In traditional textbooks and conversation, Black history has been misrepresented, underrepresented, and often not represented at all. However, understanding Black history thoroughly – not just the ...

Team-taught by the faculty of the Department of History, this course introduces students to the various theories and methods that underlie historical scholarship, and to the value of historical ...

To explore interests outside of work, I took an affordable online art history course through Coursera and MoMA, one of the ...

Rock music is increasingly entering the classroom, from high school electives like TeachRock’s “An American History of Rock and Soul” to college courses and online learning platforms. These programs ...

All Spring 2026 History courses will be taught in-person, unless indicated by the (*course note). By signing up for a class, you have agreed to attend and participate in the class. You should not ...

All Fall 2026 History courses will be taught in-person, unless indicated by the (*course note). By signing up for a class, you have agreed to attend and participate in the class. You should not expect ...

Amelia F. Barnum ’28, a Crimson Editorial Editor, is a Social Studies concentrator in Winthrop House. Until 2006, the History Department offered a European history survey course that was required for ...

An introductory course exploring the visual cultures of the ancient and medieval Mediterranean, Mesoamerica, Africa, and Asia up to 1400. Special emphasis on visual analysis, historical and ...