Welcome flair applicants! This is the place to apply for a flair – the colored text you will have seen next to some user's names indicating their specialization. We are always looking for new flaired users, and if you think you have what it takes to join the panel of historians, you're in the right place!
For examples of previous applications, and our current panel of historians, you can find the previous application thread here, and there is a list of active flaired users on our wiki.
A flair in /r/AskHistorians indicates extensive, in-depth knowledge about an area of history and a proven track record of providing great answers in the subreddit. In applying for a flair, you are claiming to have:
Expertise in an area of history, typically from either degree-level academic experience or an equivalent amount of self-study. For more exploration of this, check out this thread.
The ability to cite sources from specialist literature for any claims you make within your area.
The ability to provide high quality answers in the subreddit in accordance with our rules.
For a more in-depth look at how applications are analyzed, consult this helpful guide on our wiki explaining what an answer that demonstrates the above looks like.
To apply for a flair, simply post in this thread. Your post needs to include:
Links to 3-5 comments in /r/AskHistorians that show you meet the above requirements, and of which at least three were posted in the last six months. Answers linked in an application should go 'above and beyond' the base requirements of the rules here, and reflect the depth of your expertise.
The text of your flair and which category it belongs in (see the sidebar). Be as specific as possible as we prefer flair to reflect the exact area of your expertise as near as possible, but be aware there is a limit of 64 characters.
One of the moderators will then either confirm your flair or, if the application doesn't adequately show you meet the requirements, explain what's missing. If you get rejected, don't despair! We're happy to give you advice and pointers on how to improve your portfolio for a future application. Plenty of panelists weren't approved the first time.
If there's a backlog this may take a few days but we will try to get around to everyone as quickly as possible.
"I'm an Expert About Something But Never Have a Chance to Write About It!"
Some topics only come up once in a blue moon, but that doesn't mean you can't still get flair in it! There are a number of avenues to follow, many of which are dealt with in greater detail at the last section of this thread.
We invest a large amount of trust in the flaired members of /r/askhistorians, as they represent the subreddit when answering questions, participating in AMAs, and even in their participation across reddit as a whole. As such, we do take into account an applicant's user history reddit-wide when reviewing an application, and will reject applicants whose post history demonstrate bigotry, racism, or sexism. Such behavior is not tolerated in /r/askhistorians, and we do not tolerate it from our panelists in any capacity. We additionally reserve the right to revoke flair based on evidence of such behavior after the application process has been completed. /r/AskHistorians is a safe space for everyone, and those attitudes have no place here.
If you see an unflaired user consistently giving excellent answers, they can be nominated for a "Quality Contributor" flair. Just message the mods their username and some example comments which you believe meet the above criteria.
To apply for FAQ finder, we require demonstration of a consistent history of community involvement and linking to previous responses and the FAQ. We expect to see potential FAQ Finders be discerning in what they link to, ensuring that it is to threads which represent the current standards of the subreddit, and they do so in a polite and courteous manner, both to the 'Asker', and also by including a username ping of the original 'Answerer'.
Having a flair brings with it a greater expectation to abide by the subreddit's rules and maintain the high standard of discussion we all like to see here. The mods will revoke the flair of anybody who continually breaks the rules, fails to meet the standard for answers in their area of expertise, or violates the above mentioned expectations. Happily, we almost never have to do this.
Before applying for flair, we encourage you to check out these resources to help you with the application process:
I'd like to apply for flair on the subject of Classical European History. Happy to take a steer on the precise wording - I've got 'Greek and Roman Culture and Society' in my head, with the idea of closing off areas in the military/diplomatic sphere where I'm very aware that others here know much more. As you'll see from most of my answers, I'm most interested in how people lived and how they thought about things.
I've put my recent answers below. Most of these also go into the ‘how we know what we know’ side, and I've got a few shorter answers on the process of doing Classical history and archaeology.
Most of my training and practical experience focused on the Bronze-Age Aegean – I haven’t seen many questions about that, but will keep my eye out and would appreciate a shove if any come up. Here's one, and I'll apply to add on 'Aegean Bronze Age' if I can get enough decent ones.
My academic background is in Classical Archaeology (specifically, funerary archaeology) and for the last few years I've been a teacher of Latin and Greek language, literature, history and culture - and shamelessly using this community as a way of keeping my lessons 'on message', especially on topics nearly-but-not-quite in my wheelhouse. Most of my answers so far have been excuses to take an area I know reasonably well and sharpen up on the finer details and most recent scholarship on it.
