Robert Watson

Dr. Robert Watson is the Avron Fogelman Research Professor at Lynn University and a distinguished historian with a prolific output, having published over 40 books and hundreds of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, and reference essays on topics in history and politics. His notable publications include "America's First Plague: The Deadly 1793 Epidemic that Crippled a Young Nation," "When Washington Burned: The British Invasion of the Capital and a Nation's Rise from the Ashes," and "The Nazi Titanic: The Incredible Untold Story of a Doomed Ship in World War II." He has also authored "The Ghost Ship of Brooklyn: An Untold Story of the American Revolution" and "George Washington's Final Battle: The Epic Struggle to Build a Capital City and a Nation."

Watson is also a respected media commentator and analyst, featured on various platforms including CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and NPR, and has appeared in numerous televised history documentaries. His media engagements extend to appearances on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," C-SPAN’s "Book TV," and "The Washington Journal." He has been recognized multiple times as "professor of the year" at Lynn University and another institution, reflecting his excellence in education and public engagement.

Beyond his teaching and writing, Watson has contributed significantly to historical scholarship and public history through his roles as a visiting scholar at prestigious institutions like the Smithsonian, the Pentagon, and the White House Historical Association. He serves as the series editor for a scholarly book anthology on the American presidency published by the State University of New York and is the editor of the encyclopedia sets "The American Presidents" and "American First Ladies." His work has earned him multiple awards for his efforts to combat incivility and anti-Semitism, as well as for his insightful media commentary and youth programs. Watson continues to inspire and educate through his engaging storytelling, offering nuanced insights into the implications of historical events on leadership and governance.