Ever Wonder How The Pope Picks A Name? UCF Historians Share The Secret
Learn all about the historical relevance of Pope Leo’s name with UCF faculty members Alison Hudson and Duncan Hardy.
2025 Founders’ Day Honorees
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
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
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
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.
UCF Professor of Africana Studies Don Harrell comments on a new era of social media activism
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
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
UCF historian John Sacher offers historical context for political events.
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.