Last night, I had the privilege of revisiting my alma mater — if only for a short while. Walking through the familiar halls of the Department of History at the Faculty of Humanities and Social …
Note from Weimar
Weimar is known for its rich historical and cultural heritage. In the 18th century, it became the center of the German cultural renaissance, thanks to writers Goethe and Schiller. Today, they’re even more influential than …
Presentation at European Innovation Days in History Education
Today, four HISTOLAB fellows presented the results of their research studies conducted in the second half of 2023. The articles are expected to be published in the fall. I am thrilled to have received support …
The role and influence of the internet in history education
This Study Guide was developed as part of the project Critical History: Adapting history education to the challenges of today’s digitized, globalized, and diverse societies in Europe. An Erasmus+ Project (2020-1-EE01-KA201-077997), the project was led …
Reflecting on the International Educational Conference: “The Tools of Here and Now in Teaching About Then”
From June 27-29, 2023, I participated in the International Educational Conference, “The Tools of Here and Now in Teaching About Then,” hosted at the International Centre for Education about Auschwitz. This event brought together educators, …
Second Forum on History Education
This week, I participated in the “The Consequences of Digital Age on History Education” round table as part of the “History Education in the digital age” forum. Together with Steven Segers (EuroClio) and Rūta kazlauskaitė …
Back on St. Louis – workshop for polish teachers
The IHEA project team participated on August 24 in an educational program for Polish teachers at the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. Richard Kennett, Helen Snelson, Pascal Tak, and Miljenko Hajdarović conducted workshops for 32 …
Impact in Profile: Miljenko Hajdarovic
Miljenko Hajdarovic says that with every new book he reads, testimony he watches or historical site he visits, he finds it harder and harder to comprehend the magnitude of the Holocaust. But he hopes that …
Teachers, students learn lessons of Auschwitz firsthand
As the number of Holocaust survivors dwindles, it falls to future generations to ensure their stories remain vibrant and strong.