Public History

History, citizenship honored on Seacoast

26 May 2012

Thumbs up to Portsmouth author and African American historian Valerie Cunningham for getting the statewide attention for her work that she so richly deserves.

New Course That Tackles the Making of Public History to Be Offered Next Spring

25 May 2012

The Carleton History Department will offer a new course next year on the production and consumption of public history.

Etan Patz and the history of missing kids on milk cartons

25 May 2012

Click image to see more photos. Etan Patz disappeared on May 25, 1979 (AP Photo/Stanley K. Patz) In today's social-media world, it's hard to imagine: But in 1979, there was no coordinated effort of state or national law enforcement when a child went missing. Etan Patz, who disappeared 33 years ago on May 25, changed [...]