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A wonderful time was had by all at the Medieval Feast. Always a great way to end the semester!
05/18/2026

A wonderful time was had by all at the Medieval Feast. Always a great way to end the semester!

BIG NEWS for you weekend reading!Dr. Kletzer just published his chapter entitled “Burning Coal to Conserve Copper: Locom...
05/08/2026

BIG NEWS for you weekend reading!

Dr. Kletzer just published his chapter entitled “Burning Coal to Conserve Copper: Locomotive Technology and Resource Constraints in China, 1952-78” in Revolutionary Natures: New Environmental Histories of China’s Mao Era (1949-1976) edited by Micah Muscolino.

According to the University of Washington Press, "this volume offers a groundbreaking reassessment of the environmental history of Mao-era China, a period often reduced to a story of unchecked ecological devastation. Bringing together leading voices in Chinese environmental history, Revolutionary Natures reveals a far more complex reality. Through vivid case studies, the contributors show how policies of rapid industrialization collided with material scarcity, grassroots resistance, and the unruly agency of nature itself."

Dr. Kletzer's chapter traces the development of locomotive technologies in Mao-era China (1949-1978) to understand how resource considerations influence technological and political decisions made by an industrializing state. Thus, his work illustrates the mutually constitutive interactions between nature, humans, and technology, combining environmental, technological, and social history.

Check it out!

We have a full week of medieval events happening — come join us for medieval bingo, falconry, trebuchet fun, and more! ...
04/27/2026

We have a full week of medieval events happening — come join us for medieval bingo, falconry, trebuchet fun, and more!

A wonderful afternoon was had by all yesterday as we celebrated another semester of outstanding history interns at the H...
04/23/2026

A wonderful afternoon was had by all yesterday as we celebrated another semester of outstanding history interns at the Herdwork Humanities Internship Celebration!

Our students gained incredible hands-on experience through internships with the State Historic Preservation Office, the Historic Glenwood Estate, the West Virginia Community Development Hub, Huntington City Mission, the Huntington Children's Museum, Sunflower Seeds for Ukraine, and the Huntington Museum of Art.

What an incredible showcase of the many ways history connects to communities, preservation, education, and public engagement. We are so proud!

04/22/2026

Public History Program Launch Event Update! Room change to HH 137 (NOT 102).

See you all at 3:00pm in HH 137!☺️

Today is the day!!Students, if you are interested in history, but not teaching - come to the Public History Program Laun...
04/22/2026

Today is the day!!

Students, if you are interested in history, but not teaching - come to the Public History Program Launch TODAY from 3-4pm in Harris Hall 137.

We will chat about what public history is, and how it can work with your degree (minor, certificate, area of emphasis).

I also heard there will be cookies...

See you all today!

Good morning history world!So many fun events coming up over the next two weeks—come join us!The Public History Launch i...
04/21/2026

Good morning history world!

So many fun events coming up over the next two weeks—come join us!

The Public History Launch is TOMORROW! Curious about opportunities beyond teaching? Come learn about Public History and which program—certificate, area of emphasis, or minor—is the best fit for you.

On Thursday, step back in time with a Medieval Hairstyle Workshop, and next week don’t miss Medieval Falconry and Warfare!

It’s going to be an exciting couple of weeks—we hope to see you there!

🚂 Ready to get your degree on track this Fall 2026?All aboard Tracks Through Time (HST 480) with Dr. Kletzer—where West ...
04/16/2026

🚂 Ready to get your degree on track this Fall 2026?

All aboard Tracks Through Time (HST 480) with Dr. Kletzer—where West Virginia history meets railroads, global stories, and public history. This class is the perfect way to connect the lines between local and global history.

🔥 Don’t miss the train—this one’s going places.

👀 More courses from Dr. Kletzer:
• HST 680: China and the West
• HST 103: World Since 1850 (online)

No derailments here—just solid history. Hop on!

*Forgive the railroad puns - we couldn't help ourselves*

The History Department's first art exhibition last week was quite a success! Thank you to all who came out and supported...
04/13/2026

The History Department's first art exhibition last week was quite a success! Thank you to all who came out and supported our talented students and faculty!

Are you interested in using your history degree to do something beyond teaching? Come learn more about Marshall Universi...
04/09/2026

Are you interested in using your history degree to do something beyond teaching? Come learn more about Marshall University’s brand-new Undergraduate Public History Program, launching April 22 from 3–4 PM in HH 102.🎉

Students can pursue a Public History Minor, Area of Emphasis, or Certificate—options designed to fit a variety of majors and schedules, and we’ll be discussing all of them at the event.

This program opens pathways into historic preservation, archival work, museum studies, oral history, archaeology, documentary production, and more. Interested in hands-on history and working with organizations like the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum or the Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society? This program is built for you.

See you Wednesday, April 22!🎉

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