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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."
Recent Stories
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04/13/20 - NEH Award to Michael LeeseMichael Leese, assistant professor of history, has received aĚýNational Endowment for the Humanities Summer StipendĚýaward to work on his second book, which will focus on the role... Read More -
03/03/20 - Historical Dialogue on SlaveryA UNH historian participates in the NYT 1619 Project. Read More -
02/26/20 - Crossed PathsA UNH historian is the first to connect two movements that changed Chinese history in the 20th century. Read More -
02/10/20 - League of Women Voters Turns 100The League of Women Voters was founded Feb. 14, 1920, six months before the 19thĚýAmendment was ratified.ĚýĚý Ěý Read More -
02/07/20 -UNH historian Ellen Fitzpatrick discusses the political moment.
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12/18/19 - 2019 Books in COLAA roundup of books published by College of Liberal Arts faculty and staff. Read More -
11/18/19 - Award Winning BookFredrik Meiton's book, "Electrical Palestine," is recognized with two awards. Read More -
10/17/19 -UNH historian Jess Lepler writes about America's first financial crisis at its bicentennial.
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10/15/19 - UNH Hosts Discussion, Exhibit on Jewish-Muslim Cooperation during the Nazi HolocaustThe annual Hans Heilbronner Lecture takes place Oct. 29. Read More -
10/09/19 - Honors BookKimberly Alexander's recent book has been recognized by Historic New England. Read More