Department of History

Margaret O’Mara, professor of history, explains Amazon's relocation rumors and what effect COVID-19 could have on them.

David Bunis, former visiting professor, and Devin Naar, associate professor of history and Jewish studies, explain their scholarship on Ladino and the future of the language.

James Gregory, professor of history, explains the significance of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Margaret O'Mara, professor of history, explains how tech emperors may be in their last days as the amount of anti-trust democrats rise.

The UW Libraries has published a new online research guide on racial justice. History professor Quintard Taylor is mentioned.

Margaret O’Mara, professor of history, is quoted in this article about Vice Admiral James Stockdale.

The moon landing was an "extraordinary, event" but "America...now struggles to surmount challenges." Margaret O'Mara, professor of history, is quoted.

The College honors four exceptional graduates representing eight Arts & Sciences majors.

James Lin, assistant professor of international studies and history, writes about China's suppression of Hong Kong.

Margaret O'Mara, professor of history explains the relationship between tech companies and the U.S. government and why such contracts are often difficult to find.

Many Seattleites who identify as BIPOC say they don’t feel as safe while traveling now as they have in years past. Quintard Taylor, professor emeritus of history, is quoted.

Quintard Taylor, a history professor emeritus and the founder of BlackPast.org, talks about the history of celebrating the Fourth of July.

James Gregory, professor of history, explains how looking back to 1932 can advise us about 2020.

This week, the UW offers a wide variety of virtual engagement opportunities, including a drop-in mediation session and content from the Jacob Lawrence Vimeo channel.