Are There Better Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving?
The traditional Thanksgiving story distorts the legacy of Native Americans. Professor David J. Silverman explains how to celebrate the holiday respectfully.
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The Kayser Memorial Lecture and the Diana Silvia Rodríguez Lecture bring historians to campus to speak about their latest research and projects.
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History Department News
Alumni Authors Write History’s Second Draft
Alumni authors Alex Nyerges, BA ’79, MA ’82, and Lindsay Chervinsky, BA ’10, bring history to life.
From Emancipation to Juneteenth: The Long Road to Freedom after the Civil War
GW History Department Chair Denver Brunsman discusses the evolution of Juneteenth.
Graduating GW Senior Soars to the Friendly Skies
History and organizational sciences student Demetrius Apostolis will head to the prestigious United Airlines pilot training program after Commencement.
GW Professor Honored by German Government for Lifetime of Work
Hope Harrison has shaped our understanding of the Cold War and shared her work with international audiences.
Supporting Black Farmers Supports America
Co-hosted by the History Department, a panel discussion on the past, present and future of Black farming in the U.S. elevated the voices of farmers and experts in the field.
How I Got the Job: A Love for History in the City That Brings It to Life
GW senior and History major Katelyn Karner landed a job that blends her passion for history with a career in genealogy.
A Delicate Balance: Humanities and AI Share Tenuous Link
In a CCAS co-hosted seminar, experts discussed whether humanities can shape artificial intelligence before technology redraws the education landscape.
AI’s Evolving Role in the Humanities
In a conversation with CCAS Dean Paul Wahlbeck, History Professor Katrin Schultheiss discussed the challenges and opportunities of AI use in the humanities.
Preserving the Presidency: A Conversation with Lindsay Chervinsky
The renowned presidential historian and GW alumna is the George Washington Presidential Library executive director.