Category Archives: Political Culture

Holding Your Own Conclave

Posted on March 2, 2013 by briansandberg

As cardinals gather in the Vatican to elect a new pope, other people are holding their own conclaves. The board game “Vatican: Unlock the Secrets of How Men Become Pope” provides a fun way to learn about the process of … Continue reading →

Posted in European History, History in the Media, Humanities Education, Italian History, Political Culture, Religious History, The Past Alive: Teaching History, Uncategorized, Women and Gender History | Leave a comment

Betting on the New Pope

Posted on February 23, 2013 by briansandberg

Pope Benedict XVI’s surprise announcement that he will resign and go into retirement stunned the Catholic world. Some Catholics have been protesting Benedict XVI’s decision, claiming that popes can never step down, while other believers have been flocking to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Early Modern Europe, European History, Italian History, Mediterranean World, Political Culture, Reformation History, Renaissance Art and History, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Renaissance Italian Bank in Trouble

Posted on February 22, 2013 by briansandberg

Monte dei Paschi di Siena is in deep financial trouble. “To howls across Italy,” the New York Times reports, “the government has hastily arranged a €3.9 billion, or $5.1 billion, bailout. The widening scandal, which hit at a time of … Continue reading →

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Anglocentric History in the United Kingdom

Posted on February 20, 2013 by briansandberg

A controversy has erupted in the United Kingdom over new History curriculum proposals. Conservative politicians are pushing for new national curriculum that would emphasize certain aspects of British history. Many historians have criticized the new proposals as politically motivated attempts … Continue reading →

Posted in Early Modern Europe, Education Policy, European History, European Union, Historiography and Social Theory, Humanities Education, Political Culture | 2 Comments

Sherman Prize for Undergraduates

Posted on February 10, 2013 by briansandberg

2013 Edwin H. Sherman Family Prize for Undergraduate Scholarship in Force and Diplomacy Temple University’s Center for the Study of Force and Diplomacy (http://www.temple.edu) is delighted once again to solicit submissions for its annual Edwin H. Sherman Family Prize for … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Strategic Vision

Posted on January 28, 2013 by briansandberg

U.S. President Obama has articulated a strategic vision that focuses on war’s terrible costs, but argues that engaging in warfare is sometimes necessary, according to Bob Woodward. The President seems to share this view of strategy with Chuck Hagel, nominee … Continue reading →

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The Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on January 21, 2013 by briansandberg

Today is both Martin Luther King, Jr., Day and Barack Obama’s Second Inauguration. So, it seems the ideal time to reassess the historical legacy of MLK.  The History News Network regroups a series of articles and essays on Martin Luther … Continue reading →

Posted in Comparative Revolutions, Globalization, History of Violence, Human Rights, Political Culture, Revolts and Revolutions, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Newtown Massacre Viewed From Europe

Posted on January 15, 2013 by briansandberg

A month after the Newtown massacre, people around the world are remembering the victims and attempting to understand the mass killing. Having recently returned from a research trip to Europe, I thought that an examination of European perceptions of the … Continue reading →

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French Air Power in Mali

Posted on January 14, 2013 by briansandberg

The French military intervention in Mali is only a few days old, but already French air power is having an impact. According to the French Defense Minister, Rafale and Mirage fighter-bombers have flown a number of sorties over Mali, bombing … Continue reading →

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Plagiarism and Patriotism

Posted on January 12, 2013 by briansandberg

This weekend, a new exhibit is opening at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. The opening prompts a reflection on one of the founders of that museum and its former President, historian Stephen E. Ambrose. Ambrose was … Continue reading →

Posted in Academic Publishing, Education Policy, Historical Film, Historiography and Social Theory, Humanities Education, Museums and Historical Memory, Political Culture, Strategy and International Politics, Uncategorized, War in Film, War, Culture, and Society, Writing Methods | 1 Comment