First person interpretation – Use At Your Own Risk

I am regularly amazed at how many heritage managers and learning officers speak of first person interpretation as if it were the only form of personal interpretation. Only recently I was witness to yet another suggestion that 'to really bring the story to life' there should be 'a person from the past' [1]. Have you … Continue reading First person interpretation – Use At Your Own Risk →

Who’s living history?

Recently I attended a 'Medieval Phantasy Spectacle' in Germany. This is an evolution of what used to be medieval-inspired markets and events in towns and at heritage sites across Germany. The format has changed, and in fact it has become much more like the encampments one sees today in the UK, albeit without any claim … Continue reading Who’s living history? →