History
Flax 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 Horticultural Research Farm. There, a historian and an agriculture professor, along with students in UNH’s museum studies program, have joined forces for an... Read More
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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." -
12/20/22On the Bookshelf and Streaming
A year-end roundup of books and recordings published by College of Liberal Arts faculty. -
Recent Stories
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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 19th Amendment was ratified. Read More -
02/07/20 - 3 Historians on American Political Divisiveness — and How to Heal it (PBS Newshour)UNH historian Ellen Fitzpatrick discusses the political moment. Read More -
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 - Who Remembers the Panic of 1819? (Process)UNH historian Jess Lepler writes about America's first financial crisis at its bicentennial. Read More -
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 -
10/07/19 - Top RankedCOLA undergraduate programs get high marks in College Factual 2020 rankings. Read More -
09/24/19 - A Chat About the History of Downton Abbey's Time and Place (Boston 25 News)UNH historian Nicoletta Gullace unpacks Downton Abbey. Read More