Historians Awarded Dan David Prize for Illuminating the Past

The Dan David Prize named nine historians as the 2024 winners of the prestigious award, each receiving $300,000. Their research spans topics from Indian democracy to WWII Jewish archives and Viking bones. The award aims to further their research, enhancing our understanding of the past.

The Dan David Prize announced its 2024 winners on Tuesday, honoring nine historians with $300,000 each to progress their research.

Their studies cover a wide array of subjects, such as the emergence of democracy in India, Jewish wartime archives in the Warsaw Ghetto, and Viking remains in Britain.

Board member Ariel David highlighted the importance of historical understanding to tackle present and future challenges. This year's recipients include Keisha Blain, known for her work on Black women in the US civil rights movement, and Cat Jarman, an expert in Viking history.