grimly satisfying piece about enslaved women's violence against white overseers in the antebellum South - showing that the equation of violent resistance uniquely with manhood is false. recommended if you would like to hear about an overseer being chopped to bits with a hoe doi.org/10.1080/1466...

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Today we finish our preview of the 8 articles shortlisted for the Society's 2026 Early Career Article Prize. Today: 'Challenging the overseer: enslaved women’s violent resistance in the US antebellum South', by Erin Shearer bit.ly/4aYCH3U in 'American Nineteenth Century History' #Skystorians 1/2

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The Society is pleased to publish today the Shortlist of its 2026 Early Career Article Prize: bit.ly/4wEuVoW This year's list includes eight articles published in 2025 and follows an open call for submissions. Our two winners for this prize will be announced in July #Skystorians 1/2

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Thrilled that @erinshearer.bsky.social's article from ANCH @anchistjournal.bsky.social is shortlisted for this award. 2 years in a row ANCH authors have been listed here, and we're proud to support ECR colleagues getting their work published. Do think of us for your work! @branchuk.bsky.social

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Applying for post docs in the UK this academic year:

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