J.T. Carroll, HistorianMay 3, 20233 minCommuning With the Dead: Are Historians Resurrection Specialists?A paranormal research team is doing a better job of digitizing information and preserving old media formats than most historians. Preserv...
J.T. Carroll, HistorianJun 2, 20207 minA Shameful Brand of Democracy: Race and Crowd Control in the Trump EraDuring the Cold War, America's racial sins were ripe political propaganda for the Soviets, but police brutality and racism remain issues in
J.T. Carroll, HistorianMay 24, 20205 minDecoration Day--If You Can Reach the CemeteriesThis post marks the Memorial Day holiday by exploring its contested origins as well as the lengths to which a KY preservationist soc...
J.T. Carroll, HistorianMay 12, 20204 minRecording the “Everyday:” From Mass Observation to Social MediaHistories of the everyday are a new trend in the field, but this British organization has been asking people to preserve their thoughts...
J.T. Carroll, HistorianApr 29, 20204 minHistory as Participatory: History Starts Now. Engage the Present. Preserve the Past.Victor Hugo wanted us to invest in our future by taking action today. This post introduces the History Starts Now movement. Engage the Pr...
J.T. Carroll, HistorianApr 26, 20204 minAt the Margins of Digital and Public History: Preserve, Share, and EngageThis post is inspired by the digital and public history project, Not Even Past. In it I stress the importance of engaging the present and...