The Public History of Difficult Pasts

🌟 Ready to dive into the past and shape the future of it? Join us at the 8th International Conference on Public History hosted by the International Federation for Public History in Lisbon from Sept 7-11, 2026!

The theme this year is “The Public History of Difficult Pasts.” Engage with critical topics such as colonial legacies, Indigenous histories, memory and trauma, revisionism, archives, museums, digital activism, and their contemporary relevance.

🔗 For detailed information, visit: Event Details

Are you:
• A scholar or practitioner with a bold idea for a panel?
• Eager to contribute your voice to a session?

Great news! We’ve opened a collaborative Google Doc where you can propose a panel or join an existing one.
🔗 Join the Collaboration Here

📍 Location: Colégio Almada Negreiros, 1070-312 Lisbon, Portugal

This is an incredible opportunity to connect globally, confront difficult pasts, and explore innovative methods of public history. Let your voice matter, your work connect, and together let's make history publicly meaningful!

Don’t forget to mark your calendar! 🗓️