How can historiography be decolonized in a German institution which is the exhibition site for Berlin’s historical ethnological collections?
Tag Archive for ‘Colonial Legacy (Koloniales Erbe)’
A Difficult Legacy with Major Opportunities
The Benin Bronzes have given rise to what is probably the most prominent international discussion concerning looted art.
The Decolonization of the “Conquest” in Mexico
The political leadership of Mexico is using the country’s double anniversary in 2021 to decolonize its Public History.
“Decolonizing Public History?”
Monthly Editorial November 2021 Abstract: The editorial explains the attraction that colonies had for the European bourgeois world – through scientific interest, “scientific,” from today’s perspective pseudo-scientific racism, as well… Read More ›
On the Decolonization of Public Memory
In light of controversially led debates: Which contribution can and should Public History make to a decolonialization of history?
Love It? Hate It? It’s Still Tasmania’s History
Tasmania has a curious relationship with its cultural heritage. Its convict past has transformed from a shameful burden to a commercial boon.
Creating an Arab Lens to Learning World History
Abstract: Jordanian teachers in private schools are in most cases teaching historical content seen as significant by the writers of these international curricula. As a result of this unusual situation,… Read More ›
History and Public History in Ghana
This article takes an integrated approach by discussing the intersections between history, public history, and school history in Ghana.