History on the Internet

The Revolution Will Be Rubbernecked

February 16, 2011

While the recent protest movements in the Middle East reveal much about the present state of civic community among the people of those nations — Iran, Tunisia, and Egypt (and a growing list of others) — our reaction to them reveals more about ourselves than we should perhaps find flattering.

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Watching History Online

February 7, 2011

I have just completed a dissertation on the history of the Lower River Lea and West Ham on the eastern edge of London in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. During years of research and writing I’ve looked at a wide range of sources from this time period including government documents, newspapers, photographs, maps, [...]

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Digital Accessibility of Canadian History

January 27, 2011

An exploration of digital Canadian history resources, with a focus on local and national museums and archives.

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Where Did You Get That From?

January 20, 2011

A discussion of intellectual property rights through the production and reproduction of images.

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Laptops in the Classroom

January 17, 2011

Do laptops have a place in the lecture hall? An ongoing debate has raged over whether they do. I believe that we need to reframe our teaching approach as adult education and adapt to the use of technology.

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