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We believe that historical perspectives on transatlantic themes will lead to a better understanding of the global challenges of today.
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New Lecture in Seminar Series by Evan McCormick

On Monday 27 January 2025 Evan McCormick (Columbia University) will be the fifth speaker for our ... Read more

New PhD Students

We are pleased to welcome our new PhD students Femke Fakkeldij and Bálint Honos, who will be writing their dissertations under the supervision of Professor Damian Pargas on the project “In t ... Read more

Vacancy: Communications Officer

Want to join our team? The RIAS is looking for a Communications Officer to help expand our academic network and create a broader awareness of the important work of our institute. ... Read more

Call for Theses: TRAHA 2025

Are you an MA student who wrote a thesis on American History or American Studies, did you defend this thesis at a Dutch university last year and did you receive a high grade? The RIAS is acc ... Read more
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From the Vaults

"From the Vaults" is the RIAS library and archives blog, in which we highlight remarkable historical persons and events through documents from our collections.
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