Department of Historical Studies at University of New Brunswick

Promises to be a spooky time!

poster for 3rd annual Queer History Month Lecture. Dr. Ronald Cummings, lecture titled "Queer Marronage as Survival: Queer Life in the Embers of the Plantation." Friday October 24th, 5-7pm, room 318 Harriet Irving Library, UNB

Very excited for our 3rd annual Queer History Month Lecture, which will be delivered by Dr. Ronald Cummings--All are warmly welcome!!

Media poster advertising talk by Dr. Lachlan MacKinnon titled "Cinematic Ruin: My Bloody Valentine and Industrial Crisis in Cape Breton, 1979-1990." 318 Harriet Irving Library, 4-6pm, Monday November 3rd. All are Welcome!

Join us on Monday Nov 3rd for Dr. Lachlan MacKinnon's talk on industrial crisis in Cape Breton-- a theme highlighted in the film My Bloody Valentine. All are warmly welcome!!

The Atlantic Canada Studies Centre will be hosting an alum of our department, Dr. Lachlan MacKinnon, to talk Hollywood, gore, and Cape Breton's deindustrialization on November 3. We hope to see you there!

We're happy to announce two exciting new MA fellowship opportunities in our department. Please share with all interested students!

A poster advertising a talk with an image of Dr. Ronald Cummings. The talk is titled : Queer Marronage as Survival: Queer life in the Embers of the Plantation. It takes place Friday, October 24th, from 5-7 and the Harriet Irving Library room 318

All are warmly invited to the Department of Historical Studies' 3rd Annual Queer History Month lecture. This year's lecture will be delivered by Dr. Ronald Cummings, Professor of
Caribbean Literature and Black Diaspora Studies in the Department of English and Cultural Studies at McMaster University

Faculty member, @agentlazero.bsky.social book The Debt of a Nation is now available to download fully open access on the UBC Press site!

We hope to see you all tomorrow evening for what promises to be a very stimulating lecture by Dr. Liston!

Crushing dissent: Counterinsurgent strategies in Canada and the U.S. How do “democratic” governments quash rebellions and revolutions? Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey (Nii Laryea Osabu I, Atrékor Wé Oblahii kè

Great @nbmediacoop.bsky.social coverage of our recent event featuring Dr. Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey.

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Come study the history of deindustrialization at @histstudiesunb.bsky.social with @fburrill.bsky.social and Dr. Peter Thompson, two scholars of Atlantic Canada deeply concerned with the long-term impacts of deindustrialization on the region.

If you're in Fredericton or environs tomorrow, please come out to hear the brilliant Dr. Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey.

Way to go, Dr. Stieva!

Poster for the event with a picture of Dr. Alston, and the relevant info: Classical Archaeology Lecture! The UNB Department of Historical Studies and the Classical Association of Canada Present: The Rich Athenian Lady was Pregnant: New Discoveries about the Richest Tomb in Prehistoric Athens Dr. Maria Liston, University of Waterloo Advances in archaeological and analytical techniques can often add new insights into what we know about old fields. An early Iron Age burial in Athens, the tomb of the "Rich Athenian Lady" was extensively studies and published when it was discovered in the 1960s. However, the study of cremated human remains was in its infancy at the point, and burned remains received little attention. Reexamination of the human bones from this tomb revealed tiny cremated remains of a pre-term fetus, and additional information about the Rich Athenian Lady herself. These discoveries help us to better understand the context of this remarkable burial. September 25, 2025, 7-9PM Carleton Hall 106 Refreshments provided! Followed by logos for the Classical Association of Canada and UNB Department of Historical Studies.

Please join us on September 25th for an exciting public lecture, co-hosted with the Classical Association of Canada, by Dr. Maria Liston (University of Waterloo):

"The Rich Athenian Lady was Pregnant: New Discoveries about the Richest Tomb in Prehistoric Athens."

We're now accepting applications for a 30K Masters fellowship, in collaboration with @deindustrialpol.bsky.social, on topics related to deindustrialization and working-class life. Co-supervised by @fburrill.bsky.social and Dr. Peter Thompson (English). Spread the word!

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A recent graduate of our program, Noah Schwarz, has contributed this excellent piece of historical writing to the "Deindustrialization and the Politics of Our Time" blog. @deindustrialpol.bsky.social is a transnational network reaching scholars and activists around the world. Congrats, Noah!

