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U of T's Department of History offers exciting opportunities to interpret the past and probe its significance through research, education and life-long learning. Each year, our internationally renowned faculty guide more than 7,000 talented students through the fascinating realm of historical study. Undergraduate courses encompass the globe and span the ages, while the unmatched range and quality of our highly competitive graduate program attracts the most dynamic young scholars. Active in local, national and international research and public affairs, faculty, students and alumni bring perspectives that enrich dialogues on the most important issues of our time. One of the largest history departments in North America, we are home to a critical mass of expertise and are ranked 6th among public universities worldwide and 4th in North America.

11/05/2025

This Wednesday morning, Professor Brian Gettler (Historical Studies, UTM, and Graduate Program in History) is at the Rare Books Library gathering material for The History of Here, an innovative undergrad course that uses local history and primary sources to get students thinking like historians (which is really the best way to think).

Music: Sam Bjorn, “An Awkward Situation.”

Stay tuned for more of “What Do History Profs Do on Wednesday Mornings”

10/23/2025

Dr. Kevin Coleman unlocks the shocking true mystery behind a hidden photograph in a new documentary, “Stolen Photo.” This important documentary premieres Thursday, October 23 at 7pm at Innis Hall. A few free tix are left (link in bio) and will feature a panel discussion afterwards.

10/14/2025

In 1972, U of T undergraduates protested their way INTO the Robarts Library stacks. Yes, you read that right: INTO Robarts. In this episode, Listening TO History tells the story of the Great Stacks Debate as a product of The Sixties - an expression of the state of U of T and of campus politics at the time.

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http://history.utoronto.ca/

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