Monthly Archives: November 2014

Privacy Concerns about MOOCs

Posted on November 30, 2014 by briansandberg

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are already being used in high schools and middle schools in the United States. Many professors and teachers have serious concerns about the pedagogical value of these courses. Now, some MOOCs are raising new privacy … Continue reading →

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Digital Mapping of Stonehenge

Posted on November 30, 2014 by briansandberg

The Stonehenge Hidden Landscape Project is conducting a massive digital mapping effort to construct an archaeological study of Stonehenge and nearby ritual sites. This major Digital Humanities (DH) project is sponsored by the University of Birmingham and the Ludwig Boltzmann … Continue reading →

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Civilian Casualties in Drone Attacks

Posted on November 29, 2014 by briansandberg

Drone attacks by the United States have killed hundreds of civilians, according to a new study by the human-rights organization Reprieve. The Guardian reports that: “Reprieve, sifting through reports compiled by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, examined cases in which … Continue reading →

Posted in Atrocities, Civilians and Refugees in War, History of Violence, Human Rights, Strategy and International Politics, Terrorism, War, Culture, and Society | Leave a comment

The Value of a Shared Education

Posted on November 28, 2014 by briansandberg

A new article on “The Value of a Shared Education” reflects on the importance of a common Gen Ed curriculum in higher eduation. Judith Shapiro, former President of Barnard College, writes: “If we look at curricula, we see a trend … Continue reading →

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Digital Humanities Position in Military History

Posted on November 27, 2014 by briansandberg

Rowan Technology Solutions, LLC is looking to hire a talented, creative, and agile historian to partner with the United States Military Academy, Department of History building innovative digital learning products. The selected candidate will be responsible for creating experiences that not only … Continue reading →

Posted in Academic Publishing, Careers in History, Digital Humanities, Graduate Work in History, Grants and Fellowships, History of Violence, Museums and Historical Memory, War, Culture, and Society | Leave a comment

Graduate Fellowship in Paris

Posted on November 22, 2014 by briansandberg

2015-16 École Nationale des Chartes Fellowship Application deadline: December 1, 2014 Find instructions and application forms here: http://www.newberry.org/long-term-fellowships. The Project Abstract and Project Description should provide specific reference to the applicant’s need for the training available at the École and … Continue reading →

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“Hammer Man” Attacks Historical Plaque in Cartegena

Posted on November 20, 2014 by briansandberg

Historical commemorations can certainly be controversial. Some historical anniversaries and commemorative displays produce repeated political battles and widespread controversy. In other cases, new additions to ceremonies or historical sites can produce fresh wounds and localized resistance. An incident this week … Continue reading →

Posted in Cultural History, Early Modern Europe, Early Modern World, Empires and Imperialism, European History, Globalization, History in the Media, Maritime History, Museums and Historical Memory, Political Culture, War, Culture, and Society, Warfare in the Early Modern World | Leave a comment

Women in Positions of Power at the UN

Posted on November 18, 2014 by briansandberg

More women are in positions of power at the United Nations than ever before. The UN, once an all-male club now has numerous women acting as ambassadors, diplomats, and official representatives of nations. Many more women are present in United … Continue reading →

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Marketing Napoleon

Posted on November 17, 2014 by briansandberg

Napoleon’s stock value is rising as we near the bicenntenial of the battle of Waterloo in 2015. A cache of Napoleonic memorabilia went on auction this weekend near the château de Fontainebleau. “Nearly 1,000 objects were for sale, including weapons, … Continue reading →

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Cost of Living is the Big Problem Facing College Students

Posted on November 14, 2014 by briansandberg

The rising cost of living, not tuition and fees, is the big problem facing most college students in the United States. “Living expenses are an ‘under discussed’ aspect of college affordability,” according to an article entitled “Forget the Rise in … Continue reading →

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