Solar Eclipses: The Blinding Truth About the Dark Ages
There were “knights” and there were “nights.” For those who dared to look up, it was forever the latter. Discover the truth hidden by historians and Charles…
History
Nov 11, 2022
Navy historian Tyler Bamford ’12 publishes first book
Navy historian Tyler Bamford '12 publishes his first book on the U.S.-U.K. military alliance and discusses his Lafayette foundation.
Sep 26, 2022
Patrick O’Halloran
Visiting assistant professor of history received a Ph.D. from University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, and was a National Research…
Sep 12, 2022
Rebekah Pite
Rebekah Pite was recently promoted from associate professor to professor.
Jun 16, 2022
Jan. 6 hearings: What’s next?
Prof. John Kincaid discusses why the Jan. 6 hearings are needed, and what may come next
Jun 10, 2022
Prof. Caroline Séquin Wins Article Prize
Prof. Caroline Séquin's prize-winning article explores the world of white prostitution in colonial Dakar, Senegal
May 28, 2022
Meet the valedictorians: Stefano Mancini ’22
History major emphasizes the importance of community: 'I hope we each don’t just change the world, but remake it and reimagine it.'
May 28, 2022
Meet the valedictorians: Jillian Updegraff ’22
History, government and law double-major will be pursuing a J.D. degree at Villanova Charles Widger School of Law in the fall.
May 2, 2022
Scholarship Story: Zubair Ali ’24
Scholarship will enable Ali to complete a 10-week immersive language experience to learn Urdu, a language native to India and Pakistan.
Apr 21, 2022
Prof. Christopher J. Lee to assist journalists covering religion in Africa
Backed by a collaborative programming grant, the program will challenge mainstream media narratives and address indigenous religious belief systems that…
Mar 14, 2022
Faculty hosting first-ever conference on the study of nighttime in Africa
Scholars from around the world are expected to join Profs. Robert Blunt and Christopher Lee to explore the study of nighttime in Africa at a conference…