Hi, I'd like to apply! My area of study is Early Modern Art History | Clothing History. Official cred is a master's in Art History with an emphasis on sixteenth through eighteenth century fashion in art (master's was on portraiture of Marie Antoinette's female court at the Petit Trianon and their informalization of court fashion from 1778 to 1790). Have also taught at the university level in fashion history and design history, though I am not currently teaching.

I've been following AskHistorians for a while, but haven't commented much since my area of study is so specialized. Here's what I've got so far:

• Public breastfeeding in the middle ages - Down the rabbit hole, part 1 and part 2.

• My recommendations for solid clothing history research from 1400 to 1800.

• How much of a trendsetter was Marie-Antoinette? Part 1 & Part 2

**Edited to include the official third entry! Thanks for nudging me along. :)

Hi all, I'd like to apply.

My day job involves working on two history magazines so I'm constantly immersed in a variety of topics. Fastidious research is incredibly important in my role.

Nonetheless I hope I fit the bill for "Anglo-Saxon and Anglo-Danish England". It's a bit clunky but I think it's a neat way of uniting the overlapping worlds (although I'm tempted to rack up another magic one and aim for the coveted "Viking Battle Mage" flair!) of Medieval England. My submissions cover:

An overview of magic in Medieval Norse society

The responsibilities of a Sheriff in Plantagenet England

The existence of magical weapons in Medieval society

How nobles kept fit in the Middle Ages

How good were feasts in Medieval times?

All feedback gratefully received. I appreciate I may not be ready for a flair, but it's been an ambition of mine since joining Reddit. For realsies!

EDIT: Just to lay the foundations for "Viking Battle Mage" (I'll wear you down eventually), here's Carl Jung and the worship of Wotan during World War I

I'd like to apply for a revision for my flair! My current flair is "Post-Revolutionary Europe | Modern Military Theory", I'd like to change that to "France & Germany, 1618 - 1918"

Some posts:

• Why did Prussia become so militaristic?

• Why is it that when Brandenburg inherited Prussia, they became the Kingdom of Prussia instead of just staying Brandenburg?

• What caused the resurgence of Prussian might 1815-1871 and then the poor performance in 1914-1918?

• French Revolution 1789 — How much of a factor was "anger at the rich/inequality" vs. other factors that sparked the revolution?

• Why is the execution of Louis XVI (of France) more infamous than the execution of Charles I (of England), despite taking place after?

• I've heard that Prussia started the Franco-Prussian War to annex the rest of the small German states. But I don't understand how fighting France makes you ruler of Germany, sooo explain please?

• Why did it take so long for the german empire to form?

• We often hear about how war changed in the 20th century due to machine guns and tanks, but how was warfare revolutionized in the 19th century through technological advances? Were there any precursors to the 20th century's changes? (with specific focus on France & Prussia)

• Why did France fall from the most powerful European country to one where Germany planned to easily defeat in World War 1?

• Why was France involved in WWI

• Could you describe the "starting position" for each of the major players right before the assassination of the Archduke?

Was also a participant in the recent "Prussia & Imperial Germany AMA"

Hope that comes out to be enough! :)

Hello! I would like to apply for the "European History | Modern Italy & Italian Colonialism" flair but actually, I'm not even sure whether I truly deserve it or not. You be the judge! Here are a few posts:

• Modern Italian History I

• Modern Italian History II

• Modern Italian History III

• Modern Italian History IV

• Modern Italian History V

• Italian Colonialism I

• Italian Colonialism II

• Italian Colonialism III

• Italian Colonialism IV

As far as our colonial history is concerned, I must admit that my primary sources are - besides the few dedicated books, of which there's a dearth of, such as N. Labanca's La guerra italiana per la Libia. 1911-1931 and A. Del Boca's Italiani in Africa Orientale trilogy - a couple of family friends who were born and lived in Libya, plus a close friend's grandmother who hails from what was Italian Eritrea; I've found their input helpful.

With regards to Italian history, I've read Indro Montanelli's and Roberto Gervaso's La Storia d'Italia which, despite its limitations, is actually quite comprehensive. Other books on the matter include, but are not limited to: J. J. Sadkovich's The Italian Navy in WW2, Adm. Angelo Iachino's Il Tramonto di una grande Marina plus quite a few military memories (Paolo Caccia Dominioni's books about the war in North Africa, G. Bedeschi's and M. Rigoni Stern's autobiographical descriptions of the Russian Front) and Mack Smith's I Savoia Re d'Italia (a good read, if biased).

As far as the extremely-sensitive topic of the Foibe/Istrian Exodus is concerned, my readings include: Giorgio Rustia's paper, A. Petacco's A Tragedy Revealed: The Story of Italians from Istria, Dalmatia, and Venezia Giulia, 1943-1956 and L. Monzali's essay, Italiani di Dalmazia.

Hi, I'd like to apply.

I am a bestselling author of three books--one of which is about stoic philosophy illustrated with deeply researched historical stories (The Obstacle Is The Way. Penguin Random House). Before I wrote my own books, I was the research assistant for Robert Greene, best known for his books 48 Laws of Power and Mastery, for several years. I am also an editor at large for the New York Observer where I research and write about media and culture (the topic of my first book). My research and reading methods are followed by a large audience online and I've written extensively about the US Civil War, ancient philosophy, technology, media issues, and well known historical figures.

I contribute to AskHistorians when it fits my areas of expertise.

Some links: http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/35bc0c/before_the_civil_war_were_there_any_slaves_owned/cr31hnl http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/35bc0c/before_the_civil_war_were_there_any_slaves_owned/cr2xcrx http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/35a0bf/why_is_george_c_marshall_so_highly_regarded_as_a/cr31c98 http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/353fds/in_the_history_of_us_intervention_has_a_military/cr0q6k7 http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2sqnxz/was_ulysses_s_grant_as_strategically_and/cnrzu6t http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2sqnxz/was_ulysses_s_grant_as_strategically_and/cns9dwa http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2rfdwo/why_is_a_lion_so_commonly_depicted_in_many/cnfircj http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2nl02p/how_did_the_civil_war_last_as_long_as_it_did_if/cmeijca

Perhaps my flair could be: Published Author |Media|Philosophy| US Civil War. If I don't meet those qualifications, I'd love just to be a "Quality Contributor"

I'd like to apply for an art history flair. "Renaissance Florence | Architecture and Sculpture" if my qualifications are acceptable. A heartfelt thanks to farquier in any event for getting me started with this.

• Vasari's intentions when codifying late medieval art and architecture as 'Gothic' in relation to his experiences growing up in Renaissance Florence

• The politics of renaissance architecture in Florence

• The history of the invention of the artist as a celebrity

• A non-badhistory refutation of the myth that Michelangelo painted human organs on the Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

• Renaissance Art influencing Mannerism and Baroque Art.

Hi folks! I've been prodded by a couple of well-respected people to look into applying for a flair! Although I'm fairly certain I don't quite meet the eligibility requirements yet, there's probably no harm in posting, getting the ball rolling, and getting a little feedback.

I'm currently entering my last semester of a bachelor of Arts majoring in Contemporary Europe and minoring in German Language and culture, and I'm also in the process of completing a Master's of International Affairs by coursework.

If possible, I'd love to apply for the 'Russo-Finnish Winter War 1939-1940' flair (or any shorter variation thereof if that's more appropriate). I've done a number of papers regarding the Winter War throughout my undergrad studies, and it's a conflict that I'm familiar with and fascinated by.

...It's also an area that turns up sort've infrequently. There've been plenty of questions over time, but I usually seem to miss them. As such (and hence why I suspect I'm not eligable), I've only actually written two responses for the conflict that I'd consider 'high quality.' Both of them today.

But, nonetheless! I've been lurking - and posting, where appropriate - on the sub for more than two years, so I might as well give it a shot at some point.

Here I ruthlessly strawman /u/BritainOPplsNerf to soapbox about Red Army reforms following the Winter War.

Here I discuss in brief the shortcomings of Soviet preparations for the Winter War.

