Author Archives: George Vascik, Historian

About George Vascik, Historian

A 1988 graduate of the University of Michigan, I have taught history at Miami University since 1992. I maintain blogs on teaching Western Civilization and on Great War. My research focuses on anti-Semitism and rural politics in northwest Germany. I am completing a monograph for Bloomsbury Press, Anti-Semitism and Rural Politics. You can follow my project at http://peasantsandjews.org. Along with Mark Sadler, I have published a book of primary documents on the Stab-in-the-Back Myth (Dolchstoßlegende). http://www.dolchstosslegende.com. I also invite you to visit my profession web page at http://georgevascik.org.

A Happy Thanksgiving to one and all!

Posted on November 25, 2016 by George Vascik, Historian

We enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving feast as guests of the Malcolms. Since Aaron did not get to cook for this occasion, Charlene offered up her kitchen the next day. I have never had such delicious dressing. And the turkey was … Continue reading →

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Opening Christ’s Tomb

Posted on November 8, 2016 by George Vascik, Historian

I found this several weeks ago and have been waiting to post it. When I was in Jerusalem in June, I went multiple times to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. It is such an inspiring and interesting place on … Continue reading →

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A Thorough Purge

Posted on August 10, 2016 by George Vascik, Historian

A week ago, my sister re-posted an item on her Facebook feed that basically said, “Watch the politics. I want to be your friend after the election.” I couldn’t agree more. I use Facebook to keep up with family and … Continue reading →

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Anne’s first academic conference presentation!

Posted on August 4, 2016 by George Vascik, Historian

Anne’s first academic paper – “Physiographic Mapping of Ohio’s Soil Systems” – has been accepted for presentation at the November conference of the Soil Society of America in Phoenix. It is a multi-scale, bottom up case study of Northwest Ohio … Continue reading →

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Morning in the UP

Posted on July 12, 2016 by George Vascik, Historian

Out on the lake at sunrise. Hearty breakfast. Walk trough the woods. Grade essays and discussions for two classes. Reading Michael Brenner. I thank God every day for my life.

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Next Year in Jerusalem!

Posted on July 2, 2016 by George Vascik, Historian

I have been back one week from a quick research trip to Jerusalem. I was able to see documents at Yad Vashem, the Central Archives for the History of the Jewish People and the Central Zionist Archives. Everywhere I was … Continue reading →

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Every Dad’s Dream

Posted on June 4, 2016 by George Vascik, Historian

From the moment I first held her at OSU hospital, Anne has been so special. And unique. My greatest wish for her was that she would find the right guy. She surely did. A beautiful wedding at the meeting house, … Continue reading →

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All good things come to an end

Posted on August 23, 2015 by George Vascik, Historian

I sit beside the fire and think of all that I have seen, of meadow-flowers and butterflies in summers that have been; Of yellow leaves and gossamer In autumns that were here, With morning midst and silver sun And … Continue reading →

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Ohio Rare Disease Day

Posted on February 18, 2015 by George Vascik, Historian

Just finished a legislative event that Charlene organized for Ohio Rare Disease Day at the Capitol in Columbus. Our representative, Tim Derrickson, spoke as well as his co-sponsor of the legislation establish Rare Disease Day in Ohio. We also had … Continue reading →

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