I'd appreciate being added to any alert system for questions on Greek and Roman burials and funerary practices, as well as for any questions on the Bronze Age Aegean - though sadly I know very little about the rest of the Eastern Mediterranean, except when it intersects with matters Aegean: an unfortunate legacy of learning my trade in a Classics department.
After dodging around this matter for quite some time I feel I now have an adequate portfolio to provide. Many thanks to u/Georgy_K_Zhukov, u/EnclavedMicrostate, u/Gankom, and u/hellcatfighter for the encouragement and feedback.
My answers have covered questions on East and occasionally Central Asia. Many of the things I've discussed are from self-study. Funny enough, as a current undergraduate my planned major is "Asian Studies", I've taken only one proper history class at my college.
My concern, which held me back from applying, is that I don't have a time period that I've focused on to fit the usual flair requirements. I initially thought about "Early Modern East Asia" as something appropriate, but many of my answers are late modern or post-classical. Also, while I have some background on Buddhism and its history, I haven't offered as many writings on that as I'd like, so perhaps I'll exclude that on my application. Some of my answers also dabble a little in Confucianism. Perhaps something like "State, Society, and Religion in East Asia"?
Nevertheless, although I know you've discussed this already, perhaps the moderators can think of a better flair title after reviewing my answers.
Writings I consider to be my better work:
Additional answers of lesser quality:
Looking back on these I see some typos or tidbits worth fixing/polishing, and some bad writing habits, but I'll refrain from editing. Once again mods, I appreciate the contact and support, the work put towards the sub, and for considering my application!
It might be the case that I'm way, way to early in my engagement with the community to be applying for this, but since when has good sense and modesty ever stopped anyone?
I'd like to apply for the flair of US Foreign Relations | Cold War
I'd cite these threads in support:
Our AskHistorians conference panel Q&A
These related threads on "Do we know why, or have a probable theory, as to why Lee Harvey Oswald shot JFK?" and "In many media portrayels of time travel, saving JFK from being assassinated most often results in the United States engaging Russia in nuclear war soon thereafter. Is there any actual evidence that shows JFK and/or his administration would have pursued war if he had not been killed?"
This thread on "Was the Cold War primarily ideological or geopolitical?"
However, please do feel free to tell me to sod off and apply again in a few months time when I've done more for the community!
Malcolm
Hi! I'd like to apply for a flair under History of Art. My specialization isv the art of Classical Antiquity through the Carolingian period, (although my super-specific specialty/thesis topic is Hadrianic Antinous sculpture of ancient Rome). I have a double major BA in Art History and Classics with a minor in Medieval Studies, and I'm working on my Master's degree in Classical Art and History. I would appreciate suggestions for the exact wording of my flair (I'd be fine with just Roman Imperial Sculpture if that's preferred. I considered Pre-Modern European Art as well). I'm fairly new to r/AskHistorians, but I'm confident in my abilities and I've received a shout out in the Sunday Digest and a Helpful Response Award. History is my passion, and I'd love to continue contributing in the future.
Answers I've provided:
How the Crusaders took Constantinople
Primary source analysis of ancient and medieval texts
Roman sculpture detachable heads
The personal relationship between Julius Caesar and Augustus
Julius Caesar's personality (This one was too long to post on one comment so I linked to the original question)
I hope you'll consider me!
Hello, I would like to apply for the flair 'Samurai Ethics in Modern Japan. I have answered questions pertaining to the topic, as well as provided sources to those who have asked about the corresponding period.
Below I discuss briefly the history of Bushido in the context of the video game Ghost of Tsushima.
I provided sources to this user about Bakumatsu and Meiji Japan.
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/hgaaya/im_interested_in_learning_more_about_the/
Here I provided insight on the transition to the Meiji Period.
This one is older, but I did provide a comparison to Medieval European knighthood in relation to Japanese Bushido and martial ethic.
Thank you for accepting my application!
Edit:
Hello. I would Like to apply for the flair "South Africa/Apartheid/20th century Africa"
I have provided sources to those who ask as well, and have been featured in the Sunday Digest twice. I also have a BA in History of which my thesis concerned South Africa, Sport and Apartheid.
Here is a post talking about the Boer War
Here is a discussion of decolonisation
South Africa's involvement in World War 2
South Africa's relationship to Lesotho
thanks for accepting my application
Hello.
