Eileen Reinhard’s article, How a Stolen Secret Transformed Warfare and Changed the Global Balance of Power, introduces Analog Superpowers, a compelling new book by Rutgers University–Camden Associate Professor of History Katherine C. Epstein. Published by the University of Chicago Press, the book examines how the U.S. and British Navies’ piracy of a revolutionary British invention… continue reading
Across New Jersey and New Hampshire, historic panels are transforming how communities engage with their past. From a rest stop in New Hampshire to a historic canoe club on a Delaware River island, these installations uncover underrepresented and forgotten stories, reconnecting people with the narratives that have shaped their local identities. Behind this meaningful work… continue reading
Brittney Lynn Ingersoll, an alumna of the Master’s in History program with a focus on the Public History Track at Rutgers University-Camden, is a curator at the Cumberland County Historical Society (CCHS) in southern New Jersey. During her time at Rutgers-Camden, Brittney received invaluable support from faculty members, particularly Dr. Wendy Woloson and Dr. Andrew Shankman, who helped her develop her… continue reading
From preserving the stories of Revolutionary War heroes to mentoring the next generation of public historians, Will Krakower’s work at Princeton Battlefield State Park and the Thomas Clarke House exemplifies the transformative power of history. An alumnus of Rutgers University–Camden’s Master of Arts in History program (Public History track), he has created opportunities for students… continue reading
In fall 2022, Dr. Charlene Mires, Director Emeritus of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Center for the Humanities (MARCH), together with four History M.A. students, crafted a perpetual exhibition at the Graduate School House. This exhibition not only showcases their research but also highlights the transformation of the Graduate School office into a hub of academic and… continue reading
From uncovering the lives of past occupants in historic homes to tackling the overlooked narratives of entire communities, Sebastian LaVergne has turned their passion for history into a mission to amplify voices from the margins. A South Jersey native and Rutgers University-New Brunswick alumnus, Sebastian is now pursuing an M.A. in Public History at Rutgers… continue reading
