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Uncovering Herodian Archaeology: The Temple Mount and the Holy City

Nov. 20, 2024

From the expansion of King Herod’s Temple Mount to the remnants of the palace and fortifications, Jodi Magness, Ph.D., shared Herod’s architectural feats in the Holy City and how it shaped hundreds of years of archaeological history.

Gabriela León-Pérez poses with her Latino Virginia students and undergraduate research assistants. (Photo contributed by Gabriela León-Pérez)

Latino Virginia oral history project gives voice to stories that supplant stereotypes

Nov. 12, 2024

The collaboration from VCU professors Gabriela León-Pérez and Daniel Morales will form a public database documenting the state’s fastest-growing minority population.

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The Forgotten Soldiers: German Troops in the American Revolution

Oct. 25, 2024

The often-overlooked and forgotten experiences of 30,000 German soldiers who fought for Britain in the American Revolution are brought to light, challenging misconceptions and offering a deeper understanding of their role in the conflict. Their stories reveal the complexities of their service and the impact they had on the war's outcome.

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From Drafts to Ballots: The Legacy of the 26th Amendment

Oct. 9, 2024

This year’s Constitution Day Lecture featured Carolyn Eastman, Ph.D., and John Aughenbaugh, Ph.D. who spoke on how the 26th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution came to be, and what that means for voters of the past and present.

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Capstone Choices: The Unique Opportunities of HIST 490 for VCU History Majors

Sept. 27, 2024

VCU senior history majors face a key decision: the hands-on experience of HIST 493 or the research challenge of HIST 490. For those ready to dive deeper, HIST 490 offers diverse topics and close faculty mentorship.

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What is the Society of the Cincinnati Lecture? Carolyn Eastman, Ph.D. has the answers

Sept. 6, 2024

The history department hosts a Society of the Cincinnati lecture each year, but what is it about? Find out more with the professor who looks for revolutionary era speakers and topics that examine the full, complex picture of what happened, rather than just the patriotic stories we learned as children.

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CHS names three new faculty fellows

Aug. 28, 2024

Brooke Newman, Jon Waybright and Joshua Smith will assist the college in the areas of faculty affairs, academic affairs and experiential learning.

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Obituary for Former VCU History Department Professor: Dr. Alan Vance Briceland

Aug. 22, 2024

The VCU History Department is sad to announce the passing of former associate professor Alan V. Briceland, Ph.D.

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VCU announces appointments of Harry Lyons Chair in Judaic Studies and Powell-Edwards Chair for Religion and the Arts

Aug. 12, 2024

Samuel J. Kessler and Meryl “Mimi” Winick will join the faculty this fall.

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Reverence & Remembrance Exhibit

July 30, 2024

The East Marshall Street Well Project exhibit "Reverence and Remembrance" showcases the hard work and dedication of the team as they explore VCU’s institutional history and racism in medicine.