USC alum makes reading more relevant to homeless students
Veteran writer uses book on L.A., homelessness and even the Gettysburg Address to inspire questions and pique curiosity.
USC president teaches the classics to spark passion for humanities
The great thinkers of ancient Athens were ahead of their time, say USC President C. L. Max Nikias and administrator Robin Romans, who teach a class on literary legends.
How Los Angeles got its name: A heavenly question for USC’s hometown
Take a look back at a bit of Los Angeles history that lives on today.
Pink for boys and blue for girls: the colorful history of things designed for kids
Whether it’s clothes, toys, books or schools, the designs tell students a lot about marketing and childhood.
Meet a digger of ancient artifacts, french fries food truck owner and USC Trojan
Max Novak’s fascination with Greek and Roman history could lead to a career as a museum curator.
Family secrets and white-collar crime uncovered by USC historian
Alice Echols peels away the layers of a hidden history, exposing Depression-era financial corruption in the process.
Student finds ancient Greek sword in Thebes — just another day on a dig
Overseas research opportunities, like the one in which Max Novak unearthed a centuries-old sword, help the department expand its reach.
Fascists foiled in 1940s L.A.: USC historian tells the cautionary tale
Steve Ross recounts the story of a man who helped to thwart sabotage ignored by the FBI and local law enforcers.
Memories and tears as USC marks the 16th anniversary of 9/11
A pair of students from New York happen upon the university’s annual memorial service in remembrance of the 2001 terror attack.
Jacob Soll takes on the finances of Greece — now, in Greek
The professor of history and accounting and USC President C. L. Max Nikias present Soll’s book to the prime minister of Greece.
Historic paper trail shows difficulty of governing from half a world away
USC researcher examines the British Empire’s bureaucracy through American and Indian colonial-era archives.
Big changes coming to Westminster Abbey, with help from USC alumna
Valerie Humphrey heads $30 million development for the Gothic church and storied burial place of royals, statesmen and scientists.
Viet Thanh Nguyen’s latest work looks at how different countries remember Vietnam War
Nothing Ever Dies is a nonfiction follow-up to his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Sympathizer.
75 years later, what is the legacy of Pearl Harbor?
USC experts in international relations, history and American studies and ethnicity find that some lessons stemming from the ‘Day of Infamy’ still apply.
The scandalous story behind a popular silverware brand: free love, religion and eugenics
USC writing professor Ellen Wayland-Smith looks at her own family tree and finds a relative who believed he was God’s prophet and led a 19th-century sect.
Immigration: It’s an issue as old — and complex — as U.S. history
The thorny presidential campaign topic evoked controversy as far back as George Washington’s administration.
Syrian-Americans comprise a rich multiplicity of identities, Middle East expert finds
USC Dornsife researcher delves into the vibrant history and valuable contributions of Southern California’s thriving community, reversing stereotypes and finding unexpected links with Latin America.
Spatial technology opens a window into history
Computer scientist builds software to help scholars enrich their research with historical maps.
Frau Schindler to provide new perspective on the Holocaust
USC Thornton opera explores the dilemmas faced by Oskar Schindler’s wife and her role in their attempts to save thousands of lives.
Chinese history comes to life through games
USC Dornife students learn about 200 years of economics in a course that incorporates online role playing.
Have you been naughty? Then beware: Krampus is coming
With a new movie, a comic book series and Krampus-based festivities growing in popularity, the scary Alpine holiday legend has gained a firm foothold in America.
USC Dornsife experts analyze Europe’s refugee crisis: Part 2
Laurie Brand, Robert English and Steven Lamy look at who is ultimately responsible for the massive exodus from the Middle East.
USC Dornsife experts analyze Europe’s refugee crisis
In the first of a three-part series, Laurie Brand, Robert English and Steven Lamy of international relations look at the underlying reasons driving Europe’s contrasting reactions to refugees.
Grad student thinks small when crafting Chinese ornaments
USC Dornsife scholar studies tiny wooden replicas of buildings that adorn Buddhist temples and monasteries.