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Kings of Sherman Park
Herb Kohl ’56 and Bud Selig ’56.
The Warlord’s Biographer
In his recent book, Brian Williams PhD’99 sets the record straight on Afghanistani general and now vice president Abdul Dostum, who, along with his cavalry of two thousand Uzbek horsemen, helped the United States defeat the Taliban in a key battle in late 2001.
Safe Haven
Thai alum finds asylum at the UW.
How can you not care about the past?
It’s a question that Erika Janik MA’04, MA’06 has been asking since her childhood.
Adopting History
A UW professor inspires students to honor WW II soldiers.
The Kick that Captivated a Country
An excerpt from The Opening Kickoff explores how UW legend Pat O'Dea "put the foot in football" and gained long-overdue respect for the Wisconsin team during the early days of intercollegiate athletics.
Does Democracy Work?
Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those other forms that have been tried.
Constructing Community
An artist shares his rare talent — and his culture.
History 201
Combating misconceptions about ancient Rome.
Archaeologists on the Front Lines
A professor steps up to protect an ancient culture from modern threats.
Classic Car Enthusiast
Engineering professor explores the mysteries of chariots.
Moving Mountains
An exhibit shows that sparse information once led to cartographic creativity.