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Tuesday, 9/22 at 5:30PM: "AI and the Humanities: A Conversation on Context." Participants include Mikey McGovern and Elias Muhanna. Organized and moderated by Holly Case. Sponsored by @cogutinstitute.bsky.social. A reception will follow the event. Learn more:

events.brown.eduAI and the Humanities • A Conversation on ContextThe English word “context” comes from the Latin verb meaning “to weave together” or compose. In the early modern period, it could also sign...
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The Department of History is excited to welcome its 2026–27 first-year graduate cohort to Brown! From monsters and witchcraft to environmental consciousness and Indigenous relationships with the land, these incoming students bring a wide range of exciting research interests to College Hill.

history.brown.eduMeet the 2026-27 First-Year Graduate CohortThe Department of History is excited to welcome its 2026–27 cohort of first-year graduate students to Brown. From monsters and witchcraft to environmental consciousness and Indigenous relationships wi...

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Unearthing History: How thousands of graves were reinterred to make way for Interstate 95 — In this piece from Providence Preservation Society, Jordi Rivera Prince is mentioned as being an integral part of transcribing and structuring archives at North Burial Ground in Providence, RI.

ppsri.orgUnearthing History: How thousands of graves were reinterred to make way for Interstate 95 - Providence Preservation SocietyAlong the northwestern edge of North Burial Ground, a small section of the cemetery is severed from the rest of the grounds by a sliver of the Moshassuck River. Over a concrete…
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Keisha N. Blain awarded for new book on Black women’s history in human rights movements — A recent piece from Women in Academia Report states that Dr. Blain received the 2026 Lillian Smith Book Award from the University of Georgia Libraries for her latest publication.

wiareport.comKeisha N. Blain Awarded for New Book on Black Women's History in Human Rights Movements - Women In Academia ReportThe University of Georgia Libraries has honored Dr. Blain, professor of history and Africana studies at Brown University, for her latest book, Without Fear: Black Women and the Making of Human Rights,...
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Recent @brown.edu alumni, current graduate students earn 39 Fulbright scholarships — This year’s 39 Fulbright awardees, including recent history graduates, will begin teaching and research assignments in 24 countries across five continents in Fall 2026.

brown.eduRecent Brown University alumni, current graduate students earn 39 Fulbright scholarshipsThis year’s 39 Fulbright awardees will begin teaching and research assignments in 24 countries across five continents in Fall 2026.
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I’m a scholar of genocide. We’re entering a terrifying new era — Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies @omerbartov.bsky.social wrote this @nytimes.com opinion piece comparing events in Gaza to 20th-century genocides of indigenous Africans, Armenians and Jews.

nytimes.comOpinion | The Grim Lessons of Israel’s War in GazaIsrael has not been held accountable for its actions in Gaza. The nation and the individuals and countries enabling it to escape punishment may only benefit.
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🌟 Alumni Spotlight: Sofia Barnett ‘25 🌟 Barnett is a staff reporter at the @startribune.com. In this spotlight, she reflects on the first year of her journalism career, how her @brown.edu history education continues to shape her reporting, and her advice to current students in the department.

history.brown.eduAlumni Spotlight: Sofia Barnett '25Barnett is a staff reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune. In this spotlight, she reflects on the first year of her journalism career, how her Brown history education continues to shape her reporting,...
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Newsmakers 7/2/2026: Prof. Karin Wulf; Common Cause RI’s John Marion — In this segment from @wpri12.bsky.social, @kawulf.bsky.social, a professor of history and director and librarian of the @jcblibrary.bsky.social, was interviewed about the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

wpri.comNewsmakers 7/2/2026: Prof. Karin Wulf; Common Cause RI’s John MarionWhat to know about the American Revolution as the country celebrates its 250th.
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‘1776 Across the Americas’: Exhibition at Brown examines year of American Revolution — A @jcblibrary.bsky.social exhibition explores events and milestones of 1776, from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the mapping of San Francisco Bay and beyond.

