Greetings Cosmic Americans! – My name is Keith Harris. I live in Hollywood, California with my wife, Coni. I am a historian, a runner, a lover of style and all things feline.

I have been to some mighty fine schools – The University of California, Los Angeles – where I received my BA in History (summa cum laude, thank you very much) and the University of Virginia, where I received my Ph.D in United States History. Here’s my VITA – so you can check out what I’ve been up to for the past few years.

I have written some articles, book reviews, and a manuscript on Civil War veterans called Across the Bloody Chasm: Reconciliation in the Wake of Civil War. This is currently under review for publication with the University of North Carolina Press and should be available some time in the very near future. If you can’t wait that long, you can have a look at the introduction HERE.

These days, my professional focus is on digital humanities and bridging the gulf between academia and an informed public. As the scarcity of access rapidly becomes a thing of the past, I am quite certain that my efforts reflect the future of education.  I currently have in development several web-based projects that will soon be making their debuts…I would tell you what they are all about, but I would not want to spoil the surprise. I will, however, keep everyone up to date on my various endeavors right here on Cosmic America. So please stay tuned. Until then…

…get to know me!! You’ll see that discussion about the Civil War – arguably the defining event in American history – is what makes me tick.

You’ll find me on Youtube, Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest (just click the Social Media icons in the bottom right-hand corner). You’ll also catch me turning up at academic conferences, speaking engagements, and on the battlefield – always with a camera or video recorder in hand bringing it all to you. I welcome comments, discussion, whatever – whether you love me, hate me, agree with me, or think I am a jackass…just let me know. I promise to let nothing go unanswered.

Peace,

Keith