ON THE SPOT MARY BETH NORTON.
Published In: History Today, 2025, v. 75, n. 9. P. 112 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Norton, Mary Beth 3 of 3
Abstract
The article features insights from a historian specializing in Early America and the Atlantic world, discussing the significance of historical research and personal influences in their career. The historian emphasizes the importance of not making assumptions and highlights Joan W. Scott's article on gender as a pivotal influence. They recommend Bernard Bailyn's biography of Thomas Hutchinson as essential reading and express a desire to revisit the Salem witch trials of 1692 to uncover lost documents. Additionally, they mention the National Museum of African American History as a top museum and advocate for the transformative impact of birth control technology. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:History Today. 2025/09, Vol. 75, Issue 9, p112
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0018-2753
- Accession Number:187287344
- Copyright Statement:Copyright of History Today is the property of History Today Ltd. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.