It was an honor to work on the History in Focus podcast as a producer for the last two years. I'm excited that the very last episode I worked on is now live. This one interviewed Dr. Darren Dochuk and the unique right-wing populist style of Joseph McCarthy. Check it out!

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Two new bonus episodes of History in Focus are part of the AHR's "Authoritarianism 101" project for the #AHRSyllabus series. Hear Darren Dochuk on Joseph McCarthy's rise and Jeffrey Wasserstrom on the Chinese government's response to the 1989 Tiananmen Square protest movement. 🎧

Looking for some new syllabus ideas? Check out the AHA’s Teaching and Learning Video Resources, which include workshops on K–12 and undergraduate teaching, reflections from historians on globalizing their US survey courses, and more.

Video Resources for K-12 History Teachers – AHA

AHA video resources for K–12 history teachers include filmed workshops on teaching subjects such as westward expansion, the Civil Rights movement, and World War I.

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Netflix's new Little House on the Prairie adaptation arrives in an era marked by nostalgia for an imagined American past. In #AHAPerspectives, Abigail Jean Kahn and Michael Hines examine how the series revives a frontier myth that has long shaped American understandings of history and belonging.

Rebooting the Frontier Myth – AHA

Netflix’s new Little House on the Prairie adaptation gives life to one of America’s most durable pieces of frontier mythology.

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Last week, the AHA welcomed educators to the Library of Congress for the in-person portion of the inaugural Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Mid-Atlantic and US Territories regional hybrid conference. Participants toured the Library, explored its collections, and connected with fellow educators.

Two new bonus episodes of History in Focus are part of the AHR's "Authoritarianism 101" project for the #AHRSyllabus series. Hear Darren Dochuk on Joseph McCarthy's rise and Jeffrey Wasserstrom on the Chinese government's response to the 1989 Tiananmen Square protest movement. 🎧

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About the History in Focus Podcast History in Focus is a podcast by the American Historical Review. Go behind the scenes with the world's leading history journal as we explore the who, what, how, and ...

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Want to let everyone know that #EverythingHasAHistory? Check out the AHA's stickers—also available in multipacks!

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CafePress Store Our CafePress store sells stickers featuring AHA slogans, including "Everything Has a History," "You Don't Scare Me-I'm a Historian," and "Teach Honest History." Shop AHA Merch Bonfire...

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If you missed Tuesday's @historians.org webinar on Book Publishing 101, the recording is now available! @aupresses.bsky.social

Book Publishing 101: Acquisitions, Contracts, and Promotion for Historians – AHA

Book Publishing 101: Acquisitions, Contracts, and Promotion for Historians AHAOnline Tuesday, July 28, 12–1 p.m. ET You’ve written a dissertation or drafted a new manuscript and are in talks to publis...

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You've finished the manuscript. Now what? Join our AHA Online webinar on July 28 at 12 p.m. ET exploring the nuts and bolts of book publishing, from acquisitions and contracts to marketing. With Mike Baccam, Levi Stahl, and Elizabeth Townsend Gard. Register now.

For decades, Title VI and Fulbright-Hays have enabled scholars to develop essential language proficiency, regional expertise, and international partnerships. The proposal, which would rescind the regulations that govern these programs, threatens that. Read more at @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social: 🗃️

Guest Post - Another Challenge to International Education Programs - The Scholarly Kitchen

New OMB Guidance threatens the important Title VI and Fulbright-Hays international education programs. Comment period ends today, please add your voice!

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Such a fun piece to write: starting with Dakar, it is time to think about informality as more than an urban and contemporary phenomenon 🤓 Be on the look out for part 2 on small forms of property and their bigger meanings for women in the countryside of colonial Senegal.

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What happens when an economy exists outside of official records? #AHAPerspectives summer columnist Becca Aponte explores how women street vendors in Dakar today connect to a longer history of economics and colonialism.

What happens when an economy exists outside of official records? #AHAPerspectives summer columnist Becca Aponte explores how women street vendors in Dakar today connect to a longer history of economics and colonialism.

Capitalism at Ground Level – AHA

A graduate student explores how ordinary Africans transformed Dakar into a cosmopolitan city through informal economies beyond colonial control.

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What stories get funded, and which are left behind? AHA executive director Sarah Weicksel joined NPR's Morning Edition to discuss the NEH's newly announced grants and what they may signal about future funding priorities. Listen:

NEH announces $41M in new grants

The latest wave of grants announced by the National Endowment for the Humanities illustrates a Trump administration focus on such topics as the United States' founding.

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#AHAPerspectives summer columnist @baponte.bsky.social connects the women street vendors she sees in Dakar today with a longer history of economics and colonialism in Senegal. Read more in her first piece: 🗃️

Capitalism at Ground Level – AHA

A graduate student explores how ordinary Africans transformed Dakar into a cosmopolitan city through informal economies beyond colonial control.

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For historians navigating hiring, tenure, and promotion: Not all historical work fits traditional evaluation models, including work with public audiences, digital projects, and collaborative scholarship. Our guidelines offer language you can use to make the case:

Guidelines for Broadening the Definition of Historical Scholarship

These guidelines lay the foundation for a broad expansion of what constitutes historical scholarship.