EDIT: After a definitely-not-staged question by an esteemed member of the community (thanks! :P), Here is my analysis of circumstances and causes leading to the collapse of Finland in the latter stages of the war which sort've mutated into a general overview of the war in a lot of ways. Mostly because I'm bad at first drafts, definitely having nothing to do with me intentionally overkilling-it on length to cool off from a presentation that went terribly earlier today. At all.

If it's worth throwing in as an example of a 'high quality' (I hope!) response I've written in the past, here I discuss factors affecting the advances of the Western allies and the Red Army in Europe, 1944-1945.

I'm not in a huge rush to acquire a flair, all told. I've been part of the community for nearly three years without one, so I'll happily wait for a few more appropriate questions to turn up. But there's no harm in throwing the application in.

Thanks!

I'm a second-year student reading a BA in Philosophy & Theology with a special historical interest in Early Christianity and the history of thought/literature of Late Classical Antiquity; I suppose the requested flair would look something like "Early Christianity | Late Classical Antiquity". I am also a flaired user in /r/askphilosophy.

Here are my responses:

Were women crucified as well as men?

Gnosticism and Christianity

Did ancient people believe in extraterrestrial life on other planets but weren't gods to them?

How much did philosophy influence Alexander the Great?

Why did Nietzsche particularly dislike the protestant version of Christianity so much?

Thanks!

Greetings! I'd like to apply for flair. My Masters is in mid-to-late 19th century American history, so I suppose I would fall into the "North American History" flair. I've tried to contribute to a number of different threads within this scope, and have done my best to adhere to the rules and expectations of this sub 100%. Links to my comments in this field include a recent discussion on Sherman's march to the sea, here: http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/34zcc4/was_shermans_march_justified_why_or_why_not/cqzm1lf. Also, I commented on a post asking about the length and duration of the Civil War, here: http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/34eyvn/what_caused_the_us_civil_war_to_last_much_longer/cqu1di6. An examination of the US army versus the European armies of the mid-19th century: http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2yu8w7/was_the_union_army_of_1865_superior_or_inferior/cpe5mpc. A post about the Emancipation Proclamation and "contraband" slaves: http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2ypdd0/prior_to_the_emancipation_proclamation_when/cpbtmov. Homosexuality in pre-Civil War America: http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2yksfw/is_there_any_evidence_of_homosexuality_occurring/cpagj4y. I hope this is sufficient! Please let me know if there's anything else I can offer, or should be doing. Thanks!

Could I have my flair altered for April Fool's Day to read Federation Political History | The Dominion War? I was sent here from modmail, sorry if I'm in the wrong place.

Hello. Would I be able to apply for the flair "British Social and Industrial history 1750-1914"?

• How accepted is the theory that most humans practiced "segmented sleep" prior to the Industrial Revolution?

• Trivia Tuesday | Tarnished Heroes: Richard Arkwright

• This thread on the history of Luddism on the Tarnished heroes post

• What is the history of the Luddite

• Trivial Tuesday | Influential Inventions: Richard Trevithick's Pen-y-darren Locomotive

• How did trains in the 1860s go in both Directions. [Not Neccasarily a history Question, but historical examples used]

• my input in this thread about the cheapness of canals

I would humbly submit for a flair!

I would request 19th and 20th Century Naval History

I am working to include more specific sources in every answer, not just to lend credence obviously, but to help anyone interested in the subject.

My answers I would put up for consideration:

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2uox7p/how_far_did_the_british_government_attempt_reform/coaccpm

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2t73pk/what_was_the_us_navy_like_postcivil_war_and_preww1/

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2sj5o2/so_battle_cruisers/cnq0dfw

Either way I appreciate the feedback, love the sub, and hope to continue to be a positive member!

EDIT: Realistically I would say that my flair application would be for something along the lines of Anglo American Naval Warfare, in line with the focus of my studies and readings.

Also another post to be placed for consideration: http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2uuoni/how_did_naval_artillery_like_cannons_change_the/coc19rt

AND ANOTHER COMMENT: http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2v2usz/in_the_runup_to_ww1_was_there_a_real_possibility/coe50mf

Most of this is obviously covering WW1 and the Royal Navy but my studies and reading has covered from the formation of the US Navy/Napoleonic Royal Navy, to the conclusion of WW2

Would like to drop "World War One" from my flair and replace it with a shiny new "Whaling" addition! Would that be something that puts my flair color in the 'Other' category? I'd feel a bit weird for Whaling to be seen in the mil-history olive green :).

Answers:

On the introduction of steam power to the American whaling industry

I discuss the roots of international regulation of whaling

I discuss Arne Kalland and his theories on the evolution of the perceptions of whales and whaling in the 20th Century

I'd like to apply for a flair in "American Christianity" if possible. Im currently working on my MA on Civil Rights and its religious impact and history.

Evangelists and Israeli Support

Religious arguments, Pro vs Anti-slavery

Development of American Christianity in Early 20th Century

I'm a PhD candidate at the University of Texas-Austin. My dissertation will be on the role of popular culture in Ronald Reagan's National Security Strategy. and would like to apply for flair the reads "Ronald Reagan/Cold War." My comments for consideration are below:

Ronald Reagan's conversion to the Republican Party

Soviet Reaction to Tom Clancy

Difference between Space and Missile Launch

This is me formally putting in for a change from Sinotibetan Linguistics to Sinotibetan Linguistics | Language Policy (even though the change has already been made). Paper trail ftw.

Hi, I'd like to check if my posts are of good enough quality to apply for flair! My general area of study is East Asia, with more in-depth knowledge from the unification of China to the beginning of Westernisation. I don't have a history degree and I'm not contemplating studying for one since the relative job prospects (and pay) are abysmal. My knowledge comes from self-research.

I recently discovered this sub from a friend who suggested I begin to answer questions here.

• The times China as a region has been separated into different states or factions

• Homosexual relationships in both China and Japan

• East Asian history booklist research

• Mongolian strategies, tactics, and warfare in the conquest of China

• Ethnic groups and their history in China

Thanks for taking your time as well! :)

Hello!

I'd like to reapply for a flair. I had one given to me about a year ago, though I became somewhat inactive over the past year due to dissertation work. I plan to pick back up and try to get involved and try to answer a question at least once a week if possible!

I am unsure if my previous application is needed or if it is relevant, but if so you can find it here: Link.

My most recent contribution can be found here.

Let me know if you need to see more activity from me before my flair can be reapplied. If so, that's not a problem! If you are okay with reapplying my flair, I'd like the same one as before (Classics - Imperial Rome in European History blue), if possible.

Thank you for your consideration!

Hi! I'm a second year Art History/History double major at a liberal arts college, and I would love to have "Medieval Art" flair. My area of expertise is Late Roman/Early Byzantine imperial workshop sculptors, but more broadly I study the socio-economics of Medieval artists.

Here are my responses so far:

Varangian Guard appropriating Byzantine religion

Effects of the Black Death on Sienese painting

Appropriating and inhabiting Roman ruins in Late Antiquity

Masolino moves to Florence

Hello, I would like to apply for flair. I have a lot of experience in archaeology of the Ancient Near East/Southern Levant, both practically and academically. If approved, I would like it to read "Archaeology | Ancient Near East | Southern Levant".

I have selected some answers I have posted, are they of good enough quality to grant flair?

Who were the sea people that invaded egypt in ancient history?

In the Christian bible, what happened between the Old Testament and the New Testament? Also why was nothing written in between both?

Is there a historical basis for an Atlantis-like civilization?

Besides the Bible, what is the oldest book?

How does a language form independently?

Criticism of answer format/content is appreciated.

It seems like there are not as many specialists in the Ancient Near East in the Archaeology section of the flaired user list, so I figured I'd throw my hat in the mix, since that's my area of expertise.

Hello! After prompting from /u/Celebreth, I would humbly like to apply for a flair! While not a professional historian, I have a deep passion for the Late Roman army, and I love to share this knowledge with the sub! If granted, I would like the flair to read “Late Roman Army.”

