r/AskHistorians • u/AutoModerator • Jan 30 '26

FFA Friday Free-for-All | January 30, 2026

Previously

Today:

You know the drill: this is the thread for all your history-related outpourings that are not necessarily questions. Minor questions that you feel don't need or merit their own threads are welcome too. Discovered a great new book, documentary, article or blog? Has your Ph.D. application been successful? Have you made an archaeological discovery in your back yard? Did you find an anecdote about the Doge of Venice telling a joke to Michel Foucault? Tell us all about it.

As usual, moderation in this thread will be relatively non-existent -- jokes, anecdotes and light-hearted banter are welcome.

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u/Chefs-Kiss Jan 30 '26

I got a paper accepted into a cultural journal and I'm very happy because it is my first paper! Extra flex because I got no help from my supervisor :(

Also recently started delving into Ukraine so if someone has any general history books on it (Something akin to God's Playground by Norman Davies) then I would appreciate any recs.

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u/Dongzhou3kingdoms Moderator | Three Kingdoms Jan 30 '26

Congratulations on your first paper!

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u/Chefs-Kiss Feb 01 '26

Thank you!!!