Joseph Ricci
@joseph-ricci.bsky.social
Historian, writer, researcher, podcaster, and avid reader
Got to read this for a review for Emerging Civil War this month. Look for the full review in a week or two!
In short, eye-opening and thought provoking.
In short, eye-opening and thought provoking.
October 21, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Got to read this for a review for Emerging Civil War this month. Look for the full review in a week or two!
In short, eye-opening and thought provoking.
In short, eye-opening and thought provoking.
I sent in a manuscript for review this morning for a phenomenal series on America’s veterans and their experiences. Now we wait.
I welcome any and all good and positive words…and advice on how not to be an anxious wreck.
I welcome any and all good and positive words…and advice on how not to be an anxious wreck.
October 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I sent in a manuscript for review this morning for a phenomenal series on America’s veterans and their experiences. Now we wait.
I welcome any and all good and positive words…and advice on how not to be an anxious wreck.
I welcome any and all good and positive words…and advice on how not to be an anxious wreck.
I’m making serious headway here…
Anyone have a lead on a good publisher?
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Anyone have a lead on a good publisher?
open.substack.com/pub/josephdr...
Book Update
For the last two years, I have been writing about the links between Stephenson family, the Jim Crow Era, Middle Tennessee, the Great Depression, the Second World War, and the Columbia Race Riot of 194...
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July 21, 2025 at 3:41 AM
I’m making serious headway here…
Anyone have a lead on a good publisher?
open.substack.com/pub/josephdr...
Anyone have a lead on a good publisher?
open.substack.com/pub/josephdr...
The irony was not lost on me that I presented a lecture on Juneteenth about the Canal Street Coup of 1874-an attempt to overthrow Louisiana’s duly elected Republican governor.
On a day dedicated to remembering emancipation, it was meaningful to reflect on the fragility of freedom and liberty.
On a day dedicated to remembering emancipation, it was meaningful to reflect on the fragility of freedom and liberty.
June 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The irony was not lost on me that I presented a lecture on Juneteenth about the Canal Street Coup of 1874-an attempt to overthrow Louisiana’s duly elected Republican governor.
On a day dedicated to remembering emancipation, it was meaningful to reflect on the fragility of freedom and liberty.
On a day dedicated to remembering emancipation, it was meaningful to reflect on the fragility of freedom and liberty.
Imagine being angry about people having a paid holiday.
June 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Imagine being angry about people having a paid holiday.
Father’s Day Book Haul:
June 16, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Father’s Day Book Haul:
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The Reconstruction Era Blog's Patrick Young joined Bo and Joey for a discussion about the political and social fallout after the American Civil War.
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Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5HtQ...
YouTube: youtu.be/4eW-itKkdeE?...
May 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The Reconstruction Era Blog's Patrick Young joined Bo and Joey for a discussion about the political and social fallout after the American Civil War.
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Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5HtQ...
YouTube: youtu.be/4eW-itKkdeE?...
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Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5HtQ...
YouTube: youtu.be/4eW-itKkdeE?...
I have worked 18 hour days in this house for the last four days to try and get it ready for our moving day.
We’re so close. Tonight, hopefully, will be my last night up til 2am.
Not one step back.
We’re so close. Tonight, hopefully, will be my last night up til 2am.
Not one step back.
May 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I have worked 18 hour days in this house for the last four days to try and get it ready for our moving day.
We’re so close. Tonight, hopefully, will be my last night up til 2am.
Not one step back.
We’re so close. Tonight, hopefully, will be my last night up til 2am.
Not one step back.
Okay, I forgot this app existed again. Apologies.
Also, absence will continue as we are moving again! Prepping the new place for paint and some maintenance and then moving in. A lot of work ahead of me for the next few days.
Also, absence will continue as we are moving again! Prepping the new place for paint and some maintenance and then moving in. A lot of work ahead of me for the next few days.
a man covering his face with his hand while laying on a couch
ALT: a man covering his face with his hand while laying on a couch
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May 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Okay, I forgot this app existed again. Apologies.
Also, absence will continue as we are moving again! Prepping the new place for paint and some maintenance and then moving in. A lot of work ahead of me for the next few days.
Also, absence will continue as we are moving again! Prepping the new place for paint and some maintenance and then moving in. A lot of work ahead of me for the next few days.
Another fresh episode out now!
Graham Bandy, of @livingmilhistory.bsky.social, joined Joey to talk about the incredible wartime experiences of Harold Scrafield.
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Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1y86...
May 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Another fresh episode out now!
I’ve never run like this before. Six months ago I couldn’t and now here we are:
April 22, 2025 at 3:50 AM
I’ve never run like this before. Six months ago I couldn’t and now here we are:
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If you missed our chat with the amazing @normagraham.bsky.social now is your chance to get caught up on all things 1st Canadian Para. Check it out!
Apple:
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Spotify:
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YouTube:
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Apple:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/2ipa...
YouTube:
www.youtube.com/live/kiL7ajv...
April 21, 2025 at 1:37 PM
If you missed our chat with the amazing @normagraham.bsky.social now is your chance to get caught up on all things 1st Canadian Para. Check it out!
Apple:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/2ipa...
YouTube:
www.youtube.com/live/kiL7ajv...
Apple:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/2ipa...
YouTube:
www.youtube.com/live/kiL7ajv...
An absolute delight to sit with two great friends and talk about what is, undoubtedly, the greatest movie of all time.
