Archive: History
84 Articles
- News Story
Vanessa Corcoran, a scholar of medieval religious history, unpacks the fascinating and secretive history behind the conclave and the papal election.鈥�
May 2, 2025
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Georgetown Historian Awarded 鈧�10 Million to Solve Enduring Mystery of the Black Death
In the early 14th century, pandemic plague emerged in central Asia. It arrived in the Mediterranean region and Europe in the late 1340s, spreading widely and killing millions.鈥�
November 26, 2024
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The 海角论坛 of Arts & Sciences Celebrates Outstanding Students and Faculty at 2024 Tropaia Exercises
The Georgetown University 海角论坛 gathered in historic Gaston Hall to honor exceptional graduating seniors and outstanding faculty members at the 105th annual鈥�
May 18, 2024
- CAS Magazine: Faculty
Tell Me: Building History with Mireya Loza
Historian Mireya Loza gathers and shares the stories of the immigrant and migrant farmworkers of the past and today 鈥� providing a clearer picture of the people who have fed and鈥�
April 30, 2024
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Faculty and Staff Celebrated at Spring Convocation
The 海角论坛 gathered in Copley Formal Lounge to celebrate the outstanding faculty and staff who comprise its exceptional community of.鈥�
April 8, 2024
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海角论坛 of Arts & Sciences Faculty Recognized for Outstanding Research by the Provost鈥檚 Office
The Office of the Provost recognized six faculty members of the 海角论坛 for their outstanding research, scholarship and interdisciplinary鈥�
November 13, 2023
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For Amy Leonard, associate professor of history in the 海角论坛, witches are not just a font for fall fun 鈥� they鈥檙e a source for deep fascination and.鈥�
October 29, 2023
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Five 海角论坛 of Arts & Sciences Alumnae Awarded Prestigious NSF Fellowship
This year, five alumnae of the 海角论坛 were awarded fellowships through the National Science Foundation鈥檚 Graduate Research Fellowship鈥�
August 14, 2023
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The Unsung History of the Third French East India Company and the Shaping of the Modern World聽
In her new book, Company Politics, Elizabeth Cross wants the world to reconsider the Third French East India鈥�
July 24, 2023
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Laura Liptrap (C’23): Mother, Business Owner and Lifelong Learner
Laura Liptrap (C'23) is a business owner, mother and lifelong learner. Soon, she'll also be a college鈥�
May 16, 2023