brown.edu‘1776 Across the Americas’: Exhibition at Brown examines year of American RevolutionA John Carter Brown Library exhibition explores events and milestones of 1776, from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the mapping of San Francisco Bay and beyond.
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🌟 Alumni Spotlight: Andrew Rovinsky ‘25 🌟 Rovinsky is a rising second-year student at @nyulaw.bsky.social. In this spotlight, he reflects on how his experiences in Brown’s Department of History prepared him for the first year of law school and discusses his goals for the future.

bit.lyAlumni Spotlight: Andrew Rovinsky '25Rovinsky is a rising second-year student at New York University School of Law. In this spotlight, he reflects on how his experiences in Brown’s Department of History prepared him for the first year of...
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5 ways that Rhode Island factored into the American Revolution — As the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary, a course co-taught by @sethrockman.bsky.social invites students to explore the American Revolution through a broader historical lens—one that places Rhode Island at the center of the story.

brown.edu5 ways that Rhode Island factored into the American RevolutionAs the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence approaches, the scholars who teach Brown’s American Revolution course share facts about Rhode Island history.

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For nearly 40 years at Brown, Gordon S. Wood helped shape the study of early American history through his teaching, mentorship and award-winning scholarship. The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian leaves an extraordinary legacy, influencing generations of students, scholars and readers.

brown.eduPassages: Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Brown professor emeritus of history Gordon S. WoodThe prolific and preeminent historian of the American Revolution who taught at Brown for nearly four decades died on Sunday, June 7, at age 92.
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Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎉 Your dedication to exploring the past, asking important questions, and advancing historical scholarship has brought you to this moment of well-earned success. We are so proud of all you have accomplished and excited to see what the future holds. 🎓 #Brown2026

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"Two books about China’s ancient past" — including IBES & @brownhist.bsky.social Assoc Prof Brian Lander's "The King's Harvest" — "offer very different perspectives on its place in the world today," Tobie Meyer-Fong writes for @lareviewofbooks.bsky.social. lareviewofbooks.org/article/anci...

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"Neither author conforms to the official vision of diverse ancient strands harmoniously integrated within present-day boundaries." Tobie Meyer-Fong on two books informed by Chinese archaeologists: https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/ancient-china-brian-lander-jessica-rawson-civilization-environment/

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The countdown is on. 🐻🎉 Brown’s 258th Commencement and Reunion Weekend starts this Friday!

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During Commencement 2026, Brown University will bestow honorary degrees on a diverse group of leaders in fields ranging from artificial intelligence and national security to civil rights, economics and business.

brown.eduBrown to confer honorary degrees on six accomplished leaders during Commencement 2026On Sunday, May 24, the University will bestow honorary degrees on a diverse group of leaders in fields ranging from artificial intelligence and national security to civil rights, economics and…
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Heavy history, incredible resilience — Associate Professor of History @linford.bsky.social was interviewed about his research and his new book, “Stealing America: The Hidden Story of Indigenous Slavery in U.S. History” in this article from Johnston SunRise.

johnstonsunrise.netHeavy History Incredible ResilienceEdgewood resident Linford Fisher has a new book out, a history exploring five hundred years of colonial and American violence against Indigenous people. The book is called Stealing America: The
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‘We have to keep resisting’: Keisha Blain centers Black women in human rights history — In this piece from @oceanstatemedia.bsky.social, Blain was interviewed about her book, "Without Fear: Black Women and the Making of Human Rights."