Bo and Joey were joined by the renowned Chaz Mena to go behind the scenes of Casablanca (1942). Is it the greatest movie of all time? Find out more now!
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Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1s5k...
YouTube: youtu.be/b8Gzj1dSKmk?...
April 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
An absolute delight to sit with two great friends and talk about what is, undoubtedly, the greatest movie of all time.
April 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
A pleasure to get to catch up with @lydiajane13.bsky.social to talk a little about #AviationHistory and RAF Bomber Command. Have a listen:
This week we’re joined by @lydiajane13.bsky.social to talk about RAF Bomber Command’s Gardening campaigns in the Second World War.
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YouTube: youtu.be/MFFO0WLF4Ng?...
#AviationHistory #History
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#AviationHistory #History
March 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
A pleasure to get to catch up with @lydiajane13.bsky.social to talk a little about #AviationHistory and RAF Bomber Command. Have a listen:
I really did enjoy getting to “muse” about Arnhem and Urquhart. Have look and don’t be afraid to leave a comment! Enjoy
We just posted our first "Musing About..." on our Buy Me a Coffee page. What can you expect as a member of the Home Brew Crew? Have look for yourself:
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Musing About: Major General Roy Urquhart at Arnhem — Home Brew History Podcast
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March 31, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I really did enjoy getting to “muse” about Arnhem and Urquhart. Have look and don’t be afraid to leave a comment! Enjoy
One thing I love about about adding a good black wash before I paint is how the easily the quality of Empress Miniatures is evident. These will be part of an Arnhem medical diorama.
Also, the best paint for their berets is in the background for those so inclined.
#HistScaleModels
Also, the best paint for their berets is in the background for those so inclined.
#HistScaleModels
March 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
One thing I love about about adding a good black wash before I paint is how the easily the quality of Empress Miniatures is evident. These will be part of an Arnhem medical diorama.
Also, the best paint for their berets is in the background for those so inclined.
#HistScaleModels
Also, the best paint for their berets is in the background for those so inclined.
#HistScaleModels
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The legendary Chris Mackowski of Emerging Civil War joins us to talk about his new book on the 1864 Battle of Spotsylvania and the American Civil War.
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Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3YVo...
YouTube: youtu.be/wxjtAXYKQPc?...
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Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3YVo...
YouTube: youtu.be/wxjtAXYKQPc?...
March 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The legendary Chris Mackowski of Emerging Civil War joins us to talk about his new book on the 1864 Battle of Spotsylvania and the American Civil War.
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Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3YVo...
YouTube: youtu.be/wxjtAXYKQPc?...
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Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3YVo...
YouTube: youtu.be/wxjtAXYKQPc?...
“Does Joe like Monty?”
You may as well listen for more details:
You may as well listen for more details:
We sat down with @andrew617.bsky.social to discuss one of the Second World War's most successful, brilliant, and polarizing figures: Bernard Law Montgomery.
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March 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
“Does Joe like Monty?”
You may as well listen for more details:
You may as well listen for more details:
There haven’t been many things I’ve missed having since I was put on this new diet, but Jesus, what I wouldn’t give for a bucket of fried chicken and biscuit with a sweet tea.
Anyways, I’ll just be enjoying my Mediterranean meals.
Anyways, I’ll just be enjoying my Mediterranean meals.
a south park character is holding a plate of food and says oh god yes
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March 17, 2025 at 4:09 AM
There haven’t been many things I’ve missed having since I was put on this new diet, but Jesus, what I wouldn’t give for a bucket of fried chicken and biscuit with a sweet tea.
Anyways, I’ll just be enjoying my Mediterranean meals.
Anyways, I’ll just be enjoying my Mediterranean meals.
A little piece I wrote this week for Emerging Civil War on miniature wargaming:
emergingcivilwar.com/2025/03/14/r...?
emergingcivilwar.com/2025/03/14/r...?
Refighting the Civil War - Emerging Civil War
I must admit, sometimes I take my study of the Civil War too seriously. This is not only my career, but it is in many ways, my hobby as well. I love to read about obscure figures, dive into often unta...
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March 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
A little piece I wrote this week for Emerging Civil War on miniature wargaming:
emergingcivilwar.com/2025/03/14/r...?
emergingcivilwar.com/2025/03/14/r...?
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We’re in the planning phase of a new series on 1945 and the end of the Second World War.
Ambitious? Yes.
Dear listener, what three events of that year stand out most?
#History #Skystorians #WhatsHistory
Ambitious? Yes.
Dear listener, what three events of that year stand out most?
#History #Skystorians #WhatsHistory
March 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We’re in the planning phase of a new series on 1945 and the end of the Second World War.
Ambitious? Yes.
Dear listener, what three events of that year stand out most?
#History #Skystorians #WhatsHistory
Ambitious? Yes.
Dear listener, what three events of that year stand out most?
#History #Skystorians #WhatsHistory
What is suburbia’s obsession with golf carts? Asking for a friend.*
*where we are staying right now is NOT AT ALL close to a golf course.
*where we are staying right now is NOT AT ALL close to a golf course.
a couple is riding a golf cart on a golf course .
ALT: a couple is riding a golf cart on a golf course .
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March 11, 2025 at 12:47 AM
What is suburbia’s obsession with golf carts? Asking for a friend.*
*where we are staying right now is NOT AT ALL close to a golf course.
*where we are staying right now is NOT AT ALL close to a golf course.