About History
About History
Our history programs are designed to develop an understanding of the past and to foster key skills needed in the present: asking probing questions, seeking thoughtful answers, reading critically, writing effectively and speaking persuasively.
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NEWS & STORIES
April 9, 2024
Total eclipse in the past: How astronomy and astrology went hand-in-hand in the Renaissance
What did people in past centuries think when the sky suddenly went dark? History PhD student Tina Kocic shares some insights on Renaissance attitudes to science, superstition and the skies. ...
April 3, 2024
Why McMaster donors give: Ruth and Robert Miller know the value of hard work
The McMaster graduates created a $7,500 bursary for a Humanities student who demonstrates wise use of time, energy and skill....
April 1, 2024
Princess Catherine’s cancer news came as ‘a reckoning’ — Q&A with expert Justin Vovk
The announcement from the Princess of Wales was a sharp reality check and a reminder for celebrity watchers that a desire for information doesn’t outweigh a real person’s rights, Vovk says. ...
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