
The Explorers project, hosted by the International Federation for Public History, IFPH, aims to foster dialogue among historians and other professionals engaged in public history research. Our online platform promotes activities, international debates, and networking opportunities, uniting scholars, activists, artists, and the public. Through Explorers, we encourage research and engagement with diverse public history practices.
El proyecto Explorers, de la Federación Internacional de Historia Pública, IFPH, tiene como objetivo fomentar el diálogo entre historiadores y otros profesionales interesados en la investigación de la historia pública. Nuestra plataforma virtual promueve actividades y debates internacionales e incentiva la creación de redes, uniendo a académicos, activistas, artistas y a los públicos. Explorers estimula la investigación y el compromiso con las diversas prácticas de la historia pública.
Le projet Explorers, hébergé par la Fédération Internationale pour l’Histoire Publique, IFPH, vise à favoriser le dialogue entre les historiens et autres professionnels engagés dans la recherche en histoire publique. Notre plateforme en ligne promeut des activités, des débats internationaux et des opportunités de réseautage, réunissant des chercheurs, des militants, des artistes et le public. À travers Explorers, nous encourageons la recherche et l’engagement avec diverses pratiques d’histoire publique.
We do monthly recorded events and are always looking for new presenters! For additional details please email: jimenaperry@gmail.com
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Since 2020, @ifphexplorers has been doing public history events around the world. Check them out and for the complete videos go to our Vimeo Channel!
EVENTS 2025
- October 22, Historia de la derecha en Ecuador
- October 10, Las derechas en Brasil (1989-2025)
- September 8, Conoce a los miembros de la Red Latinoamericana de Historia Pública – Amada Carolina Pérez
- July 17, Conoce a los miembros de la Red Latinoamericana de Historia Pública – Juniele Rabelo de Almeida
- May 28, Los conflictos académicos llegan al cómic: Diálogo sobre personajes Bicentenario de la Independencia del Perú
- May 28, Get to know the members of the Steering Committee of the International Federation for Public History!
- May 13, Ajhistoriadores: el toque picante de la divulgation histórica
- May 7, Más allá del adiós ¿Por qué estudiar la muerte?
- April 30, Visualizing Arguments: Researching with ClioVis
- April 23, Conoce a los miembros de la Red Latinoamericana de Historia Pública – Malena Bedoya
- April 9, Re-enactment in Italy, between tourism and local communities
- March 12, ¿Cuál democracia de clase media? El caso de Colombia
- March 5, From 1952 to Today: Unpacking the German-Israeli Special Relationship
- March 3, Organizing Academic Conferences: Lessons from the Public History Summer School, Public History Summer School, University of Wroclaw, Poland, 8th Edition
- February 12, IFPH Explorers Conversation with Na Li
- February 5, Conoce a los miembros de la Red Latinoamericana de Historia Pública Alejrandra Fabiana Rodríguez
- January 29, Reinventing cabinets of curiosities in contemporary Latin American art
WATCH THE COMPLETE VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL.
Explore the work of @ifphexplorers interns! Since 2022, students from Macquarie University have contributed valuable posts on our blog, Bridging. Dive into their perspectives and experiences here!
- Exploring Melbourne and Launceston Public History by Brandon Willmette
- Traces of the USSR: How Soviet History Still Shapes Mongolia Today by Lexi (Enkh-Oyun)
- Fact, Fiction and the Shield Wall: How Bernard Cornwell brings the Saxon Age to Life by James Hannaford
- Does Historical Accuracy in Games Really Matter? by Katie Haberlin
- Jane Austen, the Historian? by Holly Miller
- Explorers Retrospective on “Between the West and the East: Public History in Japan” by Fergus Yip
- Showcasing Museums of Balboa Park, San Diego by Holly Miller
- The value of cultural museums: an Explorers retrospective of the conversation with the curators of the Arab American National Museum by Tamsin Martin
- Explorers Retrospective on the Use and Re-use of Digital Historical Newspapers by Tamsin Martin
- Showcasing Museums in Sidney by Tamsin Martin
- Public History by Women: Explorers Retrospective by Tamsin Martin
- History Museums and Community Relevance: Explorers Reflection by Megan Jones
Some @ifphexplorers interns have also developed their own projects. Check them out here!
Debra Hanna, based in England during her internship, launched a public history project titled Disappearing History: The Medieval Church and Graveyard of St. Laurence to preserve the memory of a historic site near her home. Concerned about its ongoing deterioration, she photographed and transcribed the headstones, creating a digital archive with the aim of submitting a comprehensive survey to a national burial site research database. Her work highlights the vital role public historians play in safeguarding local heritage.
Jason Van Essen begun developing an annotated bibliography on public history tailored for English-speaking readers. This ongoing project aims to provide accessible, curated resources that introduce key texts, themes, and debates in the field, making public history more approachable for a broader audience.
Since 2024, the @ifphexplorers has been running a series on the history of the Right in Latin America. To date, we have featured the following presenters:
