https://www.phansw.org.au/private-lives-public-history/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=private-lives-public-history Thu, 10 Dec 2020 09:38:38 +0000 hourly 1 https://www.phansw.org.au/private-lives-public-history/#comment-238034 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 05:44:27 +0000 http://www.phansw.org.au/?p=2564#comment-238034 Thanks Anna for the thoughtful address. If the interesting personalities and motivations of well known historical figures are examined they become more realistic for readers, people they can relate to with all their strengths and foibles just like us all. The ‘why’ approach to individuals and historical contexts, delivered with a dose of enthusiasm can make all the difference.

]]> https://www.phansw.org.au/private-lives-public-history/#comment-238033 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 05:01:23 +0000 http://www.phansw.org.au/?p=2564#comment-238033 Agree with all and great comment Pauline. “A recital of ‘factoids’ won’t hit the mark” is so true especially for history tour and other public history that is presented with an historical character/person.

]]> https://www.phansw.org.au/private-lives-public-history/#comment-238032 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 04:35:48 +0000 http://www.phansw.org.au/?p=2564#comment-238032 Well said, Anna and Francesca. I’ve thought for some time that Australian history would be rewritten if the research of family historians were widely disseminated. Well maybe not rewritten as much as many more interesting and nuanced narratives might find their way into the public domain.

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