Well, friends on here recently wondered why I didn't apply for a flair yet, so I guess I'll try :)
My academic background lies in Early Medieval Japan (i.e., Late Heian and Kamakura period), with a focus on Kamakura period warrior rule, law and politics, although I do go beyond these boundaries in an ever-growing list of topics (such as onomastics, gender, and kinship). Hence, I do suppose overall "Early Medieval Japan | Kamakura Period" might be the most accurate description.
Examples (in chronological order):
Retired Emperorship in Japan; I only mentioned the sources I referenced to specifically refresh my memory:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/je4pfs/how_did_retiring_help_enperors_to_be_more/
"Nobility/Aristocracy" in Medieval Japan. No specific sources since its a rather broad question. Two separate posts.
Survey answer on the power of the emperor in pre-modern Japan; no specific sources since its way too broadly framed a question (again a double post):
On marriage in medieval Japan (this was way more specific, so I could go into more detail, and thus also did read up specifically for this, hence the sourcing in here is extant):
I have a few more, and usually shorter, answers on topics a bit outside my comfort zone (for which reason I'd not consider them representative), and also some answers for people looking for literature on specific topics (mostly the Mongol Invasions, now that I look over it). And a few answers that are over 6 months old.
I'm not sure if the sourcing in these posts is sufficient - questions in this area all-too-often are these very general, broad questions calling for a similarly broad overview/synthesis (see cases 2+3), and appending dozens over dozens of sources "just because" seems rather absurd. In this regard, the last example poses the main exception, since the question was framed concisely enough to actually allow for a more in-depth answer.
Dear mods,
I'd like to apply for flair in the area of Early Greek literature. I'd pick out the following posts as the ones that I think meet all the criteria you mention:
These ones stick more closely to the area I mentioned, but don't cite sources so much:
I hope this may be adequate, but will of course understand if you want to see more posts, specifically in the area that I've named, which cite sources consistently. (Or, well, any other complaint, of course.)
Hi Mods,
I'd like to apply for a flair titled "Armies of the Napoleonic Wars". I've had a few answers below linked to on the AH twitter and a "Best of" nomination (plus a few answers that were gilded by the OP which is very much appreciated):
· Cavalry types in the Napoleonic Wars (May 2020 "Best of" Nominee)
· The Armee de l'Orient and the Egyptian heat
· The economic Impact of the Louisiana Purchase
· Why were most of the uniforms blue? (Mentioned on Twitter)
· How uniforms were manufactured
· The mechanics of French conscription (Mentioned on Twitter)
· How was rank displayed? (Mentioned on Twitter)
· Why Gerard painted African and Middle Eastern soldiers at Austerlitz
· Engineers during pitched battles
Thank you!
Greetings, all,
I'd like to apply for a flair in demographic history. I realise it's a vast topic (well, technically it's all of us, or in this instance at least the over-20s), but it's an often overlooked field that requires comparative insights from studying a range of contexts and materials to identify patterns and exceptions (the very foundation indeed for many of the techniques used to analyse today's populations).
So my samples are a diverse batch, namely:
Is the statistic that a Soviet male born in 1923 had a 80% chance of dying before 1945 true?
What was the reason for France's slow population growth in the Industrial Revolution?
There's a visible overlap in some instances with economic history, which is indeed my other field but one in which my contributions are generally older, though it's an area to which I'll doubtless return.
My posts may at times reflect my aversion to overwordiness. I'll make this no exception.
If possible I'd like to get an additional flair of "Constitutional Law", or "Constitutional Civil Rights" if it needs to be more specific.
here are three recent posts:
Circumstances that lead to constitutional amendments:
Partisan divides in the Supreme Court of the United States:
The Second Amendment and non-firearm weapons:
Since it doesn't neatly fit into any of the flair categories, I'm going to just say 'History of Religion and Philosophy", since philosophy is probably the closest thing to jurisprudence in the available categories, because I do have some expertise in this field beyond the US. Alternatively it could be 'North American History', although I do have some expertise in constitutional law outside that area so I'm not 100% sure.
As the previous thread was archives, copying over /u/TchaikenNugget's application, which was still pending when the thread archived last night:
I would like to apply for a flair on classical music history, with a more niche specialty on the life and works of Dmitri Shostakovich (flair could probably be "Classical music | Dmitri Shostakovich") (though unfortunately have not had a chance to answer too many questions on him). I have done an extensive amount of research on these subjects and have answered quite a few questions:
An answer on 20th century composers emigrating to America
An answer on Asian and Middle Eastern influences on Classical and Romantic era music
An answer on Western female composers
My last answer I listed was featured on a Digest by the mods as well, I believe.
