History | Johns Hopkins University

The Department of History offers students the opportunity to work intensively in the classroom and with individual faculty to discover the richness and complexity of history. The department emphasizes the histories of Europe, the United States, Africa, Latin America, and China.

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The department puts a premium on developing students' capacity to reason comparatively, and deepening their understanding of global connections.

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Faculty research ranges from medieval to modern history, and emphasizes European history, United States history, and the histories of Africa, Latin America, and China.

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July 20, 2021

Angus Burgin on NPR’s Throughline

Associate Professor Angus Burgin was recently interviewed for NPR’s show Throughline on an episode called, “Capitalism: What Makes Us Free?” About the episode: What’s the role of government in society? […]

June 30, 2021

“A Space for Love”: Electric Marronage Digital Humanities Project

The Electric Marronage digital humanities project, led by Jessica Marie Johnson, fosters Black exploration and expression free from the confines of traditional academia. A recent article from the Hub dives into the community, research, resources, and content being built by the digital collective of historians, women of color, students and faculty.

May 26, 2021

A World More Complete

Professor Nathan D. Connolly is featured in the Spring 2021 Arts & Sciences Magazine, discussing his work on inequities in the U.S. housing aren and the long-lasting effects of the practice […]

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