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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.
Meet the 2026-27 First-Year Graduate Cohort
The 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.
Unearthing History: How thousands of graves were reinterred to make way for Interstate 95 - Providence Preservation Society
Along 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.
Keisha N. Blain Awarded for New Book on Black Women's History in Human Rights Movements - Women In Academia Report
The 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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Job Opportunity: The Department of History at @brown.edu invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position, at the Assistant Professor level, in the History of Early Modern East Asia (c. 1400-1850). Learn more and apply: apply.interfolio.com/190380
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.
Recent Brown University alumni, current graduate students earn 39 Fulbright scholarships
This 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.
Opinion | The Grim Lessons of Israel’s War in Gaza
Israel 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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"This week we’re in Rhode Island" — In this video from @photowalkstv.bsky.social, Professor of History and Director and Librarian of the @jcblibrary.bsky.social, @kawulf.bsky.social, was interviewed about Brown’s Revolutionary War-era history. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=72RbEbWzZJo
History Ph.D. Candidate Ebru Erginbas had the pleasure of watching students in her TA section of "The Viking Age" develop a range of final projects that reflected extensive research, thoughtful planning, and the historical themes and methodologies explored throughout the semester.
Hands-On History: Students Explore the Viking Age Through Creative Projects
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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.
Alumni Spotlight: Sofia Barnett '25
Barnett 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.
Newsmakers 7/2/2026: Prof. Karin Wulf; Common Cause RI’s John Marion
What to know about the American Revolution as the country celebrates its 250th.
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In a recent piece featured on page 3 of history’s annual newsletter, Prof. Karin Wulf (@kawulf.bsky.social) and Postdoctoral Research Associate Rebecca Brenner Graham (@theotherrbg.bsky.social) discuss Brown 2026: Marking 250 Years of American Democracy, a campus-wide, faculty-led initiative.
Newsletters
Download PDFs of each yearly edition of our departmental newsletter, History Matters.
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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.
‘1776 Across the Americas’: Exhibition at Brown examines year of American Revolution
A 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.
Alumni Spotlight: Andrew Rovinsky '25
Rovinsky 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.
5 ways that Rhode Island factored into the American Revolution
As 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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It’s official — History Matters, Volume 40 has arrived! Our annual newsletter celebrates the people, research, and stories that make the Department of History such a vibrant community. Inside this edition, you’ll find faculty news and accomplishments, engaging exploration articles, and much more.
Newsletters
Download PDFs of each yearly edition of our departmental newsletter, History Matters.
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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.
Passages: Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Brown professor emeritus of history Gordon S. Wood
The 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
"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...
Los Angeles Review of Books@lareviewofbooks.bsky.social · 3mo ago"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/
Honored to deliver a Senior Toast to the Class of 2026 in the Ruth Simmons Quadrangle today. Spoke about finding your people, resilience, and discernment. #classof2026 @brownhist.bsky.social @africanastudies.bsky.social
History Ph.D. Candidate Ebru Erginbas had the pleasure of watching students in her TA section of "The Viking Age" develop a range of final projects that reflected extensive research, thoughtful planning, and the historical themes and methodologies explored throughout the semester.
Hands-On History: Students Explore the Viking Age Through Creative Projects
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The countdown is on. 🐻🎉 Brown’s 258th Commencement and Reunion Weekend starts this Friday!
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 to confer honorary degrees on six accomplished leaders during Commencement 2026
On 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.
Heavy History Incredible Resilience
Edgewood 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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Yesterday the university awarded me the Karen T. Romer Award for Excellence in Advising (created to recognize and award excellence in advising by Brown faculty). My family and some of my dearest friends came to celebrate! @brownhist.bsky.social @africanastudies.bsky.social
‘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."
‘We have to keep resisting’: Keisha Blain centers Black women in human rights history
Blain’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:
Book 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.
Trust 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.
Graduate Student Spotlight: Aaron Stark
In 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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