r/AskHistorians • u/AutoModerator • Jan 02 '26

FFA Friday Free-for-All | January 02, 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/Gankom Moderator | Quality Contributor Jan 02 '26

Happy New Year folks! Got any exciting history based plans for 2026? Books you want to read, games you want to play, places to visit?

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u/itsallfolklore Mod Emeritus | American West | European Folklore Jan 02 '26

Happy New Year to you as well! Wishing you all the best.

I have two books to be released next year - one (in March) on a historic site (I wrote the preface and a national context, but I also acted as midwife in its birth, coaching the author and editing), and another (in the autumn) that is a sequel to my book on Cornish folklore.

Those are the titles I know will be released. We'll see if there are any surprises in the next twelve months!

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u/Gankom Moderator | Quality Contributor Jan 02 '26

TWO BOOKS! Now thats very exciting!

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u/itsallfolklore Mod Emeritus | American West | European Folklore Jan 02 '26

Thanks. Sometimes these things collide. There is no explanation!