In May 2025, a group of senior undergraduate students travelled to Paris, France for HIST 390: Special Topics in History: Paris, Cradle of Modernity. This fascinating Go Global seminar was taught by Dr. Michael Lanthier and included a combination of lecture hours and immersive travel.
The UBC History Students’ Association recently collaborated with some of the HIST 390 Go Global students to create an exciting social media recap of their experiences. Scroll through the carousel below to experience highlights of the trip:
Photos by Carson Metanczuk and Jane Szeto, with graphics by Eman Murshed and comments from Hana Ito and Carson Metanczuk
Photos by Carson Metanczuk and Jane Szeto, with graphics by Eman Murshed and comments from Hana Ito and Carson Metanczuk
Photos by Carson Metanczuk and Jane Szeto, with graphics by Eman Murshed and comments from Hana Ito and Carson Metanczuk
Photos by Carson Metanczuk and Jane Szeto, with graphics by Eman Murshed and comments from Hana Ito and Carson Metanczuk
Photos by Carson Metanczuk and Jane Szeto, with graphics by Eman Murshed and comments from Hana Ito and Carson Metanczuk
Photos by Carson Metanczuk and Jane Szeto, with graphics by Eman Murshed and comments from Hana Ito and Carson Metanczuk
About the Course
HIST 390: Special Topics in History: Paris, Cradle of Modernity gave students an opportunity to study the mystique of Paris and experience the power of its culture, language, and character. The course focused on the city’s history during the Beautiful Era from about 1871 to 1914, since Paris’ allure owes a great deal to the streets, buildings, parks, and monuments that were built during this period. To fully appreciate this great era, students looked at the artists and intellectuals who made Paris such a vibrant and dynamic hub of the arts during this period. Much of the students’ time was devoted to understanding the individuals, forces, and processes that shaped the mythical city.
