Historians in the News: “Gay Girl in Damascus” - June 16, 2011
By Jim Grossman, executive director of the AHA
It turns out that Tom MacMaster, the now infamously counterfeit “Gay Girl in Damascus” was an American graduate student in history.
Article By: Jim Grossman
Historians’ Thoughts on the Federal Budget - April 26, 2011
By Jim Grossman, executive director of the AHA
The New York Times for Sunday, April 24, 2011, carries several stories of interest to historians. We draw particular attention to the editorial pages, where two of our colleagues have entered the conversation on the federal budget.
Article By: Jim Grossman
Historians and The Conspirator: Using Film to ask Big Questions - April 13, 2011
By Jim Grossman, executive director of the AHA
Is it possible to produce a credible film about the Civil War without mentioning slavery? I’ve now seen The Conspirator (opening this week across the country) twice, and I’m still not sure. This very question provides one of the many elements that make this film such a superb vehicle for teaching and for public conversation on the Civil War. And remember: for the next five years there will be a lot of public conversation about the Civil War.
Article By: Jim Grossman, executive director of the AHA
Policy Debates: What do Historians have to offer? - February 01, 2011
By Jim Grossman, AHA executive director
As historians, we have a particular angle of vision, as well as expertise relating to how almost any contemporary issue fits into a broader arc of change over time. Are we doing enough? Can we do more?
Article By: Jim Grossman, AHA executive director
The Public Work of Historians: Engaging in Discussions - January 21, 2011
By Tony Grafton and Jim Grossman
. The January issue of Perspectives on History seems to have stimulated the kind of conversation that we as historians need to participate in, and we encourage our members to take a look at a column in Commentary that engages our own commentaries…
Article By: Tony Grafton and Jim Grossman
Historical Malpractice and the Writing of Textbooks - October 25, 2010
By James R. Grossman
Another historical malpractice foisted upon American school children came to light in Virginia last week….