History Faculty Media Appearances
The Department of History faculty regularly contribute Op Ed pieces, and political and cultural commentaries on a wide range of topics to a wide range of media outlets. Read some of them here. See the web pages of individual faculty members for a more comprehensive list of appearances.
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Audio/Radio:
- Dr. Brian Regal radio interview on the Jersey Devil, 'Talk With a Purpose' with John Demasi, AM1450 Atlantic City, October 31, 2015.
- Dr. Abigail Perkiss on Radio Times discussing her new book Making Good Neighbors, June 9, 2014.
Video/Television:
- Dr. Xurong Kong was interviewed on Sinovision, the most popular English language/Chinese television channel in the world, January 2, 2018.
- Dr. Brian Regal on how to use history class methods in a non-history class. Professional Development Days, Kean University January 8, 2018.TV coverage of the CLA "Fake News" symposium, November 29, 2017.
- Dr. Mark Lender's lecture on the Battle of Monmouth, the subject of his new book.
- Dr. Christopher Bellitto in the 'Travel Channel's' documentary talking about The Fall of the Knights Templar, January 2016.
- Dr. Brian Regal appears in the 'History Channel 'documentary True Monsters, October 2015.
- Dr. Terry Golway on the new HBO documentary about the New York City fire department with actor and former fireman Steve Bucemi, “A Good Job: Stories from the FDNY,” see KeanXChange http://keanxchange.com/content/kean-university-professor-featured-hbo-documentary
- Dr. Jerry Goldstein on Abraham Lincoln: His Use and Abuse of Power, http://vimeo.com/99345827 June 30, 2014.
- Dr. Brian Regal's lecture on the Jersey Devil given before the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) at the Historic Smithville Inn, June 11, 2014.
- Dr. Chris Bellitto appearing in The Legacy of John Paul II
- Dr. Chris Bellitto on CNN discussing the reforms of Pope Francis
- Dr. Chris Bellitto on The Travel Channel, 'Profound Upheaval for the Church' segment
- New video/Television series celebrating the 350th Anniversary of the state of New Jersey! Written by Drs. Mercantini and Golway
It Happened Here: New Jersey sponsored by the Department of History and New Jersey Historical Commission.
Dr. Chris Bellitto filmed at Liberty Hall for documentary on the influence of Islam on a 13th century Saint, Media Works. Here is the documentary: Finding St. Anthony: a story of loss and light.
- Watch the College of Humanities & Social Sciences promotional video featuring Department of History faculty.
- The Third Annual Holloween Lecture: Dr. Elizabeth Hyde and 17th Century French witchcraft and politics - read all about it on KeanExchange and watch it on YouTube!
- Watch Dr. Frank Argote-Freyre in 'Edge of War' on the Military Channel. He appears in Castro's Revolution.
- Check out our twice Emmy Award nominated television series celebrating the 350th Anniversary of the state of New Jersey! It Happened Here: New Jersey sponsored by the Department of History and New Jersey Historical Commission.
Print:
- Dr. Christopher Bellitto on the Knights Templar. St. Anthony's Messenger, March, 2017.
- Dr. Christopher Bellitto on Brookdale community College and summer programs for seniors, Asbury Park Press, August 25, 2015.
- Dr. Frank Argote-Freyre on Cuban Dictator's Legacy, Daytona Beach News-Journal, May 4, 2015.
- Dr. Christopher Bellitto, on "To Kill a Mockingbird" and its influence. The Christian Century, April 29, 2015.
- Dr. Jonathan Mercantini on the Origins of Tax Resistance in America. National Constitution Center Blog, March 22, 2015.
- Dr. Christopher Bellitto, on "To Kill a Mockingbird" and its influence. The Christian Century, April 29, 2015.
- Dr. Terry Golway on Lessons American Police can learn from Ireland. Reuters, March 20, 2015.
- Dr. Brian Regal's comments on the Oxford, Bigfoot/Yeti, DNA results in Discovery News, and again in the UK, Guardian, July 2, 2014.
