Becoming a Historian

The video features personal stories of historians Maria Mavrudi, David Canadine, Jay Rubenstein, Linda Cawley, and David Hollinger. Each shares their unique journey and influences that shaped their careers. Mavrudi discusses her interest in Byzantine history sparked by a childhood gift and a scooter. Canadine reflects on growing up in Birmingham's Victorian world. Rubenstein shares his medieval studies and their modern relevance. Cawley talks about her interest in military history and academic success. Hollinger discusses the tension between cosmopolitanism and provincialism in American religious history.

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