Posts:

1. [How powerful was the Roman army towards the end of the 4th century compared to when it was at its peak?] (http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2vao1q/how_powerful_was_the_roman_army_towards_the_end/) (2 posts for the answer, 3 answers to follow-up questions)

2. [The Late Roman army is portrayed as a shadow of the famous legions, and constantly loosing battles to the barbarian horde. How true is this? How effective was the Late Roman army at dealing with the new threats?] (http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2tr2nc/the_late_roman_army_is_portrayed_as_a_shadow_of/) (4 posts for the answer, 1 post discussing relevant scholarly literature)

Thank you for considering my application!

Hi, could you add my current Soviet Union flair to my new account /u/NeotericPioneer. This will be where you can reach me in the future.

I'd like to apply. My area of expertise is Music History, particularly Western music from Renaissance to Early 20th century, but some ethnomusicology study as well. Took a music degree and many courses on music history from Middle Ages to 20th century.

Have taught music history, and written papers on Wind Instruments in the Renaissance/Early Baroque periods, propaganda music in the Third Reich, and studies on Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky, and Mozart.

Comments:

1. Development of Rock music, and the influence of African music on modern jazz/blues
2. Examples of complex polyphony in folk music that developed before/outside Western musical tradition
3. History of Gregorian and Plainchant, and its use in Catholic liturgy

I'm also a serving military member, and while I've only done self-study on military history, I have a great deal of knowledge on current and recent military regalia, medals, insignia, and decorations, and can offer assistance identifying military pieces:

1. Identifying military citations and unit
2. Identifying medal records
3. Discussing current military training in use of bayonet fighting drills
4. Giving information on ordering service records
5. Identifying WWII insignia

Flair text: "Western Music History / Military History"

Hey there, I would like to apply for an "Ancient Greece" flair. I am a History major going into my fourth year of undergraduate studies; as I am particularly interested in ancient Greece, many of the courses I've taken focused on it.

Physical training in Sparta

Greeks and "otherness"

Coinage in ancient Greece

Nightlife in ancient Greece (although I see now that the thread has been deleted)

Sacred Band of Thebes

I'm not sure if I am eligible or not, but I would like to apply for a flair. You can check some of my posts here:

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/3a9v2l/did_premodern_soldiers_and_commanders_have_moral/csaualz

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/3aa0w0/roman_merovingian_and_carolingian_political/csay242

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/38sjg8/how_accurate_is_the_witcher_3s_portrayal_of/crxmjf1

I'd like to have the following flair, if it is acceptable: Medieval Society, Economy and Warfare | European history.

Hello all!

I would like to apply for the following flair: Canadian History | Nationalism and Canadian Identity. My main field of interest is the interaction between Canada and the British Empire historically, and the changing nature of Canadian nationalism (though I have a pretty decent knowledge about most areas of Canadian history).

Here are a few examples of my contributions:

The Militia Myth and the War of 1812

The disappearance of the Beothuk people

The Suez Canal crisis and Canadian autonomy

Canada and the UK during the American Civil War

Canada during WWII

I am, of course, open to any suggestions and/or constructive criticism. Cheers!

Hello! I'm a history and political science major at GWU and I'd like to apply for a flair in Trans-Atlantic Political/Military History 1700-present. (The specific thesis is on the connections of colonialism and revolution across the Western world and how it affected the socio-political state of the modern era, building off a great deal of intellectual history). This is my area of study for my thesis so I believe I can be helpful here. I feel my flair would best be under Military History or European/North American History. Here are some comments I've posted on my areas of expertise: -Early American history (US-French relations -A short one on leftist groups -Fighting in the Civil War -and finally, one on FDR that also showcases a followup. Thanks for this amazing subreddit!

I think the sub is badly in need of more econ people. I want to apply for Economy of Modern China, prbbly with the beige tag for Asian history.

Chinese economic institutions in transition

The Korean War and the first five year plan

The Green Revolution in China

High quality Japanese manufactures

Taxation and the public sector in Qing China

Math and math education in China

Manchu identity in China

Monetary causes of the Depression

Consumer goods in the USSR

I'd like to apply for flair. My area of knowledge is primarily daguerreotypes, but other early photography as well.

As a sort of unique perspective, I also make daguerreotypes, ambrotypes and tintypes, so I can answer technical questions with some degree of expertise from personal experience. And my knowledge of period photography is useful in answering questions about 1840-1860 fashion and popular culture to some extent.

So, if approved I am officially requesting: Daguerreotypes, or if that's too narrow, Daguerreotypes | 1850s Popular Culture in the Art History or North American History colors.

This is my most extensive post on the matter which just demonstrates knowledge and a large number of primary sources used, though in /r/BadHistory (cheating I know...)

But here are some answers to AskHistorians questions in which I draw on early photography and 1840s-1860s American culture (questions specifically about dags don't come up that often :P):

On styles and trends by decade of the 19th Century.

On 1850s letter writing.

On 1840s facial hair.

On 19th Century pornography. (there are two comments here).

On social activities of the 19th Century.

Fun facts

On color sensitivity in 19th Century photography.

On post-mortems.

General photography commentary.

Anyway, thank you for considering my application and let me know if there is anything needs be done to improve it!

Hi there!

I'm a history student at Tufts University, with a concentration in Byzantine studies. I'm relatively new to reddit and AskHistorians, but I'm loving it! I'd be honored to contribute under the "Late-Roman and Byzantine Eras" flair. Happy to provide academic papers from my studies as additional stuff for review, if you like. My research has focused widely on topics from the founding Emperor Constantine, the Byzantine military, Byzantine women's roles, the socio-economics of the Empire, to the literature of the Byzantines themselves (novels, plays, hagiographies, etc.). Even if I'm not quite ready for a flair, I'd love to hear about what I can do to improve and expand. Thanks!

Here are my three posts: http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/3bj3ua/is_there_any_historiographical_benefit_to_using/csn9fib

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/3b302o/in_antiquity_or_the_middle_ages_did_elective/csj46vx

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/3b302o/in_antiquity_or_the_middle_ages_did_elective/csm5t75 (in response to this follow-up question: http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/3b302o/in_antiquity_or_the_middle_ages_did_elective/cskxump)

Submitting the formal paperwork to change my flair, drop the Cuba and maybe the American Christianity part and finally change it to "African American History and Religion"

What were the views of Church on Blues Music?

Why did African spiritual beliefs disappear in U.S. but continue to exist in South American countries?

Numerous questions in the Black History Month AMA

Where there any African American fighting units in Germany at the end of WW II?

I am a African-American soldier returning home (to the North) from Europe after WW2. Am I ever shafted from using my G.I. bill to the fullest extent?

Can I get my flair changed to "Late Medieval English Armies?" I don't really post about much before 1200/1250.

Hi there, is Cold War History too large an area for a flair? I've studied extensively around both the strategic and social aspects of the Cold War era with a previous specialisation in religion in the European Cold War? I'm currently studying for a PhD in Hong Kong/Sino-British relations in the Cold War.

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/30wu1g/why_didnt_the_ussr_invade_mongolia_or_china_like/cpwm12b

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2u3up8/why_is_it_that_former_soviet_countries_today_are/co54xj3

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2ldgpy/did_women_end_up_in_labor_camps_during_stalinism/clts8c8

Hello! I would like to apply for flair. My area of study is Colonial Africa | British East Africa. Officially I have a BA in History focused in East Africa. I am currently working while saving and planning to attend a program for a PhD in African history. I have done in country research in Zanzibar while working on my thesis on the British suppression of the Arab slave trade off the coast of East Africa.

I know Africa does not often come up on this sub (or at least as often as I'd like) and below are the posts that I have contributed:

*Can the ills of modern Africa be blamed on colonialism?

*Mansa Musa I's Hajj

*The Importance of the Dhow to East African History

I've got one to add!

*Was colonialism really bad for Africa?

Please let me know if this is acceptable or if I need to contribute more. I am more than happy to keep participating in this sub!

For April Fools Day, could my flair read "Modern US Politics | Underwood Dynasty".

Hopefully this is the right place to apply. Thank you!

It's possibly too early in my Reddit career to be applying for flair, but nothing ventured nothing gained! I would like to apply for "Fashion and Decorative Arts", under Art History.

