Friday Feb 8th, 2013

Appreciating the perspective of Rastafari

Recently, I was discussing my academic interest with an acquaintance from my elementary school days. On revealing that I have researched and written about the Rastafarian movement, I was greeted with a look of incredulity. He followed this look with a question: “How has Rastafari assisted anyone to progress in life?” My friend assured me he was aware that prominent and accomplished Rastas exist in Jamaica, however he was convinced that Rastafari… read more »

Thursday May 9th, 2013

The real secret behind Gatsby

Keith Gandal on how Gatsby became an officer
Tuesday May 7th, 2013

The limits of American power, a historical perspective

Ideas for the Oregon State University American Military and Diplomatic History Conference today
Friday May 3rd, 2013

Is diplomatic history dying?

Timothy J. Lynch on this important field
Thursday
May 2nd, 2013

The Henry Ford you know

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Friday
Apr 26th, 2013

Closeted/Out in the quadrangles

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Friday
Apr 19th, 2013

Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey

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Wednesday
Apr 17th, 2013

Border Control in America before Ellis Island

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Friday
Apr 12th, 2013

The Mashapaug Project

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Thursday
Apr 11th, 2013

The challenges and rewards of biographical essays

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Thursday
Apr 11th, 2013

The other Salem witch trials

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Tuesday
Apr 9th, 2013

Reflections on Ebbets Field

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