Arts & Humanities

The Bayeux Tapestry: What Can We Read Between the Stitches?

Almost a thousand years ago, one of the most famous pieces of textile art was stitched together in Medieval England. We talked to historian Gale R. Owen-Crocker about the secret language behind the Bayeux Tapestry—and her ongoing quest to find new clues.

Academia & Publishing

Working with Publishers: The Librarian’s Perspective

Mutual trust is key to a successful relationship between librarians and publishers. In our latest webinar, two library leaders from Thailand and India share their experiences of the “give and take” between both sides and unpack the multifaceted issue of consortium agreements.

Politics & Society

Public History Under Attack: An Interview with Jerome de Groot

Over the past decade – perhaps more than ever – public history has become weaponized by the populist right around the world. In this interview, Jerome de Groot discusses how political shifts, funding cuts, and culture wars are redefining our relationship with the past.

Arts & Humanities

The Lehrter’s Children: Legacy of a Lost Railway Station

Of all the lost railway stations in Berlin, the Lehrter Bahnhof could be called the least successful from one viewpoint, and the most successful from another. While it seems to have been replaced by Berlin’s Hauptbahnhof, its architectural legacy lives on.