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Project Ideas for Stanford M.A. in History

Engage deeply with historical sources, archives, and interpretations across time, place, and perspective.

📘 Introduction

Stanford’s M.A. in History encourages students to explore the past through diverse methodological lenses and interdisciplinary contexts. These project ideas span continents, centuries, and ideologies to help students craft compelling and original historical research.

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The Politics of Memory in Post-Colonial States

Urban Protest Movements in 20th Century Latin America

Cold War Diplomacy and Cultural Exchange Programs

The Role of Oral Histories in Documenting Indigenous Narratives

Revolutions and Rhetoric: A Comparative Study of France and Russia

Historical Cartography and Shifting Colonial Borders in Africa

Digital Archiving of Civil Rights Movement Letters

Migration Patterns and Diaspora Identity in 19th Century Europe

The Evolution of Nationalism in East-Central Europe

Feminist Movements in Interwar Germany and France

Medieval Trade Networks and Economic Diplomacy

Religion and Resistance in the Age of Imperialism

The Role of Women in the American Abolitionist Press

Comparative Histories of Pandemic Responses Through the Ages

The Transformation of Labor Unions During the Great Depression

Photography and Historical Narrative in 20th Century Conflicts

Education Reforms and Nation Building in Postcolonial India

Environmental History of the American West

The Cold War in Southeast Asian School Textbooks

Archives, Power, and Historical Silencing: A Methodological Inquiry

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