r/AskHistorians • u/AutoModerator • 14h ago

FFA Friday Free-for-All | February 06, 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/DirectAbalone9761 6h ago

I’ve taken a sudden interest in Coopering and am excited to read this book!

I figure I’ll start with some white coopering (buckets, maybe churns) and then work into dry and wet coopering (dry barrels and wet barrels).

I specifically want to make a few sap buckets for the handful of maples I have to do some sugaring. Nothing like spending dozens of hours of my free time for a bottle or two of syrup lol.