Description

What does the history of the world look like when told from the perspective of a single city? Conversely, what does the history of our city reveal when examined from a world-historical perspective? In this series, we explore the historical trajectories and intermingled processes that converge here in Pittsburgh. From comparative discussions like the Roundtable on Industrial Heritage in Pittsburgh and Japan, to the role of the fort city in the American Revolution, we focus on the rich history, heritage, and culture of Pittsburgh.  Our contribution starts with talks and roundtable discussions, but extends into undergraduate and graduate classes as we support our faculty and students in exploring the extraordinarily rich archival sources of a Pittsburgh that is both local and global. 

Upcoming Events

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Past Events

Union Meetings Before the Battle of Homestead: Public Game Play session with Eden Munday (The Frick Pittsburgh Museums and Gardens) and Keila Grinberg, February 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm. 3703 Posvar Hall. 

Industrial Heritage in Pittsburgh and Japan, September 5, 2025. 12:30pm - 2:00pm 

Join the World History Center on September 5th at 12:30pm for a special roundtable featuring guest speakers Andrew Gordon and Ryo Morimoto in a dialogue with Pittsburgh historian Ted Muller, Caitlin Bruce, and Ron Baraff (Rivers of Steel) on the history of industrial sites and heritage preservation in Japan and Pittsburgh. This event will also highlight a curated set of historic Pittsburgh documents and images from Archives and Special Collections of the University Library Systems.