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Massachusetts

The Author’s Corner with Shaun S. Nichols

Rachel Petroziello   |  March 26, 2024

Shaun S. Nichols is Assistant Professor of History at Boise State University. This interview is based on his new book, Manufacturing Catastrophe: Massachusetts and the Making of Global Capitalism, 1813 to the Present (Oxford University Press, 2024). JF: What led […]

The Author’s Corner with Stephen D. Engle

Rachel Petroziello   |  October 2, 2023

Stephen D. Engle is Professor of History and Associate Provost for Academic Personnel at Florida Atlantic University. This interview is based on his new book, In Pursuit of Justice: The Life of John Albion Andrew (University of Massachusetts Press, 2023). […]

The Author’s Corner with Scott Douglas Gerber

Rachel Petroziello   |  August 28, 2023

Scott Douglas Gerber is Professor of Law at Ohio Northern University and Associated Scholar at Brown University’s Political Theory Project. This interview is based on his new book, Law and Religion in Colonial America: The Dissenting Colonies (Cambridge University Press, […]

The Author’s Corner with Kristin A. Olbertson

Rachel Petroziello   |  March 27, 2022

Kristin A. Olbertson is Associate Professor of History and Pre-Law Program Coordinator at Alma College. This interview is based on her new book, The Dreadful Word: Speech Crime and Polite Gentlemen in Massachusetts, 1690–1776 (Cambridge University Press, 2022). JF: What […]

Episode 16: “The Massachusetts Legislature Holds a Constitutional Convention”

John Fea   |  August 4, 2021

Opponents of same-sex marriage in the Bay State try to pass a constitutional amendment Episode 16: “The Massachusetts Legislature Holds a Constitutional Convention” dropped last night. Subscribers toĀ CurrentĀ at the Longshore level and above receiveĀ this narrative history podcast. Here’s a teaser: […]