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The Misleading Historical Claims of Coverture

In a companion essay to her recent JER article, Laura F. Edwards discusses the challenges facing historians attempting to chip away at established views of coverture.

From State in the Union to Domestic Dependent Nation: Lenape Futures from 1778 Onward

In the latest installment in our series on "250 in the American West," David Lehman considers how the history of the Lenape (Delaware) nation is important to larger reflections on American history at the Semiquincentennial.

Remembering Gordon S. Wood

Four historians offer reflections on the various ways their careers were shaped by Gordon S. Wood.

SHEAR 2026 Hybrid Panel Schedule

For those unable to attend SHEAR in person this year, please…

Looking East at America 250: The Nation’s Semiquincentennial out West

Jason Hanson describes the power of the wildly popular "Moments That Made US" exhibit created as a western approach to America 250.

The New Removal: Immigration, Citizenship, and the Re-Construction of Settler Nationhood in the Modern United States

In a companion to his recent JER article, Austin Stewart explores how the idea of settler nationhood has influenced ideas of belonging and citizenship outside the period of the early American republic.

Mentions of Slavery Removed from Independence Hall

Hybrid Accessibility at the 2026 SHEAR Conference

250 in the West

This forum considers what the semiquincentennial looks like in the American West, broadly considered.

Spain and the American Revolution in the West

In our next piece on "250 in the West," Frances Kolb Turnbell explores the important role of Spain during the era of the American Revolution.

Washington Didn’t Sleep Here: The Semiquincentennial in the Evergreen State

Lawrence B.A. Hatter explores what the Semiquincentennial means to the people of Washington state.

NPS To Remove Quotes From Bunker Hill Monument

How to Write a Dissertation Chapter

Ann Daly offers practical advice on how to draft a dissertation chapter.

A Collective Ailment: Imposter Syndrome and Moving (Slogging?) through the PhD (Discussed in the Framework of a WebMD Page)

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Molly Nebiolo reflects on the all-too-common academic feeling of imposter syndrome and how it especially impacts graduate students.

SHEAR Civics Exchange is Live

“The Road to Success:” The Project of a PhD

In reframing a dissertation as a project, Kevin Marsh offers suggestions to help graduate students navigate the thorny process of writing.

Experimenting with Sustainable Writing

Katherine Carper proposes real-world solutions to develop a manageable writing practice for graduate students in the throes of dissertation writing.

Demystifying the Archives

Marina Nye provides helpful suggestions to graduate students getting started on archival research.

NEH Removes All Content from Popular EDSITEment Website