Category: History
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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, Jeffrey Fortin, assistant professor of history at Emmanuel College, will tell us about an intriguing example of historical identity theft dating back to the early 1800s. Born in Hawai’i, Dr. Jeffrey Fortin learned to walk while aboard a sailboat,…
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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, we turn to history as Jason Silverman of Winthrop University discusses Abraham Lincoln’s stances on the subject. A specialist in the history of the Old South and Civil War, Dr. Jason Silverman received his undergraduate degree at the University…
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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 some very interesting interpretations. In today’s Academic Minute, Douglas Kerr, professor of English and dean of the faculty of arts at the University of Hong Kong, discusses the legendary author’s work with a contemporary context. Douglas Kerr was born…
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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 and film. But, Richard Veit, professor of anthropology at Monmouth University, will show us that cemeteries are much more than a scary setting. In fact, graveyards embody a rich cultural, historical and artistic presence. Richard Veit is Professor of…
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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 English professor at the University of Hong Kong, profiles the bicycle and the cultural significance embedded within. Dr. Paul Smethurst is associate professor in the School of English at the University of Hong Kong, where he teaches travel writing,…
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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 Stephanie Hinnershitz, a professor of history at Valdosta State University, shows, this segment of the population faced some very real struggles. Stephanie Hinnershitz is an assistant professor of history at Valdosta State University in Georgia where she teaches courses…
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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 at the University of Connecticut, is doing just that through complex mathematical algorithms. Dr. Peter Turchin is a professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and adjunct in the departments of Anthropology and Mathematics at the University…
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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 of the Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis at the University of Texas at Austin, is studying the medical records from the Central Lunatic Asylum for the Colored Insane. Dr. King Davis directs the Institute for Urban Policy Research…