- Dr. Brian Regal's comments on the Sykes/Oxford monster DNA announcement, NatGeo Daily News, October 21, 2013.
- Dr. Abigail Perkiss on her Hurricane Sandy Oral History Project, AHA (American Historical Association), October, 2013.
- Dr. Frank Argote-Freyre talks about his experience as part of the Electoral College and again in the Star-ledger December 18, 2012.
- Professor Emeritus Tom Banit's latest article on the Battleship New Jersey in The Jerseyman.
Faculty Op Eds and media commentaries
Pope & Religion Watch with Dr. Christopher Bellitto:
- On Catholics and Lutherans bridging gaps Luther opened 500 years ago. The Philadelphia inquirer, October 25, 2017.
- On Catholics reading the Bible. CRUX, June 21, 2017. https://cruxnow.com/commentary/2017/06/21/catholic-reads-bible-first-time/
- "Church Reform under Pope Francis - Perspectives Weekly," March 20, 2017.
- Tribute to the Late Jeannie Stapleton Smith, Catholic New York, March 17, 2017.
- "Joseph Cardinal Tobin: A Redemptorist for Catholic New Jersey—and America," Liguori Publications Blog, February 27, 2017.
- "Simeon and Anna: Senior Citizen Prophets," Salt & Light Media, January 30, 2017.
- Pope Francis as a reformer, CRUX, December 24, 2016.
- "St. Robert Bellarmine Parish welcomes news of becoming Co-Cathedral for Diocese," The Monitor, December 29, 2017.
- "Christmas Traditions," Liguori Blog, December 5, 2017.
- "The Splainer, What's a Cardinal?" RNS Religion News Service, November 16, 2016.
- On Newark's new Cardinal, NJ.com, November 7, 2016.
- "With Pope Francis, it's Time to the Wisdom of the Elderly," CRUX, September 24, 2016.
- "Spotlight and a Changing Catholic Landscape," Christian Century, February 17, 2016.
- "Pope and Patriarch Hold 'Summit,'" Christian Science Monitor, February 12, 2016.
- "Pope, Russian Orthodox patriarch to meet in historic step," AP, February 5, 2016.
- "Is the Pope too indulgent with indulgences?" RNS (Religious News Service), January 15, 2016.
- Legend of Pope Joan, in St. Anthony Messenger, January 6, 2016.
- "Papal expert Christopher Bellitto shares insights on the papacy in Freehold Parish," The Monitor, November 18, 2015.
- "Catholic Bishops adopt Pope's Call for More Welcoming Church," NorthJersey.com, October 25, 2015.
-Op Ed on the Pope's style, Star-Ledger, September 23, 2015.
- In the Wall Street Journal. September 22, 2015.
- A profile on Dr. Bellitto and his work covering the Pope, Kean Exchange, September 21, 2015.
- In "Who is Pope Francis?" Star-Ledger, September 20, 2015.
- "Another Prophetic Pope," Christian Century, September 9, 2015.
- The Pope on marriage annulments, News Now, September 9, 2015.
-"The Vicar and the Liberal Vanguard," by Terry Golway, How Albany Works, July 28, 2015.
- More on the Pope's poll numbers, HuffPost Religion, July 23, 2015.
- "Poll: US views of Francis dim; a plunge in approval ratings," AP The Big Story, July 22, 2015.
- "History professor speaks on 'Reforming a Challenged Church,'" Catholic News Herald, July 14, 2015.
- The Pope in New Jersey, NorthJersey.com, July 1, 2015.
- On the Pope's visit to the US, AP, June 30, 2015.
- "How a sex scandal in Minnesota could impact 1.2 million Catholics in N.J.," NJ.com, June 16, 2015.
- "Newark assistant archbishop taking key assignment in Minnesota archdiocese," NorthJersey.Com, June 15, 2015.
- The Pope on Climate Change. CNN, June 15, 2015.
- "Robert Finn, Missouri Bishop Convicted of Shielding Pedophile Priest, Resigns," New York Times, April 21, 2015.