Posts:

• What sort of influence did Marie Antoinette have on fashion of her time? (Two comments)
• [Women's fashion goes through different preferred silhouettes - do men's fashionable silhouettes match up (or perhaps contrast) with the women's any way?] (http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2rrzkm/womens_fashion_goes_through_different_preferred/cnivvyy)
• We distinguish the differences between the decades of the 1900s (70s, 80s, 90s) very distinctly. What were some specific differences between the decades of the 1800s?

I have an MA in fashion and textile history/museum studies, my thesis having been on women's dress 1795-1805, and I am the author of the soon-to-be-published (autumn this year!) Regency Women's Dress, a book of patterns taken from extant garments and a history of the changes in women's fashion during that time. I've also translated the full run of the late 18th century French fashion magazine Galerie des Modes, which is to be published, er, at a time that has not been determined yet.

Hello there, I am just 8 months away from my B.A. in history. I am planning on going on to get my M.A. as well. I am very knowledgeable in WWII, but I am also working towards specializing in WWI & WWII aerial combat. I only have 2 comments in this thread I could find which meet your criteria:

Why was the conquest of Iwo Jima so important to American victory?

In ancient and medieval sieges, how were weapons such as catapults, ballistae, and trebuchets used? Were they used to break the walls, as in movies, or were they more used for wearing down the population in side by raining down destruction from above?

I have one in another sub which I hope you consider given the research done to answer it:

Photograph of a victim's eyeball after bombing of Hiroshima with an 'atomic bomb' cataract,1945.

I would very much like to get a WWII Historian flair if at all possible since that is my area of knowledge, and what most of my personal collection of reference books contains.

Thank you for your consideration.

~Mike

Hey. It might be too early for the consideration of flair, but I'd like to see if I'm on the right track.

My specialization is Racial Histories, specifically in New Zealand and America, and New Zealand history in general. Here are several answers that I think suit:

• The Gallipoli campaign and formation of national identity in New Zealand
• [The Civil Rights Movement made MLK more than MLK made the Civil Rights Movement] (http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2r60o5/the_civil_rights_movement_made_martin_luther_king/)
• What was Martin Luther King really like?
• [Did white indentured servants mix with black slaves?] (http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2qp4mb/did_white_indentured_slaves_worklive_with_african/)
• The Noble Savage

If that isn't enough, I'd happily take one in Asian history for my Mongolian and Japanese answers... ;)

Feedback appreciated though, I'd rather be answering in a suitable manner across subjects than having flair in one.

Hi, I'm finally getting around to applying. My highest history qualification is an A-Level, but I'm very well read, especially in naval history. My particular area of specialisation is the Royal Navy in the 20th Century. My answers for qualification are:

• Why did the Royal Navy fail to interdict the German invasion of Norway?
• How did WW2 submarine engineers calculate crush depths?
• Why were naval operations at Gallipoli such a failure?
• What codes and ciphers did the British armed forces use in WW2?
• How were battlecruisers used in WW1?

Thanks!

I'd like to apply for flair. My specialty would be the Pacific War, but Military History would work as well.

Some of the posts backing up my work would be:

Why weren't shaped charges/HEAT used during the age of the battleship?

In terms of carrier attack tactics what variations are there and what is an anvil attack? Coincidentally, this one also includes links to some of my "feature length" writing, located off of Reddit.

What was the docking procedure like for airships docking at the Empire State Building? How did they deal with winds as they attempted to dock?

I would like to learn about WWII, what websites, documentaries, and non-fiction books can you recommened for me to learn from?

Other writings from my own website are available upon request! If you have any questions, let me know.

Hey, why not. I'm a recent user and been extraordinarily busy with other things lately, so I can promise the depth and quality can only get better from here. I'm in the third year of my PhD (god willing I pass exams, that is) and I'd love to get a Environment and Food, U.S. 20th C. flair.

1)Artificial Foods

2)Mountain Climbing

3. World War II Homefront/ Victory Gardens

4)Horses on the Plains

5. Eugenics ; my interest was sparked by books like Paul Sabin's The Bet and Thomas Robertson's Malthusian Moment both of which explore environmental Malthusianism and population control.

6. Modern Environmentalism's Roots

Not all great, but hey, I think I prove that I'm well-read, still reading, and have lots to contribute in the future, hopefully.

EDIT: just posted another quick one touching on early food culture, if it helps at all: Origins of Restaurant Criticism

I'd like to make an addition to my flair for "Cuba" or "Prerevolutionary Cuba"

What was the quality of life for the average Cuban during Fulgencio Batista's regime, 1952-1958?

How hard was Cuba hit by the fall of the Soviet Union? How hard did they suffer in comparison to North Korea?

Why did Batista dominate Cuban politics from 1933-1952?

I'm here for the flair. This is what I would like:

Victorian History | History of Sexuality, Prostitution, & Pornography

I have my PhD in Communication Studies from a "large, midwestern university." I wrote my dissertation on Victorian prostitution (1809-1886), and published two articles about Victorian prostitution in top peer-reviewed journals.

Here're my answers: Sex lives of elite antebellum Southerners

Attitudes toward masturbation in Classical times

Was prostitution considered cheating back in the day

Sex in cramped quarters, back in the day

The French and prostitution

I know I'm new, so apologies if this is too brash in applying for flair. I'm in an archaeology PhD program right now. I'd like to apply for "U.S. Southwest | Colonialism" flair in the archaeology category. I know my posts don't relate to those topics too directly, so I'd be happy to go with something like "Indigenous North America" if my comments don't support my first choice well enough.

• Forager Labor
• "Prehistory" and "History"
• Pueblo Site Organization
• Craft Specialization

Requesting a change from "Chinese Historical Linguistics" to "Sinotibetan Linguistics". Thanks!

Hello! On /u/vertexoflife's encouragement, I'd like to apply for flair for Roman History | Christianity in Rome.

My most recent posts are here:

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2wgul1/do_we_know_how_long_a_typical_gladiator_fight/cor0y8e

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2wgul1/do_we_know_how_long_a_typical_gladiator_fight/corhakx

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2wgul1/do_we_know_how_long_a_typical_gladiator_fight/cor7zfj

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2wgul1/do_we_know_how_long_a_typical_gladiator_fight/cormxrz

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2wgul1/do_we_know_how_long_a_typical_gladiator_fight/cor5730

A few older posts that I think are lacking in either length or depth are cited below - I don't think they're of the quality to endorse flair, but I hope that they support my breadth of knowledge in the field I'm applying for, while my more recent ones address where I am as a poster.

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2r4ehg/what_do_we_actually_know_about_ancient_druidism/cncqav6

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2qzhau/what_are_some_ways_western_europe_in_the_early/cnbar02?context=3

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2r3q77/if_i_could_teleport_back_in_time_and_meet_julius/cncqplt

Thanks for your time! Either way I'm looking forward to continuing to contribute.

Greetings!

I would love to apply for a flair in my specialty, which is the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Last May, I received an Honors Bachelors with Distinction, for which I completed an undergraduate thesis on the origins of the horse transport technology employed by William the Conqueror during the crossing of the English Channel to invade England.

Some of my posts so far include:

• A comment negating the possibility that William the Conqueror delayed his invasion so as to land after the Scandinavians under Harald Hardrada

• A refutation of a legend regarding how William the Conqueror met his wife

• An explanation of Conqueror's strategy outlined for his invasion of England

• A discussion of the Conqueror's claim to the English throne in 1066

Hello, I would like to apply for flair. I am an early medievalist, though with a fairly broad range of historical interests. My preferred flair would be "Early Medieval Europe | Church History".

My posts are as follows:

A very brief explication of the measurement of time in early medieval England.

A brief history and explanation of the sources for the Punic language.

Discussion of the 1945 Chenogne massacre as an example of an Allied atrocity.

A response to another poster clarifying some points about the local church in England in the tenth and eleventh centuries.

Finally, an answer to a question about the employment of wizards in medieval England.

Many thanks!

I would like to apply! I have a few areas of focus, but I think that I can narrow it down to Modern Afghan History | Islamic Extremism

A few answers that I've given recently:

How accurate is the nostalgia of the "Modern, Progressive Afghanistan of the 1970s?" Has Afghan culture and society really changed that much in the last 40 years?

What was the reason for Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan?

Historians, how did World War I and its aftermath affect the development of radical Islamic philosophy?