oceanstatemedia.org‘We have to keep resisting’: Keisha Blain centers Black women in human rights historyBlain’s latest book documents the contributions of Black women in the national fight for the advancement of human rights
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Friday, 4/24 at 5PM — Join us for a book talk with @linford.bsky.social on his latest publication, "Stealing America: The Hidden Story of Indigenous Slavery in U.S. History." Co-sponsored by the History Department and the @jcblibrary.bsky.social. Register to attend in person or via Zoom:

events.brown.eduBook Talk: Stealing America: The Hidden Story of Indigenous Slavery in U.S. History“To create American colonies and, later, the United States, settlers stole thousands of people as well as millions of acres from Native Americans...
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Today, 4/6 at 5:30PM — "Trust in Data/Research: What Threatens, Makes, and Maintains It." What factors are affecting public and scholarly trust in academic research and data and why does it matter? Moderated by Holly Case. Co-sponsored by @cogutinstitute.bsky.social and the Data Science Institute.

events.brown.eduTrust in Data/Research: What Threatens, Makes, and Maintains It (Panel)Join the Data Science Institute and Cogut Institute for a panel with experts on what threatens, makes, and maintains trust in data and research: ...
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In a recent graduate student spotlight, Aaron Stark highlights his History Advanced Teaching Fellowship and undergraduate seminar entitled "On the Move: Problems and Histories of Tourism and Mobilities." The course examines how tourism and human movement reshape places and global power relations.

history.brown.eduGraduate Student Spotlight: Aaron StarkIn this graduate student spotlight, Aaron Stark highlights his History Advanced Teaching Fellowship and undergraduate seminar entitled "On the Move: Problems and Histories of Tourism and Mobilities." ...
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This Wednesday, 4/1 at 6PM — "A Tale of Two Cities: Jews and Christians at the Edge of Europe." A conversation with @omerbartov.bsky.social and Paris Papamichos Chronakis, Assistant Professor in Modern Greek History, Royal Holloway University of London. Co-sponsored by the Department of History.

events.brown.eduA Tale of Two Cities: Jews and Christians at the Edge of EuropeWhat did it mean to live the twentieth century as a Jew among other religious communities in a multiethnic city on the shores of the Mediterranean�...
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Next Week: 4/3 at 5PM — Join Brown 2026 and the Discovery Through Dialogue project for "Cross Talk: A Whole Campus, Distinct Disciplines Approach." The first Cross Talk takes on an enduring aspect of the human experience: labor. Moderated by @sethrockman.bsky.social. Please register to attend!

events.brown.eduCross Talk on LaborJoin Brown 2026 and the Discovery Through Dialogue project for Cross Talk: A Whole Campus, Distinct Disciplines Approach April 3, 2026, at 5pm:...

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friends near pvd: join #Brown2026 and Discovery Through Dialogue for Cross Talk: A Whole Campus, Distinct Disciplines Approach @jcblibrary.bsky.social on Fri. April 3, 2026, at 5pm. this first Cross Talk is about Labor, moderated by @sethrockman.bsky.social docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

docs.google.comCross Talk on Labor Registration (in-person option)Join Brown 2026 and the Discovery Through Dialogue project for Cross Talk: A Whole Campus, Distinct Disciplines Approach Friday, April 3, 2026, at 5pm: Cross Talk on Labor This is the registration pa...
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WATCH: @kawulf.bsky.social recently sat down to discuss her latest book, "Lineage," with the history department. The book offers a deep understanding of genealogy as a foundational element of American history, illuminating its vital role from the colonial era through the birth of the nation.

vimeo.comKarin Wulf: Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early AmericaThis is "Karin Wulf: Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early America" by Brown Media Production Group on Vimeo, the home for high quality…
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Today, 3/18 at 4PM: "Global Mexico: Justice Movements and Out-Migration from Mexico to the World." Commentators include Assistant Professor of History, Marc Ocegueda. Sponsored by the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS). Learn more and register to attend:

events.brown.eduGlobal Mexico: Justice Movements and Out-Migration from Mexico to the WorldAbout the Event Join the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies for an intellectual deep dive into the evolving dynamics of the ...
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Monday, 3/30 at 12:30PM — "Inadequate Modernities: Islam, Archives, and History in Kashmir." Presented by historian and Brown History alum Suvaid Yaseen '23. Sponsored by @cogutinstitute.bsky.social. Learn more and register to attend:

events.brown.eduHumanities in the World • Suvaid Yaseen, “Inadequate Modernities: Islam, Archives, and History in Kashmir”The history of Muslim political thought in the disputed Kashmir region of South Asia has largely been narrated within the parameters of national fr...