As I mentioned, I would consider myself very well-read on the life and works of Dmitri Shostakovich. I have read multiple dissertations, biographies, historical documents, articles, and other sources, and have made quite a few posts on this specific historical figure on Reddit in the past, as well as answers to other people's questions on music related subreddits: Exploring some Shostakovich myths and misconceptions
How to be Not Scared of Shostakovich (an essay explaining his music to new listeners)An answer to a question by a different reddit user on what would happen if Shostakovich was assassinated
A comment explaining Bernstein's interpretation of the tempo of Shostakovich's 5th Symphony
In addition, I have also written essays on other aspects of music history in classical music related subreddits:
A spotlight on three black composers
An essay on Alma Mahler Gropius Werfel
AH Mods,
The period I am most familiar with is Late Antiquity; I have exceptional experience in the study of the Tetrarchy, specifically the Great Persecution (AD 303-305) - though this hardly ever comes up - and I am also particularly well versed in the transition of Late Roman administration in the west (Italy/Gaul/Iberia/Africa) as the Empire collapsed, and of Merovingian rule over Francia.
I have not yet answered a question on Persecution, so I do not expect to receive a flair for this topic (and I will keep my fingers crossed that someone asks a question about it soon). However, due to the nature of my undergraduate dissertation, I think I may have read Eusebius' Ecclesiastical History and Martyrs of Palestine three or four times in their entirety, so if that counts for anything (or if anyone would like to ask any sort of question about the works), please let me know.
I have seen flairs relating to Carolingian Francia, so I would like to apply for a flair along the lines of 'Merovingians' (or whatever wording works best), because the Merovingians preceded the Carolingians and represent a key moment of European history that marked the earliest beginnings of Feudal Europe (and there are no Merovingian-flaired users on your wiki). Though I have only answered a few questions on the topic, I hope they (at least partly) exhibit a deep understanding of the topic:
As well as these answers, and on top of my love for Gregory of Tours' Histories (which is subjectively one of the most entertaining works of ancient history ever written), I can draw upon material from the period which is not widely distributed (and, sadly, not generally published in translated collections) like the Austrasian letters (which include correspondence from Frankish Kings to their bishops, and even to the Byzantine Emperor).
If possible, I would also like to apply for a flair in the Late Roman relationship with barbarians (as this closely links with my knowledge of the Frankish world). I'm not quite sure what the wording would be, or if I need to answer more questions on the topic to prove my worth, but I am well read in Ammianus Marcellinus' Res Gestae (of which the surviving books cover AD 351-378 - up to the Battle of Adrianople), Zosimus' New History (where he tries to recall the decline of the Roman Empire - as a belligerent pagan it is often hard to believe him), and Palladus' poems (a grammaticus who wrote many lovely epigrams from a pagan perspective under the reign of Constantine the Great). Here is an answer on this topic from a while back.
I have only given answers on three questions, but each were substantial enough to feature in the Sunday Digest, and I have really enjoyed being on the alert list for certain topics. Finally, my academic credentials consist of a BA in Ancient History. I look forward to hearing what the verdict is (because either way I'll keep getting excited each time someone mentions any of the aforementioned topics - and will hold my breath for something about the Tetrarchy).
Thank you,
Duke_Cranberry
Edit (not sure if this is even allowed): I just answered a great question about life in sixth century Francia, so I have cheekily slotted it in as a third answer in the Francia section of my flair application. I can resubmit if this is an issue.
Hi AskHistorians, I would like to apply for a flair under the title of "Modern Maghrib / French Colonialism and Imperialism," which for me would fit better under a mix of the categories of "Middle East" and "Africa." Here are my responses:
Thank you for your consideration!
I'm not quite sure what the qualifications for FAQ Finder flair are, but I figure I'll shoot my shot for it. If I don't meet it now, I will at some point or another. Here's a list of answer-findings I've done over the last few months:
Additionally, for the better part of the last few months I've been a regular contributor to the Sunday digest—which, again, isn't quite the same but is adjacent—with a decently sizable list each time. Some links:
AH Mods,
This may be premature but I figured it was worth a try. At the worst I'll know what I can do to improve upon my answers in the future!
