This collection brings together fifteen essays from practitioners of a variety of disciplines that concern themselves with the past, not only historians, but sc

Reading films, television dramas, reality shows, and virtual exhibits, among other popular texts, Engaging the Past examines the making and meaning of history f

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Oral history is a marvelous force for empowering young people with a love of history. Peppered with useful tips, examples from students and teachers, and reprod

During the 1976 Bicentennial celebration, millions of Americans engaged with the past in brand-new ways. They became absorbed by historical miniseries like Root