May 21, 2020
History’s Honors and Awards
Lafayette’s history department honored the achievements of its students during a virtual celebration, which was also attended by several alumni. Christy…
History
Apr 21, 2020
Prof. Don Miller Earns Literary Prize
Don Miller earns the Fletcher Pratt Award, best nonfiction book on the Civil War, for Vicksburg.
Mar 23, 2020
Prof. Lindsay Ceballos Receives Grant for Book Project
"I’ve been working hard my whole life trying to follow my interests and make a career out of it. I’m super thrilled and very grateful for the opportunity…
Feb 15, 2020
Bringing History to Life
View images of the learning that takes place in Ramer History House.
Jan 22, 2020
The Darker Side of Light
Prof. Jeremy Zallen explores the human costs of creating artificial light in his first book, American Lucifers: The Dark History of Artificial Light, 1750-1865…
Dec 22, 2019
Musical Chairs: Bob Weiner
Bob Weiner, Jones Professor of History, talks about his endowed chair, his favorite song, teaching at Lafayette, and more.
Oct 22, 2019
On the Road with Donald L. Miller
Acclaimed author and historian Donald L. Miller takes his new book Vicksburg on a speaker's tour. Here are the dates and locations.
Sep 25, 2019
Caroline Séquin
Assistant professor of history Ph.D., history, University of Chicago
Aug 7, 2019
National Book Lovers Day
By Kathleen Parrish National Book Lovers Day is your excuse to find your favorite reading spot and devote Friday to enjoying a good book. Here are some…
Aug 6, 2019
Expert Commentary: Revoking Kashmir’s Special Status in India
Hafsa Kanjwal, assistant professor of history, wrote an opinion piece for The Washington Post about India’s occupation of Kashmir in response to a recent…