History

Russian hypocrisy and the death of a Zambian student in Ukraine

In an Op-Ed, Ph.D. student Kimberly St. Julian-Varnon of the School of Arts & Sciences examines the contrast between Russia’s narrative as a protector of African interests and its own mistreatment of Africans.

Has the United States ever been a democracy?

Sophia Rosenfeld of the School of Arts & Sciences reviews a new book, “Two Cheers for Politics,” which questions whether the United States is truly subject to the rule of the people.

The science behind the oldest trees on earth

Jared Farmer of the School of Arts & Sciences shares an excerpt from his recent book, “Elderflora: A Modern History of Ancient Trees.”

One person holds a framed image of Vladimir Lenin and another holds one of Josef Stalin as others wave red flags behind them in Moscow's Revolution Square.

Soviet Union’s centenary

Experts from across Penn share their thoughts on the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Soviet Union.

What does the future hold for the Tanner House? Historic preservation grad students have ideas

Graduate students at the Weitzman School of Design are teaming with Weitzman’s Randall Mason to discuss ways to expand the historical significance and preserve the architecture of the Henry O. Tanner House in North Philadelphia.

Sarah Kane, Amy Krimm, and Carson Eckhard.

Two Penn fourth-years and an alumna named 2023 Marshall Scholars

Fourth-years Sarah Kane and Amy Krimm are in the College of Arts and Sciences, as was 2021 graduate Carson Eckhard.

Ukraine is calling for a boycott of ‘The Nutcracker.’ Ballet companies aren't budging

A quoted essay by Kevin Platt of the School of Arts & Sciences derides pro-Ukraine cancellation of Russian art as reflecting the same kind of nationalism driving the Russian invasion.

The nicest place online? It might just involve identifying sea slugs

Sophia Rosenfeld of the School of Arts & Sciences says that cooperation in naming taxonomic labels is not necessarily reflective of our political life.

National Mall commissions six artists for monument exhibition

Paul Farber of the Weitzman School of Design is co-curating an exhibition at the National Mall that will reimagine the role of monuments in the telling of history.

Protesters march across a bridge protesting against hate and antisemitism.

Q&A

Jewish history scholar talks antisemitism in today’s world

Historian Beth S. Wenger discusses the history of modern antisemitism, its effect on the Jewish people, antisemitism on the right and left, Kanye West, Kyrie Irving, criticism of Israel, and the history of Jewish people in America.

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