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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
An important and vital part of the History Department is our highly qualified faculty.
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.
Her book Sojourners, Sultans, and Slaves earns both the Bentley Book Prize and Lovejoy Book Prize for the best book in world history and global slavery.
Department Chair: Steven Remy Undergraduate Deputy Chair: historydeputy@brooklyn.cuny.edu Graduate Deputy: Michael Rawson
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Email Professor KC Johnson for appointments by phone or videoconference.
Email Associate Professor Rawson for appointments.
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