Ever Wonder How The Pope Picks A Name? UCF Historians Share The Secret
May 14, 2025 Learn all about the historical relevance of Pope Leo’s name with UCF faculty members Alison Hudson and Duncan Hardy.
2025 Founders’ Day Honorees
March 20, 2025 Faculty, staff and students from the College of Arts and Humanities being recognized at UCF’s Founders Day on April 2.
CAH Researchers Awarded 2024-25 Seed Funding Program
February 19, 2025 The program awarded a total of $500,000 to 21 new projects. Two of the projects are led by humanities researchers.
Associate History Professor Rosalind J. Beiler appeared on Global Perspectives
February 19, 2025 Beiler discusses the PRINT project, which aims to create a portal featuring 2,700 letters related to religion.
History Professor Tiffany Earley-Spadoni and team uncover ancient artifacts
February 03, 2025 Associate professor of history at UCF Tiffany Earley-Spadoni and a team of researchers made the new discoveries during field work at the Bronze Age site of Kurd Qaburstan.
A new era of social media
February 03, 2025 Even in the early days of the civil rights movement. Activists used powerful images to raise awareness of racial injustice.
UCF history professor Jim Clark comments on updates at Disney’s Hall of Presidents
February 03, 2025 UCF history professor Jim Clark provides his thoughts on the closure of a Magic Kingdom attraction for refurbishment to refresh its lineup of presidential figures.
UCF historian John Sacher provides historical context to political events
February 03, 2025 UCF historian John Sacher offers historical context for political events.
The Naughty List: Krampus, Other Dark Characters as Holiday Traditions
December 06, 2024 As Krampus gains popularity, discover the history behind the folkloric figure and other dark legends connected to the holiday season.
Historian Tiffany Earley-Spadoni Receives International Recognition
December 03, 2024 Tiffany Earley-Spadoni, Associate Professor of History, has been awarded the American Society of Overseas Research Membership Service Award.
UCF History Professor John Sacher discusses the election
October 21, 2024 UCF History Professor John Sacher… ✨ discusses the possibility of a president not being determined by November 6th. Watch the complete interview here. ✨ explains how the Electoral College actually works. Read the complete article here.
9 Fascinating Facts About Florida History You Didn’t Know
October 16, 2024 The History Department at UCF delves into fascinating aspects of Florida’s past.
UCF Adjunct Professor and Rabbi Shares Insight on Jewish High Holy Days
October 01, 2024 Adjunct History professor 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.
Threats, assassination attempts come with the office Trump once held and is seeking again
September 23, 2024 UCF history lecturer David Head weighs in on threats and assassination attempts against political figures below.
Beavers, Gettysburg, and Civil War Memory: A Conversation with Barbara Gannon
September 18, 2024 Department of History Professor Barbara Gannon discusses the unexpected intersection of natural and Civil War history on the Civil War Memory podcast.
Avast, Ye Landlubbers — Get Ready for Talk Like a Pirate Day
September 17, 2024 Arrrrr, matey! In honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19, UCF history lecturer David Head explains today’s fascination with the sea-faring rogues, why they were so active around the Caribbean, and how they sometimes came by such impressive wardrobes.
NASA’s Strategies for Space Exploration and Menstrual Cycles in Space
September 17, 2024 UCF history professor Amy Foster explores NASA’s strategies for space exploration and menstrual cycles in space.
Why Does the U.S. Still Have an Electoral College?
September 16, 2024 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.
Alligators and swamp buggies: How a roadside attraction in Orlando staved off extinction
August 23, 2024 UCF history professor James Clark weighs in on Gatorland’s significance as a cultural and historical landmark in Florida and its evolution below.
Pirates don’t leave a paper trail. Did Jean Lafitte and crew spend time in Lake Charles?
August 22, 2024 UCF historian David Head investigates if pirate Jean Lafitte buried treasure at Lake Charles.