I am commenting to apply for a flair on late-modern and contemporary Albanian history, in particular Albanian history from the League of Prizren (1878) to the present day. While I am not an academic on this issue, I believe I have enough of a history of self-study and personal interest in the topic that I have shown in previous responses, or will show when the questions arise. Unfortunately, Albania is not the most.... popular topic. When it is asked, most people are concerned with the strangeness of isolated communist Albania, or the corruption of the modern one, so the questions where I can showcase a more expansive knowledge are few and far between. But I try!
I'll understand if you'd like to wait until I can respond to more questions, or until I can remedy any past, poorly-written responses. In the meantime, here are responses which I believe can serve to support my request:
Why does the Albanian Language have no ties to Greek, Arabic, Latin?. Less specific to my specific flair request, but a decent response covering the Albanian language's relation to others despite that.
Why were Albanians so active in anti-Ottoman wars and independence?
A more expansive follow-up to response #3: Events of the 1997 Albanian Anarchy
Did anyone escape from Communist Albania to Greece via Water?
Only partially relevant (the influence of Albanian Nationalism on the Cham population) to my flair request:
If these are too recent or if I need to interact better with my sources, I understand. Additionally, if my responses don't quite cover the scale of what I am requesting for my flair, I'll understand that too (and bide my time for the right question, or post in Saturday Showcase!).
Nevertheless if successful, I think I would like my flair to be any variety of: 'History of Independent Albania' or just 'Independent Albania'
I'd like to apply for a flair on the subject of Roman Military Equipment Studies. I have a particular expertise on Early Imperial armour, as you will see from my answers, and thus think "Early Imperial Roman Military Equipment" or "Early Imperial Roman Armour" may be a more appropriate flair.
I have a BA in Ancient History, studying particularly Greek and Roman Warefare (though I am most confident in Roman warfare) under the tutelage of well-published world experts. Additionally, I wrote my final year dissertation on the historiography of the study of lorica segmentata, for which I received First-Class honours (I can provide a copy if requested). This not only makes me an expert on Roman military equipment studies but also means I am extremely well versed in the primary and secondary sources of the subject.
Finally, one of my answers was highlighted by moderator u/Gankom in the Sunday Digest of May 18, 2020 - May 24, 2020 (more trivial I understand but it was exciting at the time!)
My topic is more niche than others so my answers are few and I feel as though I could do with a few more opportunities to truly show off my expertise in the subject, for this reason, I will set up an IFTTT to ensure I am able to answer questions on the topic as they are few and far between.
Answers (most recent to oldest):
I understand that I have few answers so understand if I am rejected but thought I'd throw my hat in the ring.
Thank you for reading and for making this sub one of the best (if not the best) subs on Reddit (not to swing your favour but as an opportunity to say thanks!).
EDIT: I’d also like to add this comment on r/ancientrome as another example of an answer
I would like to apply for a flair on the subject of "Russian military history" in general, but the most interesting topics for me are Russian Middle Ages, Russian New Model Army of 17th century and Russian Imperial Army from early 18th to early 19th centuries, occasionally I can provide info on Soviet Army in WW2 and border conflicts. I lack historical degree, but I have been keeping in touch with several Russian-speaking historians specialized in Russian military (Igor Babulin, Alexander Zhmodikov, Vitaly Penskoi) for some time already and have a collection of literature on the subject, and since their works are very rarely translated into English I hope my answers could prove useful for people who are interested in such narrow and poorly examined topic. Occasionally I can also give info on broader themes, especially if they touch on the subject of typical enemies Russia had to face in different periods of history, such as Mongols, Swedish Empire, Kingdom of Poland or Lithuanian Principality.
I hope that my English proves to be readable enough for users to understand my answers fully. Russian history is a relatively uncommon subject on this subreddit so I would like to be on alert list for topics mentioned above.
My best (in my opinion) answers on different topics:
Well, since I'm applying for an area completely different from my original flair, I figure I'd draft up a full new application. I'd like to apply for a seperate flair focusing on the Imperial Japanese Navy. Not sure if multicolor flairs are possible, but this would be filed under Military History.
As is needed, here are a few answers I've given on this particular topic:
If more examples are requested, I can provide them. If I were to receive the additional flair, I would like my combined flair to be: Austrian Habsurgs & the HRE | Imperial Japanese Navy
Thank you for you consideration!
