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Introducing Our 2024–2025 Lepage Center History Fellows
Introducing Our 2024–2025 Lepage Center History Fellows
The Lepage Center is delighted to announce its Fall 2024-Spring 2025 History Fellows: Cait Graulau, MA ’25, Isaac Smith, MA ’25 and Lucy…
Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest
Sep 25
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Marion Wallace-Dunlop and the Origins of the Hunger Strike
Marion Wallace-Dunlop and the Origins of the Hunger Strike
In my talk last March at the Albert Lepage Center, I discussed my research for my forthcoming book on the origins of the first modern…
Joseph Lennon
Aug 8
Chinatown and the Arena Plan: Philadelphia’s History, Present, and Future
Chinatown and the Arena Plan: Philadelphia’s History, Present, and Future
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, the Albert Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest brought together a panel to discuss the 76ers’…
Ryan Snyder
Jun 10
Why Narrative Art with Dr. Nenette Luarca-Shoaf
Why Narrative Art with Dr. Nenette Luarca-Shoaf
On Monday, April 15, 2024, the Albert Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest co-sponsored an event with Villanova’s art history…
Ryan Snyder
Apr 24
Lunch @ Lepage — Excavating Memphis with Dr. Kelly-Anne Diamond
Lunch @ Lepage — Excavating Memphis with Dr. Kelly-Anne Diamond
On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, The Albert Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest hosted Dr. Kelly-Anne Diamond, Assistant…
Cole Scheuring
Apr 18
Alchemical Ciphers: Knowledge Networks & Material Culture of the Book
Alchemical Ciphers: Knowledge Networks & Material Culture of the Book
On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, I was invited by the Albert Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest to share my research into textual…
Meganpiorko
Apr 8
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Immigration and Cities in Historical Perspective
Immigration and Cities in Historical Perspective
On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, the Albert Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest hosted Dr. Uzma Quraishi, Professor of History at…
Ryan Snyder
Mar 28
History and the Law: A Panel Discussion
History and the Law: A Panel Discussion
On Wednesday, February 24, 2024, the Albert Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest, in collaboration with the Villanova History…
Ryan Snyder
Mar 11
Interviews with Georgians and Ukrainians: A Villanova Grad Documents the Impact of Russian Wars
Interviews with Georgians and Ukrainians: A Villanova Grad Documents the Impact of Russian Wars
On Tuesday, January 31, 2024, the Albert Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest hosted Ms. Lucy Minicozzi-Wheeland, graduate…
Ryan Snyder
Feb 12
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Speculative Fiction in Historical Perspective
Speculative Fiction in Historical Perspective
On Thursday, November 8, 2023, the Albert Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest hosted Dr. Heather J. Hicks, Professor and Chair…
Ryan Snyder
Dec 7, 2023
Odesa and Ukraine in Historical Perspective
Odesa and Ukraine in Historical Perspective
On Thursday, November 2, 2023, the Albert Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest virtually hosted Dr. Bob Weinberg, Professor of…
Ryan Snyder
Nov 25, 2023
Post-War Cities
Post-War Cities
On Wednesday, October 18th, the Albert Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest hosted Dr. Emma Elfversson (Uppsala University) and…
Cole Scheuring
Nov 13, 2023
Classroom Censorship in Historical Perspective
Classroom Censorship in Historical Perspective
On Thursday, October 5, 2023, the Albert Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest virtually hosted Dr. Jonathan Zimmerman, the Judy…
Ryan Snyder
Oct 23, 2023
Race and Class in American Cities
Race and Class in American Cities
On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, The Albert Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest virtually hosted VU alum Dr. Menika Dirkson…
Cole Scheuring
Oct 23, 2023
Lunch @ Lepage w/ Dr. Eliza Gettel — “Between Federation and Empire: The Koinon in Roman Hellas”
Lunch @ Lepage w/ Dr. Eliza Gettel — “Between Federation and Empire: The Koinon in Roman Hellas”
On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, The Albert Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest hosted Dr. Eliza Gettel, the Albert R…
Cole Scheuring
Oct 23, 2023
Climate Change: What this means for Medicinal Practices
Climate Change: What this means for Medicinal Practices
Growing up with grandparents from Italy, my childhood was filled with delicious homemade food adorned with a carefully selected assortment…
Alise Adornato
Apr 11, 2023
Historical Urinals: The Berlin Wall in the Bathroom
Historical Urinals: The Berlin Wall in the Bathroom
When I pack for a trip to Las Vegas, I don’t usually consider bringing a big bulky history textbook. However, considering the Main Street…
Tripp Wright
Mar 1, 2023
Climate Change and the Role of the Historian
Climate Change and the Role of the Historian
What can a historian do when faced with the enormity of climate change and the difficulties wrapped in trying to understand it both…
Tripp Wright
Oct 7, 2022
THE MOB AND THE MOVEMENT
THE MOB AND THE MOVEMENT
How events at Stonewall Inn are remembered illustrates how popular narratives shape commemorations and social movements.
