History Archive
Jean Wahl Harris, University of Scranton – Duties of the First Lady
What exactly does the job description of First Lady of the United States consist of? We’re
4/2/2015
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Richard Lachmann, University at Albany – The Tonality of Textbooks
The tone of a written passage can fully influence how it is comprehended. Dr. Richard Lachmann,
18/12/2014
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Jeffrey Fortin, Emmanuel College – Historical Identity Theft
Identity theft usually brings to mind thoughts of stolen credit cards or misappropriated bank accounts. But,
28/11/2014
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Jason Silverman, Winthrop University – Abraham Lincoln & Immigration
Lately, the topic of immigration is in the news every single day. In today’s Academic Minute,
26/11/2014
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Douglas Kerr, University of Hong Kong – Modern Insights on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Viewing Sherlock Holmes and his creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle through a modern lens opens up
21/11/2014
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Richard Veit, Monmouth University – The Culture of Cemeteries
Graveyards are spooky. As such, they often serve as the backdrop for scary scenes in literature
31/10/2014
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Paul Smethurst, University of Hong Kong – Cultural History of the Bicycle
The bicycle is so much more than two tires, brakes & handlebars. Dr. Paul Smethurst, an
16/10/2014
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Stephanie Hinnershitz, Valdosta State University – Asian-American Immigration
Discussions about civil rights in America rarely focus on the plight of Asian-American immigrants. But, as
18/8/2014
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Peter Turchin, UConn – Cliodynamic Models of History
Can math be used to better understand history? Peter Turchin, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology
15/5/2014
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King Davis, University of Texas at Austin – Segregated Psych Centers
During the 1800s, segregation was even visible in the medical arena. King Davis, professor and director
7/5/2014
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