At The Ohio State University history is alive, and it's probably not what you would expect. In today's world where war, revolution, famine, and social upheaval occur with frightening regularity, history is the key to understanding these crises. History is not a recitation of facts and names, but involves analysis and understanding. History is the sum total of the human experience, and that experience serves as a mirror reflecting today's events.
Our faculty travel the world conducting research and bring that wealth of knowledge and expertise back to the classroom. Their research topics are wide-ranging from environmental history such as the history of water to ancient history and the study of medieval monastaries. They remain excited about their teaching and research while active in the process of historical inquiry.
2018 -- Greg Anderson
2015 -- Robin Judd
1998 -- Mark Grimsley
Undergraduate Research
The Department of History offers a variety of options for undergraduates to pursue research in history.
Opportunities
Internship Opportunities
Education Abroad
The History Club
Phi Alpha Theta (History Honor Society)
Department Awards and Scholarships
Study Links
Ohio State University Library
Ohio State University Library Resources in History
How to evaluate a history website
Other Helpful Links
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Office of Student Life
Undergraduate Newsletter
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"I was able to gain invaluable historical research experience that corresponded with my interest in science, learn effective ways in which to articulate myself through both speech and writing, and develop incredible relationships with professors that really made my experience at OSU so memorable," - Sophie Lee, History Major, Biology Minor