Roundtable - Decentering the Study of U.S. History – A European Perspective
Panelists: Daniel Bessner; Mario Del Pero; Dario Fazzi; William Glass; José Antonio Gurpegui Palacio; Emma Long; Jay Sexton; Andrea Wiegeshoff. Chair: Olivier Burtin
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Date: 22 SEPTEMBER 2025 from 15:30 to 17:00
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Event location: Online event
The European Forum on U.S. History is a new monthly, hybrid seminar series rotating among institutes in seven European countries. It brings together scholars from diverse backgrounds and career stages to explore innovative research on U.S. history through global and transnational perspectives. The aim is to strengthen cross-border collaboration and foster substantive historiographical exchange at a moment when academic freedom faces increasing challenges.
Our opening session will take place online on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 15:30 to 17:00 CEST. The roundtable, “Decentering the Study of U.S. History – A European Perspective?”, will consider how geographic distance and institutional settings shape inquiry into American history. Panelists from several different countries will discuss the shifts that occur when US history is researched and taught from a European perspective, including methods, archives, languages, pedagogy, and institutional contexts (such as funding, careers, and national priorities).
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To learn more about the Forum, including upcoming dates, speakers, and registration for upcoming sessions, visit https://www.ushistoryforum.eu.