As president of the board of commissioners of Los Angeles’ historic El Pueblo, Robert Vinson ’95 is the official guardian of the city’s birthplace. A real estate developer who put himself through USC as a nightclub owner, he has worked on presidential political campaigns and with the Dalai Lama.
For centuries, European intellectuals had imagined a world beyond their borders populated by “monstrous races.” Christopher Columbus was no different, explains USC Dornsife historian Peter Mancall. [4 min read]
During a weeklong seminar, USC-Huntington Early Modern Studies Institute, based at USC Dornsife, inspires 35 middle and high school teachers nationwide to teach their students about the latest scholarship on the early American experience.
Revel in literary discussions, readings and more at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on April 21 and 22 at USC. See the schedule of USC Dornsife faculty, students and alumni participating.
The great thinkers of ancient Athens were ahead of their time, say USC President C. L. Max Nikias and administrator Robin Romans, who teach a class on literary legends.
Joseph Dane and John Carlos Rowe of USC Dornsife create a new platform, FreeReadPress.com, to make publishing easier and improve access for readers.
It was not what President Trump said, but what he did not say that was so at odds with the tenor of the forum, says Stephen D. Smith in "The Conversation."
In medieval times, sexual harassment was common, but the punishment could be much more severe. Lisa Bitel of history and religion explains in "The Conversation."
Max Novak’s fascination with Greek and Roman history could lead to a career as a museum curator.
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