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History unlocks important insights into the world we inhabit. But we also find intellectual satisfaction, and wisdom, in understanding the past on its own terms. Because of the geographical breadth of our courses, history students develop a global consciousness as they develop key transferable skills such as critical thinking, communication, and empathy.

The World is Calling: History Majors

History is the centerpiece of a humanities education. It's about problem-solving, gathering evidence, and fitting that evidence together to understand what happened in past societies - and why those things happened.

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Shane Bobrycki

Assistant Professor Shane Bobrycki discusses new book, The Crowd in the Early Middle Ages

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Rosemary Moore

Associate Professor Rosemary Moore reflects on service, teaching and research

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Associate Professor Rosemary Moore was on active duty in the U.S. Navy for five years. She uses this experience in both her courses and research on the Roman military.
Burba

2024 Hamod/Habhab/Keeshan Family Scholarship

Friday, November 8, 2024
The Department of History congratulates Elisa Burba the Hamod/Habhab/Keeshan Family Scholarship for 2024.
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Upcoming events

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A History of Ancient Rome in Five Strikes

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Join us Feb. 4 for Sarah Bond's lecture about her new book: "Strike: Labor, Unions, and Resistance in the Roman Empire" (Yale University Press, 2025).
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Interdisciplinary Consortium for the Study for War & Genocide Monthly Workshop Meetings

Friday, February 7, 2025 10:30am to 12:00pm
Schaeffer Hall
The CLAS Office of the Dean and the Research Development Office invite you to a monthly workshop series focused on the Interdisciplinary Consortium for the Study of War and Genocide. The second monthly workshop will be held on Friday, Feb. 7, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in 302 SH. This session will feature presentations by Stephanie DiPietro (Associate Professor; Sociology and Criminology) and Elke Heckner (Associate Professor of Instruction; German). An agenda is provided below. 10:30–10:40 a.m...
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Faculty Colloquium - Investing in Segregation: Life Insurance Companies and Private Race Restrictions, 1910-1940

Friday, February 7, 2025 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Schaeffer Hall
Colin Gordon - Investing in Segregation: Life Insurance Companies and Private Race Restrictions, 1910-1940
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Exhibition Opening | it's a fine thing

Thursday, February 13, 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Stanley Museum of Art
Join us for the opening of the exhibition, it's a fine thing This exhibition explores the rich and often overlooked landscape of the Black Midwest, challenging conventional narratives and celebrating the resilience and creativity of Black Midwestern artists.  Program begins at 6 p.m. with opening remarks, followed by refreshments and music. Event concludes at 8 p.m. Learn more: https://stanleymuseum.uiowa.edu/its-a-fine-thing it’s a fine thing is generously supported by the Terra Foundation...

Faculty Colloquium - Introduction: The Politics of Dwelling

Friday, February 14, 2025 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Schaeffer Hall
Greg Valdespino - Introduction: The Politics of Dwelling
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