Her book, In the Land of Marvels, was honored with the most prestigious international award for works on the history of scientific instruments.

In a new book, Yale historian Michael Brenes argues that engaging in great-power competition with China ultimately weakens the United States both at home and abroad.

Amrith, a historian who explores the intersection of human migration and global environmental history, will begin his new role on March 1.

Nakhimovsky, Associate Professor of History and Humanities, discusses the surprising history of a nineteenth-century political project.

In a Q&A, historian Daniel Magaziner discusses his new book on South African photographer Omar Badsha, whose images captured the human cost of apartheid.

Greg Gandin, Peter V. and C. Vann Woodward Professor of History, writes about a new era of American imperialism for the New York Times.

Yale’s Sunil Amrith explains why historical abuses of the planet for profit are also linked to human injustice — and why he nonetheless remains hopeful.

Gilbert Joseph has been awarded the 2024 Distinguished Service Award by the Conference on Latin American History.

In a Q&A, Yale historian Ivan G. Marcus explains the rise of a confrontation in medieval Europe that set the stage for modern antisemitism.

In a new book, Yale historian Lauren Benton explores the rampant — and seemingly incessant — small wars that shaped imperial power between 1400 and 1900.