Cultural History
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Slowing It Down
AHA Activities
Alex Lichtenstein | Feb 24, 2021
The March issue of the AHR features the AHA presidential address, five full-length articles, two History Unclassified essays, reviews of video games... -
The Faema E61 Espresso Machine
Everything Has a History
Jonathan Morris | Dec 23, 2020
How a mini espresso machine redefined coffee, its brewing technology, and the business models that it supported. -
Peter Paret (1924–2020)
In Memoriam
Carl Boyd | Nov 30, 2020
On September 11, 2020, Peter Paret died peacefully at his home in Salt Lake City at the age of 96. -
Jenny Tone-Pah-Hote (1980–2020)
In Memoriam
Malinda Maynor Lowery | Oct 30, 2020
Jenny Tone-Pah-Hote, historian of indigenous people and material culture, died on August 8, 2020.
Most Recent
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Porcelain Pigments
Elisabeth Berry Drago | Oct 28, 2020
A set of colorful porcelain paints reveals a gendered history of artistic production. -
Soundtracks of Sisterhood
Bonnie J. Morris | Oct 14, 2020
As we approach the 50-year anniversary of women's music, the archivist of Olivia Records reflects on the movement. -
A New View of Event History
Robert Darnton | Sep 24, 2020
A senior historian reflects on how living through this moment of crisis spurred him to rethink the notion of events... -
The Tudors Are Trending
Jessica L. Keene and Amanda E. Herbert | Sep 16, 2020
Though the Tudors have long been popular, new projects for TV, film, the stage, and social media have kept them relevant in the 21st century. -
AHA Member Spotlight: Rachel Cheng
Matthew Keough | Jun 11, 2020
Rachel Cheng is the associate director of mission advancement at the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose. Rachel lives in...
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