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Born-Again Boogie: A Q&A with Eric Gonzaba

Oct 15 2025
The recipient of the Western History Association's 2025 Arrington-Prucha Prize recognizing the best article on American western religious history tells us about his research into evangelical Christian nightclubs.
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“Problem” Groups and the Home in Western Reconstruction: A Q&A with Nicole Martin, winner of the WHA’s 2025 Ray Allen Billington Prize

Oct 14 2025
WHA award-winner Nicole Martin discusses the history behind who has had the right to possess homes and, by extension, American citizenship.
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Studying the Only Known Native Hawaiian Whaling Captain: A Q&A with Travis Hancock

Sep 24 2025
Uncovering the history of Kāpena (Captain) George Gilley, the first Native Hawaiian known to lead whaling expeditions.
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How to Reexamine our Nation’s Past with a Critical Eye

Sep 23 2025
"Challenging the Myths of US History" offers a meditation on the soul of America and asks: what narrative should we tell ourselves about the nation’s past?
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How Immigrant Workers Hold Up the Food System

Sep 23 2025
Authors Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern and Teresa Mares on why there can be no quality or sustainable food for consumers if frontline immigrant workers are not treated with dignity and justice.
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"Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians" Offers Free Content for SAH Virtual 2025

Sep 16 2025
Timed to coincide with the Society of Architectural Historian's 2025 virtual conference, we invite you to read JSAH 's current issue for free online.
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“Labor Freezing” and the Quiet Skills Behind the West’s Sheep Industry: A Q&A with Iker Saitua

Sep 15 2025
Who counts as a "skilled" worker for immigration purposes, and who doesn't and why?
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How to Get Your Quiet Students to Speak Up

Sep 02 2025
Author Carlo Rotella explains how a simple approach led two silent students to gain the confidence to speak up in class.
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Domestic worker activism and anti-fascism: A Q&A with Katherine M. Marino

Aug 26 2025
Who speaks out against fascism—is it only the most powerful or politically connected who can do so, or is it those whose rights are most in danger?
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New from "Pacific Historical Review": Oil Drilling in Santa Barbara County, China’s Economy and the Cold War, the Construction of Japanese Politics and Identity

Aug 08 2025
Preview the new Summer 2025 issue of "Pacific Historical Review."
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