- "Pope Francis Halts Takeover of US Nun's Group," NorthJersey.com, April 17, 2015.
- "Vatican Unexpectedly Ends Takeover of US Nun Group," Associated Press, April 16, 2015.
- Pope Francis, "True and False Reform," The Tablet, February 2, 2015.
- "Pope Francis Announces new Bishops," CNN, January 4, 2015.
- "The Fighting Word: Stories of God and war on display in the 'Crusader Bible,"America, National Catholic Review, November 11, 2014.
- The Vatican synod was about the meaning of church, The Christian Century, November 5, 2014.
- On the Pope choosing a moderate for Archbishop of Chicago, September 20, 2014.
- Jesuit wins Carl Sagan Award, Jesuit News Detail, July 16, 2014.
- Papal canonization news, CNN, April 27, 2014.
- Once a Saint always a Saint? April 26, 2014.
- Everything you need to know about Popes and Saints. April 23, 2014.
- Does being Pope give you an inside track to Sainthood? April 23, 2014.
- Dr. Bellitto giving a lecture on Pope John Paul and forgiveness, at Villanova University, April 13, 2013.
Featured on: CNN essay on the new Pope Francis
- St. Anthony Messenger Magazine, "John XXIII and John Paul II: Our Newest Saints," March 25, 2014.
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More Papal Commentary:
- "Vatican survey asks Catholics to weigh in on hot-button social issues," North Jersey.Com December 7, 2013.
- "Pope Francis' Church," Texas Public Radio, October 8, 2013.
- From 2012, on "Reforming a Challenged Church" talk at Corpus Christi University, Ohio. Knowledge Stream.
- The Vatican announced this weekend that Popes John Paul II and John XXIII, two of the 20th century’s most influential pontiffs, will be named saints in a ceremony on April 27. ABC News, September 30, 2013.
- Newark's new Co-Archbishop, Star-Ledger, September 25, 2013.
- Pope Francis on Gays, abortion, and compassion, Star-Ledger, September 19, 2013 & again in the Bergen RecordSeptember 20, 2013.
- On CNN discussing the reforms of Pope Francis, September 13, 2013.
- The Pope and World Youth Day Huff Post: Religion, July 19, 2013.
- Is Pope Francis the Catholic Princess Diana? CNN Belief Blog, July 14, 2013.
-"Jesuit Pope with a Franciscan Heart," St. Anthony Messenger, November 25, 2013.
- Haiti's first Cardinal, Miami Herald, February 1, 2014.
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Other Faculty Op Eds:
- Dr. Brian Regal, "The Monsters we create Ourselves," Star-Ledger, August 18, 2018.
- Dr. Brian Regal, "The Terrorism We Don't Want to Talk About," Star-Ledger, June 4, 2017.
- Dr. Christopher Bellitto, "Honoring the Elderly," NorthJersey.com, March 21, 2017.
- Dr. Brian Regal, History in an age of lies, Star-Ledger, January 16, 2017.
- Dr Brian Regal, "Why the Strongman Always Loses," Star-Ledger, October 13, 2016.
- Dr. Brian Regal, "Dealing with Denial," Star-Ledger, September 2016.
- Dr. Frank Argote-Freyre, "Time for a Revolutionary Change for Student Loan Debt" Star-Ledger, September 7, 2016.
- Dr. Frank Argote-Freyre, "N.J. education chief gets an F for civil rights record" Star-Ledger, July 13, 2016.
- Drs. Christopher Bellitto & Frank Argote-Freyre, "Is Trumps Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Anti-Catholic?" Star-Ledger, February 24, 2016.
- Dr. Brian Regal in the Star-Ledger on "The Healing Power of a Dark Past," January 24, 2016.
- Dr. Brian Regal in the Star-Ledger on refugees and history, January 4, 2016.
- Dr. Brian Regal in the Star-Ledger on “Hollywood’s Next War,” page D5, August 23, 2015.
