Listen to Bernard Bell & Benjamin C. Waterhouse chat with WCHL’s Aaron Keck on “Oh, The Humanities” Wouldn’t it be great to be your own boss? Since America’s founding, the idea of overseeing one’s own labor has fueled a … Read more
a DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR and DIALOGUES seminar featuring Dr. Lloyd Kramer, professor of History and Director of Carolina Public Humanities We’re born without choice about when our lives began, the cultures in which we grew up, or the physical traits that … Read more
featuring Matthew Andrews, teaching professor and advisor for undergraduate students in the History Department Baseball was one of the most popular sports in the United States throughout much of the 20th century, and it was also entangled with wider issues … Read more
featuring Gerhard L. Weinberg, William Rand Kenan, Jr. Professor of History, Emeritus The United States joined the war against Nazi Germany in late 1941, but the complexities of an invasion into western Europe caused long delays before Allied forces could … Read more
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the influential Supreme Court decision that overturned the educational system of racially segregated schools. In this seminar, a leading expert on the legal history of educational policies and a longtime public school history … Read more
- Keep reading for important traffic and parking information. How can we overcome the distrust of democratic institutions if we promote populist or technocratic assumptions that threaten the democratic commitment to inclusion? How do proposals for citizen assemblies or … Read more
- Keep Reading for important traffic and parking information How can we overcome the distrust of democratic institutions if we promote populist or technocratic assumptions that threaten the democratic commitment to inclusion? How do proposals for citizen assemblies or … Read more
This informal evening event will echo Parisian salons of the 18th century, complete with dinner and live musical performances. It will focus on Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George, who came to Paris as a child and skyrocketed to fame as … Read more
In February 2014, Russia annexed Crimea and began its ten-year assault on the sovereignty of Ukraine. The escalation of this conflict in 2022 renewed the world’s attention on the expansionist ambitions of Vladimir Putin in the region and garnered military … Read more
The sixth annual symposium in honor of distinguished UNC philosopher Maynard Adams (1919–2003) will focus on the emotionally charged dimensions of difficult social relationships: What is the point of blaming someone after they have wronged you? Does blame help the … Read more