I am still relatively new to this sub, and I haven't been this nervous since I defended my doctoral thesis, but here goes:
I'm thinking "Medieval Christianity, Manuscripts, and Culture, 1050-1300" might cover what I do.My undergrad and MA work was in Late Antiquity (specifically focused on Ostrogothic Italy), so you'll see me answering a question or two there (paused for now while I get back up to speed on recent literature), but my PhD focused on the 12th and 13th century, specifically on popular religion, pastoral care and the Dominican Order--I produced an edition of a 13th century practical theological text. But I did not end up going into academia, and since that time I have spent much more time focused on medieval clothing and manuscript studies (including palaeography, manuscript transmission, calligraphy, and the book arts) . (I dabble in 20th century history as well, but I haven't yet seen questions on my tiny sub-specialties there, and I don't think I'm flairworthy in any way there yet).
After an initial flub or two, I think I'm hitting the rhythm of how to focus my answers on questions I feel I can actually answer in depth, rather than getting sucked into "boil the ocean"-type questions.
Some examples:
One I just finished regarding French medieval clothing that was on the "posts needing answers" digest
When did bliauds go out of style?
How were actual heraldic shields decorated?
How were cities in medieval Europe governed on a daily basis?
A question around Aquinas and the Summa Theologica's intended audience (tag teaming with another respondent)
Hello.
Well, I might be new on this subreddit, but I've majored in History some time ago (Master degree, University of Rouen, 2014), in Medieval History. I've specialised in material / mentalities history of the central Middle Age (XIIth-XIVth century but you can enlarge it to the whole period), regarding clothing with an inclination to (french) historiography, etymology and semiology. So, let's say it's transdisciplinary.
I've also followed anthropology courses (bachelor degree / Licence level in Strasbourg) and as I'm French in can promptly provide answers and sources regarding the history of France and its literature.
So far, I've answered to five threads:
"Prison Investigations in early 19th century France"
Howdy lovely moderators,
I would like to apply for a flair that says "Early Modern Ottoman Empire". This would place me in the Middle Eastern History category.
Here are some questions that I have recently answered:
Also, I participated in the recent Tuesday Trivia question with my answer titled:
Please let me know if there is any more information that you would like from me or if you have any questions about my answers.
Looking forward to hearing back from you all regardless of the outcome!
Hi there,
I'd like to apply for "German-American Immigration" flair, under the broader heading of 19th c. United States history. Within the past six months I've answered the following:
What Impacts did the German 48ers have on Civil War Era American Politics?
Why is German heritage so common in America?
What types of hardships did German Americans face?
Additionally, I have this one from a couple of years ago:
How did German-Americans react to German Unification in 1871?
I do Irish immigration, too, but weirdly have never come across a question on Irish-Americans in time to answer it.
Thanks for all you folks do!
Hi, I would like to apply for a flair for "American Political History (Founding Era)." This would fall under the category of "North American History," I believe.
I have a B.A. degree in history, in which my graduating thesis was about William the Conqueror. I read on history topics (many eras and regions) frequently. I am currently progressing through reading a biography on every US president (currently on Jackson). I believe I have the sufficient ability to cite sources and contribute to discussions in a meaningful way.
Thank you for the consideration. Below are some comments of mine.
I would love to apply for a flair! For the flair, I would say Medieval European History to keep it simple, or Early and High Middle Ages to be a bit more specific (my academic training extends up to the Renaissance, but my focus is not on the Late Middle Ages).
Here are my examples:
Medieval Literature, Literacy, and the Bible: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/jbfzr7/medieval_literature/
The Byzantines and the Roman Question: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/jb5092/did_greekspeaking_citizens_of_the_byzantine/g8tvar7/?context=3
The Knights Templar, Crusaders, and Friday the 13th: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/jalqwy/question_about_the_crusaders/
Castile, Aragon, and Comparative Events: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/jat59z/compared_to_the_rest_of_medieval_europe_were_the/
For a little bit of background, I have a bachelor's degree in History and am a graduate student pursuing a master's degree for Public History. Sorry if this isn't relevant - I'm still new-ish to the sub (longtime lurker!) and wasn't sure if I should introduce myself.
AH Mods,
I am writing to apply for a flair on Asian History and a specialty in the History of Law. Most of my responses on this sub so far revolved around Asian / East Asian history due to topic frequency, although my actual research and publication record lean closer to the comparative study of the history of law / legal traditions. See below for the requested info:
- Links to 3-5 comments in /r/AskHistorians that show you meet the above requirements, and of which at least three were posted in the last six months.
