Frank Cogliano
@frankcogliano.bsky.social
Professor of American History, University of Edinburgh. Author (with Peter S. Onuf) of Thomas Jefferson Survives: American Independence in His Time and Ours (Liveright, 2026).
Congratulations Chris Bates who received his doctorate today at the @hcaatedinburgh.bsky.social graduation! Well done Dr Bates!
November 26, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Congratulations Chris Bates who received his doctorate today at the @hcaatedinburgh.bsky.social graduation! Well done Dr Bates!
Frankly, I find the whole, "Scotland is the greatest country in the world" discourse annoying. But then ... (All taken in the past 24 hrs.)
November 26, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Frankly, I find the whole, "Scotland is the greatest country in the world" discourse annoying. But then ... (All taken in the past 24 hrs.)
Friday at 4 pm is the perfect time to start work on a new book, right? (Actually, starting work on a proposal for a new book.)
November 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Friday at 4 pm is the perfect time to start work on a new book, right? (Actually, starting work on a proposal for a new book.)
#BellaDogliano facing the new (very frosty) day. 🥶
November 21, 2025 at 8:49 AM
#BellaDogliano facing the new (very frosty) day. 🥶
Authors' photo.
November 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Authors' photo.
I miss real tickets but Bob really delivered last night. Still getting it done at 84. (The phone ban works and Glasgow crowds never disappoint.)
November 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I miss real tickets but Bob really delivered last night. Still getting it done at 84. (The phone ban works and Glasgow crowds never disappoint.)
It's me. I was the free event (yesterday). Post-shutdown, there was a small group of folk committed to history. Thanks to them for coming out and the National Park Service for hosting!
November 16, 2025 at 3:47 PM
It's me. I was the free event (yesterday). Post-shutdown, there was a small group of folk committed to history. Thanks to them for coming out and the National Park Service for hosting!
We've got a cover. Coming your way next June!
November 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
We've got a cover. Coming your way next June!
When your kid rouses you and your houseguest early in the morning because he wants to use the loo on his way to the gym and you run into him on the street later(with a suspicious post-workout breakfast roll).
November 7, 2025 at 11:53 AM
When your kid rouses you and your houseguest early in the morning because he wants to use the loo on his way to the gym and you run into him on the street later(with a suspicious post-workout breakfast roll).
Two great Americans.
November 7, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Two great Americans.
A real Murderers' Row of talent discussing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence at the Fennell Forum @hcaatedinburgh.bsky.social: Allan Little, Lige Gould, Annette Gordon-Reed, Meg Roberts , and Patrick Griffin.
November 7, 2025 at 12:10 AM
A real Murderers' Row of talent discussing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence at the Fennell Forum @hcaatedinburgh.bsky.social: Allan Little, Lige Gould, Annette Gordon-Reed, Meg Roberts , and Patrick Griffin.
With my Edinburgh Leisure membership (£450 for the year) I can take a friend to a public course for £15. (£0 on the occasional "Free Friend Friday!") No political controversy, really nice people (actual local folks, not global golf bros), and the occasional friendly dog.
November 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
With my Edinburgh Leisure membership (£450 for the year) I can take a friend to a public course for £15. (£0 on the occasional "Free Friend Friday!") No political controversy, really nice people (actual local folks, not global golf bros), and the occasional friendly dog.
What's the German word for the joy one feels when a friend publishes a book?
November 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
What's the German word for the joy one feels when a friend publishes a book?
We have a never-ending Ticket to Ride tournament going on with our neighbor. I'm handing the trophy over because she won tonight. Her mum and stepdad are coming from Germany to join the game in February.
November 2, 2025 at 9:03 PM
We have a never-ending Ticket to Ride tournament going on with our neighbor. I'm handing the trophy over because she won tonight. Her mum and stepdad are coming from Germany to join the game in February.
The light was beautiful this morning in Edinburgh.
November 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The light was beautiful this morning in Edinburgh.
Yesterday was the sixth anniversary of this.
November 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Yesterday was the sixth anniversary of this.
Another cracking autumn morning. Apparently this is a 'sunny interval.'
October 20, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Another cracking autumn morning. Apparently this is a 'sunny interval.'
Friday Night Lights, Scottish style. Some Lowland League football. Who says the romance is dead after 35 years?
October 17, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Friday Night Lights, Scottish style. Some Lowland League football. Who says the romance is dead after 35 years?
#BellaDogliano has gone incognito mode.
October 15, 2025 at 10:22 AM
#BellaDogliano has gone incognito mode.
I see this car near my flat all the time. If you're from Essex, Massachusetts, I love your accent, too!
October 15, 2025 at 10:15 AM
I see this car near my flat all the time. If you're from Essex, Massachusetts, I love your accent, too!
Visiting a US high school this morning on behalf of @hcaatedinburgh.bsky.social.
October 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Visiting a US high school this morning on behalf of @hcaatedinburgh.bsky.social.
We've got a cover and a publication date (April 3, 2026).
October 1, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We've got a cover and a publication date (April 3, 2026).
Cracking sunrise in #Edinburgh this morning.
September 25, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Cracking sunrise in #Edinburgh this morning.
Page proofs! That's my weekend sorted. Coming your way next spring.
September 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Page proofs! That's my weekend sorted. Coming your way next spring.