The ‘Great Rent Wars’ of New York
Historian Robert Fogelson’s new book uncovers the origins of rent control in a World War I-era fight between tenants and landlords for control of New York real estate.
Adrift in a sea of change
In a new book, MIT historian Rosalind Williams examines the deep tension authors Jules Verne, Robert Louis Stevenson, and William Morris felt about technology.
Fighting for social justice
With U.S. history and constitutional law on his mind, senior Cory Hernandez envisions a society that welcomes all — starting with MIT.
MIT historian's book honored
Harriet Ritvo’s "The Animal Estate" named to list of 100 most significant publications by Harvard University Press
Thinking globally
Scholar and administrator Bernd Widdig holds a newly created position at MIT: director of international affairs.
Race and class
MIT historian Craig Wilder documents the manifold links between universities and the slave economy in colonial America.
3 Questions: Christopher Capozzola on the history of chemical-weapons bans
MIT historian discusses the longstanding ‘taboo’ against chemical weapons, and international attempts to eliminate them.
3Q: Robert McKersie on his civil rights memoir
MIT professor looks back at the movement for equality in Chicago.
Path-breaking historian Pauline Maier dies at age 75
MIT professor’s work illuminated the richness and complexity of Revolutionary-era America and the origins of democracy in the U.S.
SHASS doctoral candidate to join Harvard Society of Fellows
Three-year fellowship recognizes exceptional young scholars
The long history of ‘Eurasian’ identity
MIT historian’s new book studies cross-cultural Asian-American families since the 19th century.