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
Given the increased popularity of VR to provide access to the past, the discourse about its potentials and challenges needs to be intensified
Teaching Difficult Histories and Countering Avoidance
Whatever past grievances were ingrained in social and political structures, history teaching did not challenge the myths enough.
“It feels brilliantly done!”: An Interview
PHW interviewed Marcel Perren, the director of tourism in Lucerne, a well-known tourist destination in Switzerland.
Holidays on Battlefields: Tourism and WWI Heritage in Trentino
This article analyses the shifting meanings of tourism at WWI sites by studying the example of the province of Trento in the Italian Alps.
Exhibiting History: OBL Assessment Online
How do you authentically assess public history online? We designed a virtual assessment to simulate work-based learning.
Historical Empathy: Ethical and Culturally Responsive Teaching
This article explores how we deal with controversial topics, traumatic pasts, and uncomfortable truths about world history.
Velhices e pandemia: acervo público da narrativa de si
The narratives of older adults in the Covid-19 pandemic draws attention to the need for amplification of voices in urban space.