Mark Bray

Mark Bray is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at Rutgers University's School of Arts and Sciences. He specializes in Modern Spain and the World, Global History, and Radicalism, with a focus on transnational human rights and social movements.

• PhD in History, Rutgers University (2016)
• BA in Philosophy with High Honors, Wesleyan University (2005)

His research explores intersections of anarchist activism, anti-fascism, and political radicalism. He has written extensively on historical human rights campaigns, including his award-winning book The Anarchist Inquisition (2022) and the best-selling Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook (2017). His work spans transnational history, anarchist pedagogy, and contemporary protest movements.

Bray's scholarly output includes 4 books and multiple peer-reviewed articles analyzing anarchist education, anti-fascist strategies, and the legacy of movements like Occupy Wall Street. He has presented findings in 24 archives across 5 countries and in languages including Spanish, Catalan, French, and Italian.

Public engagement includes commentary on Meet the Press, BBC World News, and CNN International. Courses taught: Spanish Civil War, Antifascism, Anarchism, and Occupy Wall Street.