The Prague Spring as Seen from the United States
By William J. Connell, LaMotta Chair and Professor of History, Seton Hall University
The Prague Spring had resonances in the United States that were quite different from those in Europe.
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MALHEUR AND AMERICA’S HISTORY OF REGIONAL AND RACIAL CONFLICT
By Sean P. Harvey
The last of the armed protesters left the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, near Burns, Oregon, on Thursday, February 11, 2016, after more than a month-long occupation. Throughout the standoff, commentators debated the occupiers’ motives, tactics, and endgame. Too few sought to understand the incident in light of the long sweep of U.S. history. read more
Playthings from the Past
By Sara Fieldston, Assistant Professor of History, Seton Hall University
As the new year begins, children across America are enjoying their holiday loot. Ever wonder what kinds of playthings kids from bygone times might have expected to find under their trees? Sara Fieldston, the newest member of the Seton Hall History Department, takes us on a roundup of interesting historical toys that shed light on the American past.
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