The Weatherhead Initiative on Global History

Women picking at a coffee plantation, probably in Java, c. 1915

Our Mission

The Weatherhead Research Cluster on Global History promotes global history as a critical humanistic enterprise in today’s world of coexisting and contending cultures through research, writing, teaching, and international exchange. By partnering with institutions around the world, we have created a new kind of network that embeds global history in global conversations.

Upcoming Events

Anti-Fascist Economics
November 13, 2026
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3:00PM - 5:30PM EST
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Tsai Auditorium, S010
In Person
Isabella Weber, Associate Professor of Economics, UMass Amherst Discussants: Quinn Slobodian, Professor of International History, Boston University Moira Weigel , Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature, Harvard University Co-sponsored with the...

Global History Seminar: Jamie Martin (Harvard University)
February 1, 2027
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3:45PM - 5:45PM EST
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Robinson Hall, 35 Quincy Street, Room 125
In Person
TOPIC: TBA Jamie Martin, Assistant Professor of History and of Social Studies, Harvard University This graduate-faculty research seminar is designed to bring together interested faculty and students on a continuing basis to cover topics on global history...
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