UBC event explores the impact of mass mining in the 20th century
Without mass destruction mining, the mass production and consumption that became common for much of the world in the 20th century would not be possible.
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When a family history turns into an unsolved mystery
There are certain things about our families that we know as fact. But what happens when what we thought we knew turns out to be only partly true?
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Returning scholar to speak about Victorian Jesus
Ian Hesketh, an expert on the relationship between history, science and religion will discuss his research that examines the politics of publishing a sensational anonymous account of Christ’s life on November 28.
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UBC round-table debates: how should societies deal with traumatic history?
When societies experience significant historic trauma, in the form of mass repression or violence, how do they deal with its legacy?
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More than 1,650 students graduate from UBC Okanagan this week
For many, it’s one of the biggest milestones of their lives—graduating from university. At UBC’s Okanagan campus, nearly 1,650 students will reach that milestone this week as the university gears up for six convocation ceremonies.
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