Peter C. Mancall

Peter C. Mancall is an American historian and professor at the University of Southern California, where he holds appointments in both history and anthropology. He is a leading scholar of early American and Atlantic world history, and is the author of numerous acclaimed works, including "Fatal Journey: The Final Expedition of Henry Hudson" and "Hakluyt's Promise: An Elizabethan's Obsession for an English America." Mancall's research explores the intersections of Indigenous history, European exploration, and environmental change. A recipient of multiple fellowships and awards, he is widely recognized for making complex historical narratives accessible to both academic and general audiences.