Charlton W. Yingling

Charlton W. Yingling is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Louisville. His research focuses on the Atlantic World, Caribbean History, and the intersections of slavery, religion, and resistance. He holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of South Carolina, an M.A. in Latin American Studies from Vanderbilt University, and a B.A. in History from Marshall University.

Education:

• Ph.D., History, University of South Carolina
• M.A., Latin American Studies, Vanderbilt University
• B.A., History (major), Geography (minor), International Affairs (minor), Latin American Studies (certificate), Marshall University

Research Interests: Yingling examines the Age of Revolutions through the lens of Hispaniola, exploring collaborations between Dominicans and Haitians, the role of slavery and abolition, and the interplay of Catholicism, Vodou, and secularism. His work also delves into animal-human histories, including the use of slave hounds in the Americas and the agency of animals in historical narratives. His current projects include studies on catastrophic risk perception and human futures.

Awards:

• 2023: Honorable Mention for the Duarte Prize (Latin American Studies Association Haiti & Dominican Republic Section)

Grants & Collaborations: Funded by the Ministry of Culture and Education of Spain, the Conference on Latin American History, and others. He collaborates with scholars like Tyler D. Parry and Andrew Kettler on books about animals in human histories. Recently served as President of the Latin American and Caribbean Section of the Southern Historical Association (2024).

Labs/Teams: Active in public-engaged research projects on historical and contemporary perceptions of catastrophic risks, blending academic scholarship with broader societal impact.