Hiya, I'm back again from a break on reddit and decided to go for flair again - the last time I applied, I was told that I needed a bit more of a posting history, and specifically /u/keyilan said to be mindful of what extra information I added to my responses. Of the most recent ones I believe I've done well on -

• Japanese trading weapons with the West

• Why Genghis Khan's Mongols had such a large impact

• Why, specifically, the Mongol Empire has not reformed

I'm welcome to more criticism as I feel I could definitely improve the quality of my responses, although I guess I sort of need a couple nudges down the right path. Thanks for your time :)

While I expect to continue to be mostly a learner rather than a contributor to this subreddit, I find that I have invested a fair amount of time and effort within a particular area, namely "Early Modern Europe", "Early Spanish Empire," or perhaps more precisely "Habsburg Spain."

Thus, I hereby submit my request for a flair, one or the other as the mods feel more accurate. To support my request, I hereby submit the following replies:

• http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/36a1sl/charles_v_ruled_half_of_europe_in_1519_but_how/crgcjz5

• http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/36d5di/why_was_spain_not_able_to_keep_up_with_the/crd0eu1

• http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2xl25b/how_did_tudor_england_so_quickly_go_from/cp1z7bw

• http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2xl25b/how_did_tudor_england_so_quickly_go_from/cp280xp

• http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/24vd0g/what_was_the_point_of_the_treaty_of_utrecht_at/chbvyr8

• http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2ir4dp/what_was_a_typical_day_like_for_monarchy_during/cl4u38d

• http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/35szs5/why_werent_portugal_or_netherlands_muscled_out_by/cr7mbig

• http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/29evng/why_was_brittany_able_to_maintain_its/cikdb7h

• http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/36tdrm/explaining_spains_naval_prowess/crnkps8

While I am not an historian by academic training, I am a scientist by training and practice; I strive to improve my precision, clarity and intellectual discipline, in contributions to this subreddit.

Thanks for your consideration!

I'd like to apply for flair in "Historical Linguistics". I've been posting on questions relating to language policy and practice questions, but my background is more properly in historical linguistics. I have a masters degree in the field and am currently a PhD candidate.

Recent answers:

• "Why did the Chinese have style names in addition to their given names? Why did it start and why did it die out?"

• "Were the Romans required to be polyglots?" (part 1) (part 2)

• addressing apparent inconsistencies in Biblical name etymologies

• a post on "forgotten slang" relating to Chinese-English pidgin

• concerning names of days of the week in Japanese and Chinese

• on what language variety "Latin" tends to refer to

I'd like to apply for "19th and 20th Century Mathematics | History of Mechanics". As for official credentials, I'm not a real historian, but I'm a mathematician (PhD-ified, published, etc.)

Here is some stuff I wrote:

• Ludwig Bieberbach
• Fourier, his series, and linear programming
• Gaspard Monge and Optimal Transportation
• How old is the concept of bicycle?
• The Galton-Watson process

Heyo! I'd love to apply for a flair. I study Colonial History | Soviet History | Modern Middle East | Revolutionary History. I am currently completing a BA in Comparative History and International Relations, focussing on revolutionary modes of contention and the development of identity/nationalism under occupation and colonization. I've studied British History at University College London, received honors from Cambridge University for a paper on the role of Cold War "Soft Power", named chair of my college's student advisory board to the History department, and have co-authored two published papers on Classical trade routes of the Eastern Mediterranean. I'm relatively new here and I haven't been a very active poster, but I'm very interested in getting more involved in the community. Here are a few comments of mine:

• [Explaining fissures that developed between Lenin and Stalin before the former's death in 1924] (http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2wdv7b/was_the_ussr_a_nation_or_more_like_the_european/coqjdhv)
• [Theorizing how the Phoenicians were able to colonize so effectively based on my study of North African and Indian Ocean Islamic trade] (http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2wbfqc/how_did_the_phoenicians_colonize_so_effectively/coprhhi)
• [Theorizing on the success of Stalin's Industrialization Campaign] (https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/35o7li/was_stalins_transformation_of_soviet_society_and/cr6oeri)
• [An chiding critique of French Colonial historiography] (https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/35mv7y/how_was_islam_viewed_in_western_europe_before_the/cr6v40o)

I understand if these comments don't carry enough weight. Let me know you need anything from me!

Ok so I'm going to go out on a limb and apply for flair. This is my favorite sub by far and I've been browsing/lurking for a long time - my comments are relatively few and far between, but I'll give it a go.

I'd like to apply for the flair "Edwardian Britain"

Here are some posts that I hope show my competency in the area.

Police in Medieval England

How did castles exert influence?

Why did Wales have a closer connection to England than Ireland and Scotland

Why did the English only colonise Ireland?

That last isn't very substantial but I hope proves I have sources to correct/enlighten some assumptions.

Thanks!

I would like to apply for a flair, as I am very very interested in history and I think I can help contribute to the /r/AskHistorians community. My areas include the Roman Middle East, the modern Middle East, the Levant, and the Eastern Mediterranean. Thanks!

• What race(s) where ancient Egyptians phenotypically?

• Did the ancient Greeks ever "Greco-ize" foreigners?

• Mesopotamia, Middle East, and Roman Legacies

• Before the Muslim Conquest of the Levant, what were relations between the Arabs and the Jews like?

Thanks!

I would like to apply for a flair on "Spanish and Latin American History."

Here are some of my contributions:

On the average number of holidays in Medieval Europe

u/IMeasilyimpressed citing my post on Medieval holidays to dispel a misconception about French peasants lethargically "hibernating"

Suggestions on South American historical bibliography

On Medieval university curriculums

On the emergence of distinct Hispano-phone cultures in Latin America

Recommendations from Spanish sources on religious satire

On the misconception of "heavy" Medieval armor

Hello. I'd like to apply for 20th C. Soviet Union. I'm not a historian myself but have done a large amount of research on the educational reform between the United States and the Soviet Union, emigration policies, and many other aspects relating to Soviet Russia in the 20th century. In order to better support my claims, here are some of my resources that I've studied along with my responses. If you find that a different flair title is needed, please let me know. Thank you.

#Resources

• Anton Makarenko's work which is documented in UNESCO: International Bureau of Education (Former Soviet teacher gives an in-depth look at the education policies, censorship of schools)

• A Nation at Risk: The Imperative for Education Reform (A 1983 proposal by the United States Commission on Excellence in Education which claims Americans were falling behind Russia in school, influences U.S. education to this day)

• The Great Terror: A Reassessment (definitive work on Stalin's purges, other brief events during his time)

• Psychotherapy and the Paranoid Process by William W. Meissner (demonstrates the workings of the paranoid process and therapeutic approaches to it for a wide variety of clinical syndromes, takes a look at how the combination of paranoid personality disorder and alcohol abuse created the foundation for Stalin’s mass killings)

#Comments:

• Russian Emigration Policy in the Late 20th Century.

• Life for women in the Soviet Union

• Joseph Stalin's mental state during World War II.

• Soviet Union education compared to United States education, part 1.

• Soviet Union education compared to United States education, part 2.

Edit: Added a new response on Soviet emigration policy and the role of women. I hope my answers provided enough detail and showed that 'above and beyond' quality you look out for!

Hello, I'd like to apply for a Flair! My area of study is European History, with a focus on European Militaries from 1870-1945. I'm in my second year of university, aiming at an Arts Degree, and have an extensive library and knowledge of my subject.

