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“Briar Patch” exhibit examines controversial history of Uncle Remus characters

Sam West June 8, 2016

Without realizing it, you’ve probably seen or heard of the works of Joel Chandler Harris. Characters like Br'er Rabbit, Br'er Fox and Br'er Bear are common throughout popular culture, featured in children's...

The evolution of Bryce

The evolution of Bryce

Emilee Benos February 15, 2016

The iconic white dome of Bryce is almost as recognizable to some as the top of Denny Chimes, even 
in 2016.The domes belonged to Alabama Insane Hospital, the first of its kind to be completed in the...

Women's education exhibit to be presented at Gorgas House next week

Rebecca Rakowitz November 19, 2015

Who: Students enrolled in “The Nineteenth Century City” and Victoria Ott, Birmingham Southern University Associate Professor of History.What: Students will present an exhibit on young women in the...

A glimpse into the past

A glimpse into the past

Bailey Shoenberger October 15, 2015

Imagine that the Tuscaloosa Amphitheatre was a lake, surrounded with a dance hall and a merry-go-round, that the bank building downtown was the tallest building in Tuscaloosa, that the only way to get...

Flag history has more than one side

Mark Hammontree July 7, 2015

Two weeks have passed since Governor Bentley had the Confederate flags removed from the Alabama Capitol grounds, and still the debate over the flag’s meaning and use rages on.The governor’s removal...

Former Cuban Air Force General turned defector to give lecture

Jake Warner June 3, 2015

In his memoir "Inside Castro's Bunker," former Brigadier General Rafael del Pino recalls his experience coming up in Cuba as a 17-year-old, freedom-loving idealist, working his way up to become Fidel...

​Beeler to deliver 'Last Lecture'

CW Staff April 19, 2015

John Beeler will lecture Wednesday on “Why History Matters” at the annual Last Lecture event. The lecture will be held in 159 Russell Hall at 7 p.m. The Last Lecture Series features a different UA...

History always prevails in sports

History always prevails in sports

Steven Cole April 8, 2015

After finishing the Southeastern Conference regular season and conference tournament with a perfect record, The University of Kentucky men’s basketball team was, undoubtedly, favored to win the 2015...

Musicals present history in fun, different ways

Musicals present history in fun, different ways

Luke Haynes March 25, 2015

It’s pretty well established that Broadway’s primary function is to entertain. However, many Broadway shows are reaching beyond that and finding ways to not only entertain audiences, but also to educate...

Class explores ecology

Class explores ecology

Lauren Lane January 27, 2015

One afternoon several months ago, Bart Elmore, a history professor at The University of Alabama, sparked a conversation among his colleagues about the infamous “smell of Tuscaloosa.” He and his coworkers,...

Experimental film exhibition 'Seek You' explores Morse code

Experimental film exhibition 'Seek You' explores Morse code

Andrew Laningham January 15, 2015

Inside the Sella-Granata Art Gallery, light bounces off of the walls, telegraphs buzz, fish swim under ice and goats can be heard running through a field. This is Erin Colleen Johnson’s “Seek You.”“Seek...

Republican Revolution may have worked, but Republican Revolt Won't

Andrew Parks January 14, 2015

When you pay close attention to politics, there are two people you’ll see Republicans like myself quote frequently: Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan. These two former presidents are quoted both because...