Department Archives: History

This year UCF’s history department’s Florida France Soldier Stories project published 10 new biographies in observance of Victory in Europe Day on May 8 and Memorial Day on May 26.

Learn all about the historical relevance of Pope Leo’s name with UCF faculty members Alison Hudson and Duncan Hardy.

Faculty, staff and students from the College of Arts and Humanities being recognized at UCF’s Founders Day on April 2.

The program awarded a total of $500,000 to 21 new projects. Two of the projects are led by humanities researchers.

Beiler discusses the PRINT project, which aims to create a portal featuring 2,700 letters related to religion.

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.

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 provides his thoughts on the closure of a Magic Kingdom attraction for refurbishment to refresh its lineup of presidential figures.

UCF historian John Sacher offers historical context for political events.

As Krampus gains popularity, discover the history behind the folkloric figure and other dark legends connected to the holiday season.