banner collage of historical images from ancient Benin to medieval Europe, early modern Japan to modern murals in Mexico, from a portrait photograph from the late nineteenth century to a journalistic photo from the U.S. Civil Rights era.

History Matters.

To study history means asking big questions: Why does the world work this way?

To study history means extending empathy towards peoples with very different beliefs, opportunities, choices, and ways of life.

To study history means connecting to the vast reservoir of human experience that came before us, and envisioning our shared futures.

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