Podcast Episode · The Virginia Press Room · June 29 · 36m

In New Book, Historian Depicts American Revolution as Global War

America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, whose ideals resonated across the world, amid political polarization at home.

Julie Taddeo, a research professor for the University of Maryland's Department of History, discussed King Charles' address to Congress.

Since 2014, the Journal of the American Revolution has recognized the new adult nonfiction volume that best mirrors the mission of the journal with its national Book-of-the-Year Award. This year the e...

A proposal from Republican Rep. Nick Kupper would, among other things, set up a pilot project on a stretch of I-8 between Casa Grande and Yuma as a “derestricted speed zone” for at least a year.

We are very pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Medieval Academy of America Publication Prizes: The Haskins Medal: Travis Zadeh, Wonders and Rarities

Piotr H. Kosicki calls for civic mobilization as the White House prioritizes regime continuity over popular sovereignty.

January 2026 marks 250 years since Thomas Paine published Common Sense, a pamphlet that transformed American independence from a political argument into a mass movement.

Abstract. Asian American History: A Very Short Introduction explores the complex history of Asian immigrants in the United States, from their arrival durin

Piotr H. Kosicki thinks too many foreign observers have overlooked Latin America's tradition of Christian Democracy.

Podcast Episode · Think Back · 11/04/2025 · 57m

Join the University of Maryland Honors College and the Black Honors Caucus for the opening session of our six-part series, Freedom is a Constant Struggle: The Fight for Equal Protection under the 14th...

Unpacking empires and diaspora in Mexico and the United States.

Alum’s New Book Finds Fresh Nuance in Relationship That Helped End Slavery

Author and historian Richard Bell's latest book talks about why the American Revolution was actually a global conflict.

Most Americans think of George Washington's winter encampment as brutal and deadly. But Friedrich von Steuben, an out-of-work military veteran from Europe, turned it into a fruitful training ground

We’re pitting her much-loved heroines against each other in a battle of wit, charm and sass

A documentary revealing America’s caregiving crisis through intimate stories and expert insight.

High-Achieving Students to Lead Classmates Into Commencement

Department of History Alum Debbie J. Goldman (PhD Advisor Julie Greene) has won the David Montgomery Award from the Organization of American Historians and the Labor and Working Class History Associat...

Powered by Research Education at University Libraries. Speaking of Books series features free, open to the community and public talks by UMD faculty authors on their recently...

In New Course, Students Journey Through Foodways of Maryland’s Immigrant Populations

‘Pocketbook Politics’ Tells Story of American Consumerism

World leaders praised the pope’s legacy, and mourners, some in tears, gathered in St. Peter’s Square to celebrate his life. The Vatican said Francis asked that his tomb be simple.