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Lewis Defrates is a Research Fellow at Maynooth University, affiliated with the Department of History and the Arts and Humanities Institute. His work focuses on the history of the United States in a global context during the 19th and 20th centuries, emphasizing themes of race, colonialism, and transnational cultural dynamics. He holds the prestigious Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship.
His research interests span racial politics, sport history, and the intersection of cultural performance with national identity. Recent publications include analyses of racialized athleticism in colonial football tours and the transatlantic cultural significance of the Fisk Jubilee Singers.
Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, blending historical inquiry with sociological and cultural studies perspectives. His work often critiques imperial and colonial structures through the lens of sports, music, and performative identity.
- Awards: Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship
Defrates collaborates within the Arts and Humanities Research Institute, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on global history and cultural studies.
