Tag: History

Queer_Christ and Saint John the Evangelist, Swabia, Germany, ca. 1300–1320. Cleveland Museum of Art (Public Domain). Karl Whittington reads the carving of the two figures' clasped hands as a trace of the sculptor's own touch.

Queer Making: What Does It Feel Like to Make a Work of Art?

Medieval art history has asked what sculptures meant. This essay asks a…

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Karl Whittington

16 Min Read

Microhistories of Africa: Statues at the Slave Market Memorial in Stone Town, Zanzibar, commemorating the victims of the transatlantic slave trade. Photo by Son of Groucho (CC BY).

Books Political History

Microhistories and the African Past

Toby Green’s new book, The Heretic of Cacheu is published in the…

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Toby Green

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A Black woman holds a banner listing victims of police violence during a protest in the United States. Her mask features the faces of Black individuals killed by police, including George Floyd.

Books Human Rights

Black Women and the Making of Human Rights

Black women in the United States have not only participated in human…

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Keisha N. Blain

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Illustration of the persecution and murder of Hypatia of Alexandria by Lee Woodward Zeigler, from Charles Kingsley’s Hypatia (early 20th-century edition). The image dramatizes the philosopher's brutal death in 415 CE at the hands of a Christian mob, amidst religious and political upheaval in late antique Alexandria.

Persecution and Genocide: A Long History

About the book Persecution and Genocide: A History, by Gervase Phillips, published…

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Gervase Phillips

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A nighttime aerial view of Taipei, Taiwan, featuring the illuminated Taipei 101 surrounded by skyscrapers. The image highlights the city's urban infrastructure and economic development

Studying Taiwan from Its Own Perspective: Why It Matters

About the book Taiwan Lives: A Social and Political History, by Niki…

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cover of The Creole Archipelago: Race and Borders in the Colonial Caribbean

Rethinking Colonial Caribbean History

Winner of the 2022 James A. Rawley Prize in Atlantic History

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P&RR

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World History of Sexualities

Sexuality—the range of acts related to erotic desire, romance, and reproduction, and…

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Merry Wiesner-Hanks

18 Min Read

Colonialism-Cover of the book Ruling Emancipated Slaves and Indigenous Subjects

3 Ways Colonialism Shaped Modern Inequality

About Ruling Emancipated Slaves and Indigenous Subjects, winner of the 2023 Merze…

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P&RR

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A painting depicting the marriage ceremony of Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora. Katharina, a former nun, is portrayed as a central figure, symbolizing the role of women in the Protestant Reformation as active participants in reshaping religious and social norms.

Books Political History

Women and the Reformations Around the World

About the book, Women and the Reformations: A Global History by Merry…

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Merry Wiesner-Hanks

17 Min Read

A bronze statue of the "Fearless Girl" stands confidently with hands on her hips, facing the iconic "Charging Bull" of Wall Street. The image symbolizes the tension between corporate power and evolving values of Corporate Social Responsibility, inclusivity, and sustainability in modern business practices.

Analysis & Theories

Milton Friedman, Politics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility is evolving—politicized frameworks like ESG and DEI are giving…

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David Chan Smith

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