History Archive
Victoria Munoz, Hostos Community College – Spanish Romances and the Roots of British Imperialism
The first Anglo-Spanish war may have been fought in the pages of books. Victoria Munoz, assistant
29/4/2021
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Stephanie Chalifoux, University of West Georgia – Commercial Sex Market in the U.S. South During the 1940s and 1950s
On University of West Georgia Week: Red-light districts were turned off during World War II, but
31/3/2021
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Brandi Brimmer, Spelman College – Black Union Widows and the Battle for Survivors’ Benefits in Post-Civil War America
On Spelman College Week: Black Union widows had trouble claiming benefits after the Civil War. Brandi
5/3/2021
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Kathy Feeley, University of Redlands – The Rise of the Hollywood Press Corps and the Making of the Modern American Press
On University of Redlands Week: Women journalists have faced many questions about their legitimacy. Today on
25/2/2021
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Jessie Hewitt, University of Redlands – Men, Madness, and Marriage in 19th-Century France
On University of Redlands Week: Divorce is not pleasant, but can be beneficial. Jessie Hewitt, assistant
22/2/2021
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Lisa Bitel, University of Southern California – St. Valentine
The history of Valentine’s Day might not match up with our current incarnation. Lisa Bitel, professor
12/2/2021
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Patrick Hamilton, Misericordia University – The Secret History of Race & Comics
On Misericordia University Week: What do superheroes show us about ourselves? Patrick Hamilton, professor of English,
6/1/2021
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Rosalyn LaPier, University of Montana – Solstice
The solstices are not just days on a calendar to indigenous peoples. Rosalyn LaPier, associate professor
21/12/2020
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Derrick Spires, Cornell University – Antebellum Social Media
On Cornell University Week: Was there social media in the 1830’s? Derrick Spires, associate professor of
8/12/2020
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Gretchen Sorin, Cooperstown Graduate Program at SUNY Oneonta – Driving While Black
The automobile has played a big role in boosting the freedoms of Americans. Gretchen Sorin, SUNY
23/11/2020
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