Aesthetic Experience in Public History
Ästhetische Erfahrung in der Public HistoryPublic History sites often promise that visitors will be able to ‘experience history’, which has repeatedly been criticized.
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Unpacking Ideologies Shaping Cleopatra’s Representations
Unpacking Ideologies Shaping Cleopatra’s Representations
Abstract: This paper examines how hegemonic ideologies and discourses shape public representations of ancient history, including in popular culture. Ideally speaking, classroom practices need to foster critical engagement with various... Read More ›
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Virtual Reality Beyond the ‘Time Machine’ – A Manifesto
Virtual Reality Beyond the ‘Time Machine’ – A Manifesto
Given the increased popularity of VR to provide access to the past, the discourse about its potentials and challenges needs to be intensified
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Teaching Difficult Histories and Countering Avoidance
Teaching Difficult Histories and Countering Avoidance
Whatever past grievances were ingrained in social and political structures, history teaching did not challenge the myths enough.
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“It feels brilliantly done!”: An Interview
«Das Gefühl, dass das sensationell gut gemacht ist!»: Ein Interview
“It feels brilliantly done!”: An Interview
PHW interviewed Marcel Perren, the director of tourism in Lucerne, a well-known tourist destination in Switzerland.