Feel it for Yourself: HistoryCity, Hidden Trento and the Immersive Exploration of the Past

by Vivien Baumert Historians have long recognized the gap between historical research and the general public. The fact that very little of what we do as historians reaches the people is (or should be) of great concern. Indeed, there is an ongoing debate about how history can be made more approachable, understandable, and – most importantly – fun. Public history projects, such as this blog, aim to present history in an accessible and engaging way through various approaches, creating unique ex...