Claire Hoffman
May 25, 2018
POLITICS AND THE ENVIRONMENT: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
POLITICS AND THE ENVIRONMENT: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
Consensus on climate change has not been limited to one end of the political spectrum.
Paul C. Rosier
Dec 16, 2017
REVISING WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE
REVISING WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE
A Q&A with Villanova historian Shannen Dee Williams, scholar of African-American history
Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest
Apr 17, 2020
HOW THE 1968 MISS AMERICA PROTEST DISAPPEARED FROM ATLANTIC CITY
HOW THE 1968 MISS AMERICA PROTEST DISAPPEARED FROM ATLANTIC CITY
A statue of Miss America has become a defining feature of Atlantic City, but the 1968 protest of the pageant remains absent.
Margaret “Maggie” Strolle
Mar 16, 2018
BLACK ACTIVISTS AND THE PALESTINIANS
BLACK ACTIVISTS AND THE PALESTINIANS
Since 1968, Black and Palestinian activists and writers have found themselves engaged in a transnational dialogue.
Samer Abboud
Feb 23, 2018
DO MUSEUMS PLAY A ROLE IN UNDOING COLONIALISM?
DO MUSEUMS PLAY A ROLE IN UNDOING COLONIALISM?
Deciphering the origins of artifacts can lead to difficult choices for cultural institutions.
Kelly-Anne Diamond
Apr 1, 2019
THE CASE FOR HISTORICAL LITERACY
THE CASE FOR HISTORICAL LITERACY
Historical literacy and media literacy are increasingly intertwined.
Jason Steinhauer
Sep 22, 2017
THE RELIGIOUS ROOTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ACTIVISM
THE RELIGIOUS ROOTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ACTIVISM
Moral and religious values have long shaped environmental ideas and actions.
Paul C. Rosier
Nov 18, 2017
THE ORIGINS OF THE SYRIAN CIVIL WAR
THE ORIGINS OF THE SYRIAN CIVIL WAR
The current conflict is not a product of tribal or sectarian warfare, but the result of a decades-long battle for democracy.
Samer Abboud
Mar 30, 2018
Why Medieval History Gets Used to Support Today’s Political Claims
Why Medieval History Gets Used to Support Today’s Political Claims
A Q&A with Villanova historian Rebecca Winer, scholar of Medieval Europe
Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest
Dec 17, 2019
Q&A with Alejandro Velasco, historian of Venezuela
Q&A with Alejandro Velasco, historian of Venezuela
A solution to the Venezeula crisis must be made in Venezuela, says a historian of modern Latin America.
Paul Steege
Apr 24, 2019
WHAT’S MISSING FROM THE FRANK RIZZO DEBATE? THE HISTORY OF WHERE IT STANDS
WHAT’S MISSING FROM THE FRANK RIZZO DEBATE? THE HISTORY OF WHERE IT STANDS
In debates over a controversial mayor’s statue, the history of the plaza has yet to be part of the conversation.
Whitney Martinko
Oct 20, 2017
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