Learning Across Landscapes: Building Global Public History Partnerships in Scotland

08 January 2026 – Carolyn Barske Crawford

The University of North Alabama’s (UNA) summer study abroad experience in Scotland demonstrates that regional universities can create meaningful international public history experiences for their students. Co-led by public historians from UNA and archaeologists from Historic Environment Scotland (HES), the program gives students a rare opportunity to work directly with international heritage institutions, applying classroom skills to research, interpretation, and community engagement. Read More

Editor’s Corner: new representations, new truths

08 February 2022 – Sarah H. Case

Editors’ Note: We publish the editor’s introduction to the February 2022 issue of The Public Historian here. The entire issue is available online to National Council on Public History members and to others with subscription access.

Our four featured articles in this issue, all Reports from the Field, examine public historians working with performing artists, corporate donors, undergraduate students, and suspicious artifacts. Read More