Professor Carp explains why you should major in history.
History
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.
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MEET OUR FACULTY
An important and vital part of the History Department is our highly qualified faculty.
News
Professor Christian Warren Wins 2026 George Rosen Prize for Outstanding Scholarship in Medical History
Starved for Light: The Long Shadow of Rickets and Vitamin D Deficiency earns national recognition from the American Association for the History of Medicine.
Brooklyn College Faculty, Alum Named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows
Prestigious honor recognizes outstanding achievement in scholarship and the arts, placing them among a distinguished cohort shaping contemporary thought and creative expression.
Andrew Meyer Publishes Landmark History of Classical China
"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.
Contact Information
Department Chair: Steven Remy
Undergraduate Deputy Chair:
Graduate Deputy: Michael Rawson
1105 Boylan Hall
P: 718.951.5303
F: 718.951.4504
Undergraduate Advising
Email Professor KC Johnson for appointments by phone or videoconference.
Graduate Admissions and Advising
Email Associate Professor Rawson for appointments.
