history News Archive
Faculty of Arts
Wpg Free Press: Mandela’s precious legacy saluted in Manitoba
December 6, 2013 —
N Manitoba, Nelson Mandela’s legacy lives on in the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and in the teachings of one University of Manitoba history professor with a passion for South Africa.
Faculty of Arts
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
November 29, 2013 —
Of welkin and whimsy, the making of a popular hymn
Faculty of Arts
Why nuts are associated with the holidays
November 29, 2013 —
From ancient Rome to today, nuts have festival staying power
Why do we wear costumes and give out candy at Halloween?
October 31, 2013 —
Historian Gerry Bowler talks about Halloween traditions