Department of History

In Memoriam: Ralph Austen, Professor Emeritus of African History, African Studies, and the College

This tribute is dedicated to Ralph Austen, Professor Emeritus of African History, African Studies, and the College, who passed away this past weekend....

September 17, 2024

History Assoc. Prof. Gabriel Winant on WBEZ's Reset podcast: How Midwest Organizing, Labor Movements are Shaping the 2024 Election

August 21, 2024

Dipesh Chakrabarty

History Prof. Dipesh Chakrabarty on James C. Scott: A scholar who went against the grain

July 30, 2024

Inside Climate News – Jonathan Levy discusses the impact of Beryl on Houston and its environmental vulnerabilities

July 13, 2024

Map of Florence

Humanities Associate Professor and Associate Member of the History Department, Niall Atkinson, Launches "Florence Illuminated"

July 10, 2024

Prof. Alison LaCroix comments on Trump’s Supreme Court case

June 20, 2024

Social Science Research Building inscription

History major, Elena Tiedens, awarded an Honorable Mention from the Udall Foundation

June 4, 2024

Dipesh Chakrabarty

Dipesh Chakrabarty is awarded the European Essay Prize 2024

June 4, 2024

Podcast: Medieval Corruption and Protection with Jonathan Lyon

June 4, 2024

A group in front of the Hyde Park Historical Society

Public History Practicum Project, Memorial Day(s): The Confederate Mound at Oak Woods Cemetery

May 30, 2024