History

Bowdoin's own history, combined with our exceptional resources, offers students an exciting atmosphere for the study and application of history. Come explore our heritage and our offerings.

Persecuted for Opposing the Ukraine War, Russian Scholar Teaches at Bowdoin
After being effectively forced out of his job in St. Petersburg due to his opposition to the Ukraine war, Russian academic Ivan Kurilla enjoys a semester at Bowdoin as visiting scholar.
How Nazi Germany’s Built Environment and Genocide Were Linked
Duke University’s Paul Jaskot continues the Bowdoin College Holocaust Education Lecture Series with a look at how Nazi Germany’s genocidal plans were inextricably linked with the regime’s architectural policy.
Babylon Berlin: How a TV Series Is Inspiring Scholars
Bowdoin’s Jill Smith, a scholar of twentieth-century German culture, coedits an anthology of essays unpacking the themes explored in the hit TV show Babylon Berlin.

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