Recent News
UW History's Prof. Josh Reid was recently interviewed by ICT News for a November 19, 2025 article on the block being experienced by the Makah Tribe to carry out their treaty rights to whaling.
The Apocalypse of Pseudo-Methodius was one of the medieval world's most popular and widely translated texts. Composed in Syriac in Mesopotamia in the seventh century, it presented a new, salvific role for the Roman Empire, whose last emperor, it prophesied, would help bring about the end of the ages.
The University of Washington’s Public Lectures series once again offers an exceptional lineup of speakers and topics.
LGBTQ History Month honors the histories of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and recognizes and educates on their struggles and achievements. Begun in 1994 by Rodney Wilson, a gay history teacher in rural Missouri, the observation was chosen to coincide with the anniversary of the first March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in 1979.
The Department of History is saddened by the death of Professor Emeritus Quintard Taylor, who passed away September 21, 2025. A renowned scholar of Black history, Taylor joined the department in 1999 and retired from teaching in 2018.
The Department of History is saddened by the death of Professor Emeritus Quintard Taylor, who passed away September 21, 2025. A renowned scholar of Black history, Taylor joined the department in 1999 and retired from teaching in 2018.
Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. UW History has long been a home to academics whose research focuses on Latin America and the Caribbean, offering an array of courses covering the rich histories of these regions.
"It has happened before: an upset victory by a Democratic Socialist in an important primary election after an extraordinary grassroots campaign," writes James Gregory, professor of history at the UW.
The two-month patrol stopped supposedly suspicious individuals from crossing into California from other states. But its execution was uneven, and the initiative proved controversial. James Gregory, professor of history at the UW, is quoted.
Microsoft is spending $4 billion dollars on workshops, technology, and other initiatives to get artificial intelligence into the hands of millions of people around the world. So, what does it mean for all of us? Margaret O'Mara, professor of history at the UW, is interviewed.