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An essay by philosopher Matt Duncan offers a refreshing take on humanities for those of us who feel like the soul of our disciplines is being squeezed out by data. ... View more

The discovery of previously lost, un-translated early modern manuscripts frequently forces scholars to re-evaluate established regional literary timelines. How do you approach adapting your course curricula when emerging archival discoveries completely challenge the traditional timeline of your discipline? If you’ve come across this challenge, share that experience here. What discovery prompted an update to your course content? ... View more

Global linguistic diversity is declining rapidly, prompting a push for universities to actively participate in revitalizing endangered languages through community-engaged research. According to research on language sustainability from the Linguistic Society of America, documenting a language requires deep collaboration with native speakers outside academia. What strategies have you found most effective for building ethical, long-term partnerships between university humanities departments and indigenous or minority language communities? ... View more

The American Historical Review (AHR) recently launched Authoritarianism 101: A Global History, an open-access series of primary source-driven teaching modules. The initiative looks across regions—including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America—to explore how authoritarian regimes establish legitimacy, enforce censorship, and shape daily life. ... View more

As academic publishing evolves, many humanities departments are debating whether digital interactive media, curated online archives, or scholarly podcasts should carry the same weight as traditional print monographs for tenure and promotion. How are your institutions adapting to these shifting standards of scholarship? How can we more equitably evaluate non-traditional digital scholarship during the peer-review and promotion process without diminishing our commitment to rigorous research? ... View more