Expanding History in the Digital Age: Mapping, Digitizing, and Creating Markers to Illuminate the Past
In the digital age, historians and researchers are transforming how we engage with the past by using innovative tools to map historical events, digitize archives, and create interactive markers that bring history to life. This lecture explores how digital technologies enhance public understanding of history, making it more accessible, dynamic, and inclusive. Through case studies and practical applications, this talk will examine how these methods uncover hidden narratives, preserve cultural heritage, and reshape the way we present history to the public.
Emily McGuire
Emily K. McGuire, M.A. is the Research Coordinator and Staff Historian for the Indiana Historical Bureau, a division of the Indiana State Library (located in Indianapolis, IN). McGuire is also an Adjunct Professor for the University of Indianapolis. Her primary research concentrations focus on the visual effects of historical representations within American media, while analyzing public narratives through the lenses of gender, sexuality, and race.