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Nothing prepares students for the future like a glimpse back into the past, which makes our History department the perfect place to hone your skills

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Dr. Jonathan Good, Associate Professor of History at Reinhardt University, wrote about our recent Phi Alpha Theta Conference on his blog. Thanks to Dr. Good for serving as a moderator for our Political Ideologies panel as well as sharing a link to... blogs.reinhardt.edu/history/georgi…

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Forty-five years ago today, Atlanta Brave Hank Aaron hit his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth’s record. Watch this episode of ā€œToday in Georgia Historyā€ to learn more about the life and career of ā€œHammerin... todayingeorgiahistory.org/content/hank-a…

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John Garner, program alum (BA '08, M.Ed. '13) and winner of the 2019 UWG College of Arts & Humanities Achievement Award, sent us these pics of Dr. Schroer's recent visit with Newnan High School's History Bowl Team.... facebook.com/uwgHistory/pos…

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An update on the Cathedral: The NY Times reports that it took less than an hour for the fire to spread from the attic, where it originated, to the roof. Other news outlets report that it took... nytimes.com/2019/04/16/wor…

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It is with sadness that we share news that former grad student, William Kunkle passed away yesterday after battling health issues. He was a gentle soul and a great student.

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Sharing this exciting event with the Waring Lab: The Waring Lab is excited to open its facility to the public for another day of discovery (rain or shine)! There will be something for everyone. The event is... facebook.com/uwgHistory/pos…

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Just had someone ask me -- in all seriousness -- what century we are in because they've "heard conflicting answers." Seriously?

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Derinkuyu is the world's deepest underground city and it was discovered by a man who knocked down a wall in his basement. trib.al/i6nuzh0

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The slave markets of the Viking world: comparative perspectives on an ā€˜invisible archaeology’ - Medievalists.net buff.ly/2IPgfhv

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For those of you interested in learning more about archaeological investigations on the Bonner Plantation on front campus, UWG has created a website to keep the community apprised of the progress. Check it out here: westga.edu/news/bonner-pl…

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Wainright’s diary, which is held by the David Livingstone Birthplace Museum in Blantyre, Scotland, shows how his colonial education and conversion to Christianity impacted his world view. smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/dia…

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Congrats to the History Club, who received the ā€œOutstanding Student Organizationā€ for the second year in a row! In Fall 2018, the History Club partnered with the UWG African Student Association, AAMI, AMBIgirl, and... facebook.com/uwgHistory/pos…

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ā€œWe are the last ones, when we’ve gone… Then it’s all history books.ā€ — Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, Holocaust survivor. Tomorrow night, watch the premiere of "The Last Survivors," a haunting firsthand account of those who lived through ā€œhumanity’s... to.pbs.org/2UWKf29