historian
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And if you’re an historian of ancient Greece and Rome, like I am, it’s the steady stream of comparisons between the modern world and the Roman Empire.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
As a historian of racism, Kendi has always known that racism is global.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
Popcorn became the go-to movie snack during the 1930s as theaters sought new revenue streams during the Great Depression, said film historian Ross Melnick, a professor at UC Santa Barbara.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
Graeme Burk, a Canadian broadcasting historian who edited Newman's memoirs for publication, said none of that would have happened without Hailey's play.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
"Black people knew that education was important,” wrote one historian, "because under slavery the law had rigidly denied it to them.”
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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"Mysteries of the Ancient Past"
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Week 5: Into the Past
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