The New History Wars?: Avoiding the Fights of the Past
The new history wars are not battles over the meaning of Canadian history. They are battles over public financing of historical research and historical preservation.
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Canadian Museum of Civilization, Stalked by a Trojan Horse
By Dan Gallacher, PhD FCMA Ancient Troy withstood pressures at its walls for a decade. Ultimately the Greek attackers, applying an extraordinary ruse, swept in looting or destroying everything. Located on a major trade route with acquisitive Hittite hordes to its east and an aggressive Mycenaean host west across the Aegean, Troy was a highly tempting target. In the past… Read more »
Active History Announcements: Sept 12-18
The following upcoming events may be of interest to our readers
International Museum Day at the Canadian Museum of Civilization – May 18th, 2010
Since 1977, International Museum Day has taken place across the world on, or around, the 18th of May. This day is meant raise public awareness towards some of the daily challenges that museums face and allows members of the public a glimpse into the way a museum operates. Each year the International Council of Museums (ICOM) chooses a theme that it… Read more »