world. Glad to have my own copy after listening to the audiobook from my library. A big thank you for coming to our conference!

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Schooley @schooley.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

New FBI hiring guidelines: Must love dogs.

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Qagggy! @qagggy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

UK transit nerds are next level.

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Frank Cogliano @frankcogliano.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Very much enjoyed hearing this year's finalists for the George Washington Book Prize discuss their books. Great to see old friends @rickbell.bsky.social @stevesarson.bsky.social, @joycechaplin.bsky.social and to meet Amy Watson and Paul Staiti: all worthy nominees.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

El-Sayed is very good at this.

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JeffTrnka @jefftrnka.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

They're wearing the cats.....

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Richard Bell @rickbell.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Proud Dad Moment: playing pool basketball, my 10 yr old daughter calls out the flagrant flopping of another player by yelling “You’ll never make it big on Broadway!!”

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Ana Marie Cox @anamariecox.com · 01/08/2026

Are you saying the DOJ withdrew that pool vandalism indictment… upon reflection?

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𝓡𝓪𝔂 @raysoto15.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

This is common sense and the truth.

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Kevin M. Levin @civilwarmemory.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Congratulations to the finalists. I've only had a chance to read @rickbell.bsky.social's book and it is fantastic. 🗃️ #booksky

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Joseph M. Adelman @jmadelman.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

The most appropriate place for the England-France 3rd place game would be Pittsburgh. #iykyk #VastEarlyAmerica #FIFAWorldCup

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Spectrum News NY1 @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

During the first installment of NY1’s new exclusive series, “Out of Office with the Mayor,” Mayor Zohran Mamdani and members of his staff showed off their soccer skills on the Gracie Mansion lawn — where the mayor has been hosting pickup soccer matches with New Yorkers.

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Benjamin Park @benjaminepark.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Happy 4th! If you're having trouble keeping up with the new books on the Revolution, I highlighted some recent favorites (including @rickbell.bsky.social, @frankcogliano.bsky.social, @johngmarks.com, & others) as well as interviewed Sarah Pearsall about her new synthesis. youtu.be/gHsXw51UmsQ?...

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America's 250th Anniversary Starts With These Essential History Books

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PT Klein @ptklein.com · 04/07/2026

good morning

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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Just learned that diners were designed and named after the dining car on trains and this never occurred to me despite some of them literally being train cars and being named “this is a pretend train you are eating in”

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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

That picture…

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Audrey Farnsworth @audipenny.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

America keeps trying to get me to go to her birthday party and I’m like no girl u need to go to the hospital

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Richard Bell @rickbell.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Wow! Yes, please check out my new course about The Declaration of Independence on The Great Courses!

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Richard Bell @rickbell.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

#skystorians : what are you essential recs for books and articles, classic and fresh takes, on any of these US Survey tentpoles: 1. Andrew Jackson 2. Native Expulsion 3. Transportation Revolution 4. Information Revolution (post offices, Penny press, telegraph etc) I need your help!!!!

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Kevin Manzel @kevinmanzel.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

I am absolutely locked in on @rickbell.bsky.social’s new Great course on the Declaration of Independence. Dramatic, poignant, unflinching, and playing it both backward and forward, it is nothing short of a revelation. You think you know the story until he tells it.

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Kevin Manzel @kevinmanzel.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Just heard a stirring live talk online by @rickbell.bsky.social on the Decl of Independence @250 and American Revolution. Love that he introduced me to this French statesman and his secret efforts to aid the Revolutionaries. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles...

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Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes - Wikipedia

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The Times and Sunday Times @thetimes.com · 04/04/2026

Bonheur restaurant review: £1,122 for two — we’ve just eaten a mini-break

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Bonheur restaurant review: £1,122 for two — we’ve just eaten a mini-break

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Richard Bell @rickbell.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Goes great with other tasks too!

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Bill Moakler @bmoakny.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Today’s laundromat reading: The American Revolution and the Fate of the World by Richard Bell @rickbell.bsky.social.

Me holding the above-mentioned book while at the laundromat.

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Kate Carpenter @katecarp.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

This interview was a delightful one, and I was so glad to talk with @rickbell.bsky.social about how he works. Plus, the book is excellent!

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Richard Bell @rickbell.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Great visit with WGN Anchors in Chicago this morning to talk about my new book, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AND THE FATE OF THE WORLD

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'The American Revolution and the Fate of the World'

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Claudette Colvin, whose refusal to move seats on a segregated bus helped spark the civil rights movement, dies at 86.

A photo of Claudette Colvin in a red sweater

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Ike Makos @ikemakos.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

stacking up the nonfiction TBR pile for 2026 - featuring some new releases by @stevesarson.bsky.social , @rickbell.bsky.social , and more!

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Jason Herbert @herberthistory.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Books are the perfect Christmas gift. You give a piece of yourself to someone special. The person receiving the gift thinks that you think they are smart (regardless if this is actually true or not). They're easy to get and fairly inexpensive. Plus, they're easy to wrap. Give books.

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Richard Bell @rickbell.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

My new book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World, is a synthesis, which means it rests on the shoulders of dozens of experts in lots of different subfields. The good folks at Shepherd gave me the chance to highlight five of my favorites. Take a look!

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The best books on the American Revolution as a World War

Richard Bell shares the 5 best books on the American Revolution as a World War. Have you read Epic Journeys of Freedom?

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Calvin Schermerhorn @calscherm.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Out now, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World by @rickbell.bsky.social A wide angle view of a global event that never loses focus on the Revolution itself. Check it out! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/752265...

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UMD Department of History @umdhistory.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Richard Bell appeared on the "Think Back" podcast to discuss his new book "The American Revolution and the Fate of the World," which "completely rethinks the Revolution as a global story, not just an American one." @rickbell.bsky.social Listen here! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

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'America Among, Not America Alone'

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Pat Cummings @lifeofdesperation.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Dr. Richard Bell joins the podcast to discuss his book "The American Revolution and the Fate of the World,” where he dismantles the myths and explores the shocking global story behind America's founding. youtu.be/VRZqx0Dhghw @rickbell.bsky.social

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125 – “The American Revolution and the Fate of the World” with Richard Bell

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Jason Herbert @herberthistory.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

It’s publication day for two of my friends who have terrific books out. First is @rickbell.bsky.social new book on the American Revolution, which looks at the conflict from a global scale: amzn.to/4hIdKf9

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The American Revolution and the Fate of the World

The American Revolution and the Fate of the World [Bell, Richard] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The American Revolution and the Fate of the World

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Richard Bell @rickbell.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Friends, I could not be more excited to let you know that my book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World, is out today from Penguin. I’m super proud of it and super grateful to all the scholars whose work informs it. I hope you’ll take a peek and spread the word! amzn.to/4nHkziG

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The American Revolution and the Fate of the World

The American Revolution and the Fate of the World [Bell, Richard] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The American Revolution and the Fate of the World

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Jason Herbert @herberthistory.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Visiting Barnes & Noble is like visiting friends

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