How does History interact in the public sphere? How do museums, statues and memorials inform our view of History? Here, we discuss the nature of public history, memory and how we remember as a society
Public History.
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How are Walking Tours and ‘Grassroots’ Memorialisation Changing Public Perceptions of Slavery?
As we as a society reckon with our imperial history and the difficult legacies associated with it, discussions regarding our collective memory of slavery have started to gain traction. Using the example of Liverpool, The Bristorian delves into the power walking tours and 'grassroots' memorialisation have in altering and informing our perceptions of slavery for the better.
Understanding Orban: History and Rhetoric
Discussions how history contributed to Viktor Orban’s rhetoric and aided him in constructing narratives that increased his popularity in Hungary.
By Alexander Casse.