Marquette University History Department

10/03/2026

09/24/2026

A new essay collection edited by Dr. Chima Korieh. He authored the introduction and a chapter, “Provisioning for War: Food Crisis on the Nigerian Homefront during the Second World War.”
Kingsley Ezeuwa—PhD candidate, has a chapter “Mohammed V, Anti-Semitism, and the Moroccan Homefront during the Second World War” Janet Achieng Ombima—MA alumna, “Second World War Veterans and the End of Colonialism in Kenya”

09/21/2026

Dr. Alison Efford talked about the history of Oktoberfest in Wisconsin—Sept. 18, Journal Sentinel:

German immigrants started coming to the U.S. around the 1850s. They brought their culture with them, which eventually led to Oktoberfest.

09/19/2026

This Monday, September 21, you can join Peter Staudenmaier for an "Ask Me Anything" session on r/AskHistorians this Monday, September 21, about his recent book _The Politics of Nature in N**i Germany: Environmental Ideals and the Myth of Blood and Soil_ (Cambridge University Press, 2026). The session will begin around 9 AM Central Time. All are welcome to participate.

Cambridge Core - Environmental History - The Politics of Nature in N**i Germany

09/18/2026

Dr. Bryan Rindfleisch, associate professor of history, helps students rediscover the Indigenous history surrounding them by exploring the city’s past and present.

The Marquette University Indigeneity Lab offers experiential learning opportunities to engage with the city and the Native American communities that have called the city home.

09/16/2026

Dr. Tim McMahon discussed the history, folklore and nearly forgotten meaning behind Wisconsin's "stone from the devil's mouth"—Sept. 15, Weird Wisconsin podcast.

Weird Wisconsin · Episode

09/15/2026

Chima Korieh and collaborators have just published a new collection of essays --check it out!

09/01/2026

Dr. Alan Ball discussed the state Supreme Court makeup and previewed how he expects the justices to work together in the new term—Aug. 31, Wisconsin Watch.

Court watchers expect a ruling on the controversial 2011 law that hobbled public sector unions by next summer.