History Archive
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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Salmon Shomade, Emory University – Influence of Colonial Legacies on the Rule of Law
On Oxford College of Emory University Week: Colonial legal structures still hamper African citizens to this
19/11/2020
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David Resha, Emory University – Documentary Filmmaking
On Oxford College of Emory University Week: Handheld videos are the norm in today’s society. David
18/11/2020
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Sarah Higinbotham, Emory University – The Violence of the Law in Early Modern England
On Oxford College of Emory University Week: Artists have been commenting on the laws of the
17/11/2020
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Todd C. Sacktor, SUNY Downstate Medical Center – Traumatic Memories
On SUNY Distinguished Academy Week: We all have traumatic memories we wish we could erase. Todd
13/11/2020
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Daniel Gifford, University of Louisville – Lessons From A Failed Whaling Museum
If you move a symbol from its community, does it lose its power? Dan Gifford, affiliated
6/11/2020
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