Thus far, 4 of my answers have been posted to the r/AskHistorians Twitter page: -Why was Bulgaria prized by both sides in WWI? -[Did Germany have a Treaty in mind in case the Allies surrendered] (http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2x92cm/did_the_german_empire_have_a_similar_treaty_like/) -[Why did America enter WWI] (http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2wc99z/why_did_america_enter_wwi/) -[Why did the British use Shrapnel rather than High Explosive at the Somme] (http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2voe8g/ive_heard_the_british_made_a_major_mistake_at_the/)

I have also answered other questions: -[What nationalities were the Shock Troops of the British Empire in WWI] (http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2xo7aq/what_nationalities_were_the_shock_troops_of_the/) -[During WWI, what role did Batsmen or Valets play in combat?] (http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2ycfmr/during_wwi_what_role_did_batman_or_valets_play_in/) -[Why did Hitler Blame the Jews for surrender in WWI?] (http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2s1g5g/ive_read_that_hitler_blamed_jews_largely_for/) -[Warfare tactics changed greatly between WWI and WWII; when and why did this occur?] (http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2r7ac7/warfare_tactics_changed_greatly_between_ww1_and/) -[What allowed the Germans to defeat the Maginot line?] (http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2onrnk/after_world_war_i_france_was_the_most_powerful/)

I also provided an answer for the "12 questions from highschool students on WWI": -[Was Russia eager for war and why?] (http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2pdezl/special_feature_a_class_visit_to_askhistorians_12/cmvonn5?context=3)

Thank you!

I'd like to apply for a flair. I have a Master's Degree in History and I've done some research for private institutions. I've done research on various subjects, but I'm mostly specialized in the theoretical side of history and historiography. Sometimes refered to as "philosophy of history", but as you might know this term is often scrutinized.

Unfortunately, there seems to be only a moderate interest in my speciality, so I've been answering questions related to subjects I've done research on (history of sexuality, 19th century agriculture, mythological creatures and more). Still, I've had the opportunity to answer a few questions related to the theoretical aspect of history :

1. [The post-modernist aftermath] (http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2vl501/did_the_popularization_of_the_progressionist_post/coiqr4o?context=3)

2. The impact of Edward Said and Orientalism

3. The acceptance of science and the "black boxes" of knowledge

4. The limitations of sources

5. Different subject : [The universality of the taboo on incest] (http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2v8xa2/when_did_incest_become_a_social_taboo/cofih7v?context=3)

I'm not sure if I linked them correctly for others, let me know if I messed up. I was a bit hesitant of applying for a flair at first. My speciality is rather obscure and there aren't a lot of related questions, but I figured it might allow me to entice people to ask me more complex questions when I reply to semi-related subjects.

Hello, I'd like to apply again! Most of my knowledge is from self-study and courses taken during my BA, but I plan on returning to school for a Masters in history once I can. My era of knowledge is anywhere from 1500-1800. I'm especially interested in royal and aristocratic society/politics in England and western Europe. I have no idea how to put that into 60 characters and would appreciate any suggestions. :) Thanks!

• How filthy was Versailles? Why was it allowed to be so?

• What do we know about Marie Antoinette as to her personality?

• How did people with terrible vision live their lives before the invention of prescription glasses?

• Did Martin Luther and Jon Calvin explicitly set out to found new religions or new sects? Did they live long enough to see those new sects take hold? What did they think?

• Did any known rulers actually use Machiavelli's "The Prince" as a guide, or at least draw influence from it?

• Was marrying a queen from another kingdom an option [for seconds sons of royals]? You know, like Hans from Frozen?

• Are we really that much more promiscuous now than in the 1700s or 1800s? It just seems like I've heard a lot of stories about royalty and high profile people of then dabbling in a lot of affairs.

• As the nobility intermarried across the centuries, would attending court or social season events be like visiting extended family?

Hello! I'd like to apply for flair related to the Great War. Here are some responses I've submitted about it.

• A reply to a question about how memorials to the Great War were designed, with follow up
• A reply to a question about the Great War's impact on Canada, with follow up
• A reply to a question about French aims in the Great War, with a response clarification

I also tried my hand at responding to this question about the success of kamikaze pilots in the Second World War, but that falls outside my area.

Most of the Great War responses I linked are general cultural history stuff, but I wouldn't consider myself as knowledgable on the whole of the War so much as specifically on memorials to it. My preferred flair would be something like "European Great War Memorials," but I'd be happy with a more general cultural flair if you feel my responses so far don't support the memorial angle yet :)

Thanks!

Hello, I would like to apply for a flair dealing with ancient history, specifically Early Parthian Numismatics and the Hellenistic Iranian plateau. I have a BA in ancient history, and still study the topic often. Here are some questions that I have answered:

*Why were Parthian tactics at Carrhae so effective, and how did the Romans adapt?

*What did it mean to be Ancient Greek (culturally, technologically, ideologically, etc.) during the Hellenistic period?

*Did the later Persian dynasties consider themselves the successors of the Achaemenids? Was the legacy of Persia something states tried to live up to, in a similar manner to the legacy of Rome?

Thank you for your time!

Hi, /u/CrossyNZ suggested I apply for flair. I'm a postgrad studying 17th century science, specifically mechanics from Galileo to Newton. So flair text "History of Science and Technology | 17th Century Mechanics" would be great! Here are my posts:

The Genesis of Newton's Ideas

Why did Galileo Argue Against a Position he had Previously Defended?

Regarding the Scientific Revolution Happening Outside Europe

On the Relationship between Revolutionary Astronomy and Navigation

I want to apply for a flair in Byzantine | High Medieval History with an emphasis on the Konemnians and the Capetians. Alexius, Manuel, and Philip Augustus are the rulers that I know the most about. I am entirely self read in my areas of interest, but I am certainly knowledgeable. I am fortunate enough to have the money to spend on buying academic works of historical literature.

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/1rru33/what_are_the_most_frightening_or_disturbing/cdqcxgt

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2emlsu/why_did_pope_john_xxii_work_against_the/ck1c4wf

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2ed45d/i_am_a_peasant_in_medieval_europe_i_dont_have_a/cjyhb4r

And of course r/badhistory doesn't have nearly the same standards that this sub does, but I'd like to add this r2 in order to pad my resume a little bit:

http://www.reddit.com/r/badhistory/comments/1rddka/apparently_byzantium_failed_in_the_1070s_due_to/cdm4k8s

Hi, I'd like to apply! My area of expertise is WW1. I don't have official cred like some other people here unfortunately, but since I was young i've been studying and reading lots of books on The Great War and i'm learned on the subject, so essentially my knowledge comes from self study. I've been following AskHistorians for a bit now, but I've never really answered up until now since I wanted to make sure I understood how this subreddit works before commenting, anyway these are my answers so far:

1. Was the main fault of the treaty of Versailles leniency rather than severity?

2. is there merit to the claim that Russia was mostly responsible for the start of the First World War?

3. Were there conflicting alliances as World War I broke out?

4. Why did Germany lose in 1918?

5. What role did Japan play in WW1?

I hope this is good enough! And by the way the sources I use the most, since i regard them as two of the best books on that subject, are 1914-1918 by David Stevenson and The First World War by Hew Strachan ( but I have other sources too!).

Thanks for taking your time to read this!

Edit 1: Grammar and error check

Edit 2: I added 2 questions!

Hi, I'd like to have my current flair expanded and modified a bit.

First off I'd like to have the numbers trimmed from my flair, and have it changed to "Brandenburg-Prussia".

Also, could I have "Nazi Germany" added to the flair? Here are my submissions:

What was comedy like in Nazi Germany

Was Hitler a Fascist

I'd like to apply for a flair. My specialty is in Interwar Antisemitism, which would fit into the European History category, I would think. A few posts which could back up my credibility are these:

How did Hitler deal with the fact that Jesus was Jewish?

Is it true that the high level of anti-semitism in the Middle East originates in propaganda efforts by Nazi Germany in the 1930ties & 40ties, and that before those, there was little anti-semitism in that region?

Why did Hitler blame the Jews for Germany's WWI defeat?

I'm not a historian myself, but I take time to review sources, investigate, and learn about this topic that I am heavily interested in. I have spent a great deal of time self-studying, and although I do not have a degree, I still take the credibility of sources, and the information that I deal with incredibly seriously.

I'd like to apply for a flair in European History. Would three master degrees (one from Cambridge) and a PhD from Oxford do it?

I'd like to apply for the North American History or a US History tag. Here are some examples of responses. I like being helpful and responding to these questions when I'm bored, but the tag would probably be helpful.

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2ud4rx/did_any_americans_hide_japanese_from_internment/

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2uc0vo/was_the_transcontinental_railroad_a_triumph_for/

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2uc11d/why_are_native_americans_commonly_depicted_to_not/

I'd like to apply for a flair revision. I was hoping to change "Early/Modern Cavalry Warfare" to "Combined Arms/Mobile Operations" as my current flair is causing some confusion, to say the least.

