Historian. Author. Professor. Budding Curmudgeon. I study the contrast between image and reality in America, especially in politics.

This is my Bluesky Flashes acct. Follow for pics of mostly concerts, albums, and whiskey. Formerly @royal and then @royalbacon_ on that other picture site.

Fatherhood, design, games and music

official Bluesky account (check username👆) Bugs, feature requests, feedback: support@bsky.app