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Happy to announce the public launch of the @stolenrelations project on May 10th! A huge thanks to our tribal partners, as well as @BrownUniversity @BrownHist @BrownUResearch. Stay tuned for details.
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We've moved to Bluesky Social! Stay up to date with events and news from the Department of History by following us at @brownhist.bsky.social. See you there!
One week from today, 2/20 at 12PM — "Tents and Fortresses, Palaces and Caves: Literary Architectures in Nezāmi’s Book of Alexander." Sponsored by @BrownCMES with support from the Department of History. events.brown.edu/middle-east…
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On March 14 & 15, join IBES and partners for an interdisciplinary workshop exploring how archaeology and history can inform ethical discussions about modern zoos.
Learn more and register to attend: events.brown.edu/ibes/event/…
Thursday, 2/13 — The Worker Question: Labor & Social Struggle in Greater Syria. Postdoc Fellow in Labor History Ellis Garey will discuss how struggles over labor rights in late 19th & early 20th century Greater Syria led to the emergence of “the worker.” events.brown.edu/middle-east…
Wednesday, 2/12 at 12PM — @CLACSBrownU: Back From The Field. A poster presentation featuring affiliated graduate students and Research Award Recipients for Pre-Dissertation Field Research. Presenters include Sigi Macias on her work in Argentina. events.brown.edu/clacs/event…
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Grateful for this excellent coverage of the @stolenrelations.bsky.social and the @NatBoundUnbound projects. @brown_cds @BrownUniversity @BrownHist @stolenrelations #INDIGENOUS usatoday.com/story/news/nati…
Thursday, 2/13 — The Worker Question: Labor & Social Struggle in Greater Syria. Postdoc Fellow in Labor History Ellis Garey will discuss how struggles over labor rights in late 19th & early 20th century Greater Syria led to the emergence of “the worker.” events.brown.edu/middle-east…
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"Mirages of Digital Access and the Shaping of History" with Dr. @RANedostup (@BrownHist) on Thurs @ 3pm as a part of our Data Matters Seminars.
Excited to hear about new approaches to digital repositories and the implications in history and data science! events.brown.edu/dsi/event/2…
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'Dr. Keisha N. Blain, Professor of Africana Studies and History at Brown University, interviews renowned historian Dr. Kali Nicole Gross about her latest book, 'Vengeance Feminism: The Power of Black Women’s Fury in Lawless Times'.'
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11 historians predict how Joe Biden will be remembered — @KeishaBlain penned a reflection in @politico on how @POTUS' presidency will be remembered. politico.com/news/magazine/2…
Friday, 2/21 at 9AM: The Brown Legal History Workshop is Back! Join us for "Stigmatizing Cultural Boundary-Crossing: Normative Innovation in Ethics and Law," presented by Marc Perlman, Associate Professor of Music. View the full spring 2025 schedule: brownlegalstudies.org/legal-…
Texas’ whitewashing of slavery in the school curriculum is a disservice to its young — This @SAcurrent column references research and a recent discussion by Associate Professor of History Seth Rockman. sacurrent.com/news/texas-whi…
Today, 1/27 at 5:45PM — Syria after Assad: A Teach In. Panelists include Professor of History and Director of @BrownCMES, Elias Muhanna. Cosponsored by CMES and @BrownCHRHS. Learn more and watch live via YouTube: events.brown.edu/middle-east…
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Daveed Diggs ‘04 joined Professor of Africana Studies Tricia Rose on Brown's campus for a conversation about art, theater and democracy. The event ushered in Brown 2026, a campus-wide initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S.
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This Monday, 1/27 at 5:45PM — Syria after Assad: A Teach In. Panelists include Professor of History and Director of @BrownCMES, Elias Muhanna. Cosponsored by CMES and @BrownCHRHS. Learn more and watch live via YouTube: events.brown.edu/middle-east…
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It's been a longgggg month without you Brunonians but classes begin tomorrow! We can't wait until the Main Green is bustling with activity once again. Travel safely 🐻🚘✈️
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When political history happens over dinner — @kawulf penned this guest essay for @TIME on some of the most consequential political developments that occur off the record in social environments. time.com/7207284/presidentia…
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In 1960, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited Brown University and implored students to combat prejudice and hatred with peace and joy. Seven years later, he returned to deliver an impassioned plea against violence, particularly in Vietnam. #MLKDay
