History & Politics

Synopsis: Five experienced historians examine how a deep grasp of history can inform and improve our understanding of politics, both past and present.
Runtime: 20 mins.
Featured researchers:

  • David Armitage, the Lloyd C. Blankfein Professor of History, Harvard University
  • Richard Janko, Gerald F. Else Distinguished University Professor of Classical Studies at the University of Michigan.
  • Martin Jay, Ehrman Professor of European History Emeritus, UC Berkeley
  • Pankaj Mishra, independent scholar and author 
  • Josiah Ober, Professor of Political Science and Classics, Stanford University