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Help protect programs that support historical research. The Department of Education has proposed eliminating regulations governing Title VI and Fulbright-Hays Programs, removing safeguards for fair, transparent review. Submit a public comment by July 31:

Action Alert: Protect International Education Programs - AHA

Tell the Department of Education to Protect Title VI and Fulbright-Hays Programs The US Department of Education (ED) has proposed eliminating the regulations (34 CFR Parts 655, 656, 657, 658, 660, 661...

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#AHAPerspectives summer columnist Justine Truc is a French citizen attending a PhD program in South Carolina. And she has learned a LOT by teaching US history to American students. Read more in her first piece: 🗃️

Inherited Narratives and Historical Silences – AHA

A French graduate student shares how teaching American history in the United States challenged her views of students, the classroom, and her own culture.

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"Teaching American history in the United States did not simply expose me to a different culture. It revealed the contours of my own." #AHAPerspectives summer columnist Justine Truc describes the culture shock of teaching US history as a French graduate student.

Inherited Narratives and Historical Silences – AHA

A French graduate student shares how teaching American history in the United States challenged her views of students, the classroom, and her own culture.

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Two more special episodes out today from AHR's Authoritarian 101 Project. Darren Dochuk discusses the rise of Joseph McCarthy... @historians.org #historypodcast

Authoritarianism 101: The Rise of Joseph McCarthy

What are the fears that drive public support for authoritarianism? Historian Darren Dochuk discusses the context for when Joseph McCarthy first became famous at Wheeling, West Virginia, on February 9t...

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Excited to listen to a new bonus episode of #HistoryInFocus featuring @jwassers.bsky.social talking about government response to the Tiananmen Square protest movement. (Just 1 of 30 modules that make up the AHR's Authoritarianism 101 project.)

Authoritarianism 101: Protests in China in 1989

How do authoritarian governments seek to discredit protests? Historian Jeffrey Wasserstrom discusses the government response to a protest movement that took place in China in 1989 centered in the hear...

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"There's no precedent for this." AHA executive director Sarah Weicksel spoke with the Washington Post about the executive order directing signs outside the National Museum of American History criticizing the museum's content. Read more:

Trump orders warning signs near Smithsonian, escalating fight over history

The president’s executive order calls for signage near the National Museum of American History cautioning visitors about “inaccurate information.”

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Don’t miss your chance to write for the AHR! The AHR unites research from all major fields of history to address issues common to us all. From traditional articles to innovative digital media, we welcome submissions that spark scholarly conversation.

How to Submit - AHA

Submission Guidelines General Submission Information For authors submitting to all areas of the journal. Learn More Article Submission The AHR publishes field transforming articles and contributions t...

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History faculty are often asked, "What can you do with a history BA degree?" In this clip, Julia Ryan reflects on one of the most valuable skills she gained as a history major: the ability to tell a story. 🎥 Watch the full conversation: https://youtu.be/UGgKCFbCnRw?si=NAwsHn24aTd5HSAA

History provides critical context for understanding US–Africa relations. In this AHA program, historians shared perspectives directly with elected officials & congressional staff on the evolution of US economic & diplomatic policy in Africa & its place in the broader history of global development.

History of US-Africa Relations – AHA

About the Briefing This handout was created for the AHA’s July 14, 2026, Congressional Briefing offering historical perspectives on vaccines. Panelists David Ekbladh (Tufts Univ.), Leigh Gardner (Lond...

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As the US marks its 250th anniversary, we're revisiting a 2024 #AHAPerspectives article that asks: How do you teach the history of free speech? Read how Sophia Rosenfeld contextualizes the First Amendment's protection of speech and press with examples ranging from the Renaissance to today.

Not Just the First Amendment – AHA

Understanding the First Amendment’s protection of speech and press requires students to think historically about more than just the US Constitution.

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What can you do with a history BA? The data tells a compelling story. 👇

Registration is open for our free Virginia Conference on Introductory History Courses! Join us August 28–29 at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond for our free Virginia Conference on Introductory History Courses.

2026 Virginia Conference on Introductory History Courses – AHA

The American Historical Association will hold the Virginia Conference on Introductory History Courses on Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture ...

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"The Smithsonian belongs to all of us as Americans." On ABC News, AHA executive director Sarah Weicksel discussed why Americans deserve museums that present evidence-based history and reflect the nation's many communities. Watch the interview:

Video Smithsonian defends exhibits amid White House criticism

Sarah Weicksel, director of the American Historical Association, discusses the hearing and political pressure on museums.

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AHA staff and interns are on Capitol Hill this week attending hearings on the Smithsonian. We're here in support of our colleagues at the National Museum of American History and an independent Smithsonian. 🗃️

Save the date! The 140th AHA annual meeting is coming to New Orleans, January 7–10, 2027. Registration, housing, and the full program arrive in mid-September. We can't wait to see you there! https://www.historians.org/events/annual-meeting/?_zs=Ixred&_zl=d8I45

Growing up in Germany, Katharina Matro “was confronted with my country’s history without mercy. It’s made me a more informed citizen, a more politically aware citizen, a more critical thinker.”

Teaching with Integrity: Confronting a Nation's Past

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"Trust historians to do their jobs." In an interview with ABC News, AHA executive director Sarah Weicksel responded to the White House report criticizing the Smithsonian. "We are trained professionals. We practice our craft with integrity." Watch the interview:

Smithsonian chief disputes scathing White House report accusing museum of 'radical' activism

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch disputed the scathing White House report, which accused the American history museum of presenting a "radical view" of American history.

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