By Lauren Brough, April 26 2023—
Curated by Marina Fischer, the Nickle Galleries is currently holding an exhibit on the early days of portraiture dating back to 356 BCE. The distinctive portraiture we see today extends back to ancient Egypt … Read the rest
By Nazeefa Ahmed, December 16 2022—
On November 27, the first Canadian goal in Men’s FIFA history was scored at the World Cup by left-back Alphonso Davies in the first half of the game against Croatia. After failing to score … Read the rest
By Enobong Ukpong, October 13 2022—
The 18-foot high, 4.5 ton sculpture was installed by George Norris for the 1975 Centennial Program, according the University of Calgary website. Although the piece was untitled, it has become known as “The Prairie … Read the rest
By Aymen Sherwani, March 29 2022—
Women — despite being sidelined in mainstream patriarchal history — can always be seen at the forefront of the causes they represent.
Through their writing, feminine prowess, political command and fists, women have always … Read the rest
By Jillian Cung, March 24 2022—
March is Women’s History Month. Let’s celebrate some amazing Calgarian women in our community for their contributions to the arts, athletics and activism.
Corri-Lynn Tetz is a Calgary-born artist who had an exhibit, “Art … Read the rest
By Nikayla Goddard, November 5 2019 —
Within the pages of the Gauntlet, history has shown itself to be a pattern. Recurring issues surrounding politics, economy, equal rights and more cycle each year — some things have changed, but a … Read the rest
By Cristina Paolozzi, April 23 2019 —
As I scroll Twitter, watching the video capturing the moment where thick smoke and flames engulf the spire of the Notre Dame cathedral, I feel sick.
The spire falls. The smoke continues to … Read the rest
By Matty Hume, November 5 2018 —
The Department of History at the University of Calgary is offering a course that ties into the post-secondary journey of self discovery — but from a uniquely Canadian perspective. HTST 340: “Ethnicity, Race … Read the rest
By Simran Kaler , September 18 2017 —
When was the last time you stopped to look at a statue? Or bothered read about its historical significance?
The riots that broke out last month in Charlottesville over the decision to … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, June 13 2017 —
A University of Calgary instructor is raising concerns with the school’s exam scheduling policy.
Shaiel Ben-Ephraim teaches HIST 397.02, History of the Middle East. His last class ends at 2:45 p.m. on June … Read the rest