A mix of stand-alone and contextual answers:

Explaining in brief Maskirovka and the state of the RKKA 1941-43, WWII

Explaining German Operational Art and its erosion, WWII from a 'military culture' angle

Explaining in brief the German disaster at Stalingrad

Barbarossa's Strategic concept viz. Northern Group

Armored Unit TO + E and conceptual origins

Explaining, in brief, German success and Allied failure during Fall Gelb; from a doctrinal point of view

Let me know if there's any issues, cheers in advance.

Halo, I would like to apply for a pre-(and current) Islamic, (specifically from 400 AD until the 19th century, calligraphy of the Arabic handwriting and numbers as well and the study of "hadiths" and several sects of Islam Sunni and Shia sect extensive studies regarding them) and a Middle Eastern basic history (Mesopotamia and Arabia), thus a Pre/current Islamic studies and Middle Eastren History flare.

I have extensive knowledge in the very aspects of tribal wars along with the four sects of Islam but went into detail in Suffisiam, Sunni and Shiati sects, their laws and their differences. I have mainly studied them in history courses in college but continued independently in my own time, after I left it to pursue a more suitable degree for my job (economy and business in general, I work as a senior advisor in an investment firm).

I can still verify and cite my sources in all my future comments in r/historians, but so far I was afraid to post because I did not have "the flare", thus never really contributed (with this account) fearing I might be banned or something worse because of not having the flare (this took me a lot of courage to write, please do not ban me, I love this sub ;nervous;)

Here are some example of my comments that peaked my interest (not in r/historians sadly, and most are old, pardon):

• Regarding Mohammed's heritage and certain practices that he allowed or disallowed

• Iraqi's history 1900- 1980's, mainly regarding the revolutions and a brief understanding of the atmosphere and leaders

• I excel at the analysis and attributing Ahadieths (sayings that are believed to be from Mohammed) even though I view them as false history made up by (Arabian) kings and their advisors, not true history honestly, but I take joy in disproving them

Greetings, fearless mods. I am dissertating on the history of graduate school in the US. As such, I've acquired a specialty in the history of education. Is it possible to change my flair from "19th Century U.S." (which is still accurate) to "19th Century U.S. | History of Education" (which is more accurate)?

If it helps, here are a couple recentish comments I've posted about the history of education:

• TIL the oldest uni is around 1000 years old. What might have a curriculum looked like then
• When did people in Japan find out about the theory of (biological) Evolution? When did it become commonly accepted by scientists there?

If it's possible to apply for flair simply for April Fools day posts, I'd like to apply! I have a few comments gaining ground in Wizarding History and Magical Current Events :)

Logical discourse:

Discussion of prejudice in the Wizarding world:

Assessment of prejudice:

This event is so fun I'll probably make more on other threads too :D

I already have flair, but I don't think it's the best flair for this subreddit. I think that a "Historical Linguistics" flair would be better. It's a subset of what I work on, and is more relevant to the type of questions that pop up here. Maybe "Historical Linguistics | Phonetics and Phonology" or "Historical Linguistics | Sound Change"?

Hello, I'd like to apply for a flair. Possible flairs could be: International Criminal Justice, Exploitation Cinema, Comparative Constitutional History, Law in Colonial America (1740-1770).

Official credentials: I have a Juris Doctor from Lewis and Clark Law School, where I took several courses on legal and constitutional history. Also a BA in political science from Reed.
Publications: Contributing Author, The Ruthless Guide to 1980s Action Films. Ongoing articles and reviews at Ruthless Reviews
Non-published theses papers/ academic papers: Comparative Studies in Approaches to Extradition in International Justice (Reed 2001); The Long Steady Slide: A Constitutional History of Post-Colonial Zimbabwe 1980-2010 (Lewis and Clark, 2010); Intolerance and Reconciliation: British Parliamentary legislation of the Intolerable Acts (Lewis and Clark, 2010).
Journals: Proof-reader/citation checker, Lewis and Clark Journal of International Law, 2003-2004; contributor, The Letter of the Law, Lewis and Clark 2004-2005, 2009-2010.
Coursework: Legal History I, Legal History II, Constitutional Theory I, Constitutional Theory II, Jurisprudence, International Law, International Human Rights Law, Comparative Constitutional Law, History of WWI, History of Weimar Germany, Humanities 110, Humanities 210, Middle Eastern History 1876-1918, Political Philosophy, Political Philosophers of the Enlightenment Era.

General areas of non-accredited study and interest: Experimental military weaponry, the Ottoman empire, mass atrocities, religions of the late classical period.

Presently I am working on a few books, one a Ruthless Guide to 1980s Horror Films, the other a Primer on Disreputable music (from Jazz Panics to Dubstep, Negermusik to Hip Hop Hysteria).

I would finally like to apply for a proper flair: something like "Late Joseon Court" might be appropriate, or, more specifically, "Joseon factional history". However, if the app is accepted, I want the flair to be given to /u/DsagjiiggsScjjigsjsb, an account with a username actually connected to Joseon history; I intend to switch over to the DsagjiiggsScjjigsjsb account some time in the near future.

Example answers:

• How far did African slaves get to Asia?

• Was illegal book lending something that actually happened during the Joseon period in Korea?

• Follow-up to a correction I made on Korean generation names: Can you explain how exactly the book is outdated when it comes to late 18th century politics in Korea?

Note on sourcing:

In most circumstances, I simply have to use Korean-language sources, because most, if not all, English sources are low-quality. For example, I tried (as I said previously in modmail) to find an accessible English source on Jeongjo politics; the closest I came to was this, which still has a conspicuous error or two from a cursory glance. Also, I like to link to primary sources - largely The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty - for simple facts, and almost all the primary sources have never been translated into any European language. Work is being undergone on the Annals but it is expected to finish in 2033 or so.

I would like to apply for a flair but I'm not a historian, just an Indonesian who loves reading history books and learning about my country's long journey of the past.

Can I still get one?

Comments sample:

• How did ordinary Indonesians fare under Dutch East Indies' rule?

• How did Indonesia unite so many different ethnicities under one country? PART ONE and PART TWO

• Inherited a sword from my Dutch grandfather who served in Indonesia during WWII but don't know anything about it

Hello, I'd like to apply for flair if possible. I have my undergraduate degree in History (General Studies) and I am currently getting my master's in Historical Studies with a concentration on the New Testament and Early Christianity though I have also studied ancient Near East and ancient Mesopotamia (focusing on Israel's history)

I think it would be most appropriate for the flair to be something along the lines of Ancient Hebrew | Early Christianity , although my specialty is in the first 400 years of of Christianity's spread.

Below are links to several different posts that I have made in recent times in this subreddit.

On a question was asked on the earliest existence of the Israelites: Answer

Although not many people viewed this next question on the History behind the cross that the historical Jesus was crucified upon, I did however answer it to the best of my ability. Answer

On a question in reference for how long birthdays have been celebrated, my answer was: Answer

On a question related to how much of the Old Testament was taken from other religions or cultures: Answer

On a question in regards to if the Roman Government ever owned up to killing Jesus: Answer

Edits: for spelling, grammar, and clarity.

It is probably a little early in my reddit life to apply, but I received a message that I should, so here I am! It never hurts to try. I have a BA in history, MA in American history and am currently working on my Ph.D in U.S. Colonial history. My focus is Colonial & Early American politics/lifestyle ranging from 1607-1810. I'm not sure how to break it down for the flair and will leave that up to you if my app is accepted. As I mentioned, it is early in my reddit life so I only have two links which consist of five posts in response to 3 questions. As you'll see in the second link, one response required two posts so technically, 4 responses.

• [Was there anyone who stood to profit from the American Revolution, or was it purely idealistic all across the board?] (http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/33qmir/was_there_anyone_who_stood_to_profit_from_the/cqnri76?context=3)
• How did Benjamin Franklin view slavery?

In any case, I will continue searching for inquiries in need of response in my focus and appreciate any feedback. Thanks for looking!

