I think nearly everyone would agree with the fact that 2020 as been a rough year even though it is only April. Activities have been suspended, schools canceled, relationships upended, lifestyles changed: this year has been tough for everyone. Personally, the measures that have been taken to stop the spread of Covid-19, while extremely importantContinue reading “The Pros and Cons of Virtual Museums”
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Museums Reimagined: A Review of the Digital Museum for Hispanic Culture
Due to the world-wide spread of the Coronavirus and the measures that have been taken to limit its spread, many talks, events, and establishments have been shut down or postponed. While doing so has protected the lives of countless people, it has also cut people off from sharing ideas, culture, and history with one another.Continue reading “Museums Reimagined: A Review of the Digital Museum for Hispanic Culture”
Review of No More Blue Skies.
The Bears Make History class at Ursinus College is notable for all of its amazing projects that depict some part of the institution’s past. By pulling out primary source documents from the college’s archives, students are able to bring a part of history to life on a digital platform. However, what do the projects actuallyContinue reading “Review of No More Blue Skies.”
Remembering the Emotional Moments
On a broad-scale, it is easy to see how the events of World War II changed culture and social life in nearly every country around the world. However, most people do not think about the small-scale, more personal impacts of the Second World War on local communities. It is essential to understand that the WarContinue reading “Remembering the Emotional Moments”
It’s a Start: Equity and Inclusion in the Digital Realm
Throughout the course of human existence, there have been many cases of inequity and exclusion. One needs only to look at who could vote before 1919 in the United States or who was considered a human being in America in the 1700s to see that equity and inclusion have not always been the norm. GivenContinue reading “It’s a Start: Equity and Inclusion in the Digital Realm”
HIS-tory of High School
Imagine, for a moment, that you are a hopeful high school student walking into your 6th period United States history course. As you sit at your desk and pull out your notebook, you take a moment to look at the posters that are on the walls of the classroom. Some feature documents, like the DeclarationContinue reading “HIS-tory of High School”
Institutional Value-Making
Many students in secondary education today would most likely say that they are independent thinkers that are free to make decisions on issues of race and equity as they see fit. However, is that really a true statement? According to the article, “I Am a Man” by William Hart, these young academics are far fromContinue reading “Institutional Value-Making”
Always Looking on the Bright Side of History
Just about anyone who has had a childhood hero understands the desire to only look at the positive qualities of that hero, not their negative ones. However, as people grow up, many begin to address their heroes’ shortcomings and realize that everyone has flaws and weaknesses. How the hero deals with and, in some cases,Continue reading “Always Looking on the Bright Side of History”
Institutional Image
Why exactly are some institutions viewed in an extremely positive light while others are viewed negatively? As discussed in HIST 212, one of the main factors that contribute to this disparity is the kind of historical sources that are used to provide background for the particular institution. Whether those sources are kept in a privateContinue reading “Institutional Image”
Bears Make History: Tale By Morgana O. 