When German Imperialism Looked Eastward
Where many studies of European empire in the 20th century focus on imperial projects in…
Browsing: Department of History
New Book Explores Complex Archbishop Thomas Cranmer
Thomas Cranmer, the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1533 to 1556, is well known for his…
Doctoral Student Breathes Life Into Vivid Stories of Medieval Times
Lucy Barnhouse is a woman living in two eras. When she lies down to sleep…
Medieval Recipes Reveal How Women Managed Health Care
A hyssop drink, a mugwort tea, a leek plaster applied to the skin. For Kristin…
Scholar Connects Capitalism’s Birth to International Trade
To understand modern day capitalism, simply go back in time 414 years and head to…
Two Brothers, Two Lives, A Hundred Pictures
Theophilus “Tony” and Leroy “Red” Adams lived two full lives. One brother, Tony, was social…
Black History: Ralph Bunche’s World View of Race
To find a person whose life embodies the major milestones of a century is rare.…
Historian Co-Edits Essay Collection on Historical Ireland
Christopher Maginn, Ph.D., professor of history, draws parallels between the Tudor experience in 16th-century Ireland…
Shock and Awe: Glam Rock, Then and Now
Somewhere between Oscar Wilde and Lady Gaga came glam rock—fostered by the former and inspiring…
Transgression in Pulp: Doctoral Candidate Finds Roots of Democracy in Comic Books
The fascist regime of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco lasted 40 years. But when he died…