Timothy Snyder

Timothy Snyder is the Richard C. Levin Professor of History at Yale University and a permanent fellow at the Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna. He is a prolific author, known for his influential works on European history, nationalism, and totalitarianism, including Bloodlands: Europe Between Hitler and Stalin and On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century. Snyder's research spans various topics, including the history of Central and Eastern Europe, the Holocaust, and contemporary political issues.He speaks five languages and reads ten, allowing him to engage deeply with historical texts across cultures. Snyder's scholarship has earned him numerous awards, including the Emerson Prize in the Humanities and the Hannah Arendt Prize in Political Thought. He actively participates in public discourse on democracy, authoritarianism, and freedom, contributing to political discussions worldwide. His course offerings include "The Making of Modern Ukraine," reflecting his commitment to exploring critical historical narratives that shape current events