- Dr. Brian Regal in the Star-Ledger on Climate Change, May 10, 2015.
- Dr. Brian Regal on vaccinations and public health, Star-Ledger, February 9, 2015.
- Dr. Brian Regal on Muslims, Catholics and religious scapegoats, Star-Ledger, and again in Religious News Service, July 20, 2014.
- Dr. Abigail Perkiss on "Shelley v. Kraemer: Legal reform for America’s neighborhoods," National Constitution Center Blog, May 11, 2014.
- Dr. Brian Regal on Common Ground from N.J. to China," Star-Ledger, March 2, 2014.
- Dr. Brian Regal on The Meaning of Christmas, Star-Ledger, December 15, 2013.
- Dr. Brian Regal on History in Our Daily Lives, Star-Ledger, October 18, 2013.
- Dr. Dennis Klein on fighting our nubness to genocide, Star-Ledger, August 18, 2013.
- Dr. Brian Regal on the political origins of the Jersey Devil, Star-Ledger, August 18, 2013.
- Dr. Brian Regal on Neil Armstrong and character, Star-Ledger, July 7, 2013.
- Dr. Abigail Perkiss, "A look back at Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s court legacy." National Constitution Center, Wash., DC., July 2, 2013.
- Dr. Brian Regal on the 17 year cicadas and twitter sourcing, "Twitter to Crowdfunding Make This Cicada Spawn Different," Washington Post, June 5, 2013.
- Dr. Terry Golway on Gov Christie and the late Sen. Lautenberg, "The Scheming has Begun," Philly.com, June 6, 2013.
- Dr. Chris Bellitto, The Outsiders: Sixteenth-Century Lessons in Reform, Commonweal, May 7, 2013.
- Dr. Abigail Perkiss on Memory and Monuments in teaching, History@Work, on-line forum, March 25, 2013.
- Dr. Brian Regal on Darwin Day, Star-Ledger, February 23, 2013.
- Dr. Brian Regal on the importance of supporting public libraries, Star-Ledger, January 15, 2013.
- Dr. Brian Regal on the end of the world, YouTube video.
- Dr. Frank Argote-Freyre on the US Electoral College, Star-Ledger, December 19, 2012.
- Dr. Christopher Bellitto on "What Would Jesus Tweet?" Kean U Center for History & Politics, December 6, 2012.
- Dr. Christopher Bellitto onthe Pope and the firing of Bishops, Slate, December 3, 2012.
- Dr. Brian Regal on the Mayan end-of-the-world Prophesy and 2012, Star-Ledger, December 2, 2012.
- Dr. Abigail Perkiss on Electing a President in the Media Age, National Constitution Center Daily, October 22, 2012
- Dr. Chris Bellitto on the anniversary of Vatican II, The Monitor, October 16, 2012.
- Dr. Dennis Klein on Syria and genocide, June, 2012http://blog.nj.com/njv_guest_blog/2012/06/to_combat_syrian_genocide_amer.html
- Dr. Chris Bellitto's comments in an article on the recent Papal scandal in Reuters, May 30, 2012.
Vatican Butler Scandal
- Op Ed piece by Dr. Brian Regal on pseudoscience, Intelligent Design and politics in the Star-Ledger, April 19, 2012.
Pseudoscience Bad for US
- Poll on women and their views on Pres. Obama and Gov. Christie: Commentary by Drs. Beth Hyde, Brid Nicholson and Terry Golway, March 2012.
Poll on Women and Obama
- Dr. Abigail Perkiss on the importance of teaching history, February 5, 2012 Star Ledger.
Teaching History
- Dr. Terry Golway on the Super Bowl, February 5, 2012, Star Ledger.
Golway on Superbowl
- Dr. Brian Regal's Op Ed piece in The Guardian (UK) on Russian Yeti hunting, October 12, 2011.
Yeti Hunters
- Dr. Jonathan Mercantini's Op Ed piece in the Star Ledger on the Constitution and the Tea Party Friday, September 16, 2011.
Mercantini OpEd