history and political science
Sheppard publishes on stumbling onto King Tut’s tomb
On Nov. 4, 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter’s water boy stumbled over some steps in Egypt. Those steps, it turns out, were 16 steps into the bedrock leading to King Tut’s tomb. Fast forward 97 years (and one day) to read the latest article by Egyptology scholar Dr. Kathleen Sheppard.
Read More »Fogg presents on societies under German occupation
Dr. Shannon Fogg, professor of history and political science, presented a paper titled “Housing, Leisure and Everyday Life: Societies under German Occupation during the Second World War” at a conference in Jena, Germany.
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Gragg publishes new book, talks at Mob Museum
In his new book published in August, Dr. Larry Gragg tells the behind-the-scenes story of Las Vegas’ meteoric rise to becoming the multibillion dollar tourist industry it is today.
Read More »Isaac explores China’s civilization
Dr. Tseggai Isaac published an article titled “In China’s Vanguard Civilization: Is there Shelter for the Third World?” in the Spring 2019 issue of Comparative Civilizations Review.
Read More »In the news: Huber sheds light on country music roots
Dr. Patrick Huber, commenting in a recent TIME magazine article about the documentary, noted that the roots of country music include strong ties to African-American culture.
Read More »Ahmad publishes essay on heroic oxen
Arizona State’s online magazine, Zocalo Public Square, published the essay “The Oxen Were the Unheralded Heroes of America’s Overland Trails,” by Dr. Diana Ahmad.
Read More »DeWitt publishes on Missouri Home Guard
The Missouri Historical Review published an article by Dr. Petra DeWitt titled “Courage, Duty, Patriotism: The Missouri Home Guard during the Great War in its July issue.
Read More »In the news: McManus book, tropical storm, ‘dude,’ Bionic Bowel, pool cleanliness
Dr. John McManus’ latest book is the subject of a book review by Harry Levins in the July 30 issue of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Read More »Fogg named to interim role for CASB
Dr. Shannon Fogg, chair and professor of history and political science, has been named interim associate dean of academic affairs in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Business (CASB) effective Aug. 1.
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