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History
History Professor Explores War’s Impact on Global Societies
The impact of war on societies across the globe from the third to sixteenth centuries is the subject of a new book by David Bachrach, professor of history. “Warfare in the Global Middle Ages” (Routledge Press, 2025) explores how societies in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas organized for war... Read More
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10/01/25History Professor Pens “Canal Dreamers”
Associate professor of history Jessica Lepler's new book "Canal Dreamers" tells the story of an 1820s attempt to connect the Atlantic and Pacific... -
09/29/23Flax to Linen Project Weaves History With Experience
The path to a deeper understanding of rural New England’s pre-industrial textile economy begins in a muddy field on the edge of UNH’s Woodman... -
04/07/23Center for the Humanities Awards Five New Hayes Fellowships
Faculty research will focus on New Hampshire’s history, culture and government. -
01/27/23Passings: Professor Emeritus of History Douglas Wheeler
UNH mourns the loss of a "true gentleman."
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01/13/13 - Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: History at UNH ManchesterHistory faculty at the Â鶹app at Manchester want students to understand the many practical skills the study of history develops -- highly marketable skills,... Read More -
12/20/12 - Pictures Tell The Story! Watch the Most Viewed Slideshows and VideosThe Red Tower The Red Tower on Main Street in Durham, N.H. was built by the Rev. John Blydenburgh in the early 19th century. It was radically expanded and renovated by one of the... Read More -
11/08/12 - A Notch Above the RestF or more than a century, the New Hampshire Outing Club has given UNH students the chance to enjoy the outdoors, as these historical notes show. Read More -
11/08/12 -Originally published by: UNH Magazine Online
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09/20/12 - “Embellishments: Constructing Victorian Detail” at UNH MuseumWhen Astrida Schaeffer describes the smooth grey silk of a Victorian-era dress that has been knife-pleated on the cuffs and bodice, its bodice pleat edged with... Read More -
09/13/12 - Getting On Board with the GundalowMary Sullivan is a self-described “geek” who is helping a time-honored maritime tradition find new customers in its fifth century of operation on Great Bay.Ěý Read More -
07/19/12 - Tale of the Class of 1914 Student Body President From the ArchivesWilliam H. L. Brackett, Class of 1914 -- Student, Athlete, Patriot. Read More -
07/12/12 - Thank You Justin Morrill: Morrill Act Turns 150Justin Smith Morrill Justin Morrill is a Vermont native responsible for the founding of state universities across the country. He’s the Morrill behind the act signed on... Read More -
05/10/12 - The Inspiration Behind Portsmouth's Black Heritage TrailHistorian Valerie Cunningham will receive a Granite State Award at this year’s commencement. The annual award is given in recognition of outstanding contributions to the state. Read More -
04/26/12 - How Do You Move A House?The historic O’Kane Farm house has been a familiar landmark in the Durham area for the past two hundred years and was used as a UNH classroom and staff meeting site by Child Study... Read More