Welcome to the Stanford University Department of History
We offer innovative courses, cutting-edge research, and critical outreach to better understand the past in order to prepare for the future.
Kathryn Olivarius receives 2024 Dan David Prize
The Dan David Prize, the largest history prize in the world... recognizes those who deepen the public’s knowledge and understanding of the past in creative ways.
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Understanding the past, present, and future
Historians explore change over time by sifting through different forms of evidence, perspectives, and factors.
Department Bookshelf
Check out the newest publications from our faculty members.
