Department of History

Margaret O’Mara, professor of history, discusses the relationship between science, technology, and the national defense.

UW students, alumni, and faculty explain how COIVD-19 has disrupted Black life.

History Professor emeritus Quintard Taylor explains the results of a UW study on racialized language in Seattle-area rental ads.

Associate professor of history Adam Warren explains how traditional burial practices in Peru have been disrupted by the pandemic.

Daudi Abe, author of an upcoming book on Northwest rap, tells us what makes the local scene so special.

Josh Reid, associate professor of American Indian Studies and of history explains King County's decision to add tribal affiliations to its homelessness database.

James Gregory, professor of history, explains debates over Black Lives Matter protest tactics in Seattle.

John Findlay, history professor, is quoted in this article about the effects of WWII on Seattle and its citizens.

There is an upheaval in the local real estate industry, which has avoided grappling with racism and segregation. Quintard Taylor, professor emeritus of history, is quoted.

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.