The Hawaiian surfers who exposed bias in science
In ‘Capturing Kahanamoku,’ UChicago historian Michael Rossi explores how a 1920s anthropological obsession reshaped ideas about culture and science
There’s no such thing as a ‘golden age,’ says Renaissance scholar
In new book, UChicago’s Ada Palmer explores popular misunderstandings of the Renaissance and historical myths used for political gain
Scholar unearths ‘extraordinary’ lost writing by formerly enslaved man
Jonathan D.S. Schroeder, PhD'16, helps republish 1855 autobiography by John Swanson Jacobs
Book examines the appeal of military rule
UChicago scholar of 20th-century Africa explores what happens when soldiers take over the government
Ralph A. Austen, historian of Africa and a ‘scholar’s scholar,’ 1937-2024
Champion for UChicago workshops remembered for his deep curiosity, dedication to community and family
A principled politician: The story of Patsy Mink, the first woman of color elected to Congress
Known as a powerful speaker, Mink, JD’51, passed key legislation that changed the country
Records reveal hidden history of female astronomers at Yerkes Observatory
UChicago team chronicles dozens of women who worked and made discoveries in early 20th century
UChicago Press awards top honor to Michael Rossi for ‘The Republic of Color’
Historian wins 2021 Laing Award for study of color science, influence on America
In new book, UChicago scholars confront white supremacy across American life
Historians bring together essays that offer insight into white power violence
Noel Swerdlow, one of the ‘greatest scholars’ of the history of science, 1941-2021
Expert on ancient scientists remembered for mathematical rigor, intellectual imagination