On April 16, the Alpha-Xi-Upsilon chapter of Phi Alpha Theta hosted an induction ceremony to initiate new undergraduate members into the history honor society. Phi Alpha Theta is an honor society focused on the discipline of history. Its membership is marked by an academic dedication to the study of history. Phi Alpha Theta is …
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On Friday, April 4th and Saturday, April 5th, Hanover College in Hanover, Indiana hosted Indiana Association of Historians’ (IAH) 45th annual meeting. This year’s theme was Revolutionary Eras: Long Past, Gone Astray, Still Underway. From text, to technology and from war to religion, panelists detailed what they argued were revolutionary or unprecedented features or aspects …
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Why do we look back at the past? Does the study of history help us avoid past mistakes? Or, does it simply repeat itself, catching us in a wheel of fate? Maybe history doesn’t repeat itself, but actually, “often rhymes” as Mark Twain allegedly said? These were the questions behind the 2025 Frederick Douglass symposium, …
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Do you have an interest in history or history-adjacent fields, but lack a community to share it with? The History Club at IU Indianapolis might be the right fit for you. This Spring, the club invites any and all who are interested to participate in activities among an array of enthusiastic individuals. During the Fall, …
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A public dedication ceremony for an Indiana state historical marker commemorating the Indiana woman’s suffrage movement is scheduled for Monday, March 7, 2022. The program will begin at 10:00 am in the South Atrium of the Indiana Statehouse at 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. Following remarks by Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, representatives from …
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