The Naughty List: Krampus, Other Dark Characters as Holiday Traditions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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.