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.
The Rhythms and Rituals of a History PhD
Graduate Speaker Caryce Chepchirchir Tirop's speech from the Department of History's 2025 Commencement Ceremony
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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.
