History & Language

Synopsis: Five prominent historians explore how studying language – its place in society, the way it is used and has developed over time – can improve our understanding of different historical periods.
Runtime: 26 mins.
Featured researchers:

  • David Armitage, the Lloyd C. Blankfein Professor of History, Harvard University
  • John Dunn, Professor of Political Theory, University of Cambridge
  • Martin Jay, Ehrman Professor of European History Emeritus, UC Berkeley
  • Maria Mavroudi, Professor of History, UC Berkeley
  • Darrin McMahon, David W. Little Class of 1944 Professor of History, Dartmouth