Everything and Everyone has a History
Harness the power of data to explore history
Our innovative history + data science major offers you a unique journey that combines the analytical power of data science with a nuanced understanding of history.
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Why Study History?
Take a walk with professor Rosalyn LaPier to learn why the study of history is important today.
Egypt since World War I
Understand the twentieth-century history of Egypt, including social, political, economic, and ideological developments, and Egypt's role in regional and international politics.
US in an Age of Empire
Study the imperial dimensions of U.S. history from about 1877 to 1920, an era marked by an imperial world system, unprecedented levels of international trade and investments, massive labor migrations, significant missionary endeavors, consolidation of U.S. power over Native Americans, and growing U.S. political and military assertion in the international arena.
Latin America to Independence
Explore colonial Latin America from Atlantic voyages to independence through the movement of people, knowledge, plants, animals, diseases, and commodities.
Asian American History
Asian Americans are a dizzyingly diverse group. Most do not even see themselves as "Asian American." How then can we speak of "Asian American history?" What issues arise in trying to incorporate this diversity into one historical narrative, one story? In this course, we will attempt to grapple with this problem.
The Roman Empire
Examine the political, social, economic, military, institutional, religious and cultural development of the Roman Empire from the reign of Augustus (27 BCE - 14 CE) through the fall of the Western Roman Empire ca. 480 CE.
History of Medicine in the United States
Explore medicine and public health in the United States from the colonial period through the twentieth century.
Black Music
What is black music, and how do we know what we think we know about it? Examine musical creations pioneered by Africans and individuals of African descent over several centuries and across hemispheres.
Chart Your Own Path
Our program empowers you to explore your interests and passions within history and gives you the flexibility to pair the major with advanced language study, internships, study abroad experiences, undergraduate research, and community engagement.
Conduct Your Own Research
Follow your interests and explore topics that excite you. In our program, you'll learn the critical thinking, research, and analytical skills required to produce historical research. And you'll have access to the resources of the second largest university library in the country.
In the News
The Daily Illini
Professor Antoinette Burton was profiled about her tenure as the leader of the Humanities Research Institute.
CBS News
Professor Marsha Barrett spoke with CBS News about the cultural comparisons between the Artemis II and Apollo 8 missions, which both occurred during political turmoil.
The Daily Illini
History professors Rosalyn LaPier and Dave Beck and history major Smaya Anand's research for HIST 498 were featured in an article in the Daily Illini on the divisive legacy of the university's former mascot.
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