From Brochures to Monographs: Lessons from the National Park Service for A Historian-in-Training

Victoria Korotchenko When people think of the National Park Service, they often conjure images of Yosemite or Yellowstone. When I mention that I intern with the service, I often hear about people’s memorable family vacations or their favorite hikes. Some even tell me about their bucket-list goal to hit up all 63 national parks. Sometimes I don’t have the heart to tell them that there … Continue reading From Brochures to Monographs: Lessons from the National Park Service for A Historian-in-Training

Assassin’s Creed: History Porn or Digital Heritage?

Rae Neville This Thursday, the popular video game studio Ubisoft will release the latest installment in the Assassin’s Creed franchise: Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Set in Baghdad in the year 861, the game will feature a world rich with art, culture, and knowledge. Players will follow the story of Basim, a “cunning street thief with nightmarish visions seeking answers and justice,” as they explore and cut … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed: History Porn or Digital Heritage?