Department of History and Political Science
Mummy unwrapping brought Egyptology to the public
Mummies have been objects of horror in popular culture since the early 1800s — more than a century before Boris Karloff portrayed an ancient Egyptian searching for his lost love in the 1932 film “The Mummy.” Public “unwrappings” of real mummified human remains performed by both showmen and scientists heightened the fascination, but also helped develop the growing science of Egyptology, says a Missouri University of Science and Technology historian.
Read More »S&T historian to receive state book award
Dr. Petra DeWitt, assistant teaching professor in history and political science at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been chosen to receive the 2012 Missouri History Book Award from the State Historical Society of Missouri.
Read More »S&T to host lecture on women in science and engineering
Dr. Amy Bix, associate professor of history at Iowa State University, will present a lecture about the history of women in science and engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology on Oct. 1.
Read More »Values clash in U.S. reactions to Middle East turmoil
U.S. reactions to tensions in the Middle East reflect an age-old dichotomy in American foreign policy – pragmatism versus morality, says military historian Dr. John C. McManus.
Read More »Historian examines animals’ role in westward expansion
The story of westward expansion in the United States is often told from the perspective of the men and women who crossed the Great Plains in search of a better life in the west. But a historian at Missouri University of Science and Technology is bringing to light the role settlers’ animals played in the westward migration of the mid-1800s.
Harvest Collier to retire from S&T
Dr. Harvest Collier, vice provost for undergraduate studies at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has announced his retirement effective Sept. 1 following 30 years of service to the university. Dr. Larry Gragg, Curators’ Teaching Professor and chair of history and political science, will serve as interim while a search is conducted for a permanent successor.
Read More »‘September Hope’ author to sign books in St. Louis County
Military historian and author Dr. John C. McManus will discuss “September Hope,” his latest book about World War II history this month at the St. Louis County Library.
Read More »Former Miner Tyrone Smith makes second trip to Olympics
For many athletes, getting one opportunity to compete in the Olympic Games is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. But after getting that first chance to compete on the world’s biggest stage in Beijing, China, four years ago, Tyrone Smith set his sights on making it back and taking another step in his career — one that he hopes will land him on the awards stand later this summer in London, England.
Read More »New book examines America’s role in famous WWII battle
“Operation Market Garden” may be one of World War II’s most ambitious battles, but it is also one of the least understood, particularly from an American perspective, says U.S. military historian Dr. John C. McManus. In his latest book, McManus tells America’s side of the story.
Read More »McManus receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. John C. McManus, associate professor of history and an expert in U.S. military history, has won the 2012 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.
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