Department of History News

Tiffany Earley-Spadoni, an associate professor of history at UCF, and a team of researchers made the new discoveries during field work at the Bronze Age site of Kurd Qaburstan. The research provides insights into regional heritage and fills gaps in knowledge about how ancient humans lived and advanced.

UCF is advancing cutting-edge space research while offering unique opportunities for students to launch their careers in the space industry.

Rabbi Sanford Olshansky, who teaches Judaic studies, shares the traditions of Rosh Hashanah — the first of the Jewish High Holy Days spanning 10 days — and Yom Kippur, which marks the end of the observance.

Professor of History John Sacher shares insight on the process by which the United States elects its president and vice president, and if it needs to be reconsidered.

This year’s celebration recognized faculty from across eight colleges, the library and the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.

History graduate student Marie Oury’s research examines the life and sacrifices of soldiers from World War II.

With the Mayflower voyage having been completed over 400 years ago, a UCF historian tells us what the storybooks have right, what they might have wrong and why it’s all still important.

UCF history alum Kayla Elizabeth Campana ’15 ’22MA’s research focuses on the origins of psychological trauma and how treatment for it has changed over time.

UCF’s KnightRaas dance team generates a link to South Asian heritage whenever and wherever they perform.