Kathryn Olmsted, a professor in the Department of History at UC Davis, has been named Associate Dean of the Faculty in the Social Sciences in the College of Letters and Science. She is a recognized leader in research on U.S. history and brings broad academic leadership experience at UC Davis.
A year ago on Jan. 6, supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol. What is the historical context of the attack and what does it mean for the future of the nation? Four UC Davis historians will discuss the insurrection and its implications for the midterm congressional elections at an online forum on Tuesday, Jan. 11, from 3:10 to 4:30 p.m. PST.
On the first episode of "The Backdrop," a UC Davis podcast exploring the world of ideas, historian Kathryn Olmsted discusses her work studying the history and impact of conspiracy theories on American society and politics. She also offers advice on how people can avoid falling prey to them.
Kathryn Olmsted, a UC Davis history professor, wrote an essay for Robert Arneson exhibition catalog in New York. Robert Arneson/The Anti-War Works: 1982-1986 is on view at the George Adams Gallery in Manhattan through Oct. 26.
Delve into popular conspiracy theories this month with a new podcast from Kathryn Olmsted, professor of history in the UC Davis College of Letters and Science. Olmsted has launched a four-episode “State of Conspiracy” series on the site Crooked Media.
