Congratulations to Paul Lawrie on his appointment as Black Inclusion Advisor in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

The Department of History congratulates Paul Lawrie on his new role as the Black Inclusion Advisor in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. He will: Provide guidance and input for our community on questions related to race and equity, anti-Black racism, and Black inclusion; Chair an Advisory Committee made up of students, faculty, […]

Congratulations to Jonathan Edmondson for his chapter featured in the newly-published Portuguese edition of National Geographic

Congratulations to Jonathan Edmondson, whose research on Roman Lusitania is featured in the newly-published Portuguese edition of National Geographic with his chapter, A CRIAÇÃO DE UMA SOCIEDADE PROVINCIAL ROMANA (The Creation of a Roman Provincial Society).

The Department of History is saddened by the passing of Irving Abella

The Department of History is saddened by the passing of our longtime friend and colleague, Irving Abella. He will be greatly missed by us, The Centre for Jewish studies at York, and throughout Canada's Jewish community. Our condolences to his family and to everyone who knew him. Read the YFile Article honouring Professor Abella.

LA&PS history students experience modern and ancient Greece

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Congratulations to Harrison Forsyth on the publication of his article 'Building a Virtual Roman City: Teaching History Through Video Game Design’

Many congratulations to Harrison Forsyth, a member of the Graduate Programme in the Ancient Field, on the publication of an article entitled ‘Building a Virtual Roman City: Teaching History Through Video Game Design’ in the Journal of Classics Study, which had its roots in Harrison’s teaching in a third year history of the Roman city. […]

The Department of History is saddened by the passing of Christopher Armstrong

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher Armstrong on June 18, 2022. He was a noted member of our Department. Those lucky enough to work with Chris will remember a lively, witty and forceful presence in the Department, a deeply-valued colleague.  In particular, he was a major contributor to the […]

Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Essay Award Winners

Desmond Hart Memorial Book Prize 1000 Level:  Kaylah Christie for FW21 AP/HIST 1040 6.0 Popular Uses of History: An Introduction to Public History (Leila Pourtavaf) Desmond Hart Memorial Book Prize 2000 Level:  Jude Kelly for FW21 AP/HIST 2900 6.0 Global Indigenous Histories (Carolyn Podruchny) Desmond Hart Memorial Book Prize 3000 Level:  Wilbur Greer for FW21 […]

This month's Research Digest by the LAPS Research Office features a collaborative research project “Indigenous Climate Leadership and Self-determined Futures" detailing Carolyn Podruchny's & Alan Corbiere's involvement

See direct link to the article here: https://www.yorku.ca/laps/digest-issue/laps-research-digest-june-7-2022/

Congratulations to Adrian Shubert and Antonio Cazorla on their book, "La Guerra Civil Española en 100 Objetos, Imágenes Y Lugares"

Adrian Shubert and Antonio Cazorla have just published, in Spain, a book entitled La Guerra Civil Española en 100 Objetos, Imágenes Y Lugares [The Spanish Civil War in 100 Objects, Images, and Places]. ABOUT THE BOOK

Congratulations to Rachel Koopmans on the publication of "The First Miracle Window: Becket’s Earliest Pilgrims in Canterbury’s Stained Glass"

Rachel Koopmans’ work on stained glass windows in Canterbury Cathedral has resulted in the publication of a fast-selling booklet in the Cathedral: The First Miracle Window: Becket’s Earliest Pilgrims in Canterbury’s Stained Glass, with digital reconstructions and an afterword by Léonie Seliger (Canterbury Cathedral Enterprises, 2022): https://www.cathedral-enterprises.co.uk/Shop/Books/Books-on-Kent-Canterbury-and-the-Cathedral/The-First-Miracle-Window The booklet has also been reviewed: https://www.vidimus.org/issues/issue-139/reviews/the-first-miracle-window-beckets-earliest-pilgrims-in-canterburys-stained-glass/