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Grateful to @brownhist.bsky.social for producing this book promo video! Turns out it is not easy to summarize a long book in a few short minutes. I was also to sneak in a shoutout to the @stolenrelations.bsky.social project. Out 4.28.26! @liveright.bsky.social @wwnorton.com vimeo.com/1173391102/b...

vimeo.comLinford Fisher, author, Stealing America: The Hidden Story of Indigenous Slavery in U.S. HistoryLinford Fisher is Associate Professor of History and Faculty Director for the Center for Digital Scholarship at Brown University. A historian of colonial America…
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Women's History Month Spotlight: Emily Owens is an Associate Professor of History who teaches about U.S. slavery, the legal history of race and sexual violence, and the intellectual history of American feminisms. In this piece, she discusses what Women's History Month means to her and her research.

history.brown.eduWomen's History Month: Emily OwensEmily Owens is an Associate Professor of History who teaches about U.S. slavery, the legal history of race and sexual violence, and the intellectual history of American feminisms. In this spotlight, s...
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In a recent graduate student spotlight, Aaron Stark highlights his History Advanced Teaching Fellowship and undergraduate seminar entitled "On the Move: Problems and Histories of Tourism and Mobilities." The course examines how tourism and human movement reshape places and global power relations.

history.brown.eduGraduate Student Spotlight: Aaron StarkIn this graduate student spotlight, Aaron Stark highlights his History Advanced Teaching Fellowship and undergraduate seminar entitled "On the Move: Problems and Histories of Tourism and Mobilities." ...
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Reimagining how fossils from Lakota treaty lands are displayed & interpreted — This segment from South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) highlights the collaborations between Associate Prof. of History Lukas Rieppel & Craig Howe, director of the Center for American Indian Research & Native Studies.

sdpb.orgReimagining how fossils from Lakota treaty lands are displayed and interpretedPaleontologists have long extracted research materials and knowledge without permission. These scholars say it's time to bring fossils back to the Badlands.
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Next week, 2/26 at 6:30PM: "The Historian and the Historian-ish." In the contemporary, people are engaging in forms of historical practice that allow them to act in the role of the historian. This talk examines how this came to be and what it has meant for the historical profession and our society.

events.brown.eduThe Historian and the Historian-ishIn the contemporary, people are engaging in forms of historical practice that allow them to act in the role of the historian—whether that means a...
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New! The @jcblibrary.bsky.social is hosting a year-long public exhibition titled, “1776 Across the Americas: A Hemispheric History from the Collections of the John Carter Brown Library,” now on view in the Bromsen Room during Reading Room hours. Learn more:

history.brown.edu1776 Across the Americas: A Hemispheric History from the Collections of the John Carter Brown LibraryThe John Carter Brown Library recently announced a year-long exhibition titled “1776 Across the Americas: A Hemispheric History from the Collections of the John Carter Brown Library.” The exhibition, ...
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This past Monday, the history department held a book launch for Professor Benjamin Hein’s new publication "The Migrant’s Spirit: How Industrial Modernity Came to the German Lands" (Oxford University Press, 2025). Hein was joined in conversation by Alison Frank Johnson and Mark Blyth. bit.ly/4693wjD

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Today, 2/11 at 4PM — "A Grain of Sand: A History of the Central American Solidarity Movement." Presented by Adam Goodman, associate professor in the Department of History at the University of Illinois Chicago. Part of the @watsonschoolbrown.bsky.social's Global Challenges Research Seminar.

events.brown.eduAdam Goodman — A Grain of Sand: A History of the Central American Solidarity MovementRegistration required, register here. How does political change happen? What can—and what should—people do in the face of unjust laws...