I used to have a flaired account - momschoosejif was my name, but it has since been reddit shadow banned. Would I be able to get my flair back or should I simply reapply?

I'd like to apply for the flair "American Foreign Policy | US-Czechoslovak Relations." Earlier this year, I stopped contributing to Reddit generally as I needed to focus on finishing my master's thesis, which I successfully defended in the process of earning a master's degree in American history (my thesis analyzed the history of US-Czechoslovak relations, especially during the Prague Spring of 1968). I'd now like to begin contributing to this subreddit again, with the appropriate flair.

With this account, I have

Explained the importance of the Eastern Bloc to the Soviet Union.

Spoke of the relative independence of Eastern Bloc nations during the Cold War.

Highlighted the United States State Department's take on the long-term prospects for the Soviet Bloc.

Gave one interpretation as to why many people failed to predict the Second World War, even in 1938.

And recently got back into the game by answering a the question, "to what extent did the citizens of Eastern Europe know that they lived under Soviet hegemony?"

I have an odd request, however. I would prefer if I could have a second account flaired, "/u/East-West-Trade-Bill," so that I could designate /u/true_new_troll my "for fun" account and dedicate this second account to making more serious contributions here.

*[edit: I'm not sure which color flair would be best for me, as American foreign policy is hardly "North American" history--but I guess it's the best fit.]

Would I be eligible for flair? I'm only a BA student (I graduate from Oxford in July), and I study Classics with a focus on the Hellenistic World and High Roman Empire.

Not my specialism, but my top comment on the sub.

Another comment on Roman wealth.

Cleopatra and Caesar.

I'm going to apply for flair. Please let me know where I lack. My area of expertise is not actually grounded in a certain time period. My master's degree is in Public History and was focused on writing and editing in history. To this end I've written a book that happens to be about the lost history of Ptolemy Soter. I would prefer a flair that simply reads: Public History, but I'm open to anything.

Here are some things I've posted:

On where the story of Alexander sleeping with the Iliad came from..

On the origins of the name Cicero.

On Alexander going over the walls in a siege

A post concerning a serial killer in the nineteenth century.

A post in the /r/history subreddit concerning the general public's view of History

The AMA I did for my book.

Obviously most of this is related to Alexander. I mean, look at my user name. But the book I am working on now is about a murder that takes place in Northern Kentucky in 1896. But I will let the powers that be decide what is best. Thank you.

I would like to apply for flair. I'm not sure if this is enough or if it even qualifies me for flair. I know that offline credentials are not required, but I do have a BA in History and I am working on an MA program in History right now. The flair I would like, if approved, is Mongol Empire|Genghis Khan or just Rise and Fall of the Mongol Empire. To whomever reviews my application, thank you so much for your consideration!

Was Genghis Khan descended from a wolf?

Why were the Mongols under Genghis Khan so successful?

How did Genghis Khan "decide" who his sons were?

How harsh was Genghis Khan's childhood?

Why were the Mongols unable to penetrate into Southeast Asia?

Edit: Removed the last answer for consideration. It was not in my stated field. Also, added another submission to my application.

Please let me know if there are any problems with my application or if there are areas in which I need improvement.

Would it be possible to have my flair changed to something like "The Upper South, 1607-1865"?

Hi, I'd like to ask you to consider my application.

I'm a law student at a top school in the US, but I have a double major in history and international relations. As a requirement for graduation, my undergraduate required its students to create an original, discrete argument in their chosen field and I wrote about the changing dynamics of the Czech-German relationship during the middle ages. I had the opportunity to work with two of the most renown medievalists as well as a fairly famous professor of modern central Europe. I defended my dissertation in front of my peers and presented it at an international medieval conference as well (if required, I could provide a copy of my work in private).

My research in this thesis as well as my greater studies elsewhere has given me strong working knowledge of medieval Germany, Bohemia, Poland, and Hungary over several centuries (I'd say I'm most comfortable between 900-1200). I am also quite knowledgeable about the crusades and have a wealth of experience reading primary sources in Latin and German.

If accepted, I'd like my flair to read: "Medieval Central Europe and the Crusades" - European History

Here are three posts.

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/3b6i6a/why_was_bohemia_not_germanised_over_the_course_of/csjw1ix?context=3

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2cft07/why_was_bohemia_part_of_the_holy_roman_empire/

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2cg1va/during_the_crusades_did_technology_of_military/cjffiqb (please read the comment chain as well, I provide many difference sources!)

I would like to apply for flair for The Second World War, presumably in the Military History green.

I am a journalism major and history minor, and have spent over forty years in close study of this subject which has dominated my reading, viewing, writing, and even travel through the years.

A few examples from this week follow, and I am of course happy to receive guidance.

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/353k9t/is_it_true_that_soviet_soldiers_in_stalingrad/

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/34z4g3/wwii_why_did_the_german_doctrine_emphasize/

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/34z34z/when_the_nazis_began_forcibly_expelling_the_poles/

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/34yrmv/any_charts_or_visual_presentations_of_the/

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/34yby8/what_were_german_soldiers_rations_like_at_the/

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/34xd7r/operation_barbarossa_and_failure/

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/34u6bq/was_nazi_germany_a_world_power/

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/34j8zb/why_didnt_turkey_join_the_axis_in_ww2/

Thank you for your consideration!

Hi there, I'd like to apply for flair. my main focus is on Patristic Theology and Late Antiquity. My specific interest of research is on the influence of ascetic thought on the developments in social thought and doctrine in the fourth century Christian Church, but I also have a good knowledge of (mostly Greek-speaking) historical and religious sources from antiquity. My knowledge is strongest from the first to the fifth centuries. I have a B.A. Hons in Theology and Religion (Class I) and am taking a master's at Oxford in October.

When and by whom were the gospels written (and more)?

Is it plausible that Gnostic belief systems influenced early Christians to believe the Jesus Christ was more than just a man(ie divine)?

Was there a concept of racial supremacy before the 1500s?

Professor once said Nero's hate comes from the writers and sculptures of the time hating Nero for letting the Christians live in their pagan god's temples, any support for this?

Could I please have the flair Early Christianity/Patristics | Late Antiquity?

Thanks, and please let me know if you want me to back up my other credentials!

I have decided to ditch this account and use a more reasonable username instead. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the handle "Polybios" was still available.

I'd appreciate it if you could move my flair ("Imperium in the Roman Middle Republic | The early Dutch Republic") to /u/Polybios. Thanks!

I'd like to ask for a flair change. It just seems a bit silly to have decarts there, as it so rarely comes up, and I seem to answer more questions set before and after the 19th century rather than in it. Could I please just be "History of Western (or European) Fashion" instead?

Some recent examples -

When did it become the social norm/standard for women to shave their legs completely?

What do we believe is history's first real fashion trend?

If I were to show a man/woman of the middle ages a picture of woman/man of todays beauty ideals, would they find them attractive?

Hello! I would like to apply for flair in this sub. I do not have any real-world credentials, but I do have a passion for history! I have specifically spent a lot of time researching various belief systems and their relationship with society. I think "Religion and Cultural Interaction" would be representative of my contributions to this sub (although I'm open to recommendations), obviously in the History of Religion and Philosophy flair category. My relevant comments so far are only relating to Judaism and Christianity, but that is only indicative of the submissions I've seen and been able to respond to, not necessarily a limit of my competence.

• How Young Earth Creationists settled on 6000 years since creation

• Hitler's basis for his antisemitism along with a follow-up response about a specific instance which another user was told may have been the source of Hitler's antisemitic feelings (the second one may be too speculative to serve as supporting evidence)

• Explanation of why so many fleeing Jews were denied immigration to the US during WWII

If these comments aren't enough to prove myself worthy of flair, I will just have to continue contributing to this sub until I have a more substantial resume!

I'd like to apply! My expertise is mainly (edited) the PRC and USSR. I'll link three posts I have made in AskHistorians that I think make me a good candidate. I'll try and dig up some more from other subs if you'd like:

China's invasion of Vietnam

China and Russian relations

Homosexuality in the USSR

Political factions of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan

If this is not adequate then I'll make sure to save more posts (and manually search for some more) and reapply when I feel I have even more/better evidence. Thanks for the consideration.