We are extremely excited to be co-hosting Dr. Adjetey with @acsc-unb.bsky.social. If you are planning to attend, please register here (for catering!):

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Department member @agentlazero.bsky.social
spoke about her book The Debt of a Nation on the @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social podcast. Check it out if you're interested in capitalism, settler colonialism, and the development of Canada as a settler state: newbooksnetwork.com/the-debt-of-...

a poster advertising a lecture by Governor General Award Winner Dr. Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey on Black revolutionary politics in the Atlantic world. Sept 16th, 4-6pm, Tilley Hall room 102, University of New Brunswick. All are Welcome!!

Save the date!! We're thrilled to announce Governor General Award Winner Dr. Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey's public lecture on Black revolutionary politics in North America and the Atlantic world! Sept 16th, 4-6pm, Tilley Hall room 102, University of New Brunswick. All are Welcome!!

A book launch poster for Fracking Uncertainty by Heather Millar and the Debt of a Nation by Angela Tozer at the Fredericton Public Library 2-4 pm, on Saturday 14th of June. The poster features the two book covers as well as a black and white photo of the two authors. The event is sponsored by several units at the University of New Brunswick

If you're in Fredericton on Saturday the 14th, join us from 2-4pm at the Fredericton Public Library for "Debt, Development, and Destruction" a conversation between @agentlazero.bsky.social and Heather Millar about their books The Debt of a Nation and Fracking Uncertainty. All are welcome!

Congratulations to Historical Studies' faculty member Angela Tozer ( @agentlazero.bsky.social ) on her book, the Debt of a Nation!

La réunion annuelle de la SHC commence lundi! Merci et bon voyage aux participant.e.s. Toutes les infos - y compris les détails concernant la cérémonie de remise des prix, le discours liminaire et les AGAs des comités - se trouvent dans le programme. À bientôt! #cdnhist #histoire #congressh

The CHA’s conference starts Monday! Thank you and safe travels to everyone who is participating. All the information – including details about the prize ceremony, keynote, and committee AGMs – is found in the program. Hope to see you there! #cdnhist #congressh

A book launch poster Black background with dominant white text. Two book covers are featured, one for Fracking Uncertainty, and the other for Debt of a Nation. The Authors are also featured in a black and white image. The book launch poster advertises that it will take place at the Fredericton Public Library, from 2-4pm, on Saturday 14th of June, All are Welcome! The event is sponsored by the University of New Brunswick

Please join us on Sat. June 14th, 2-4pm (Fredericton Public Library) for the launch of two books that feature historical and political analysis of the Atlantic Canada. Dr. Heather Millar and Dr. Angela Tozer @agentlazero.bsky.social will discuss Debt, Development, and Destruction. All are welcome!

Congratulations to all of our graduates! We are so proud of you folks and wish you all the best in your future
endeavours 🎉🎆🎉

Beyond the Boss: A People’s History Listening Guide of Marysville | Notion About the Project:

Really excited to share this awesome public history audiowalk from excellent @histstudiesunb.bsky.social student Noah Schwarz: "Beyond the Boss: A People's History Listening Guide of Marysville."

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A poster for a theatrical production of Aristophanes' the Frogs: You and your students are warmly invited to attend next week's performances of Aristophanes' Frogs, a modern twist on an ancient classic starring students, recent grads, and even faculty from Historical Studies and beyond. In this comic extravaganza, the wine-god Dionysus and his unpaid intern Xanthias embark on a heroic journey to bring a rock-and-roll icon back to life. They’ll tangle with actual heroes, cross the river Styx, face terrifying monsters and sweet-singing hippies, and finally make it to Club Underworld for an epic showdown between Elvis Presley and David Bowie. It’s Ancient Greek myth like you’ve never seen it before! Oh, and did we mention there are frogs? Date: March 21 and 22 Time: 7:30pm (doors at 7pm) Place: Memorial Hall, UNB Absolutely free!

UNB students are putting on a (modern) rendition of Aristophanes' ancient comedy the Frogs here on campus under the expert direction of Dr. Carolyn MacDonald a professor in our department. All are welcome on March 21st and 22nd in Memorial Hall, see the flyer for more details.

These splint-wood baskets were woven by three generations of African Nova Scotian women, descendants of Black Refugees who brought this style of basketry with them to Nova Scotia. This basket was made by Irene Selena Sparks Drummond (Cherry Brook) NSM 34.191d

#UNB has just announced that it will commit to #inclusive excellence, and President Dr. Paul J. Mazerolle stated that UNB will be signing the #ScarboroughCharter, amazing!

Incendiary, Marie-Joseph Angelique © Kit Lang, https://kit-lang.see.me/

Ce Mois de l’#histoiredesNoirs, apprenez les histoires de six femmes noires militantes pour la liberté :

Fascinating historical materials relating to Viola Desmond, definitely an interesting read!