Why did former Chinese coins have a squared hole in the center? Was it just for the purpose of making it harder to produce and counterfeit them or did it serve another purpose as well?. In addition to my main response, have also made multiple in-depth replies to several follow-up questions on this thread: see here; and also here for instance.
Histories of early China describe multiple cases of mass burial whilst still alive in the order of hundreds of thousands. What was the symbolism of this particular punishment and was it actually practiced?. And also see here for a detailed follow-up response in that thread.
And most recently,
- The text of your flair and which category it belongs in (see the sidebar).
Asian History | History of Law
Hello! I'm very excited to apply here, I have had a lot of fun answering questions over the last month or so, and I'm eager to continue to contribute going forward.
I am recent PhD graduate with a degree in History. My area of expertise is the relationship between China and the Middle East, and more specifically, modern Sino-Iranian relations. I can answer questions on the history of the modern Middle East, China, Iran, and Cold War. I can sometimes also answer questions on earlier periods of Asian history, depending on the subject. As my username suggests, I'm also quite a bit into Three Kingdoms history. :)
As for flair, I suppose it doesn't quite fit neatly into a regional category, although technically Iran and China are both in Asia. I think the most accurate, comprehensive way to write it would be "Modern China and Iran | Cold War History". If for whatever reason that doesn't sound good, I could also suggest splitting it down the middle regionally and doing "Modern China | Modern Iran"
Here are my sample answers:
Saturday Showcase | November 21, 2020 - Communism and Leftism in Iran
I also like to give book recommendations!
Best Historians for Learning About Communist Countries of the Past
Hope to be able to join you fine people.
Hi I've been wondering for quite some time now if my answers were worthy of being flaired though,to be totally honest,I'm not exactly sure of this myself. I don't really have a big background in history,though I did minor in East Asian history,if that counts I guess. I was very flattered to get featured in the Digest a few times. Thanks a lot !
Also,I'm not exactly sure what'd be a good flair that I want,as I read primarily on European contact with Japan,Edo Period Japan,Early Meiji Japan,with my actual "credentials" in colonial Korea (though those questions are very rare haha) and the Ming Chinese economy being a personal passion project. Anyways,please take a look at my answers and it'd help greatly if you could tell me what I could do to improve them even if the application dosen't go through!
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I would like to apply of the flair of:
The Early Medieval Anglo Scandinavian Arc | Late Roman and Early Medieval Europe
The Early Medieval Anglo Saxon Arc (Scandinavia, England and Iceland)
Late Roman//Early Medieval Europe
edited to add: much of what I’ve discussed in my 1st category relates to the second, that would be the reason for requesting in that second category (as Scandinavia is technically part of Europe).
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Hello, based on my recognition of the narrowness of my own expertise, could I alter my flair to the following:
American Holocaust Memory|Mid-20th Century American Education
Edit: This should also move me to being an Americanist.
Hi!
I would love to know if i qualify for a flair or alternatively what i can improve. I am not a historian by study, rather i am taking a master in law and a bachelor in political science. I think most of my answers reflect those interests, especially in law.
My main areas of knowledge would be the history of modern law, mostly international law, european law and nordic civil law. Also, to a degree, modern norwegian and european political history. My hobby readings on history vary widely.
Here are my application answers, in my opinion the four best, in order:
(I) Considering whether the Nürenberg and Tokyo tribunals were examples of victor's justice
(II) Considering whether using atomic weapons on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was a Crime against Humanity
(III) Talking about the Caroline affair and the Snail in a bottle case
(IV) Looking at what legal protection one would recieve from having a Letter of Marque and Reprisal
Other answers of somewhat lower quality, random order:
(1) What the Qing Dynasty, ROC and PRC inherited from the German Civil Code
(2) Why do we have Civil Law and Common law
(3) How did the justice system respond to the rise of the nazis
(4) Why did the UK join the EU
(5) What inspired the European Founding fathers
(6) How did Iceland win the "Cod Wars"
I still think most of these are acceptable, but some of them suffer more from things like some parts being overly reliant on 1-2 secondary sources (3, somewhat 6 and 1), of being too broad (1), of not answering the question properly (2) and of parts of the answer going outside my core areas (1 and 3, to a lesser degree 6 and 2).
If i get accepted, i am unsure of flair. Most of my answers are on legal history, so possibly:
If i qualify i would like the flair on /u/KongChristianV rather than on this account.
