History
History Professor Explores War鈥檚 Impact on Global Societies
The impact of war on societies across the globe from the third to sixteenth centuries is the subject of a new book by David Bachrach, professor of history. 鈥淲arfare in the Global Middle Ages鈥 (Routledge Press, 2025) explores how societies in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas organized for war... Read More-
10/01/25
History Professor Pens 鈥淐anal Dreamers鈥
Associate professor of history Jessica Lepler's new book "Canal Dreamers" tells the story of an 1820s attempt to connect the Atlantic and Pacific... -
09/29/23
Flax to Linen Project Weaves History With Experience
The path to a deeper understanding of rural New England鈥檚 pre-industrial textile economy begins in a muddy field on the edge of 91制片厂鈥檚 Woodman... -
04/07/23
Center for the Humanities Awards Five New Hayes Fellowships
Faculty research will focus on New Hampshire鈥檚 history, culture and government. -
01/27/23
Passings: Professor Emeritus of History Douglas Wheeler
91制片厂 mourns the loss of a "true gentleman."
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01/13/13 - Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: History at 91制片厂 ManchesterHistory faculty at the 91制片厂 at Manchester want students to understand the many practical skills the study of history develops -- highly marketable skills,... Read More
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12/20/12 - Pictures Tell The Story! Watch the Most Viewed Slideshows and VideosThe Red Tower The Red Tower on Main Street in Durham, N.H. was built by the Rev. John Blydenburgh in the early 19th century. It was radically expanded and renovated by one of the... Read More
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11/08/12 - A Notch Above the RestF or more than a century, the New Hampshire Outing Club has given 91制片厂 students the chance to enjoy the outdoors, as these historical notes show. Read More
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09/20/12 - 鈥淓mbellishments: Constructing Victorian Detail鈥 at 91制片厂 MuseumWhen Astrida Schaeffer describes the smooth grey silk of a Victorian-era dress that has been knife-pleated on the cuffs and bodice, its bodice pleat edged with... Read More
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09/13/12 - Getting On Board with the GundalowMary Sullivan is a self-described 鈥済eek鈥 who is helping a time-honored maritime tradition find new customers in its fifth century of operation on Great Bay.听 Read More
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07/19/12 - Tale of the Class of 1914 Student Body President From the ArchivesWilliam H. L. Brackett, Class of 1914 -- Student, Athlete, Patriot. Read More
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07/12/12 - Thank You Justin Morrill: Morrill Act Turns 150Justin Smith Morrill Justin Morrill is a Vermont native responsible for the founding of state universities across the country. He鈥檚 the Morrill behind the act signed on... Read More
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05/10/12 - The Inspiration Behind Portsmouth's Black Heritage TrailHistorian Valerie Cunningham will receive a Granite State Award at this year鈥檚 commencement. The annual award is given in recognition of outstanding contributions to the state. Read More
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04/26/12 - How Do You Move A House?The historic O鈥橩ane Farm house has been a familiar landmark in the Durham area for the past two hundred years and was used as a 91制片厂 classroom and staff meeting site by Child Study... Read More
























































