This course is about the biggest news stories of 2025. History of Now invites you to slow down, zoom out and ask: how did we get here? Each week, a different History professor takes you behind the headlines – wars, elections, climate disasters, cultural flashpoints – to uncover the deeper story. What can the past teach us about the present and the choices we’re facing now?
This course is open to all students, whether you’re in your first year or nearing graduation. No background in History required – just curiosity about the world we’re living in. Expect lively discussions, surprising connections and a fresh way of thinking about the news.