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By examining the past, you understand the present and can create a better future. Historians study humanity’s past successes and failures, eras of brilliance and times of darkness, enlightened civilizations, and devastating regimes—all of which help explain the present. With a degree in history you will learn which ideals, systems, and structures benefited humanity, which ones didn’t, and ease your entry into a variety of professions.
Professor Carp explains why you should major in history.
Professor Mancia talks about why you need to take history courses.
Professor Stern explains how a history major allows you to stretch your mind, ideas, and horizons.
Undergraduate courses Graduate courses What you can do with a history Degree Alumni Spotlight
LAMEM at the HSS Expo
An important and vital part of the History Department is our highly qualified faculty.
"Rule All Under Heaven: A History of Classical China from Confucius to the First Emperor' offers a sweeping, accessible account of one of the most transformative eras in world history.
A Conversation With Recently Retired Professor David Troyansky.
Interactive events at the HSS Expo help highlight immersive, interdisciplinary, cross-departmental dive into the premodern world.
Department Chair: Steven Remy Undergraduate Deputy Chair: ude.y1771255632nuc.n1771255632ylkoo1771255632rb@yt1771255632upedy1771255632rotsi1771255632h1771255632 Graduate Deputy: Michael Rawson
1105 Boylan Hall P: 718.951.5303 F: 718.951.4504
Email Professor KC Johnson for appointments by phone or videoconference.
Email Associate Professor Rawson for appointments.
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