You Call That Real Food? Thoughts on food heritage for public historians “Seriously, do you call this real Italian…
Public History Matters Blogpost: Artifacts Help Tell the Story
Artifacts help tell history’s story, not the other way around As recent as May 2019, researchers made a profound…
History Laws
Reaction was swift and condemning. There ought to be a law against that, some said. These Holocaust deniers are…
Who Will Write Our History
It’s the kind of modern history lesson that makes you glance sideways at the world while shaking your head,…
Small Town Museums Reveal Historical Photos
We often say that local historical societies and small town museums are the best kept secrets in their communities—always present,…
Oral History in the Age of Digital Storytelling
Filmmaker Chris Padgett recognizes the value of community-based storytelling. His recently released video trailer for Rivertown Anthology: Voices of Beaver…
So What About History
It’s the shortest question, and yet the hardest to answer. It challenges public historians in ways that put their knowledge,…
The Legend of Pat Tillman
“NFL player Pat Tillman joined U.S. Army in 2002. He was killed in action 2004. He fought for our country/freedom.”…