Tufts Historical Review

04/30/2024

Thank you to everyone who came to the 14th Annual Presidential Lecture last Saturday! We enjoyed Professor Howell’s talk immensely. Be on the lookout for our interview with the professor in the upcoming journal!

01/18/2023

The Tufts Historical Review is now accepting submissions for Vol. XVI: Devotion! The window for submissions closes on February 14th, 2023, so make sure to email your paper to [email protected] soon. Check out our website for details about submission criteria. We can't wait to read your awesome papers!

04/06/2022

The Tufts Historical Review had the great privilege of hosting the 11th Annual Presidential Lecture on Tuesday, April 5th, 2022. Dr. Michael Batinski of Southern Illinois University Carbondale presented on how African Americans in Illinois defied the white dominated historical narrative by preserving their own history and struggles. We thank President Monaco and his Office for making this event possible, Dr. Batinski for taking the time to speak to us, and Editor in Chief Olivia Olafsson for all her hard work in organizing the lecture.

Enjoy the video!

Apologies for the technical difficulties with the recording. Speaker view starts at 3:45.

12/09/2021

Call for Submissions for the 2022 issue of the Tufts Historical Review!

The editorial board of the Tufts Historical Review has selected Defiance as the theme for this year’s journal. As people have sought to challenge the status quo or resist change, defiance has taken many forms throughout history. While every story of defiance is unique, what unites them all is a courageous stand against the powers that be.

The study of movements such as the fight for women’s suffrage, the Non-Cooperation Campaign, and the Ghost Dance center our understanding of history around stories outside of the dominant power structures. Just as movements have challenged authorities, the actions of individuals have instigated broader societal change like how the refusal of Rosa Parks to give up her seat became a rallying point against segregation. On the other hand, resistance to the forces of change can also shape history. Defiance can be seen in the Catholic Church’s rejection of the Protestant Reformation that compelled the Church to create internal reforms.

Every great transformation in history is marked by defiance. Where there are power disparities, people have sought to disrupt them, and whenever there are new developments, there are those who seek to oppose them. The confluence of these competing forces propel the direction of history.

The Editorial Board seeks outstanding articles – between 3,500 and 8,500 words – that explore our theme from a diverse array of perspectives. Submissions are due by 1 February 2022, and should be submitted to [email protected].

11/12/2021

Check out our new website!!! https://sites.tufts.edu/historicalreview/

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04/08/2021

Two weeks ago, the Tufts Historical Review hosted its annual Presidential Lecture. The need to host the lecture over Zoom allowed THR to change the format of the lecture from the usual one speaker presentation to a three person panel. The panel focused on how the theme of this year's journal - Endurance - relates to the region of the Balkans. Enjoy the video!