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.

Conversations on Democracy: White Power and the Capitol Riots
University of Chicago history professor Kathleen Belew looks at the role of the white power movement in the capitol riots on January 6, 2021. She also looks back to earlier manifestations of white power and finds a common factor.
Africana Studies Becomes a Department
More than half a century after it was established at Bowdoin, the Africana Studies Program is now becoming a fully fledged academic department. The change was announced at the March 9 faculty meeting and is effective immediately.
GIS: A Different Approach to History
Historian Patrick Rael teamed up with geographer Aaron Gilbreath to offer a new type of history class. American History through GIS uses geographic information systems to offer a more data-driven approach to the subject.

Why History? Resources and Opportunities