To Be or Not to Be: Thoughts on Living History - Some Personal Remarks

Abstract

This article is based on personal experiences and observations conducted through many years as a volunteer at the Middle Age Centre in Denmark and later as a student at the Open Air Museum, Sorgenfri, Denmark. Observations and remarks made are solely personal and the article reflects thoughts I have had throughout the years. The article is based on a report I wrote during a class at university in 2009 and many things may have changed in the way both museums incorporate living history. However, the points made are still valid.

Keywords

• living history
• ethics
• open-air museum
• archaeological open-air museum
• presentation
• late middle ages
• newer era
• newest era
• denmark